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Philoxenia 2024
2024-11-14 11:00 - 2024-11-16 18:00 (Europe/Athens) | Helexpo – Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre, Egnatia 154, Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, 54636, Greece
Since 1985, Philoxenia has been an enduring annual tourism exhibition that has consistently portrayed the ever-evolving landscape of the tourism industry in the country, upholding its reputable brand name throughout the years. This event takes place in November at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition & Conference Center and serves as a pivotal hub for the Greek tourism sector.
The three-day event brings together companies and organizations spanning the entire tourism industry, including Greek and international tourist destinations, hotels, travel agencies, travel agents, specialized press, and media.
In its 39th edition, the International Tourism Exhibition Philoxenia, a leading meeting point for tourism professionals from Greece and the Balkans, welcomes tourism professionals and travelers to the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center from 14 to 16 November, 2024.
During Philoxenia, TIF-HELEXPO invite and host important international trade visitors from specific target countries, giving the opportunity of direct contact and collaboration with global tourism business professionals to the exhibitors.
The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) is a media partner of the Philoxenia 2024.

International Film Festival of Larissa 2024
2024-11-18 - 2024-11-24 | Larisa, Larissa, Thessaly, Greece
The International Film Festival of Larissa |Artfools Festival is organized by the cultural non-profit organization Artfools and takes place in the city of Larissa every year under the aegis of the Thessaly Region.
It’s one of the most important regional film festivals and every year gathers much of attendees from Greece and abroad. Its program includes:
1. Greek & International short films competition
2. Greek & international student films competition
3. Activities, workshops, masterclass, exhibitions, etc.
The organizational committee schedules and presents ten days of screenings, happenings, cinema workshops and master classes. Every season, the International Film Festival of Larissa hosts significant cinema personalities, producing special screenings based on their overall work in the field of cinema.
Also this year The Larissa International Film Festival announced the first competitive #AI short film festival in Greece, named Larissa Lumina. This innovative event brings together the latest developments in artificial intelligence and the art of filmmaking, providing a unique platform for creators to showcase their work.
Stay up to date by following festival’s facebook page and the program of the competition / Screenings schedule 2024

Resort & Residential Hospitality Forum (R&R) 2024
2024-11-18 15:00 - 2024-11-20 20:00 (Europe/Athens) | Athenaeum InterContinental, 89-93, Leof. Andrea Siggrou, Athens, Attica, 11745, Greece
The Resort & Residential Hospitality Forum (R&R) is the premier event for exploring opportunities in the leisure sector. The 2024 R&R forum will take place in Athens, 18-20 November at the Athenaeum InterContinental, under the cooperation of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and Enterprise Greece, the official investment and trade promotion agency of the Greek state.
With hospitality real estate transactions expected to rebound in 2024, stakeholders must navigate the complexities of the leisure segment to succeed. This includes managing diverse assets and amenities, targeting key destinations, understanding macro-environmental risks, dealing with market fragmentation and finding deals within limited stock.
The conference theme for R&R 2024 is Big Ambitions, Big Results. With hospitality real estate transactions expected to rebound in 2024, stakeholders must navigate the complexities of the leisure segment to succeed, which requires specialised expertise, robust data, and strong partnerships, along with a clear vision for the sector.
Organized by Questex, the R&R is dedicated to real estate investments – with an emphasis on residential and hospitality – but also on the development and operation of integrated tourist resorts in the Mediterranean region.
For more information you can read the full program here
The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) is a media supporter of the Resort & Residential Hospitality Forum (R&R) 2024.

Xenia 2024
2024-11-23 10:00 - 2024-11-25 18:30 (Europe/Athens) | Metropolitan Expo, Athens International Airport, Spata, Attica, 19019 , Greece
Χenia 2024, which will take place on November 23-25, at Metropolitan Expo and will be once again the leading trade forum for the tourism industry.
Xenia trade show, also, aims to highlight innovative solutions and ideas in order to help hoteliers and hospitality entrepreneurs in the new demanding environment.
In 2023 thousands of hospitality executives discovered at the stands of 520+ exhibitors, products, solutions, services, technologies, digital applications that meet all the modern needs of businesses in the tourism industry. Innovative materials and practices for sustainable and ecofriendly hotel units, technologies that shape a smart hotel, integrated solutions & products for a hotel with multifunctional spaces and high-end facilities. For three days, Xenia was meeting point of the most dynamic Greek Tourism community, where great deals were closed, and new trends and applications were highlighted.

The exhibitors of Xenia 2024 will have the opportunity to meet up close the hospitality industry decision makers, who are looking for innovative products and solutions as well as specialized services and digital tools, with the aim of developing their business into a strong brand name of Greek hospitality.

Stay up to date by visiting the trade show’s official website www.xenia.gr and by following the trade show’s official pages on facebook, instagram, linkedin and youtube.

12η Γενική Συνέλευση του Ξενοδοχειακού Επιμελητηρίου της Ελλάδος
2024-11-23 12:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Athens) | Metropolitan Expo, Athens International Airport, Spata, Attica, 19019 , Greece
Το Ξενοδοχειακό Επιμελητήριο Ελλάδος, ο επίσημος θεσμικός φορέας καθολικής εκπροσώπησης της ελληνικής ξενοδοχίας, πρόκειται να διοργανώσει τη Γενική του Συνέλευση.
Η φετινή, 12η Γενική Συνέλευση του Ξενοδοχειακού Επιμελητηρίου της Ελλάδος θα διεξαχθεί το Σάββατο, 23 Νοεμβρίου στις 12:00, στο εκθεσιακό κέντρο Expo Metropolitan στο χώρο του Διεθνούς Αεροδρομίου Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, όπου παράλληλα θα διεξάγεται και η μεγάλη κλαδική έκθεση ΧΕΝΙΑ (23-25 Νοεμβρίου 2024).
Στη διάρκεια της Συνέλευσης θα τεθούν στην ατζέντα του δημόσιου διαλόγου όλα τα μεγάλα ζητήματα του κλάδου.

ILTM Cannes 2024
2024-12-02 17:00 - 2024-12-05 23:30 (Europe/Zurich) | Palais des Festivals et des Congres, Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes, 06416, France
The 23rd edition of ILTM Cannes, the world’s leading luxury travel event, will take place 2-5 December 2024 at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès.
The flagship of the ILTM Collection, Cannes is the end-of-year show that everyone in the luxury travel industry wants to be at. The industry’s most influential names become the talk of the town as they create exciting new itineraries, do business and build lifelong bonds.
Whether you’re looking to break into the luxury travel market or you’ve been working in the industry for some time now, ILTM Cannes is an essential sales and marketing opportunity for travel specialists. At its heart, the show is highly curated meetings between the region’s most exclusive and sought after travel designers and the world’s finest hospitality brands.
Last year, luxury travel brands, experiences, destinations, and suppliers enjoyed a week of building and strengthening connections with international travel planners, curators and agencies marking the fact that the luxury travel industry is truly thriving. Over 2,100 buyers from 83 countries met with 2,100 exhibitors representing 330 brands in over 82,000 one-to-one meetings, alongside an extensive programme of networking events.
Four days of high-quality pre-scheduled appointments, educational sessions, networking, parties and invaluable exposure sum up the incredible ILTM experience. This is a calendar appointment not to be missed. Live fast. Live big.

Athens International Tourism & Culture Expo 2024
2024-12-12 10:00 - 2024-12-14 19:00 (Europe/Athens) | Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Hall, Zappeio, Athens, 10557, Greece
The 11th Athens International Tourism and Culture Expo together with the Exhibitors, the Hosted Buyers and the Trade visitors, will, once again in 2024, create new horizons for our incoming tourism.
AIT Expo continues its upward trajectory from a position of excellence with the many new international collaborations in 2023 between Exhibitors and Hosted Buyers but also with the successful international promotion of all tourism sectors and Greek destinations.
During the three days of December 12-14, the Exhibition will showcase all sectors of the tourism industry as well as Greek destinations with the aim of Exhibitors, Hosted Buyers and professional visitors to proceed with new profitable commercial agreements.

Ετήσιο συνέδριο ΣΕΤΕ (2024)
2024-12-19 11:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Athens) | Megaron Athens International Conference Centre, Vas. Sofias & Kokkali, Athens, Attica, 11521, Greece
Το ετήσιο συνέδριο του Συνδέσμου Ελληνικών Τουριστικών Επιχειρήσεων (ΣΕΤΕ) θα πραγματοποιηθεί στις 19 Δεκεμβρίου 2024 στο Μέγαρο Μουσικής Αθηνών.

Στο φετινό Συνέδριο του ΣΕΤΕ, θα εξεταστεί ο ρόλος του Ελληνικού Τουρισμού για την κοινωνία, την οικονομία, την επιχειρηματικότητα και το περιβάλλον, στη σημερινή, ταχύτατα μεταβαλλόμενη πραγματικότητα. Στόχος του Συνεδρίου είναι η εδραίωση ενός παραγωγικού διαλόγου για τον βιώσιμο τουρισμό της επόμενης ημέρας.
Το Συνέδριο επιδιώκει να συνδέσει την επιχειρηματικότητα του τουρισμού με την κοινωνία, την Πολιτεία, τους φορείς και την οικονομία, με κοινό γνώμονα τον προσανατολισμό σε ένα βιώσιμο και ανταγωνιστικό μέλλον. Οι σταθερές αξίες του χθες και του σήμερα θα αποτελέσουν τη βάση συζήτησης για το αύριο του Ελληνικού Τουρισμού.
#SustainingΤheFutureNow

Vakantiebeurs 2025
2025-01-09 09:30 - 2025-01-12 17:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Jaarbeurs Utrech, Jaarbeursplein 1, Utrech, 3521 AL, Netherlands
Find the most extraordinary, beautiful and undiscovered destinations from around the world, presented by enthusiastic travel experts. Discover new cultures, tastes and adventures and get informed about the latest travel trends. Whether you like action, want to relax or are looking for a combination of both, at Vakantiebeurs you will always find a trip that suits you. Discover it at Vakantiebeurs 2025 which will be held from 9 to 12 January 2025 at the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht.
The Vakantiebeurs is the annual travel event in the Netherlands where travel agencies and cultural associations from all across the world gather around at a single spot and present their countries and market their travelling agencies. Visitors can gather information about the most exciting and mind-refreshing tourist spots and can establish contacts with various travel agencies from all across the world. There are various events and shows which help visitors gather information and there are various games and quizzes that include vacation trips and adventure travel tickets as a reward.

TravelXpo Oslo 2025
2025-01-10 12:00 - 2025-01-12 17:00 (Europe/Oslo) | NOVA Spektrum, Messeveien 8, Lillestrøm, 2004, Norway
TravelXpo, Norway’s premier travel and tourism exhibition, set to take place January 10 -12, 2025, at the NOVA Spektrum in Lillestrøm, offering a vibrant platform for exploring a diverse range of travel destinations, services, and experiences. The event gathers leading travel agencies, tour operators, and destination marketers to present their latest offerings and connect with travel enthusiasts.
The exhibition will feature a diverse lineup of travel agencies, tour operators, and destination representatives, showcasing the latest offerings and travel innovations. Attendees can explore interactive displays, attend informative seminars and workshops, and benefit from exclusive travel deals and promotions.
TravelXpo 2025 offers valuable opportunities to connect with industry professionals, gain insights into global travel trends, and find inspiration for future adventures.

Ferien-Messe Wien 2025
2025-01-16 10:00 - 2025-01-19 18:00 (Europe/Vienna) | Messe Wien – Reed Exhibitions Congress Center, 1, Messeplatz, Wien, A-1021, Austria
Ferien Messe Wien 2025 is Austria’s leading travel and tourism fair, taking place from January 16 to 19, 2025, at the Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center. This premier event provides an exceptional platform for exploring a wide range of travel destinations, services, and experiences, attracting both travel enthusiasts and industry professionals from around the globe.
The fair will feature a diverse lineup of exhibitors, including travel agencies, tour operators, hotels, and destination marketing organizations. Attendees will have the opportunity to discover a variety of travel options, from exotic international destinations to local getaways, and gain insights into the latest trends and innovations in the travel industry. The extensive range of interactive displays and engaging exhibits at Ferien Messe Wien 2025 ensures a comprehensive overview of the current travel landscape.
In addition to the exhibition, Ferien Messe Wien 2025 will host a series of informative seminars and workshops led by industry experts. These sessions will cover essential topics such as travel planning, destination highlights, and emerging industry trends, providing valuable knowledge and practical advice to enhance attendees’ travel experiences. The opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals adds significant value to the event.
Attendees can also take advantage of exclusive deals and promotions available only at the fair. Whether you are looking to book your next vacation or seeking inspiration for future travel plans, Ferien Messe Wien 2025 is a must-visit event for discovering new travel opportunities and connecting with key players in the travel industry.

MATKA 2025
2025-01-17 09:00 - 2025-01-19 18:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Messukeskus Helsinki, Expo & Convention Centre, 1, Messuaukio, Helskinki, FI-00521, Finland
The next Matka Nordic Travel Fair will be organized at Messukeskus Helsinki, Expo and Convention Centre on 17-19 January 2025.
At Matka Nordic Travel Fair one can find the trip you want, whether one dreams of a city destination or a beach holiday in the direction of Kuopio or Kathmandu. Alongside the standard favourites in Finland and Europe, long-haul destinations and new countries will be introduced. Choices on all continents are presented. Seven different programme stages present a tasty selection of travel stories, but they also offer solid facts.
Matka Workshop Day is the largest travel trade event in Northern Europe where you meet potential business partners in accordance to a pre-planned schedule. Workshop Day consists of two events: In Meet Finland Finnish service providers meet international tour operators and in Meet the World you are able to make appointments with buyers from Finland, Nordic Countries, the Baltic countries as well as from other parts of the world. Registration for suppliers and buyers will open in October 2024.

CMT 2025
2025-01-18 08:00 - 2025-01-26 17:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Messe Stuttgart, Messepiazza 1, Stuttgart, 70629, Germany
At CMT it is all about holidays and travel. Exhibitors from all over the world present in the tourism area all aspects of holidays: package holidays, individual trips, travel, cycling holidays, adventure holidays, hiking, cruises, ship travel, golfing holidays, wellness holidays, outdoor holidays and lots more. The caravanning area is Southern Germany’s largest and first caravan show of the year with numerous premieres.
CMT, with more than 2,100 exhibitors, will be presenting holiday ideas, the most beautiful travel destinations from around the globe, the largest novelties show for camping and caravaning right to the start of the season, as well as a tourism entertainment programme. Special travel themes such as cycling, golf, wellness, cruise ships and culture will feature on both weekends in their own exhibition areas.

Boot Düsseldorf 2025
2025-01-18 10:00 - 2025-01-26 18:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, Stockumer Kirchstraße 61, Duesseldorf, D-40474, Germany
Boot Düsseldorf, the biggest water sports trade fair in the world will be taking place from 18 to 26 January 2025. From 18 January, Düsseldorf will once again be the center of the international water sports industry for nine days. With 1,500 exhibitors in 16 exhibition halls and more than 1,000 boats and yachts, boot vividly demonstrates its global appeal. Companies from over 60 countries will be on board, showcasing world premieres, technical innovations in the accessories, equipment, propulsion and diving markets, as well as attractive destinations for water sports all over the world.
The size of boot is impressive and a glance at its exhibitor portfolio shows that the ‘who is who’ is on board again. A single visit to boot Düsseldorf thus replaces numerous separate trips to different companies.
Exhibitors from more than 60 countries are flying the flag – boats, diving, surfing, canoeing and holidays
Information about the program can be found here

FITUR 2025
2025-01-22 10:00 - 2025-01-26 18:00 (Europe/Madrid) | IFEMA – Feria de Madrid, Avenida Partenon, Madrid, 28042, Spain
FITUR is the first appointment of the year for the world’s tourism professionals and the leading trade fair for inbound and outbound markets in Latin America.
The latest edition of the International Tourism Trade Fair, better known as FITUR, will be held from 22 to 26 January 2025, at IFEMA, MADRID. It will take place over five days and will host professionals from the tourism sector and those interested in the sector’s latest tendencies, as well as the general public wishing to discover the range of destinations that can be visited at the fair over the weekend.
FITUR is the place where you can meet new suppliers and customers and strengthen commercial relationships with existing ones, multiplying business opportunities and be inspired by the best in the sector and get all the information on specialised offers for FITUR participants.
For it’s 45th edition FITUR has announced the participation of Brazil for the first time as the Partner Country.

FerienMesse Bern 2025
2025-01-23 10:00 - 2025-01-26 18:00 (Europe/Berlin) | BERNEXPO, 6, Mingerstrasse, Berne, CH-3000, Switzerland
The 37th edition of FerienMesse (Holiday and Wellness Tourism Fair) will take place from Thursday 23 to Sunday 26, January 2025, in the BERNEXPO halls.
This event is designed for travel enthusiasts and industry professionals, showcasing global destinations, vacation options, and travel innovations.
The travel sector presents the latest trends and has the unique opportunity to directly contact an interested public. The fair draws about 40,000 visitors. Everyone of these interested visitors is a potential customer. And they want to hear about our topics and your offers, now more than ever. The travel specialists will help you to put together your own personal dream holiday, and you can book your next getaway at the fair. Get some ideas and inspiration, discover new destinations and learn all about the topics of free time and wellness.

Holiday World Show 2025 - Dublin
2025-01-24 09:30 - 2025-01-26 17:30 (Europe/Berlin) | RDS Simmonscourt Complex, Simmonscourt Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland
The Holiday World Show is Ireland’s foremost travel and tourism exhibition, is set to take place from January 24 to 26, 2025, at the RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin.
This dynamic event offers a comprehensive platform for exploring a wide range of travel destinations, services, and experiences.
The show brings together a diverse lineup of exhibitors, including travel agencies, tour operators, and destination representatives, who will showcase their latest offerings and insights. Attendees can discover exciting travel options, attend informative seminars, and benefit from exclusive promotions. The Holiday World Show Dublin 2025 is an essential event for both travel enthusiasts and industry professionals, providing valuable opportunities to plan future adventures and stay updated on the latest travel trends.

ADVENTUR 2025
2025-01-24 11:00 - 2025-01-26 19:00 (Europe/Vilnius) | LITEXPO – Lithuanian Exhibition & Congress Center, 5, Laisves pr., Vilnius, LT-04215, Lithuania
Over the last years, the international exhibition ADVENTUR has become the largest specialized tourism event in the Baltic countries. The exhibition stands out from other similar events for its unique event programme and interactivity – this is a place where new tourism ideas and guidelines are generated and the international collaboration and popularization of tourism services are promoted.
From 24-26 January 2025, ADVENTUR will bring together both B2B and B2C exhibitors and visitors, giving them the opportunity to meet and interact with tourism industry professionals and travel enthusiasts. Exhibition will continue its tradition of educating and enlightening visitors about the latest Lithuanian and foreign tourism destinations. Representatives from the tourism sector will be present to share the latest travel trends and innovations to help travelers experience even more adventures and discoveries.
ADVENTUR is the only international tourism, travel and active leisure exhibition in Lithuania, promoting the popularization of tourism services and an active lifestyle. Here “under one roof” you will find all the elements of a successful tourism business: abundant flows of visitors interested in vacations and recreation, opportunities to establish business contacts, find business partners.
The theme of the 2025 exhibition is THE WHOLE WORLD IN ONE PLACE

Tourest 2025
2025-01-29 12:00 - 2025-02-02 16:00 (Europe/Tallinn) | Estonian Fairs, 28, Pirita Road, Tallinn, 10127, Estonia
The 32nd edition, the international tourism fair Tourest 2025 will take place from 29/1 to 2/2 at the Estonian Fairs and Exhibitions Centre.
Tourest is the most prominent and oldest tourism fair in the Baltic States, where you can find many different offers and plenty of information for planning both vacations and adventures. The event offers an effective platform for face-to-face meetings with travel-loving trade fair visitors and the best tourism professionals in Estonia. Tourest is also a great environment to present your travel products and destination in Estonia at the beginning of the tourist season.
TOUREST Hosted Buyer Programme is targeted to the product managers and the sales personnel dealing with potential sales of destination Estonia from the following markets: Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Holland, Belgium and the UK.

OTM Mumbai 2025
2025-01-30 08:00 - 2025-02-01 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Jio World Convention Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, 400098
Mark your calendars at 30 – 31 January & 1st February 2025, as OTM will be held at the state-of-the-art Jio World Convention Centre, the one and only venue built to international standards in the heart of Mumbai.
Asia’s leading travel trade show, OTM 2024 witnessed around 40,000 industry professionals all under one roof. It was the biggest edition of OTM with 60 countries represented, a vibrant showcase of 33 National Tourism Organisations and 30 Indian States & UTs, alongside the esteemed presence of Tourism Ministers, senior delegations from our partners and dignitaries from India and the world, Jio World Convention Centre was the place to be.
OTM Mumbai has emerged as a leader in the travel exhibition landscape, surpassing all other shows in the region and coming at par or better than other shows across the globe. As an exhibitor, you will have exclusive access to industry leaders, key stakeholders, and the opportunity to position your brand as a pioneer in the Indian travel industry.
OTM has its finger on the pulse of the travel industry. It is committed to showcasing emerging trends, the latest innovations and seeking out the next big thing. Spread over more than 20,000 sq mt, OTM is India’s biggest international travel show, with a focus on B2B trade visitors.
Stay connected and up to date by following OTM on facebook, twitter, linkedin, instagram.
The Greek Travel Page (GTP) is a media sponsor OTM 2025

EMITT 2025
2025-02-05 10:00 - 2025-02-07 18:30 (Europe/Istanbul) | TUYAP Exhibition Center, Cumhuriyet Mahallesi Eski Hadımköy Yolu Caddesi 9/1, Istanbul, 34500, Turkey
EMITT 2025, which will be held from 5 – 7 February 2025 and promises even more opportunities.
As one of the top five tourism exhibitions worldwide, EMITT annually attracts around 30,000 industry professionals and tourists looking for new and exciting travel opportunities from destinations and travel service companies from across the globe.
The region’s leading travel exhibition has presented new businesses and cooperation opportunities to the travel industry for the last 27 years, contributing to the sector’s growth. Organised with the help of ICA Group, TUROFED and TTYD, EMITT will open its doors for the 28th time in 2025. The exhibition is supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, TOBB, Turkish Airlines, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.
The show is a valuable business platform providing new business and cooperation opportunities to the Turkish and global travel sectors. EMITT showcases country pavilions, holiday destinations, summer and winter tourism, outdoor tourist destinations, hotels and tourist centres, tour operators, travel agencies and much more.

HO.RE.CA 2025
2025-02-07 10:00 - 2025-02-10 18:30 (Europe/Athens) | Metropolitan Expo, Athens International Airport, Spata, Attica, 19019 , Greece
HORECA 2025 will be another exciting event full of innovation, networking, deals. Global trends and inspiration will stand out once again.
HORECA trade show has managed through its 19 years of operation to gather forward thinking and dynamic entrepreneurs who envision, evolve and follow the trends and rise as the biggest exhibition in Greece and a must -attend event for the hospitality industry.
Thousands of professionals, set their appointment from 7 to 10 February at Metropolitan Expo, for HORECA 2025, in order to meet in person, the leading Greek and global brands who exhibit, and discover pioneering products and solutions, modern services and cutting-edge technologies for their hotels or foodservice businesses. From raw materials to semi-finished products, from machinery to equipment, from furnishings to tableware. We are preparing for all our exhibitors and visitors three days dedicated to business and networking, during of which trends and innovation will stand out once again.
Global trends in the fields of digital promotion, marketing and management of hotels, restaurants, cafes and bars will be presented on the stage of HORECA Business Lab at Hall 3 by marketeers, business owners and market executives. The stage of Coffee Events at Hall 1 will host interesting workshops around coffee, as well as the ultimate showcase of skill, knowledge, creativity, passion and personality in the world of coffee, Coffee Championships. Leading representatives of the modern gastronomy, and renowned chefs, during live cooking workshops at Gastronomy Lab stage at Hall 4, will present innovative cooking methods, zero waste techniques, nutritional trends, and modern menu ideas.

HCH - Creating Opportunities. Development and Cohesion
2025-02-08 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Athens) | Metropolitan Expo, Athens International Airport, Spata, Attica, 19019 , Greece
The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) is celebrating a significant milestone in 2025, marking 90 years since its establishment as an advisor to the Greek State on tourism matters. Over the decades, the chamber has been instrumental in shaping Greece’s tourism landscape and supporting its development into a key economic sector.
To commemorate this anniversary, HCH President Alexandros Vassilikos on Wednesday announced the launch of the “Hospitality with Value for All” initiative.
The first -chronologically- action of this initiative is the Conference entitled “Creating Opportunities. Development and Cohesion” which will take place on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at 10:00, at the Metropolitan Expo exhibition center in Athens, in conference hall C1, as part of the leading international HORECA exhibition.
The Conference will be attended by distinguished personalities and representatives of organizations from across the spectrum of the economy.
The aim is to highlight the leading role of Hospitality in the development of the national economy, the prosperity of local communities and the consolidation of social cohesion.
The Thematic Sectors of the Conference will be:

Primary Sector-Processing
Construction-Renovations
Trade-Services

The GTP Headlines is a media supporter of the the HCH’s “Hospitality with Value for All” initiative.

MCE Central & Eastern Europe 2025
2025-02-09 10:00 - 2025-02-11 16:00 (Europe/Vienna) | Rixos Premium Belek, Belek, Ileribaşı Mevkii, Serik/Antalya, 07500, Turkey
MCE Central & Eastern Europe is The MICE forum that brings together destinations and event suppliers from Central & Eastern Europe, as well as various other countries, to meet up in person with international event planners, keen on finding new business partners from all participation destinations. Through careful participant selection, the business synergy increases greatly. In combination with the highly time-effective and clever event programming, many new successful business partnerships get established.
The highly successful MICE business forum series, the MCE Central and Eastern Europe – MCE CEE – is organised by Europe Congress annually for over 13 years.
Building on Central and Eastern Europe’s MICE business potential, this unique forum brings together buyers from all over the world with high quality solution providers from the region. DMCs, PCOs, event management companies, convention bureaus, hotels, airlines from participating Central and Eastern European countries and selected, qualified and pre-screened buyers take part, based on dedicated invitation.

BIT Milano 2025
2025-02-09 10:00 - 2025-02-11 17:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Fiera Milano, 28, Strada Statale del Sempione, Milano, 20017, Italy
BIT – Borsa Internazionale del Turismo, a leading global travel and tourism exhibition, will take place in Milan from February 9th to 11th, 2025. As a pivotal event in the tourism calendar, BIT brings together international industry professionals, destinations, and innovators to explore emerging trends and foster collaboration.
Since its inception, BIT has been the meeting point for travel professionals, showcasing the latest trends, innovations, and opportunities in the tourism industry. This must-attend event connects tour operators, travel agencies, airlines, destinations, and industry leaders from around the globe.
Explore cutting-edge solutions, network with experts, and uncover new business possibilities in a dynamic environment that blends tradition with innovation. BIT 2025 promises exciting exhibitions, insightful conferences, and unmatched networking opportunities.
The 2025 Edition Highlights Include: JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) Program. A special initiative focusing on the growing trend of slow and mindful travel. This program emphasizes authentic, immersive experiences that encourage travelers to disconnect from the digital rush and reconnect with nature, culture, and local communities. Also the Sustainability Programs, dedicated sessions and showcases highlighting eco-friendly travel solutions, sustainable tourism practices, and innovations aimed at reducing the industry’s environmental footprint.
Alongside these programs, BIT 2025 will feature a rich agenda of exhibitions, conferences, and networking opportunities, offering a platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas and shape the future of tourism.

IMTM 2025
2025-02-11 10:00 - 2025-02-12 18:00 (Asia/Beirut) | The Expo Centre, Tel Aviv, Rokach Blvd 101, Tel Aviv, 6121002, Israel
IMTM will celebrate its 30th edition during 11-12 February 2025. IMTM is the official and only professional exhibition for the tourism trade market in Israel, the meeting place and trendsetter for the global and local tourist industry. 2,200 exhibitors from 40 countries are there to meet 30,000 visitors.
IMTM features exhibitors representing just about every aspect of Israel’s tourism market – incoming tourism, domestic tourism and outgoing tourism, alongside a significant number of exhibitors from overseas. The fair is highlighted by professional workshops, seminars and press conferences. IMTM is also attended by groups of agents from abroad with the framework of tours to Israel organized by the Israel Ministry of Tourism.
IMTM gives tourism professionals an opportunity to meet with colleagues, buyers and suppliers. Eco-tourism, wellness or cultural tourism, beach holidays or city breaks, package deals or tailor-made trips. All these options can be seen on-site, and discussed during the conferences, events and presentations that are held in conjunction with the exhibition.

TTF Bengaluru 2025
2025-02-13 10:00 - 2025-02-15 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Palace Grounds, Jayamahal, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560006
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.
First stop will be the city of Bengaluru , where TTF will be held on 13-15 February, at Palace Grounds.

World Maritime Forum Copenhagen 2025
2025-02-18 10:00 - 2025-02-19 18:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Bella Sky Conference and Event, Martha Christensens Vej 10, Indgang 3, København, 2300, Denmark
World Maritime Forum: Copenhagen is a two day international maritime event that will bring together various types of leaders and experts across the value chain. Two days of dynamic presentations and intense panel discussions will allow the participants to share their knowledge, good practices and to introduce new strategies. As well – technology companies will present latest technologies that could help effectively solve existing problems and to propel the industry into a better, more efficient and greener future.
While the presentations will be happening in the conference hall the nearby exhibition area will be used for networking activities.
With the shipowners / ship managers / shipbuilders / ports / government bodies / technology companies and service providers participating at the event – The World Maritime Forum: Copenhagen is set to become a central gathering for local, regional and global maritime industry.

ECTAA Travel Protection Summit
2025-02-19 09:00 - 2025-02-22 17:30 (Asia/Jakarta) | Hilton Brussels Grand Place, Carr de l'Europe 3, Bruxelles, 1000, Belgium
The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) is hosting the second edition of the ECTAA Travel Protection Summit on February 19, 2025, at the Hilton Grand-Place Hotel in Brussels. This event aims to address the evolving challenges in travel protection, bringing together over 100 industry professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) perspectives.
Key Themes of the Summit:

Assessing Current Challenges: The travel industry continues to face uncertainties due to macroeconomic instability, geopolitical tensions, and environmental risks. The summit will explore how these factors impact both businesses and consumers, emphasizing the importance of robust travel protection measures.
Balancing Protection and Costs: Discussions will focus on achieving optimal levels of protection while managing associated costs. The role of competition among providers in developing cost-effective solutions will be a critical point of analysis.
Regulatory Frameworks: The summit will delve into the complexities of national and European regulations, as well as industry standards, that shape the landscape of travel protection. Understanding these frameworks is essential for developing effective protection strategies.

Event Highlights:

Expert Panels and Sessions: The program includes a general session followed by parallel sessions covering topics such as protecting payments in the travel sector, limiting risks and avoiding fraud, and understanding legislation and standards in travel protection.
Networking Opportunities: Attendees will have the chance to connect during registration, coffee breaks, and a lunch break, fostering collaboration and the exchange of ideas among industry leaders.

This summit represents a significant opportunity for stakeholders to collaborate on enhancing the resilience and sustainability of the travel industry through improved protection measures.
You can view the Summit’s full Programme here
The GTP Headlines is a media supporter of ECTAA Travel Protection Summit.

f.re.e 2025
2025-02-19 10:00 - 2025-02-25 18:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Messe München International, Messegelände, München, D-81823, Germany
Founded in 1970, f.re.e, the travel and leisure trade fair, has developed into one of the most popular consumer trade fairs in southern Germany. It offers a comprehensive experience covering all aspects of travel and leisure activities.
Experience f.re.e—Bavaria’s largest travel and leisure trade fair! Discover the latest trends and innovations in travel, camping, caravanning, outdoor, water sports and cycling. With over 140,000 visitors and around 1000 exhibitors from 50 countries in 2024, the trade fair is a major industry event every year, offering a wealth of opportunities for networking, business deals and direct sales. From camping and caravanning equipment to outdoor activities, wellness offers and cruises, f.re.e covers all areas of the leisure and travel market and provides exhibitors with a first-class opportunity to present their offerings to a broad audience.
The next f.re.e will take place on the grounds of Messe München during February 19 to 23, 2025.
