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TTF Kolkata 2018
2018-07-06 10:00 - 2018-07-08 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Netaji Indoor Stadium, Eden Gardens, Kolkata, 700001, 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.
The city of Kolkata will host the first stop of the TTF 2018 events’ series on 6-8 July, at Netaji Indoor Stadium.

Sani Festival 2018
2018-07-07 21:30 - 2018-08-18 23:00 (Europe/Athens) | Sani Resort, Sani, Chalkidiki, 63077, Greece
The Sani Festival, the annual cultural initiative of the Sani Resort, is celebrating its 26th anniversary and preparing to host some of the most renowned artists of the local and the international scene, from July 7 to August 18 at the Sani Hill in the area of Kassandra in Halkidiki, northern Greece.
For 26 years now, Sani Festival’s main aspiration is to open up bridges of communication between tourism and the arts, between Greek and foreign tourists. There is one language all people share, that of the arts and of innovation, placing before the public important artists and performers who are either visiting Greece for the first time or offering us an exclusive opportunity to enjoy their latest creation.
Sani Festival’s duty -in respect to the audience- is to defend high standards of quality in the arts and entertainment, to advance the cause of culture and communication between natives and foreign visitors.
As part of the above and despite the fact that Sani Festival’s identity is an international music festival, for its 2018 edition the organizers take a step further and broaden its perspectives into other forms of performing arts, like modern dance, music theatre.
Sani Festival will include the following sections:
– Jazz on the Hill, a three-day programme of jazz music
– International Sounds, dedicated to world music
– Greek Variations
– Classical Waves
Check the full program of the festival.

Global Travel Marketplace 2018
2018-07-12 10:00 - 2018-07-14 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Diplomat Beach Resort, 3555 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL, 33019, United States
GTM, Global Travel Marketplace, is an elite appointment-only event that connects the most influential travel agents in North America with global travel suppliers in powerhouse face-to-face meetings and exclusive boardroom sessions. This boutique-style event provides a unique and interactive platform that supports the best sellers in the business, encouraging them to expand their supplier portfolio and grow their global book of business.
GTM’s travel agents represent the highest producers in the travel industry, vetted through a meticulous screening process in order to attend. Agents selected to attend are fully hosted.

TTF Hyderabad 2018
2018-07-13 10:00 - 2018-07-14 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.
Second stop will be the city of Hyderabad, where TTF will be held on 13-14 July, at Hyderabad International Convention Centre.

ASTA Global Convention 2018
2018-08-21 08:00 - 2018-08-23 19:30 (America/New_York) | Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Avenue, Washington DC, DC, 20009, United States
ASTA Global Convention (AGC) is the top meeting place for travel professionals, and travel suppliers worldwide to connect and establish new business relationships. In 2018 will be held on 21-23 August at the Washington Hilton.
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with leading travel executives from the United States and around the world, as well as first-hand insight into today’s travel agency industry. It also affords you a chance to learn the latest consumer travel trends and happenings in terms of technology, products and destinations; and a chance to meet and cultivate valuable sources. With leading companies exhibiting, the expo is sure to offer something for every traveler.
At the Global Travel Exchange U.S. and international travel professionals come together for the premier education and networking event in the industry, addressing the most important issues facing the travel agent sector today.
Moreover, the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) strives to promote excellence within the travel industry, with the ASTA awards, recognizing those professionals who make lasting contributions to the industry.

AIEST Conference 2018
2018-08-26 19:00 - 2018-08-30 10:00 (Europe/Rome) | Chamber of Commerce Treviso-Belluno, Piazza Borsa 3b, Treviso, 31100, Italy
The 68th AIEST conference will be held in Treviso, Italy, on August 26-30, hosted by Prof. Mara Manente from Università Ca’Foscari Venezia, Centro Internazionale di Studi sull’Economia turistica (CISET).
Stream 1: Business models for sustainable growth in tourism
Stream 2: Co-creating tourism experiences: chances, frontiers and limitations
Stream 3: AIEST’s Advances in Tourism Research: Perspectives of Actors, Institutions and Systems
Participants from different scientific disciplines and tourism related industries are invited to contribute to the following three major streams of discussions:

Actors behaviour, focusing on behavioural issues of consumers, management, politicians, etc;
Institutional settings, focusing on topics such as entrepreneurship and innovation, cooperation and strategic alliances, ITC and productivity led-growth, structural change in leading tourism relevant industries, etc;
Systemic perspective, focusing on topics such as the analysis of the market forces, marketing management of destinations, tourism promotion and policies, management of tourism related resources, sustainable development in tourism, regulation and governance of places, etc.

Registrations will end on July 31.

TourNatur 2018
2018-08-31 10:00 - 2018-09-02 18:00 (Europe/Athens) | Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, Stockumer Kirchstraße 61, Duesseldorf, D-40474, Germany
TourNatur, the leading exhibition in Germany for all the forms of alternate tourism, will be held on 31 August-2 September, at Messe Dusseldorf.
The exhibition is the best place to find everything about hiking, trekking, mountain biking and canoeing – from equipment and professional advice to the ultimate travel destination. Moreover, visitors can discover the most beautiful trails or the perfect mountain bike route amongst the highest peaks.
In 2017 TourNatur held with a great success, as recorded more than 43.6k visitors and 265 exhibitors and brands from all over the world.
In parallel, with TourNatur is held the Caravan Salon, an exhibition concerning motorhomes and caravans.

ibtm Americas 2018
2018-09-05 11:00 - 2018-09-06 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.
In 2018 the event is expected to attract over 1,000 Hosted Buyers who have been rigorously qualified to ensure they have business to place and the authority to do so.
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.

ITE HCMC 2018
2018-09-06 09:00 - 2018-09-08 17:00 (Asia/Bangkok) | Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre (SECC), 799, Nguyen Van Linh, Ho Chi Minh City, District 7, Viet Nam
The International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC) will return with its 14th edition on the 6-8 September 2018 at the Saigon Exhibitions & Convention Center (SECC).
ITE HCMC exhibition is the best single platform catering to this multi-billion dollar tourism market. The exhibition serves as the leading powerhouse in presenting travel and tourism products, packages and services in the Mekong region and the world.
Being one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, Vietnam offers strong potential for investments in the travel and tourism industry. The host’s country tourism industry has been growing unprecedentedly over the past few years with rising domestic as well as international tourists.
It is both a trade and public event, focusing in inbound and outbound tourism as well.

Sanganai World Tourism Expo 2018
2018-09-06 09:00 - 2018-09-08 17:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre (ZIEC), Hillside Road, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Sanganai/Hlanganani – World Tourism Expo is an annual Tourism Trade Fair organized by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority. It showcases the widest variety of Africa’s best tourism products, and attracts international visitors and media from across the world.
The Fair is the successor of Shanyai/Vakatshani, the Zimbabwe International Travel Expo (ZITE) that was held annually at the Harare International Conference Centre. ZITE started as a small expo in 1982 and grew over the years to become one of Africa’s leading tourism showcases by 2007.
The past nine editions of Sanganai/ Hlanganani were a resounding success and attracted the leading African destinations and major world tourism markets such as South Africa, Botswana, Malaysia, China, Zambia, Malawi, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Indonesia, India, Italy and many others. The editions have seen the whole world converging in Zimbabwe in the form of high calibre international buyers as well as exhibitors.

Ios Adventure 2018
2018-09-07 09:00 - 2018-09-09 13:00 (Europe/Athens) | Ios, Ios, Cyclades, 84001, Greece
Ios Adventure 2018, to be held on 7-9 September, will be part of the Cyclades Trail Cup 2018 sport events series.
Ios Adventure incorporates four events, the Ios Trail Race, Ios Swim, Ios Challenge and Ios Paths and is held under the auspices of Ios Municipality.
In its 3rd consecutive year in 2018, Cyclades Trail Cup presents a new set of events in alternative destinations with original routes and exciting cultural experiences! Giving priority to some of the “smaller” Cycladic islands, the 2018 Championship will include 6 races on 6 islands: Kimolos, Folegandros, Ios, Andros, Kythnos and Tinos.
Every race and course offers score points for Cyclades Trail Cup, determined by the new CTC_PointSystem. Any athlete who finishes at least one race regardless of distance is eligible to receive points. The athlete that earns the highest amount of points by the end of the year will be the winner of Cyclades Trail Cup 2018. More information on the new Score System will be announced soon.
Stay up to date by following on facebook the Ios Advenure either the Cyclades Trail Cup.

TTF Ahmedabad 2018
2018-09-07 10:00 - 2018-09-09 17:00 (Europe/Athens) | Gujarat University Exhibition Hall, Ring Road 132, Ahmedabad, 380009, 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.
Third stop will be the city of Ahmedabad, where TTF will be held on 7-9 September, at Gujarat University Exhibition Hall.

International Eressos Women’s Festival 2018
2018-09-08 08:00 - 2018-09-22 17:00 (Europe/Athens) | Skala Eresou, Skala Eresou, Skala Eresou, Lesvos, 81105, Greece
The International Eressos Women’s Festival, organized by Sappho Women, will welcome its 18th edition on September 8 at the beach of Skala Eressos – Lesvos Island, Greece.
The annual two week festival provides the opportunity for local and international musicians, artists, performers, entertainers, scholars and therapists to share in the practice, performance and appreciation of women’s talents in all its forms and with enthusiasts of all ages.
The festival is an opportunity to join in social & creative activities, to make new friends, to network, to learn new skills & share talents, to enjoy a taste of Greek culture, and to simply have a great time. It includes live music, dance parties, open-air film screenings, alternative fashion show, art exhibition, beach & water sports, workshops, excursions, and many other fun-and-sun filled activities.
This year a wristband is required in order to access the festival.

MeetingPlanners Russia 2018
2018-09-10 08:30 - 2018-09-11 19:00 (Europe/Moscow) | Intercontinental Moscow Tverskaya Hotel, Tverskaya 22, Moscow, 125009, Russian Federation
MeetingPlanners Russia is the only MICE business forum of its kind, offering a unique opportunity for worldwide MICE solution providers to meet face-to-face with leading Russian and CIS meeting planners within an intensive 2-day workshop format.
MeetingPlanners Russia has been created to be entirely focused on the growing Russian outbound market and on various destinations that are ready to welcome it, creating synergy between the Russian and CIS meeting planners and the worldwide providers coming to the Russian capital in order to meet and make business with them, establishing long lasting relations and a solid, profitable network of contacts.
The format of the event itself is entirely built to exceed the participants expectations and to maximize the workshop potential: a mix of pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings and coffee breaks, luncheons and cocktail parties ensures the right balance between formal business time and relaxed networking opportunities.
Europe Congress is organizing this forum for the 6th time building on the growing success of previous years. Russian and CIS meeting planners represent an increasing demand for new MICE solutions. Europe Congress – building on its regional know-how – is highly successful in matching the needs of its partners and bringing together top worldwide solution providers with local meeting planners.

OTDYKH International Russian Travel Market 2018
2018-09-11 10:00 - 2018-09-13 16:00 (Europe/Moscow) | Expocentre Fairgrounds, Krasnopresnenskaya nab. 14, Moscow, 123100, Russian Federation
OTDYKH Travel Market is Russia’s leading travel and tourism event. Staged annually, OTDYKH provides the perfect start for the upcoming winter season on the Russian inbound and outbound market.
The new three days format, introduced last year, received a very positive feedback from all participants. The exhibition was very busy all three days. It was attended by a record-breaking number of qualified visitors and hosted 137 travel agencies from Russia´s large regions.
The 2017 edition welcomed over 860 exhibitors from 44 countries and 40 Russian regions, covering the total area of 15 000 sq.m.
The content rich programme featured over 180 speakers across 30 conferences, seminars, work-shops, round table meetings and case-study presentations. The programme 2018 is set, once again, to reflect the major industry trends and will combine all relevant sectors of the tourism value chain incl. Health, MICE, Luxury Travel etc.
The 24th edition of OTDYKH International Russian Travel Market will take place on 11-13 September 2018 in Moscow in Expocentre Fairgrounds.
For information on an early registration discount which will apply until April 30, 2018, contact OTDYKH team at Leisure@euroexpo-vienna.com.
Contact:
Ms. Anna Huber
Tel.: +43 1 230853536
Fax: +43 1 230853551
e-mail: a.huber@euroexpo-vienna.com
The GTP Headlines is a media partner of the OTDYKH International Russian Travel Market 2018.

PATA Travel Mart 2018
2018-09-12 08:00 - 2018-09-14 21:30 (Europe/Athens) | Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC), Lot 274 Jalan Lima, Padang Matsirat, Langkawi, 07000, Malaysia
Attracting over 1,000 delegates from more than 60 countries, PATA Travel Mart is Asia Pacific’s premier travel trade show, featuring unparalleled networking and contracting opportunities to help travel and tourism organisations access decision makers, meet new clients, expand their networks and build or maintain existing relationships.
Held in September every year, PTM showcases travel products and services from the Asia Pacific regional market, drawing interest from a broad cross-section of experienced, pre-qualified buyers.
Kindly hosted by Malaysia, PTM 2018 is set at the beautiful island of Langkawi, on September 12-14.

Aegina Fistiki Fest 2018
2018-09-13 18:00 - 2018-09-16 23:00 (Europe/Athens) | Aegina town, Egina, Attica, 18010, Greece
The Aegina Fistiki Fest will take place for the 10th consecutive year on 13-16 September 2018, organised by the Municipality of Aegina in collaboration with local producers.
With “Sweet Pistachio” Aegina welcome the visitors to this year’s festival. It is a theatrical presentation which will take you back in time to the 1960s, creating a vintage atmosphere along with the orchestra of traditional instruments and local dance groups.
Apart from the trade exhibition along the coastline of Aegina’s town, the Aegina Fistiki Fest includes gastronomy events, creative activities, workshops for children, concerts, seminars etc.
The fest is dedicated to the internationally known Pistachio (Fistiki) of Aegina Island (a Protected Designation of Origin product) with its unique taste and quality. It takes place every year since 2009 in the middle of September, when the pistachio’s harvest is completed.

TTF Surat 2018
2018-09-14 10:00 - 2018-09-16 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Indoor Stadium, Indoor Stadium Ln, Surat, 395001, 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 Surat, where TTF will be held on 14-16 September, at Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Indoor Stadium.

World Routes 2018
2018-09-15 12:00 - 2018-09-18 20:00 (Asia/Hong_Kong) | China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex, 380, Yuejiang Zhong Road, Guangzhou, China
World Routes is the global meeting place for every airline, airport and aviation stakeholder.
The event presents an unrivalled platform for route development professionals to discuss, develop and plan network strategy. Providing unique cost and time saving benefits, World Routes is a ‘must attend’ event and attracts the most senior decision makers from the world’s leading aviation organisations.
In 2018 will be held on 15-18 September, hosted by the Guangdong Airport Authority.
Face-to-face meetings
Over three concentrated business days, 3,000 delegates will take part in over 15,000 face-to-face meetings to discuss new and existing air services.
Networking events
Designed to maximise business development and networking opportunities, the hospitality programme provides an informal setting for delegates to foster new and develop existing business relationships.
Conference
Industry experts will provide a valuable insight into key air service development issues currently affecting the route development community. World Routes brings together top-level speakers from across the sphere of aviation, including airlines, airports, destinations, aircraft manufacturers and more, to discuss the most pressing issues facing aviation now and beyond.

The Hotel Show Dubai 2018
2018-09-16 10:00 - 2018-09-18 18:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
With over 600 exhibitors from all across the world showcasing products across interiors, lighting and design, technology, security, kitchen and laundry equipment and more, the exhibition provides a 360 degree view of the market.
Attracting over 30,000 sector professionals, from GM’s and owner operators, through to procurement ma nagers, designers and the all important architects, housekeepers, executive chefs, revenue managers and engineers.
Dubai has redefined the hospitality and leisure market for the region and the world, bringing innovation and new ideas to the sector. As the city has emerged to one of the world’s foremost travel and tourism destinations, the Hotel Show Dubai has been there at every step, proudly serving the region’s hospitality industry for 18 years.
In 2018 the Hotel Show Dubai is helping to redefine hospitality with exciting new features aimed at helping industry professionals keep pace with change. This year we’ll be going further than ever before to integrate every element of the guest experience, from decor, finishes and in-room technologies, to restaurants, leisure facilities and the design of staff uniforms, into the three-day exhibition.

Luxperience 2018
2018-09-16 15:30 - 2018-09-19 15:30 (Australia/Sydney) | International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), 14 Darling Drive, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
Luxperience is the only bespoke travel business exchange in the Southern Hemisphere, based in the Australasia and Pacific region, that connects the world’s most exclusive travel providers dealing in luxury and experiential travel. In 2018 Luxperience will be held on September 16-19.
2018 will mark the seventh installment of the only global business exchange in the Southern Hemisphere, which meaningfully connects experiential and luxury travel products directly to their market within a unique, creative and inspirational setting.
A highly targeted three and a half day business exchange for luxury and high end experiential travel specialists and suppliers from around the world, each year Luxperience provides participants a well thought out program of business opportunities and networking events. Each qualified delegate receives a personalised pre–selected appointment schedule; social calendar and travel diary.

The Pre-Scheduled Appointment program offers delegates a combination of pre-scheduled appointments (PSA) and free appointment slots. Each delegate will receive up to 42 pre-scheduled one-on-one appointments with the opportunity to make an additional 13 self-selected appointments across the two and a half days of the appointment program.

Pure Luxury 2018
2018-09-18 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Moscow) | Four Seasons Hotel Moscow, Okhotny Ryad 2, Moscow, 109012, Russian Federation
The 8th international Pure Luxury travel workshop will be held on 18 September 2018, in Moscow, at Four Seasons Hotel.
Pure Luxury Workshop is a ground for luxury travel ideas exchange. Workshop’s main goal is to develop and promote the idea of exclusive traveling in all its variety, since the idea of a luxury journey is not just a certain hotel, villa or yacht; it’s a certain concept and philosophy. There are no small things in it, each detail is equally interesting and important.
A wide circle of companies offering deluxe product is invited so that Russian travel professionals could have a proper impression about possibilities and specialties of VIP voyages for their clients.
Among invited guests/visitors are the best Moscow travel companies dealing with luxury travel, as well as selected companies from different regions of Russia.
For inquiries contact organizers to workshop@pure-luxury.ru

IT&CM Asia & CTW Asia-Pacific 2018
2018-09-18 09:00 - 2018-09-20 15:00 (Asia/Bangkok) | Bangok Convention Center, 74/9 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan Soi 6, Bangok, 10330, Thailand
Incentive Travel & Conventions, Meetings Asia (IT&CMA) and Corporate Travel World (CTW) Asia-Pacific is the world’s only Doublebill Event in MICE and Corporate Travel. Both events have been co-locating since 2004, offering its delegates a valuable platform to do business, learn and network.
IT&CMA, established in 1993, is the leading international MICE show centered in Asia, offering the largest collection of Asia-Pacific MICE suppliers.
IT&CMA brings together MICE suppliers as well as regional and international buyers in a 3-day exhibition showcase coupled with intensive business appointments.
Exhibition features include destinations, products, services and solutions relating to meetings, incentives, conventions and events.
CTW Asia-Pacific, launched in 1998, is a conference and exhibition on Travel & Entertainment (T&E) management for the Asia-Pacific region.
Influencers, planners and decision-makers of Corporate Travel functions in their organization attend the annual conference to keep themselves abreast of the latest trends and knowledge that enable them to get the most out of their T&E decisions.
Contact e-mails respectively are itcma@ttgasia.com & ctw@ttgasia.com.

WYSTC 2018
2018-09-18 13:00 - 2018-09-21 18:00 (Europe/London) | Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), The Exchange, Edinburgh, EH3 8EE, United Kingdom
The World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) is the leading trade event for the global youth, student and educational travel industry and in 2018 will be held in Endiburgh on 18-21 September.
Since its inception in 1992 as the annual event of WYSE Travel Confederation youth and student travel professionals have been gathering annually to trade, network and take part in seminars and workshops.
To best represent the global youth and student travel industry, WYSTC travels to a different destination each year to ensure that attendees get first-hand experience of the topics and trends affecting youth and student travel within the host country and/or region.
It’s the must-attend B2B trade conference for key stakeholders and organisations in youth, student and educational travel. Over 600 participants from more than 450 organisations across the globe come together to network, learn from industry experts, collaborate in business appointments and attend cutting edge seminars.
WYSTC delivers an unparalleled opportunity to meet and do business with the many markets and diverse international organisations that serve today’s students and young independent travellers.
WYSTC provides buyers with the opportunity to meet with a diverse range of cultural exchange, work and travel, education and study abroad, volunteer and internship providers in one go, under one roof.

Tourism Expo Japan 2018
2018-09-20 09:00 - 2018-09-23 16:30 (Asia/Tokyo) | Tokyo Big Sight – International Exhibition Center, 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 1350063, Japan
The Tourism Expo Japan is organized through the joint partnership of the Japan Travel and Tourism Association, the Japan Association of Travel Agents, and the Japan National Tourism Organization, and it handles overseas, domestic, and inbound tourism all in one place, offering an exhibit and conference opportunity for various stakeholders to present the future of the tourism industry.
In addition to the traditional format of exhibits and business meetings, Tourism Expo Japan also actively partner with other sectors towards the expansion of your business and is helping to realizing new business opportunities for the tourism industry.
As a comprehensive travel trade event, Tourism EXPO Japan gathers key players from both the travel and tourism industry and travel-related business fields. The exhibition offers a fusion of opportunities, ranging from business meetings, insight sharing, discussions, media coverage and direct business-to-business and business-to-customer promotion of overseas, domestic and inbound tour products, facilities and destinations.
In order to deliver ever better growth opportunities to the exhibitors, the organizers have been worked to expand the number of new buyers, to provide more time for business meetings and to extend the exhibition period.
The Tourism EXPO Japan Forum and Seminars highlight the extent of new contingencies for the tourism industry, made possible by the momentum created by the global tourism growth and the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Navigator Shipping Decision Makers Weekend 2018
2018-09-21 11:00 - 2018-09-23 15:00 (Europe/Athens) | University of the Aegean – Chios Unit, Michalon 8, Chios, North Aegean Islands, 82100, Greece
The 1st Navigator Shipping Decision Makers Weekend will be held on 21-23 September, 2018, at the Chios island, the occasion of the 18th Navigator Forum.
Navigator Forum is being held annually since 2001 and always aims at reviewing, examining and discussing critical issues faced by today’s maritime community, on the insight of experienced speakers, including widely-known and successful Ship-Owners, foreign Ambassadors and Shipping Specialists.
In the last five years, aiming to enhance and continue the Greek Shipping history, the organizer, Navigator Shipping Consultants annually honor Greek islands & places which have contributed to the development of Greek Shipping like Oinousses, Hydra, Lesvos, Chios and Pireaus. In addition, the 17th Navigator Forum took place at SS HELLAS LIBERTY – in Piraeus with the participation of 700 decision makers of the Greek Maritime Community. This year NAVIGATOR – The Shipping Decision Makers Weekend “is going . . back to the Greek maritime roots” by taking place in Chios, the island that is the birthplace of many shipowners, executives and seafarers.
This year’s forum aims to stress the importance of Logistics, Technology & Innovation, Imo Regulations, Environmental Regulations, Education and maritime trends.
Check here the indicative program.
Participation in NAVIGATOR FORUM, Chian Feast, Chios Mastic Museum, Mastic Villages and the transport to and from these events will be free of charge for all delegates. Confirm your free of charge attendance by registering online here.

Sales Seminar Naxos 2018
2018-09-21 17:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Athens) | Naxos Hoteliers Association, Andrea Papandreou, Naxos, Cyclades, 84300, Greece
Five key players in the Greek tourism sector join forces and introduce a new era in the hotel management, by a sales seminar series. First stop will be the island of Naxos, on September 21, while the islands of Ios and Paros will follow, with further destinations to be announced as well.
Focused on the hotel field, the sales seminar has as main pillars:

The well-aimed creation of a tourism product, its placement in the market and its connection to the increase of hotel revenue
The role of the technology in the hotels’ operation and the ways that can facilitate in their development
The position of the culture and the local experiences in hotels’ marketing plan and how these can rise sales & revenue

The seminar aims to inform the hoteliers about the sector’s latest developments through successful case studies and units that have emerged as strong tourism products in popular destinations.
Speakers will be Sophia Matzourani, Business Development Manager of Aqua Vista Hotels, Victor Matsas of WebHotelier, Alexandros Damigos of Marinet, Iakovos Sachas, founder & CEO of DNA Travel and Kelly Athanasiadou, Managing Director of Restart Contemporary Art Platform. Each of them will share the knowledge and expertise with hoteliers seeking new ways to increase their revenue.
Participation is free to all hoteliers and professionals in the Greek tourism sector.

Athens Flying Week 2018
2018-09-22 08:00 - 2018-09-23 17:00 (Europe/Athens) | Tanagra Air Force Base, Tanagra, Viotia, 32009, Greece
The greatest air show in Greece, Athens Flying Week (AFW) Tanagra International Air Show 2018, with more than 350,000 loyal fans from around the world, returns for the 7th year in a row, and takes off for the third time from the Tanagra Air Base, on 22 and 23 September 2018.
Additionally, the 7th AFW Aviation Development Conference will take place on September the 18th 2018.
As per every year, there will be examination and in-depth analysis on the most up-to-date and important issues from the General Aviation and the Air Force, as well as issues related to the geostrategic and geopolitical position of our country. Prominent personalities will present their views and will answer the questions of the delegates.
The program, the composition of the speakers as well as the venue of the Conference will be announced in due time.

Serifos Sunset Race 2018
2018-09-22 09:00 - 2018-09-23 12:30 (Europe/Athens) | Serifos Island, Serifos, Cyclades, 84005, Greece
The Serifos Sunset Race will be held on September 22-23, 2018 on the beautiful island of Serifos.
It’s a unique afternoon combination of running and swimming races, aiming to be established as a main event for the island, in order to urge a special sport, social and cultural interest on it.
The race supports the efforts for equal access to education, health and culture for all the residents of Greek islands and especially for those who live in difficult approach islands zone. Race’s economic surplus will be disposed for the support of that cause.
The 2-day event includes:
– Running of 20km, 10km, 5km and 1km for kids
– Swimming of 3km, 1,5km, 750m and 300m, 100m both for kids
Check here the event’s schedule in details.
Socialize and stay up to date by following event’s official pages on facebook, youtube, instagram

INTERBOOT 2018
2018-09-22 10:00 - 2018-09-30 18:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Messe Friedrichshafen, Neue Messe 1, Friedrichshafen, 88046, Germany
INTERBOOT, the international water sports exhibition, will be held on 22-30 September in Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance, Germany.
For nine days, nearly 500 leading brands from 20 countries will exhibit their innovative products in six categories: Sailing boat, Motorboat, Trendsport, Travel and charter, Harbour and sport, Youth@Interboot.
More than 86,000 buyers are expected to attend the event again, which will present them with exclusive events and product-testing opportunities.
A varied entertainment programme, organized with the help of the INTERBOOT SPORTS GROUP, amongst others, comprises every year about 500 events to join in and cheer on. They make the fair visit a fascinating event for experienced water sports athletes, as well as for young or new groups of potential buyers.
Visitors will also experience maritime, motorized treasures in action in a special run of the Liquid Quarter Mile, when classic boats will be put to the test as in earlier times and be presented to the audience at close range.
Excitement, games and sports is also offered by the INTERBOOT Kids and Youth Programme. While the very little ones happily play at the Maritime nursery school, the older ones have the opportunity to live water sports very closely: they can gain a certificate for their dinghy ride on the Exhibiton-Lake, take the rudder at the Mini 12-Sailing or experience their first dive.
