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Travel Meet Asia 2023
2023-06-07 09:30 - 2023-06-08 18:00 (Asia/Singapore) | TBA
The Travel Meet Asia (TMA) was launched by Messe Berlin (Singapore) in 2019 at regional locations within Asia. Originally organised as conference and networking event, TMA had since expanded to a B2B trade show with exhibitions, conference and networking opportunities for the travel trade.
The Travel Meet Asia brings forth opportunities for buyers and sellers to unlock key potentials in specific source markets or regions. The upcoming trade show will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 7-8 June 2023.
It will welcome local and international buyers from the Leisure, MICE and Corporate sectors. Join for two full days of business meetings with key buyers/partners and outstanding conferences that gather leading brands in the industry!

For more figures and facts of TMA visit the official website www.travelmeetasia.com

ITE Hong Kong
2023-06-15 10:00 - 2023-06-18 17:00 (Asia/Hong_Kong) | Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), 1, Expo Drive, Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong, Japan
Held physically in pandemic years of 2021 and 2022, ITE Hong Kong reconnect early multi-national exhibitors, trade and public visitors boosting tourism recovery!
Strongly supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China, the annual ITE is Hong Kong’s only travel fair, next to be held from June 15 to 18, 2023 at Halls 1 Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Hong Kong, from September 26, scrap hotel quarantine and only require international arrivals to take PCR test at airport, who then can take public transport to home or hotel; if the PCR test is negative then self-monitor for three days during which can go to work but not to bar nor restaurant.
The above, which was officially announced on September 23, immediately boost the city’s outbound.Thus, ITE 2023 good timing for tapping into the recovering outbound markets of Hong Kong and more!
Pre-pandemic, ITE drew over 2000 buyers and trade visitors from neighboring cities and attended also by around 1500 buyers and trade visitors from other provinces of China and other parts of Asia. In fact, ITE is Hong Kong’s only and Asia’s major outbound travel fair.
Attending ITE 2022 were 2752 trade visitors from locally and 31098 public visitors, respectively up 8,2% and 14,7% over 2021, and about 38% and 42% of 2019. Its first 1,5 days only admitted registered trade visitors, and visitors paid for admission in remaining 2,5 days.
The ITE2022 public visitor survey, which collected online 3344 replies, found 55% will increase travel budget for the coming year while 35% uncertain; and 7% respondents will travel abroad within 1 month, 21% within 3 months and 44% within 6 months. Collaboratively, media reported ITE2022 exhibitors receive 10 times more serious enquiries, believe many in Hong Kong can (afford) and have strong travel interest. While Northeast Asia remain top choice, significantly, 23% survey respondents picked Europe and North America among preferred post pandemic destinations.
ITE Hong Kong 2023, which comprise of the 37th ITE (Leisure) & the 18th ITE MICE, will be held from June 15 to 18, 2023 at Halls 1 of the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, with the first 1,5 days for B2B and remaining 2,5 days B2C.

ILTM Asia Pacific 2023
2023-06-19 16:30 - 2023-06-22 23:30 (Asia/Singapore) | Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore, 018956, Singapore
ILTM Asia is the leading “by invitation only” event for the luxury travel community of the Asia Pacific. The event introduces buyers working in the region to an unrivalled collection of travel experiences from across the globe.
ILTM Asia opens the doors to the Asia Pacific community of the luxury travel industry in a time-efficient format; introducing select international suppliers to exclusive Asia Pacific buyers through bespoke appointment programmes and networking sessions. ILTM Asia is the solution to growing your business across precise, lucrative markets. Four days of high-quality pre-scheduled appointments, educational sessions, networking, parties and invaluable exposure sum up the ILTM Asia Pacific experience.

The Asia Pacific is far more than just China; from Australia to Korea, Bangladesh to New Zealand, the increasing depth and diversity of the region is clear. The highest-end suppliers, buyers and media in the new world of APAC luxury travel gather in Singapore to create exciting new itineraries, do business and build lifelong bonds.

Contact details:
Telephone: +44 20 82712172

Romance travel Forum 2023
2023-06-25 12:00 - 2023-06-29 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Secrets Moxché Playa del Carmen, Carr. Cancún - Tulum Km 294,, Playa del Carmen, 77710, Mexico
Romance Travel Forum, the leading travel professional event dedicated to destination weddings, honeymoons and other romantic milestones celebrated with travel will take place during June 25-29 at Secrets Moxché Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Immerse yourself in the world of travel and connect with the industry’s leading professionals at the Romance Travel Forum(RTF). RTF connects travel sellers from North America with a global base of romance focused travel experiences, business resources and more. This limited space B2B leisure travel agency focused program will provide delegates with a 360 degree approach to networking, education, immersion and business opportunities
The Romance Travel Forum offers:
– Collaborative peer-to-peer discussions focused on topics relevant to your destination wedding, honeymoon and romantic getaway business.
– Product and destination training to support your sales power
– Unique and experiential networking functions
– A Showcase with dedicated one-to-one meetings and open engagement times allowing you to expand your product knowledge while building supplier relationships
– Hands-on destination experiences, such as, activities, site inspections, familiarization itineraries and more!

TTF Kolkata 2023
2023-07-14 10:00 - 2023-07-16 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, G9WW+2H2, Near Trade Fair Grounds, West Bengal, Kolkata, 700105
TTF is India’s largest travel trade show network. Since 1989, it provides an annual marketing platform and the opportunity to network with the travel trade in all major cities.
The regional circuit of the TTF branded shows covering 9 major cities in India culminates into the grand finale – OTM, India’s biggest travel trade show in India on the basis of number of sellers, buyers and rented area.
More than 2,500 exhibitors from 80 Countries and 36 Indian States / Union Territories have participated to TTF and OTM branded shows.
Outbound Village@TTF is designed to highlight the International destinations, who are interested in promoting directly in strong regional markets in India.
TechForum@TTF is the only specialised showcase of its kind in India, focusing on Technology, E-commerce Systems & Software for the travel industry. It’s also a networking platform to discuss challenges, evaluate technology needs, source latest technologies and launch new technology products.
The city of Kolkata will host the third stop of the TTF 2023 events’ series during 14-16 July, at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan

TTF Hyderabad 2023
2023-08-02 10:00 - 2023-08-03 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Hyderabad International Convention Centre, Novotel Hotel Road, Hyderabad, 500081, India
TTF is India’s largest travel trade show network. Since 1989, it provides an annual marketing platform and the opportunity to network with the travel trade in all major cities. The regional circuit of the TTF branded shows covering 9 major cities in India culminates into the grand finale – OTM, India’s biggest travel trade show in India on the basis of number of sellers, buyers and rented area.
More than 2,500 exhibitors from 80 Countries and 36 Indian States / Union Territories have participated to TTF and OTM branded shows.
Outbound Village@TTF is designed to highlight the International destinations, who are interested in promoting directly in strong regional markets in India.
TechForum@TTF is the only specialised showcase of its kind in India, focusing on Technology, E-commerce Systems & Software for the travel industry. It’s also a networking platform to discuss challenges, evaluate technology needs, source latest technologies and launch new technology products.
Fourth stop will be the city of Hyderabad, where TTF will be held on 2 & 3 August, at Hyderabad International Convention Centre.

Aegean Regatta 2023
2023-08-19 08:30 - 2023-08-26 20:00 (Europe/Athens) | Eastern Aegean
The Aegean Regatta 2023 the established sailing race that is an institution for the nautical sports of Greece and has a prominent place in the hearts of sailors and residents of the Aegean Sea, will be held this year, for the 22nd time, from 19-26 August, centred on the maritime region of the Eastern Aegean.
The Aegean Regatta takes place annually since 2001 and is the leading regatta in the Aegean Sea. But what exactly is a regatta? It is a series of boat races mostly with sailing boats that last for a few days and are often surrounded by other events.
The routs of the Aegean Regatta change every year. The regatta is not just about winning a prize. It is also about seeing different places, attracting visitors and simply to enjoy this beautiful sport. This years route starts from Lesvos island at Molivos and sailors will travel to the islands of Psara, Chios, Oinousses and back to Chios island for the closing ceremony.
The Aegean Regatta 2023 is organized by the General Secretariat for the Aegean and Island Policy, in co-operation with the Hellenic Sailing Federation / Hellenic Offshore Committee (H.S.F / H.O.C.) and the following Clubs: Offshore Yachting Club of Rhodes, Mytilene Sailing Club, Offshore Racing Club of Lesvos, Nautical Club of Chios, Nautical Club of Samos and the coordinator for 2023, PEKEV Chios.
Follow the Regatta’s Facebook page and stay updated with all the latest news.

TTF Ahmedabad 2023
2023-08-23 10:00 - 2023-08-25 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | TBA
TTF is India’s largest travel trade show network. Since 1989, it provides an annual marketing platform and the opportunity to network with the travel trade in all major cities.
The regional circuit of the TTF branded shows covering 9 major cities in India culminates into the grand finale – OTM, India’s biggest travel trade show in India on the basis of number of sellers, buyers and rented area.
More than 2,500 exhibitors from 80 Countries and 36 Indian States / Union Territories have participated to TTF and OTM branded shows.
Outbound Village@TTF is designed to highlight the International destinations, who are interested in promoting directly in strong regional markets in India.
TechForum@TTF is the only specialised showcase of its kind in India, focusing on Technology, E-commerce Systems & Software for the travel industry. It’s also a networking platform to discuss challenges, evaluate technology needs, source latest technologies and launch new technology products.
The city of Ahmedabad will host the fifth stop of the TTF 2023 events series during 23rd-25th August.

Athens Flying Week 2023
2023-09-02 08:00 - 2023-09-03 17:00 (Europe/Athens) | Tanagra Air Force Base, Tanagra, Viotia, 32009, Greece
The greatest air show of Greece, Athens Flying Week (AFW) Tanagra International Air Show 2023, with more than 500.000 loyal fans from around the world, returns for the 11th year, and takes off once again from the Tanagra Air Base, on 2 and 3 September 2023!
Are you ready to take off ?
At the Tanagra Airport, you will have an exciting and unique experience, with the opportunity to:

Witness the most famous aircraft’s takeoffs and landings.
Enjoy a spectacular Air Show.
Take pictures with the planes, helicopters, and pilots at the largest static aircraft exhibition in recent years.
Participate in aeromodelling demonstrations.
Enjoy quick and easy access to the show’s main area with FREE parking
Explore the trade fair and splurge on unique purchases.
Learn about the various types of aviation training from aviation schools and aeroclubs.
Take a break and grab a bite to eat in the fully equipped shaded restaurants.
Enjoy full visual access to the large screens installed around the airport.

Stay tuned on www.athensflyingweek.gr. Follow Athens Flying Week on facebook and on instagram

Greek Maritime Golf Event 2023
2023-09-07 - 2023-09-10 | The Dunes Course & The Bay Course – Costa Navarino, Navarino, Messinia, 24001, Greece
The successful golf tournament Greek Maritime Golf Event, which is addressed exclusively to the shipping community, will return for its 9th year at Costa Navarino, Messinia on September 7-10, 2023, attracting the interest of Greek and global industry elite, enabling distinguished shipping executives to form teams of four and compete in the two 18-hole signature courses The Dunes Course and The Bay Course among hundreds of olive trees years, overlooking the Ionian Sea and the historic bay of Navarino.
A first class, 18-hole golf tournament that brings passionate golfers of the Greek and International maritime industry. 80 leading executives of the maritime industry form teams of 4 players with a maximum participation of 20 teams, by invitation.
No professional golfers will be allowed to participate in the event.
Socialize and stay up to date by following event’s official pages on facebook, instagram and twitter.

87th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF)
2023-09-09 10:00 - 2023-09-17 20:00 (Europe/Athens) | Helexpo – Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre, Egnatia 154, Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, 54636, Greece
Thessaloniki International Fair is an institution; an established exhibition event that is integrally linked to the history of Greece’s economic and cultural growth.
To this day, since its foundation in 1926, it reflects the momentum and trends of domestic and international entrepreneurship. At the same time, during a 9-day celebration, it hosts and organizes several entertainment events for all ages.
Besides all else, TIF is the annual meeting point of Greece’s given political leadership with its citizens, aiming to inform them about its political and economic agenda for the upcoming year.

Global Travel Marketplace 2023 - London
2023-09-12 10:00 - 2023-09-14 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s, 10 Godliman St, London, EC4V 5AJ, United Kingdom
Global Travel Marketplace will return on 12-14 September at Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s to welcome international travel associations, communities and their partners to participate in one-to-one meetings with senior buyers.
Travel is all about sensations and there is no substitute for seeing, feeling or tasting what the world has to offer. Global Travel Marketplace does just that by bringing the world to London through unique destination experiences. Attendees are encouraged to hold their meetings at the experiences so they can build memories and create long lasting, meaningful business relationships.
Global Travel Marketplace brings together communities from across the travel sector. From destination focused associations to medical tourism, student travel and LGBTQ+, Global Travel Marketplace celebrates the diversity of the industry and brings the industry together so we can learn from one another’s perspectives. The Marketplace is also a platform for all delegates have their voice heard and collaborate as one industry through moderated workshops, insight sessions, networking lunches and dinners.
The event was launched by Jacobs Media Group in 2021 to support the recovery and resurgence of the travel industry. Bringing together decision-makers from across the globe, the new travel trade event offers senior delegates the opportunity to network, do business, cooperate through tourism and expand opportunities.

2nd Aegean Messinia Pro-Am
2023-09-13 08:00 - 2023-09-17 17:00 (Europe/Athens) | The Dunes Course & The Bay Course – Costa Navarino, Navarino, Messinia, 24001, Greece
Costa Navarino is set to welcome the 2nd Aegean Messinia Pro-Am this autumn, headlining the golfing calendar at the Mediterranean’s sustainably-driven destination. After last year’s successful debut, the second edition of the international event will take place from September 13-17.
The 54-hole event will take place across three of Costa Navarino’s four signature 18-hole golf courses –The Dunes Course, The Bay Course and the International Olympic Academy Golf Course, named as the ‘World’s Best New Golf Course’ at the 2022 World Golf Awards. Set amidst a lush landscape with centuries-old olive trees and verdant hills, each course offers a different challenge, while its development and operation are aligned with the destination’s sustainable practices.
Players and guests can choose among the ultra-luxury Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino which opens this summer, the recently-opened vibrant W Costa Navarino, as well as the authentic luxury setting of The Westin Resort Costa Navarino and The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort for their accommodation, with a range of four, five and seven- night pro-am tournament packages.
Sanctioned by the Confederation of Professional Golf and supported by the Hellenic Golf Federation and the PGA of Greece, the Aegean Messinia Pro-Am will feature a maximum of 75 teams, with each team comprising of one professional and three amateurs. The tournament’s total prize fund will reach €70,000.
Offering the opportunity to compete for an array of top individual and team prizes, the four-day event will also showcase a rich and engaging program of social events, featuring the new buzzing open marketplace Navarino Agora, which opens this summer.
Team registration for the 2023 Aegean Messinia Pro-Am is now open and is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information on packages and to book, please visit http://www.aegeanmessiniaproam.com . AEGEAN Airlines is offering special airline ticket prices for the tournament’s participants and complimentary air tickets (save taxes) to the participating professionals.

ibtm Americas 2023
2023-09-13 11:00 - 2023-09-14 19:00 (America/Mexico_City) | Centro Citibanamex, Conscripto 311. Colonia Lomas de Sotelo, Mexico City, 11200, Mexico
ibtm AMERICAS has joined the best of ibtm latin america & ibtm america to create a single, inclusive event.
ibtm AMERICAS is the industry’s most exciting exhibition for forward-thinking event professionals looking to expand their business opportunities. Experience an environment dedicated to meeting & event planners throughout the Americas, offering pre-scheduled appointments and unlimited opportunities.
ibtm AMERICAS is presented in a trade show format. In addition to the pre-scheduled one-to-one appointments, attendees will have the opportunity to meet over 3,400 trade visitors offering additional business opportunities.
Through 9 inspiring knowledge programs, ibtm AMERICAS offers a multitude of professional opportunities, attracting every type of event organizer.
Contact details
Tel. +52 55 88526210
e-mail: sales@ibtmamericas.com

Attica Gaia Festival 2023 – New Thesmoforia
2023-09-16 09:00 - 2023-09-24 18:00 (Europe/Athens)
From 16 to 24 September, you can be part of Attica Gaia Festival 2023 – New Thesmoforia in 7 unique events with a common reference to the culture and the fertile land of Attica. A celebration of the Attica Land, a meeting point between culture, tourism and the primary sector, is organized in Attica, on the initiative of the Region of Attica, under the auspices of the Hellenic Tourism Organization.
Starting with the promotion of Thesmoforia, the Attica Gaia Festival 2023 – New Thesmoforia comes to build a meeting point for the land of Attica and its products, the natural environment, the history and the rich cultural heritage. With a focus on community empowerment and sustainable development, the Festival brings together locals and visitors in a harmonious celebration of Attica Earth’s past, present and future.
Through innovative actions, traditional events and modern digital experiences, the “Attica Gaia Festival | New Thesmoforia ” is a driving force for promoting the best of Attica to the world.
Events to highlight the Attica Land and its agri-food products, experiential education actions of an environmental and agri-food nature, as well as actions to highlight the cultural heritage of Attica. Educational and experiential workshops at the Antonis Tritsis Park, cultural events of traditional dances at the Fertilizers Multipurpose Hall of the Municipality of Keratsini-Drapetsona, musical-theatrical performances at the Attica Grove Theatre “Katina Paxinou”, Gastronomic events, modern mixologist tasting experiences will highlight the culinary wealth of Attica & its connection with culture. See all the Festival Events Here
A cultural & gastronomic journey not to be missed!

2nd Mykonos Running Festival - 2023
2023-09-22 09:00 - 2023-09-24 17:00 (Europe/Athens) | Mykonos town, Mykonos, Cyclades, 84600, Greece
Based on major sporting events’ standards, Mykonos Running Festival will be a multi-day experience.
Mykonos Running Festival will also provide significant opportunities for commercial development as well as important promotional actions for its partners and sponsors.

The festival will provide both the participants and the local community with high quality tourism opportunities, new trade connections and promotional actions for its partners and sponsorss well.
In conjunction with the main running events, Mykonos Running Festival will be supported by various happenings of environmental, cultural and social responsibility importance.
The festival’s program is spread out in three races: the Half Marathon Mykonos Gold, the 10km Mykonos Run and the 2,5km Mykonos Family Fun. Parallel events include a Kids Athletics program, a concert, a beach party, a festival of traditional products and a business forum.
Open to athletes of all ages and categories as well as to people with disabilities, the 2st Mykonos Running Festival will take place in accordance with the regulations of the World Athletics on certified routes and in line with the health protocols announced by Greek authorities.

Mykonos Running Festival is organized by the Mykonos Municipality and the MEAS Triton sports federation.

Olympia Forum IV
2023-09-22 10:00 - 2023-09-24 15:00 (Europe/Athens) | International Olympic Academy., Ancient Olympia, 27065
The Olympia Forum – organized by the Delphi Economic Forum and PATRIS newspaper – is the unique conference in Greece, dedicated exclusively to empowering cities and regions and has become over the years, an influential common meeting place and exchange of good practices for the challenges of the Regional Development on a National and European level.
The Olympia Forum IV, will take place on September 22-24, 2023 at the International Olympic Academy.
The International Olympia Forum is the only conference in Greece dedicated exclusively to city empowerment. At the same time, it has become over the years a common place for meeting and exchanging good practices on the challenges of Regional Development at national and European level.

5th Brevet Philippi - 2023
2023-09-23 09:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Athens) | Archaeological Site of Philippi, NR Drama - Kavala, 64003, Greece
Brevet Philippi is an annual event organized by local cycling and civil society organizations, within the historical plain of Philippi Park region. It follows the development rules on cycling tourism set by the Brevet Randonneurs Mondiaux και Audax Club Parissien and is supervized by the Brevet Randonneurs Greece. Brevet Philippi is a 210 km historical route, passing through more than 20 local villages and the Municipalities of Kavala, Drama, Doxato, Prosotsani, Nea Zichni and Amphipolis
This cycling route unites some very important cultural, agricultural and environmental places, of which the most famous are the Archeological site of Philippi (Unesco World Heritage site), the Valley of Philippi and the Archaeological site of Amphipolis. The Brevet Philippi event aims to promote the Roman Battle of Philippi that took place at 42 b.C and was so important that changed the history of Democracy within Europe and the World.
The Brevet Philippi is an ambitious effort with international development goals around the Balkan and European countries, attracting visitors with sports and cultural interest and with an initial interest in cycling but also in other sports and cultural products. The products and services of the region are promoted through the mantle of culture and sport. During the event, local products are promoted, tourism and activities are provided by local gastronomy, tourism and entertainment businesses. Local communities participate and the cultural and environmental monuments of the wider region are dynamically promoted.
Find out more about this year’s Brevet Philippi here.

Ioannina Lake Run - 2023
2023-09-23 10:00 - 2023-09-24 13:00 (Europe/Athens) | Mavili Square, Molos, Ioannina, 45444, Greece
Τhe Ioannina Lake Run is preparing to welcome for the 17th consecutive year runners from Greece and abroad, who will want to live the unique experience of running and walking next to Lake Pamvotida. The Ioannina Lake Run 2023 will take place on the weekend of 23-24 September.
The programme includes the 30km “Tour of the Lake”, the 30km dynamic walking race, the 5 & 10km races, while shorter distances with children’s races and fun are also being held.
The race is organized by “Poseidon Ioannina” and “LIMNI”.

Ainos Mountain Marathon 2023
2023-09-24 07:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Athens) | Agioi Pantoi Church, Pyrgi, 82102, Greece
The Community of Pyrgi for another year with the assistance of the Ionian Islands Region, the Municipality of Sami, the Community of Pyrgi, the participation of the O.F.Y.KE.PA and the Tourism Committee of the Municipality of Argostoli and under the auspices of the E.O.T., organise on September 24, 2023 the 3rd mountain running marathon in Ainos, “Ainos Mountain Marathon“.
The mountain “Ainos Monte Nero” (for the Venetians) in Kefalonia, hosts the runners of the Ainos Mountain Marathon. The distance is 42km, with a cumulative positive altitude of 2.5 thousand meters.
The paths of Ainos that the race will cross extend to the whole mountain, cross the entire ridge with stunning views of the surrounding islands and the mountains of Central Greece and the Peloponnese.
The race is aimed at experienced mountain runners as it includes technical trails and demanding terrain.

Athens Democracy Forum 2023
2023-09-27 10:00 - 2023-09-29 17:00 (Europe/Athens) | Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vasileos Georgiou A 1, Athens, Attica, 10563, Greece
The Athens Democracy Forum, in association with The New York Times, is an international conference organized by The Democracy and Culture Foundation and has tracked the plight of liberal democracy for more than a decade now, seeking for ways to defend and perpetuate the ideal of rule by and for the people. What we have learned is that however disheartening the state of global governance might seem, democracy never fails to demonstrate a remarkable resiliency
On September 27-29, leading policy makers, business leaders, scholars and other experts will assemble to define, assess and tackle the critical questions about the world at this moment.
The aim of the Athens Democracy Forum is to serve as the North Star on which democracy and society can reorient themselves. It seeks to make democracy work.
The Forum’s sessions in Athens will be taking place at the Grande Bretagne Hotel, the Stoa of Attalos and the Acropolis Museum.
Immediately after the Athens Democracy Forum from September 27 to 29, a limited number of delegates will move on to “Democracy and Wellbeing” weekend at Costa Navarino from September 29 to October 1. The weekend will kick off with an exclusive conversation between Deepak Chopra and the veteran New York Times journalist Roger Cohen, exploring Chopra’s own approach to achieving this balance and to the future of wellbeing.
The weekend will then continue with a spotlight on the complex relationship between technology and wellbeing. AI is advancing at light speed, making some people concerned that the technology could garner too much power. At the same time, there are exciting applications that could actually enhance creativity and wellbeing. Is superhuman intelligence something to be feared or eagerly anticipated?

BLTM Delhi 2023
2023-09-29 10:00 - 2023-09-30 18:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Maharaj Surajmal Road, Near Yamuna Sports Complex, New Delhi, 110032, India
BLTM – Business + Leisure Travel and MICE – is India’s first full-fledged travel mart focused on specialized sellers and buyers from business, MICE and luxury travel segment from all over the world.
In 2022 with a turnout of more than 700 travel trade visitors and 275+ Hosted Buyers from all over India, BLTM – India’s leading trade show on Business + Leisure Travel and MICE staged the post-pandemic rebound of this very important niche segment
BLTM provides destination sellers and travel service providers, the ultimate business platform to meet hundreds of corporate MNC buyers plus many qualified meeting planners and incentive travel planners hosted from other major Indian cities.
In 2023 BLTM Delhi will be held on 29-30 September, at Leela Ambience Convention Hotel.
Stay connected and up to date by following BLTM on facebook, twitter, linkedin.

4th International Sea Tourism Festival 2023
2023-09-29 10:00 - 2023-10-01 20:00 (Europe/Athens) | Rhodes Marinas, Afstralias 100, Rhodes, 85135, Greece
Μετά την μεγάλη επιτυχία του 1ου Aegean Yachting Festival το 2020, του 2ου Aegean Yachting Festival το 2021, και του 3ου Aegean Yachting Festival το 2022, με περισσότερους από 6.500 επισκέπτες, 25 brokers από Ελλάδα και εξωτερικό, 36 εκθέτες και 58 σκάφη όλων των κατηγοριών τον τελευταίο χρόνο, στο νησί της Ρόδου, η διοργανώτρια εταιρεία BoatsAdvisor – Hub&Events μαζί με επίσημους φορείς αποφάσισαν τον ανασχεδιασμό του Aegean Yachting Festival.
Η μετατροπή αυτή του φεστιβάλ θα αφορά όλο το φάσμα του θαλάσσιου τουρισμού (κρουαζιέρας, ιστιοπλοΐας, καταδύσεων, θαλάσσιων σπορ, αλιευτικού τουρισμού) και όχι αποκλειστικά το Yachting, το οποίο θα αποτελεί πλέον υποκατηγορία του.
Έτσι το Aegean Yachting Festival μετονομάζεται σε International Sea Tourism Festival – Rhodes (ISTF) και η 4η σε σειρά διοργάνωση θα πραγματοποιηθεί το διάστημα από 29 Σεπτεμβρίου έως 01 Οκτωβρίου στο νησί της Ρόδου.
Σκοπός του συγκεκριμένου φεστιβάλ είναι η προβολή και η ανάδειξη της περιφέρειας του Νοτίου Αιγαίου, ως ατμομηχανής του θαλάσσιου τουρισμού της χώρας και σταυροδρόμι των χωρών της νοτιοανατολικής Μεσογείου, με απώτερο σκοπό, να συνεχίσει να αποτελεί θεσμό τα επόμενα χρόνια και σταθμό για τον θαλάσσιο τουρισμό κάθε μορφής.
Tο Φεστιβάλ τελείται υπό την αιγίδα του Υπουργείου Τουρισμού, του Υπουργείου Ναυτιλίας, του Υπουργείου Πολιτισμού, του ΕΟΤ, του Ναυτικού Επιμελητηρίου Ελλάδος, της Περιφέρειας Νοτίου Αιγαίου, του Δήμου Ρόδου, του ΔΟΠΑΡ, του Επιμελητηρίου Δωδεκανήσου & της Ένωσης Ξενοδόχων Ρόδου.
Πληροφορίες συμμετοχής μπορείτε να βρείτε στο παρακάτω σύνδεσμο: https://seatourismfestival.com

IFTM Top Resa 2023
2023-10-03 10:00 - 2023-10-05 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | Paris Porte de Versailles, 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles, Paris, 75015, France
Established in 1978 and targeted specifically at the leisure industry, the show was first known as “Top Resa” and took place in Deauville.
In 2008, changing tack, the show added “IFTM” to its name to “IFTM Top Resa” and moved to Paris, where it became a multi-sector show covering all types of travel: leisure, business, MICE and groups.
The IFTM Top Resa show is several exhibitions rolled into one, catering for: the French outbound and inbound market sector, travel agents, leisure tourism, business tourism and events, incentive travel, coach operators, and business travel.
IFTM Top Resa is the only B2B trade show that brings together all professionals from the French tourism industry (Leisure, Business, Events and Groups) every year in Paris, Porte de Versailles. Over 3 days, the trade show welcomes over 34,000 visitors, French and international buyers, travel agents, tourism distribution and production professionals, journalists and media representatives, influencers, students, and French and international officials, who all come to see the show’s 200 destinations and 1700 exhibitors (tourism boards, airlines, hotel groups, tour operators, technology companies, start-ups, etc.). The many events, conference sessions and evening receptions organised throughout the trade show allow the whole profession to discover the latest trends, gain expertise on pressing topics, talk about the challenges and future of the tourism industry, and have fun together

Travel Tech Middle East Summit 2023
2023-10-11 09:00 - 2023-10-12 16:00 (Asia/Bangkok) | Dubai Marina, 66 Al Marsa St, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Embarking on the success of the previous editions, the 4th Annual Travel Tech Middle East Summit, the key meeting platform, marketplace, and knowledge center for travel professionals worldwide, will be held at Dubai, UAE on 11th & 12th October 2023. The platform brings together 300+ leading OTA’s, Hoteliers, Developers, Agencies, Airlines, and Travel Tech Solution Providers under one roof to meet and discuss how to maximize the opportunities of the region’s highly dynamic travel & tourism sector.
This conference is committed to providing travel professionals with access to the knowledge and skills needed to implement the latest technologies that are transforming the industry and bring together hotels, OTA’s, and hospitality technology companies to learn about operational technology and obtain actionable insights on how to leverage recent innovations to speed up travel recovery worldwide.
TTME, gives an emphasis on the implementation of the technologies in the travel industry and discusses the key insights in Travel & Tourism sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With over 50+ speakers from the entire travel technology ecosystem, TTME 2023 will emphasize on Saudi Vision 2030 and will bring together the key leaders from across the industry under one single platform. Delegates will experience a power-packed agenda consisting of presentations, panel discussions and keynotes from globally renowned speakers, panelists and moderators.

TTG Travel Experience 2023
2023-10-11 10:00 - 2023-10-13 17:00 (Europe/Rome) | Fiera di Rimini, 155, Via Emilia, Rimini, Emilia Romagna, 47921, Italy
TTG Travel Experience is more than a travel trade show. It is a unique platform for discover the latest trends in the travel industry, meet professionals and experts from all over the world and grow network and business.

More than 2,000 exhibitors, 300 events, seminars and training courses, across three days of business-to-business negotiations and meetings and a packed programme of events, presentation and promotional activities.
TTG Travel Experience is the most important and effective business-to-business exhibition in Italy. It is a structured networking tool through which opportunities come up, content and trends in the worldwide industry could be explored, and a profitable commercial matching programme for Destination all over the world is available for participation. The show offers tradition and innovation in tourism under the same roof.
To help bring supply- and demand-side operators together, the show layout is subdivided into three macro-areas: Italy, Global Village and The World. The Italy area represents the largest marketplace for Italy’s tourism offer in the world. In addition to national and international tourism intermediaries, every year leading buyers of the Italy product from all over the world are selected. An innovative business matching system enables supply- and demand-side operators to pre-organise meetings at the show, identifying partners based on their own requirements and objectives.

The offer of tour operators and tourism product and service companies for the distribution network will be concentrated in the Global Village area; The World area will include the main international destinations interested in developing business with tourism intermediaries.

Navarino Challenge 2023
2023-10-13 - 2023-10-15 | The Westin Resort Costa Navarino, Pylos, Messinia, 24001, Greece
The award-winning Navarino Challenge, is set to return for its 11th anniversary year on October 12-15, 2023 at Costa Navarino and Pylos, anticipating hundreds of professional and amateur athletes, who will take part in its numerous activities.
Promoting sports for all with the participation of role-model athletes (Olympic Medalists, World Champions) the event focuses on the respect for equality and diversity through sports, and the education of youth through sports, without any kind of discrimination, maintaining the principles of the Olympic spirit and ideals, which require mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship and brotherhood.
Organized by ActiveMedia Group, the event will run under the motto “Sports Unites People” and will see the participation of people of all ages and abilities, both amateurs and professionals, from Greece and abroad.
Last year, Navarino Challenge had over 3,000 participants hosted at the W Costa Navarino, The Westin Resort Costa Navarino, and The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort.
This year’s event, together with the Greek-American ultramarathoning legend and current ambassador of Greek Tourism, Constantine “Dean” Karnazes, along with dozens of Olympians and Paralympians, will promote the value of participation rather than victory or competition, featuring more than 40 activities and Olympic sports.
With the message #eatwell #runwell #livewell and its recognition as the best wellness program in Europe, the event will endorse exercise and proper nutrition while promoting the benefits of the Messinian diet.
Run the Greek Half Marathon in Voidokoilia along the picturesque coastline to Pylos, the only running route that combines sand, soil and asphalt.
Try the 10km & 5km trail runs and enjoy the facilities of Costa Navarino, with more than 10 Olympic sports and numerous indoor and outdoor wellness activities like pilates, yoga, spinning, crossfit, HIIT and more!
Besides running the event includes the following activities: basketball lessons & 4 on 4 basketball tournament, beach volley tournament, tennis (tournament & lessons), beachathlon, Pilates, climbing, bike ride at Voidokilia, golf, boxing, cross-fit, yoga, kayak at Sphacteria, high intensity training, spinning and more.
Socialize and stay up to date by following event’s official pages on facebook, instagram, twitter, youtube

Navarino Challenge 2022 Highlights

IMEX America 2023
2023-10-17 10:00 - 2023-10-19 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, 89119
IMEX America is America’s worldwide exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events, backed by the experience and resources of the IMEX Group of exhibitions, which also delivers the award-winning IMEX exhibition in Frankfurt, a show which has grown every year since launch.
The show runs the largest hosted buyer program ever held in North America with over 2,000 qualified buyers expected – the guarantee to exhibitors of genuine global buying power on the trade show floor the moment doors open.
The show welcomes exhibitors from across the world including convention and visitor bureaus, national and regional tourist offices, major hotel groups, airlines, destination management companies, service providers, trade associations and more. Plus over 2,000 American and international hosted buyers alongside thousands of US trade attendees representing the association, corporate and agency markets.
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Olympic Yacht Show 2023
2023-10-19 11:30 - 2023-10-22 19:30 (Europe/Athens) | Olympic Marine, 77km Athens – Sounion rd, Lavrion, 19500, Greece
The 3rd Olympic Yacht Show is going to be held 19-22 October 2023, at the renovated facilities of the Olympic Marine which is one of the best-organized marinas in the Mediterranean Sea.
The Olympic Yacht Show is expected to attract great interest from both Greece and abroad with the goal to become a productive communication platform for the medium and large yacht categories. The four day event will see leading companies in the industry represented in a well-organised and elegantly designed environment.
This year’s edition of the Olympic Yacht Show is expected to be bigger and more diverse with more boat categories, European and world premieres, as well as parallel happenings & events that will be organized by the participants in order to inform and entertain the visitors.

IRONMAN 70.3 Vouliagmeni Greece 2023
2023-10-20 09:00 - 2023-10-22 17:00 (Europe/Athens) | Vouliameni
The IRONMAN 70.3 Greece triathlon event has set a new date for its fourth edition that will take place on October 22, 2023 at Vouliagmeni, Greece
IRONMAN is the world’s leading triathlon event, with over 200 races a year and 400,000 entries in more than 90 countries. The Vouliagmeni race is particularly unique, as it takes place in a natural landscape with a long coastline.
Co-organized by the Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni Municipality and EY ZHN Greece, the “IRONMAN 70.3 Vouliagmeni, Greece” event promises to offer exciting and powerful moments to its participants and attendees. Nicknamed the “World’s Bluest IRONMAN”, the event last year saw the participation of a record-breaking 1,800 athletes, 5,500 visitors and spectators, and 550 volunteers.
Two parallel events are also scheduled to take place during the event, aiming to make its experience more family-friendly: The Under Armor Night Run Vouliagmeni will take place on Friday, October 20, 2023, and the IRONKIDS Greece – Vouliagmeni, designed for children 6-12 years old, will take place on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

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