Publishers NoteDear Reader

Wersquore approaching IMEX in Frankfurt quickly See the articles on insights into the sharing economy and on the presentation of solutions for our industry by tech start-upshellip I am looking forward to IMEX And Heavent Meetings in Cannes is just a little more than a week from today

MICE East Africa Forum amp Expo is also approaching and the first buyers have received their confirmations At the moment applications for qualification are ongoing as is preparation for a pre-show site inspection day to get familiar with the Addis Ababa suppliers

And there will also be a post-show site inspection tour in the wider region of Addis Ababa ndash I am eager to learn the details and I look so forward to see the region and its MICE facilities

Wersquore looking at ITE amp ITE MICE taking place in Hong Kong in June and wersquore bringing news from Indonesia ndash the immigration for 169 countriesrsquo citizens is now either visa-free or with a simple visa-on-arrival procedure Wersquore reporting on the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) where the 39th PATA Travel Mart 2016 will take place from 7-9 September

Dragonfly Africa ndash a DMC operating in a number of African countries saw a management buyout ndash and wersquore introducing South Africarsquos Rovos Rail Tours ndash one of ndash if not the ndash most luxurioustrain experiences

In Austria Salzburg Exhibition amp Congress Center is undergoing a refurbishment and modernisation of its hall 1 Cyprus Tourism Organization earned the 2015 World Responsible Tourism Silver Award and Frankfurt Convention Bureau published its new Frankfurt Rhein-Main Guide 20162017

Last but not least wersquore updating you on Spanish Alicantesrsquo new auditorium ADDA the latest numbers of hotel rooms per category and flight connections

Best regards

Martina Warter General Manager amp Publisher Mice Media Marketing martinamicemediamarketingcom

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lauNch of the New global DestiNatioN sustaiNability iNDexThe new Global Destination Sustainability Index was launched in March the first-ever sustainability ranking for event destinations worldwide Initiated by ICCArsquos Scandinavian Chapter and MCI the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDSI-Index) is supported by IMEX and ICCA (the International Congress and Convention Association)

The GDS-Index aims to promote the sustainable growth of international meeting destinations highlighting best practices and responsible business tourism In a world increasingly focused on responsible business and environmental impact the GDS-Index helps destinations to engage

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iMex iN fraNkfurt to reveal iNsights iNto the shariNg ecoNoMyThe sharing economy is one of the hottest topics of 2016 and one thatrsquos not likely to go away

To help all sectors of the global meetings and events industry better understand the implications of this new business model IMEX has created a series of presentations running during the three days of the trade show in April They include a new seminar lsquoHow can we work with the new sharing economyrsquo from 0900 to 1030 on Wednesday 20th April

The highly knowledgeable speakers with several sharing economy entrepreneurs among them will cover various aspects of this new

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clients with sustainability to align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and drive the adoption promotion and recognition of sustainable practices in their city

The GDS-Index will evaluate the sustainability performance of cities and bureaus in four key areas

raquo City environmental strategy and infrastructure raquo City social sustainability performance raquo Industry supplier support (restaurants hotels and convention centres) raquo Convention Bureau strategy and initiatives

ldquoOur vision is to have over 100 cities benchmarking and collaborating together by 2020 Today I am pleased to announce we have 25 Scandinavian cities based in Finland Denmark Norway Iceland and Sweden as well as our first wave of global cities including Barcelona Geneva Stuttgart and Sydneyrdquo said Guy Bigwood MCI Group Sustainability Director and GDS-Index project leader

Martin Sirk CEO of ICCA continued ldquoThe unique feature of the GDS-Index is that this is a bottom-up phenomenon driven by the destinations themselves The ICCA members in Scandinavia have invented a powerful engine to improve their destinationsrsquo sustainability and business competitiveness and we are delighted that they want ICCA to help them share this with the whole world We believe this is an excellent platform for leaders in sustainability from every region to showcase their policies and good practices and for any destination to swiftly improve their competitivenessrdquo

ldquoOur industry requires greater focus and efforts to make sustainable events easier cheaper and totally widespreadrdquo added Carina Bauer CEO of the IMEX Group ldquoIMEX is proud to support the development of our industry and this ground-breaking initiative to pioneer sustainability globally for meeting and incentive destinationsrdquo

httpgds-indexcom

approach to business They include Caleb Parker CEO of MeetingRoomscom Jean-Michel Petit CEO and co-founder of Vizeatcom Gary Schirmacher SVP of Experient A Maritz Travel Company and Damian Oracki co-founder of Showslice

Moderated by Greg Oates Senior Editor of Skift and Padraic Gilligan Managing Partner of Soolnua who during his introduction will exclusively reveal the thought-provoking findings of recent research carried out by IMEX in Frankfurt among hundreds of meetings industry specialists across the world

Intriguing research

The research reveals the views experience and concerns that meeting industry professionals in different parts of the world have about the sharing economy They also share their thoughts on how the sharing economy will progress and evolve over the next five years on the issues challenges and opportunities it faces and whether usage will decline plateau or increase over time

Carina Bauer CEO of the IMEX Group explains ldquoWe see our role at IMEX as facilitating business understanding and education and in this capacity we believe it is important to enable the industry to fully explore the emerging trends associated with the sharing economy This important discussion is intended to be one in which everyone can have a voice and everyonersquos opinion is valid In the same way that nobody could predict the growth and impact of social media when it was born nobody really knows the future for the sharing economy business model However our research will reveal valuable insights into what the industry thinks might happen including intriguing regional variations around the world It also shows what proportion of the industry currently would or would not use sharing economy services for business The results are fascinatingrdquo

In total over the three days there will be seven education sessions covering the sharing economy including two in German Full details of the main seminar are available at our dedicated website page

The complete timetable of sharing economy sessions can be found at portalimex-frankfurtcomeventsphp by searching by the keyword lsquosharing economyrsquo All sessions are free to attend and open to all

Berlin inspires visitors day and night year-round Each year sees more participants in conventions and conferences travelling to Berlin enjoying the unique rhythm of life in Germanyrsquos capital See for yourself what makes Berlin such a unique place for your event by visiting us at the Germany stand at IMEX in Frankfurt Stand F100-39 from 19 to 21 AprilThe revised digital compass for event planners will be launched in time for IMEX The Meeting Guide Berlin will have a new streamlined design to help you sort through the wide range of venues hotels and service providers Whether yoursquore planning a meeting a conference or a major convention in just a few clicks you will find the right partner for your eventMore information can be found at conventionvisitBerlincom and MeetingGuidevisitBerlinde

About Berlin Service Meetign Guide Berlin Event Planning BCO

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africa MaNageMeNt buy out at DragoNfly africa grouPThe Dragonfly Africa Group a leading Travel amp Destination Management Company in Southern and East Africa announced that a management buyout of the business has been concluded Mike Waller - Chief Executive Officer and three other executives Yolanda Woeke-Jacobs - Director Sales amp Marketing Barry Schreiber - Director Finance and Kerry Roos - Director Operations and Product Development will immediately acquire additional shares

The acquisition was finalised on 15 January 2016 and includes both Dragonfly Africa and Green Route Africa with a combined staff of 55 persons

Mr Rupert Jeffries Executive Chairman stated that after many months of discussion and consultation a strong agreement had been reached regarding the way forward for the Group Mr Jeffries will remain the majority shareholder over a minimum period of four years after which time the shareholders will be able to acquire all of the remaining shares in Dragonfly Africa and Green Route Africa

Mr Jeffries concluded ldquoWe are all extremely pleased we have been able to conclude this agreement as an entirely internal matter with no outside parties or institutions involved It was certainly a challenging and complex negotiation but the most important ingredient in the end I believe was the trust between us all after many years of knowing and understanding each other and the personality of our business I find it very gratifying to envisage our Group and our future in the hands of the very people who have invested so much of their time and expertise over the years and who were intimately involved in the success of the Group as it stands todayldquo

Dragonfly Africa looks forward to a successful 2016 especially considering the very favourable exchange of major foreign currencies against the ZAR (South African Rand) which is resulting in Southern Africa being seen as such a desirable destination

wwwdragonflycoza

austria salzburg exhibitioN amp coNgress ceNter coMPlete refurbishMeNt aND MoDerNisatioN of hall 127 years after its inauguration the owners of Messezentrum Salzburg GmbH approved a total refurbishment of hall no1 the accompanying entrance area and the connected upper floor Shareholders approved a budget of approximately 12 million Euros 1366 million USD - a sustainable investment to stimulate the regionrsquos economy

For Hall 1 - the oldest facility in the complex of 10 halls and Salzburgarena the urgently required modernisation of the buildingrsquos technical infrastructure is a key priority within the wider refurbishment project to maintain the venuersquos extreme popularity as a stage for exhibitions congresses and events One of the central aims of renovation is to guarantee that lsquomulti-functionalityrsquo really does refer to a facility equipped for and which can be adapted to a comprehensive array of events

After its total refurbishment and renovation ndash which includes the upper floor hosting a restaurant the press lounge and various rooms for congresses and meetings ndash the 2529 square metre 27222 square feet multifunctional facility will continue to host exhibitions congresses and events of a wide diversity In the future the building will also host the offices of Messezentrum Salzburg GmbH which are currently located in the backstage area of the Salzburgarena

The first of several construction phases is due to commence immediately after the Easter break in 2016 Since the expo centre will be occupied by fairs for much of this time construction work has to be restricted to a very tight but manageable window

The new facility will be open for a broad range of interested visitors in mid-October to host the 12th edition of the lsquoClassic Exporsquo ndash the international classic cars show

See continuous progress updates on wwwmessezentrum-salzburgat

iMex iN fraNkfurt tech start-uPs PreseNt their solutioNs for the MeetiNgs iNDustry at iMexPitchFive technology start-ups from across the world have the opportunity to showcase their products to an audience of event professionals at IMEX in Frankfurt this year

Finalists have been selected for the IMEXpitch which takes place during IMEX in Frankfurt 19 ndash 21 April These up-and-coming companies offer innovative technology for the events sector and are set to go head-to-head in a live pitch competition at the show The finalists are

raquo eventbaxx wwweventbaxxcom ndash digital goodie bags

raquo Grip wwwgetgripiogrip-event-matchmaking - networking for startups

raquo Interactio wwwinteractioio - simultaneous interpretation via a smartphone

raquo Mash Machine wwwmashmachinescom - a musical instrument enabling players to create music by placing and moving blocks on its surface

raquo Qmeeto wwwqmeetocom ndash an all in one management tool

Miguel Neves Senior Online Community Manager IMEX Group explains ldquoThere is plenty of innovation in the meetings industry much of it coming from start-ups and wersquore keen to reward and recognise these new and exciting companies at the show We also hope to give attendees a quick way to learn about the latest event technologies and how they can support their eventsrdquo

Each company has five minutes to put forward its product including the concept features and unique selling points to a live audience of up to 60 attendees This competition is part of the IMEX education program and will take place at the Inspiration Hub on 19 April 2016 at 1600

The winner chosen by an expert judging panel will receive a free space on the Technology Pavilion at IMEX in Frankfurt 2017 in addition to press and marketing exposure The six judges are all individuals who work with event technology on a daily basis and are heavily involved in the latest developments They will select the winner at the IMEXpitch final held at the show The selection criteria includes ease of implementation and practicality innovation and sustainability among other factors

One of the judges Christine Fuchs from the social fox is also leading specialised tours on technology during IMEX offering visitors

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a snapshot of the latest event tech solutions from across the show floor

A new feature at IMEX in Frankfurt this year is the TECHknowledge Area where experts will provide practical technology solutions and hands-on experiences With their fingers on the pulse of the event technology space these experts can discuss solutions for event planning budgeting productivity sourcing travel and other areas

The TECHknowledge Area features a TECHbar where attendees can test out a range of event tech solutions event apps gadgets wearables and more in a sales-free zone Scheduled TECHbyte sessions are also available for valuable one to one advice

For further details about this see wwwimex-frankfur tcomeventseducationshow-floor-educationtechknowledge-area

For further details about IMEXpitch see wwwimex-frankfurtcomimexpitch

ite amp Mice hoNg koNgrsquos oNly travel exPoMore FIT Products Trendy Themes for Affluent Travelers

Featuring some 600 international exhibitors from around 50 countries and regions in 160000 square feet of space ITE amp MICE this year will be held from June 16 ndash 19 at Hong Kong Convention amp Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai Its first two days open only to trade requiring registration and the last two days for public with tickets available at entrances

The Expo is a great resource for planning holidays and holding MICE events in Asia or beyond Visitors will find on display a comprehensive range of travel products including special

cyPrus 2015 worlD resPoNsible tourisM silver awarD wiNNerThe Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) being the responsible body for promoting Cyprus proudly received the 2015 Silver Award as the lsquoBest Destination for Responsible Tourismrsquo The purpose of the World Responsible Tourism Awards is to recognise reward inspire and challenge parties involved in sustainable tourism

The exceptionally high number of applicants exceeding 500 in 13 categories made Cyprusrsquo achievement particularly remarkable The Award demonstrates the recognition of the Cyprus Tourism Organisationrsquos continuing efforts and commitment to create a sustainable tourist product assisted to a great extent by its 5-year partnership with the Travel Foundation in co-operation with the Cyprus Sustainable

Tourism Initiative (CSTI)

The Award will give CTO the platform and strength to continue its efforts towards creating and establishing products and services with vision that will secure the long - term viability of Cyprus as a tourism destination For further information please visit wwwresponsibletravelcom

gerMaNy fraNkfurt the New fraNkfurt rheiN-MaiN guiDe 20162017 is herePublished every two years the Frankfurt Rhein-Main Guide includes everything one needs to know about Frankfurt and the Rhine-Main region The latest edition of the Frankfurt Tourist+Congress Boardrsquos (TCF) official sales guide offers comprehensive information on the travel destination of Frankfurt Rhine-Main in a comprehensive and clearly structured manner

The first part of the sales guide provides basic information on arrival hotels sightseeing attractions guided city tours cultural offers festivals shopping and cuisine The second part known as the Meeting Guide lists event venues congress hotels incentive ideas as well as services rendered by the Frankfurt Convention Bureau a business branch of the TCF Partners of the Frankfurt Rhine-Main region are also presented here The Frankfurt Rhein-Main Guide 20162017 addresses congress and incentive organisers travel agencies tour operators company travel departments and the international trade press

Hosted Buyer Invitation MICE East Africa Forum amp Expo 2016 9-11 June 2016 Addis Ababa Ethiopia

The first MICE industry trade show in East Africa will take place from June 9-11 2016 at the Millenium Special Hall in Addis Ababa Ethiopia The three-day event will offer 150 hosted buyers the opportunity to meet with more than 100 of the regionrsquos top suppliers

Attending the MICE East Africa Forum amp Expo will allow you to experience Addis Ababarsquos MICE infrastructure and the cities top level suppliers and meet with the major Ethiopian tourism offices the East and Central African country tourism organizations airlines hotels and resorts with suitable MICE facilities local venue providers and vendors professional conference and event organizers destination management companies etc

The Hosted buyer programme includes round trip air tickets tofrom Addis Ababa Ethiopiau p to 4 night hotel accommodation during the show free admission to the exhibition hall the East Africa Innovation Center the eventrsquos networking functions food amp beverage services of the event ground transportation and a minimum of 25 valuable business appointments during the 3-day event

Information on micemmcomindexphphosted-buyer-eventsmice-east-africa-forum-expo

Click here to apply surveymicemmcomindexphp374368lang-en

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exhibits on some travel themes in trade days over 20 seminars covering Destinations and Travel Products Travel Technology Market Trends MICE and Corporate Travels and Business Matching for buyers meeting sellers in public days around 100 travel seminars some by popular travel writers and hosts celebrity and experts cultural performances by troupes from abroad special offers and grand lucky draw

Probably first in Asian travel shows ITE amp MICE highlights In-depth travels and travel themes such as Cruise Wellness Travel Photography Honeymoon amp Overseas Wedding Sport Eco-tourism and Driving Tour etc In recent years more exhibitors adopt engaging ways to promote their products and services like visitors taking 3D photo at stands etc In each edition of ITE amp MICE there is always something new New pavilions exhibitors repeat exhibitors with new products speakers and seminars themes and ideas But of course the organizer and repeated exhibitors will keep what has proven to be important or popular

New official pavilions this year come from Andaluciacutea of Spain Sri Lanka and Slovakia with new individual exhibitors from Asia South Africa and Iceland etc Repeating official pavilions like Finland Switzerland and Zagreb of Croatia etc will bring more co-exhibitors China (mainland) and Japan each with around 60-70 booths remain the two largest official pavilions to be followed by those of Taiwan Macau South Korea and Hong Kong etc In all present are around 80 tourism boards at levels from national to municipal from different parts of the world Overall roughly 85 of all exhibitors are from abroad while slightly less than half of the participating countries and regions are from outside Asia

2016 Partial Highlights raquo MICE - The Association of Corporate Travel

Executives (ACTE) will host a pivotal seminar titled ldquoThe Myth of The Low Cost Carrierrdquo to explore the latest trends in low cost carriers and to discuss the pros and cons of LCC usage by corporations

raquo New Destinations FIT Products Presentation ndash Featuring new routes new attractions popular local tours and themes include sport eco-tourism travel photography and driving tour etc ideal for packing FIT products catering to affluent travelers

raquo Sport - The magazine ldquoHong Kong Discoveryrdquo and the portal ldquoTripwantrdquo join force bringing in more seminars demos displays and experts for travellers and the serving travel trade

The information proffered by the Frankfurt Rhein-Main Guide is also available on the TCF website (wwwfrankfurt-tourismusdeen) where it is regularly updated Here yoursquoll also find a PDF version of the sales manual available for download With a comprehensive list of more than 200 accommodation establishments of all categories and price ranges available to them travellers are also provided the opportunity to book hotel rooms via the TCFrsquos room reservation service Event organisers meanwhile will find more than 300 conference venues event locations and congress hotels listed on the Frankfurt Convention Bureaursquos website (wwwfrankfurt-convention-bureaucom) helping them to find the most suitable venue both quickly and easily

The Frankfurt Rhein-Main Guide is available in paper form and as a USB card The latter version ndash an interactive PDF ndash also features a collection of Frankfurt photo motifs To order your copy please contact Frankfurt Convention Bureau

Tel +49 69 21 23 87 03 - congressinfofrankfurtde

wwwfrankfurt-convention-bureaucom

iNDoNesia visa oN arrival ProceDure exteNDeD to 169 NatioNrsquos citizeNsOn March 2 the Indonesian President Joko Widowo (Jokowi) signed the new law approving additional 79 countriesrsquo nationals for the existing visa upon arrival procedure The law was published on March 10 and is in place since March 21

With this new regulation the immigration procedure for tourists became significantly easier The now approved countries include many African Eastern European (non-EU) South- and Central American and Caribbean Nations

Find a full list of the 169 countries and related information on the TopBali website wwwtopbalicomindonesia-free-visa-entry or visit the website of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in your country

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Looking for destination features Please check the list below and download your required edition with one simple click on the link

And yes of course you are welcome to pass a copy on to your colleagues too

africa Edition Link

Ehtiopia Sept 2015

Indian Ocean The Maldives Maurice Seychelles

Sept 2015

asia-Pacific

Asia ndash On Promotion Malaysia Singapore and Thailand

Jan 2016

Australia Jan 2016

Hong Kong July 2015

The Philippines Mar 2015

Philippine Incentives May 2015

The Philippines Mar 2016

the caribbeaN

Anguilla May 2015

Jamaica Jan 2015

Saint Lucia July 2015

MiDDle east

UAE Dubai Jan 2016

euroPe

Madrid Mar 2015

North aMerica

USA - Greater Fort Lauderdale amp Broward County Update

May 2015

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iNDoNesia coNveNtioN exhibitioN (ice) awarDeD as ldquobest exhibitioN hall 2015rdquo aND as ldquoMost eNergy efficieNt builDiNg 2015rdquoIndonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) won the award at The 8th MICE Award 2015 which was held on 2 December 2015 ICE became the 1st winner for the Best Exhibition Hall 2015 This annual event is the only awarding event for the meetings industry in Indonesia

The awarding event was held in conjunction with Indonesia MICE Outlook seminar - an event that presents a discussion about the conditions opportunities and challenges faced by the MICE industry in the years to come especially in Indonesia The series of events is supported by the Indonesia Ministry of Tourism together with Banten Government

During the opening of MICE Outlook Esthy Reko Astuti as the Deputy Marketing for domestic market of Indonesia Tourism Ministry expressed her pride for the award to ICE as the largest convention and exhibition centre in Indonesia This was also emphasized by the representative of the Government of Banten Mr IrH Iing Suwardi during his speech

Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) building was also awarded as the Most Energy Efficient Building 2015 by the Minister of Energy and Mineral resources of Indonesia By winning this award ICE will later compete in the ASEAN Energy Award held by ASEAN Center for Energy (ACE) in 2016 The ICE building was built with energy efficiency concepts by using more direct sunlight resources while minimizing the usage of electrical lighting

Aage Hansen as President Director of Deutsche Messe Venue Operations revealed ldquowe are very proud to be awarded both these significant industry accolades it displays and underlines our commitment and dedication within both the events and the ever important sustainability space ICE has adopted a can-do-attitude and with the ever increased competitive and economic demand placed on Centers to attract a greater share of delegates ICE is a truly distinctive innovative and flexible venue one that differentiates itself from the competitorsrdquo

wwwice-indonesiacom

iNDoNesia to host Pata travel Mart 2016The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will hold the 39th PATA Travel Mart 2016 in Greater Jakarta Banten Province Indonesia on September 7-9 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) The Mart is being generously hosted by the Ministry of Tourism Republic of Indonesia

Situated in Tangerang Banten only 30 minutes away from Jakartarsquos Soekarno-Hatta International Airport The surrounding province of Banten enjoys a rich cultural heritage and pristine natural resources from the archaeological remains of the Banten Kingdom to secluded islands landscaped resorts and spectacular golf courses Key attractions in Banten include the Tanjung Lesung an unspoiled and serene peninsula offering the most beautiful beaches on Java the Old Banten Complex the former capital of the Banten Sultanate offering historical attractions from the Kaiboon Palace to the Grand Mosque of Banten and the Ujung Kulon a UNESCO World Heritage Site that features one of the worldrsquos most pristine natural eco-systems of flora and fauna boasting virgin beaches and healthy coral reefs

ldquoWe are extremely excited that PATA Travel Mart is returning to Indonesia having held one of our most successful Marts in Bali in 2007 This year we have the opportunity to showcase a part of Indonesia that offers a variety of historical and natural attractions for todayrsquos travellersrdquo said PATA CEO Mario Hardy ldquoOnce again we will add value for all delegates by partnering with Phocuswright and Connecting Travel to present the PATA Innovation Forum New for 2016 is the PATA Blogger Forum thatrsquos designed to educate industry stakeholders on the importance of content creation in the digital age Furthermore the popular PTM Talk sessions continue during each day of the Martrdquo

PATA Travel Mart (PTM) is the Associationrsquos signature event and Asia Pacificrsquos premier travel trade show featuring unparalleled networking and contracting opportunities to help travel and tourism organisations access decision makers meet new clients expand their network and build or maintain existing relationships

PTM 2015 in Karnataka India attracted 1480 delegates from 61 countries for the three day event

raquo Overseas Wedding ndash expert to share latest trend and opportunities how travel agents work with wedding planners for mutual benefits etc

ITE amp MICE this year is expected to draw some 12000 buyers and trade visitors from travel and MICE industries with over a quarter from mainland China and abroad and some 80000 public visitors with a high portion FIT or affluent travelers People working in Tourism MICE related industries are invited to attend and pre-register online wwwitehkcom to apply for free admission on 16 ndash 17 Jun 2016

Organized by TKS Exhibition Services Ltd ITE amp MICE 2016 which combines the 30th ITE (leisure) and the 11th ITE MICE is supported by China National Tourism Administration Hong Kong Tourism Board and Macao Government Tourism Office etc ITE amp MICE by having two trade days requiring registration for admission and two public days mainly with FIT visitors enables exhibitors connecting with both ndash trade and public visitors - promotions and conducting channel sale and retail sale in one exhibition

For exporsquos details please visit wwwitehkcom while the website for public wwwtravelexpocomhk will be available in mid-May For exhibiting or visiting please contact the Organizer TKS at (852) 3155 0600 or send email to traveltkshkcom

sPaiN alicaNte offeriNgs to the MeetiNgs iNDustryCosta Brava located at the Spanish East coast and its capital Alicante is a popular tourist destination and well connected inside Spain and Europe The Cities rich offerings in culture shopping golf nautical gastronomic and leisure sectors are well known but the city has also rich offerings to the meetings and incentive traveller

Hotel Capacities

Category Hotels Rooms

5 1 81

4 10 1784

3 15 1239

Especially in the 4 category capacities increased in the last few years In total Alicante today offers 35 hotels with 6813 beds

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facilitating over 10000 pre-matched appointments and bringing together qualified international buyers and sellers for face-to-face meetings educational forums and networking functions

For more information about PTM 2016 please email PTMPATAorg or visit wwwPATAorgmart To register for the event visit PATAtravelmartcom

south africa rovos rail toursndash a very DiffereNt exPerieNceDuring its 27 years of operation Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for truly world class travel experiences The privately owned company with its 60 acre headquarters at Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria has evolved from one overnight trip to offering eight different safaris across Southern Africa lasting from 48 hours to two weeks

A trip aboard lsquoThe Pride of Africarsquo is a journey like no other with guests experiencing the opulent elegance of rail travel on the most luxurious train in the world With discreet and friendly service five-star cuisine and a selection of South Africarsquos finest wines Rovos Rail harks back to a simpler more elegant era encompassing the timeless grace of grand African exploration

Each of the different journeys of three to fifteen days has its own off-train excursions and these ranges from safari cultural and historical outings ldquoIt was important to us from the very beginning that this wasnrsquot just a train ride We wanted our guests to learn a bit about this country itrsquos history and its diverse culture and of course experience our magnificent wildliferdquo says Rohan Vos owner and CEO of Rovos Rail ldquoTravelling with us isnrsquot about the destination in fact that doesnrsquot really matter Our trips are about the journeyrdquo he adds

ldquoOur first decision which wersquove never regretted was to make the ticket all-inclusive and to stock the train with excellent food accompanied by fine wines and liquorrdquo says Anthea Vos Rohanrsquos wife and partner in the business Suffice to say that the ticket price is fully inclusive all meals all alcoholic and other beverages the off-train excursions room service and a limited laundry service

Private rail chartersOfferings include tailor made exclusive charter options which can be combined with a luxury

Safari Lodge or similar

As an extension of the Rovos Rail brand the company opened the doors to 15 suites across three beachfront guest houses in the well-to-do area of St James situated on the southern peninsula in Cape Town St James Manor St James Seaforth and St James Homestead are individually decorated five-star homes offering guests a relaxing getaway with easy access to the city centre and the winelands on one of the Western Capersquos prettiest coast lines

For more information on the guest houses please visit wwwstjamesguesthousescom

In addition to the trains and guest houses Rovos Air invites guests to step aboard a magnificent DC3 aircraft for a 13-day Southern Africa Air Safari The itinerary includes destinations such as KwaZula-Natal Plettenberg Bay Knysna and Cape Town

in South Africa Namibia the Okavango Delta in Botswana and Victoria Falls in Zambia The aircraft is also available for private charter and for further details visit httprovosaircoza

wwwrovoscom or reservationsrovoscoza

In addition to hotels many tourist apartments are available in various categories

New facilities iN alicaNtethe New auDitoriuM aDDaLocated in the city centre the emblematic ADDA building spreads over 28000 square metres 301490 square feet housing world class facilities in the modern construction The complex may cater for more than 5000 persons across all areas

The multi-purpose auditorium is designed to host concerts and the entire range of meetings and conferences The complexrsquo facilities include

raquo A large symphony concert hall seating 1244 raquo Chamber concert room seating 290 raquo Multi-purpose hall with 420 square metres raquo Conference room seating 242 raquo Circular symposium hall seating 150 raquo Exhibition hall holding 482 square metres raquo Two meeting rooms each with seating for

40 peopleAll services required to successfully host events are available on site This includes most up to date AV equipment simultaneous translation booths and catering facilities

Other new interesting places for smaller meetings in the city include LAS CIGARRERAS OLD TOBACCO FACTORY the new building of the Chamber of Commerce or El Claustro (The Cloister) a modern space next to the Cathedral

travelliNg ro alicaNteThe El Altet International Airport - located 12 kilometres from the city centre between the cities of Alicante and Elche - is one of the biggest airports in Spain connecting 20 countries directly to the city This included connections to approximately

raquo 20 Spanish destinations raquo 80 European Community destinations and raquo 15 other European destinations

El Altet International airport has recently undergone major works and has improved and enlarged its facilities including the opening of an entire new terminal the construction of 4200 new car park spaces and parking spaces for busses

The high speed train link Madrid- Alicante (AVE) was launched in June 2013 and links both cities in about 25 hours

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IMEX in Frankfurt Stand C400

The train leaves or is it a journey through time

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An incredible experience

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