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Xenia
2022-11-26 10:00 - 2022-11-28 18:30 (Europe/Athens) | Metropolitan Expo, Athens International Airport, Spata, Attica, 19019 , Greece
Χenia 2022, which will take place on November 26-28, at Metropolitan Expo, will be once again the leading trade forum for the tourism industry, while highlighting the main pillars on which the new model of Greek Tourism will be based.
Xenia trade show, also, aims to highlight innovative solutions and ideas in order to help hoteliers and hospitality entrepreneurs in the new demanding environment.
With exhibitors coming from every strategically important branch of the Greek hotel sector, XENIA 2022 – in a more secure and stable economic environment for the tourism industry- will contribute to showcasing the tourism product of our country and will create a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and close business deals.
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.

WTTC – The Global Summit 2022
2022-11-28 14:00 - 2022-12-01 19:00 (Asia/Jakarta) | King Abdul Aziz International Conference Centre, Al Hada, Riyadh, 12912, Saudi Arabia
The The 22nd World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit will once again unite Travel & Tourism leaders from across the whole world, bringing together top representatives from the public and private sectors, from travel associations and the media in a unique networking and discussion forum.

The theme for this Global Summit is TRAVEL FOR A BETTER FUTURE, aiming to bring together people from around the world who embrace the same empathy, values and ambitions in solving our many social, environmental and economic challenges by creating future sustainable and inclusive growth and shared prosperity.
For the first time, the Summit, is being live streamed to the general public, and those attending virtually can choose to join some of the livestream sessions via the metaverse or on the public live stream available here

The 22nd World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 28 November – 1 December 2022.
Find here summit’s agenda.

ibtm world
2022-11-29 10:00 - 2022-12-01 17:00 (Europe/Madrid) | Fira Barcelona – Gran Via, 64, Avenida Juan Carles I , Barcelona, 08908, Spain
ibtm® world, (formerly known as EIBTM) is the flagship event of the ibtm events portfolio with 8 events across the globe and owned by Reed Travel Exhibitions.
ibtm world is the leading global event for the meetings and events industry, held in the vibrant business and tourism destination of Barcelona. The three day event delivers a focused business environment, thought provoking professional education and networking for Exhibitors, Hosted Buyers and Trade Visitors.
The flagship Barcelona show, which will focus on culture creation as its theme, has confirmed several of the world’s best-known destinations and suppliers, including several who are returning to the event for the first time since before the pandemic. Brazil will return to the event after a three-year hiatus, with a 160 per cent increase in stand space compared to 2018 when they last participated at IBTM World. In addition, Distant Frontiers, one of India’s largest DMC networks, will return after a three-year absence.
Also in attendance will be the convention bureaus of Spain, Ireland, Brussels, Croatia, The Czech Republic, Canada, Malaysia, Jordan, Bahrain, Canada, Miami, Las Vegas and Boston, as well as Meliá Hotels and Barceló Hotels.
Hosted Buyer recruitment is gathering pace, with prestigious corporate, association and agency Hosted Buyers due to attend, including European Union of Medicine in Assurance and Social Security (EUMASS), Pfizer, COSMOPOLIS, International Stereoscopic Union, SAUDI Telecom Company, UNICEO (United Network of International Corporate Events Organisers), The British Pain Society, Maritz Global Events, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, citigroup inc., and CWT Meetings & Events.
A number of destinations have already applied for IBTM World’s Culture Roadshows initiative, designed to explore how destinations use their unique cultures to create limitless potential for events. The theme of ‘culture creation’ will permeate the event, from the inspirational Knowledge Programme sessions to the networking events.

Airports Innovate Conference
2022-12-07 10:00 - 2022-12-08 18:00 (Asia/Tehran) | Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Al Athaiba, Muscat, 130, Oman
The annual global trade show of Airports Council International (ACI) is returning in a new format after a two-year hiatus.
Branded Airports Innovate and jointly organised by ACI Asia-Pacific, ACI EUROPE, and ACI World the conference reflects on the industry’s advancements in technology, business and strategy and provides insights into the latest trends in the industry.
This event will be an opportunity for the global aviation community to meet, learn, inspire and collaborate.
Under the banner of Building Back Bolder, Airports Innovate will have three key pillars:

World Business Partners (WBP) Arena: Digital Transformation, Passenger Facilitation and Security
Theme Park: Economics, Security, Workforce and Airports of the Future
Small & Emerging Airports: Innovation in customer experience, cyber security, finance and case studies.

The event will be hosted by Oman Airports which manages and operates civil airports in the Sultanate of Oman.

Athens International Boat Show 2022
2022-12-07 10:00 - 2022-12-11 20:00 (Europe/Athens) | Metropolitan Expo, Athens International Airport, Spata, Attica, 19019 , Greece
To Διεθνές Ναυτικό Σαλόνι Αθηνών μετρώντας 43 χρόνια παρουσίας, είναι το κορυφαίο ναυτικό γεγονός της χρονιάς, το οποίο σε κάθε διοργάνωση του προσελκύει χιλιάδες πιστούς επισκέπτες από όλη την Ελλάδα που ασχολούνται είτε επαγγελματικά είτε ερασιτεχνικά με τη θάλασσα.
Από Τετάρτη 7 έως και την Κυριακή 11 Δεκεμβρίου 2022, η έκθεση ορόσημο του κλάδου υποδέχεται τους λάτρεις της θάλασσας, του σκάφους, του θαλάσσιου εξοπλισμού, των θαλάσσιων χόμπι και σπορ, στο εκθεσιακό κέντρο METROPOLITAN EXPO.
Όπως κάθε χρόνο έτσι και φέτος στο ναυτικό αυτό event παρουσιάζονται όλες οι νέες προτάσεις για το σκάφος, τις μηχανές και τα αξεσουάρ, τα οποία αποτελούν πόλο έλξης για το πιστό κοινό της έκθεσης.

Balkans & Black Sea Forum 2022
2022-12-13 09:00 - 2022-12-14 20:00 (Europe/Athens) | Athens Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens, 11742
The Balkans & Black Sea Forum is a flagship independent economic platform and a key Summit for leading business- & policy-makers committed to enhancing stability, growth and cooperation across the Balkan and Black Sea regions.
The Balkans & Black Sea Forum 2022 is held at a time of numerous geopolitical, economic, and power-shifting challenges that influence the global scene and endanger the social and economic equilibrium of regions. In a world of conflict and constant disruption, the BBSF2022 aspires to pave the way for a sincere, coherent, and constructive exchange of views and dialogue, needed today more than ever before.
The conference will be spanning across 6 high caliber sessions, 30 focal areas, and 35 speakers from Greece and the world. It will be held with the physical participation of speakers and delegates, representing leading businesses, policymakers, diplomats, think tanks, research, and academia.

Vakantiebeurs 2023
2023-01-12 09:30 - 2023-01-15 17:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Jaarbeurs Utrech, Jaarbeursplein 1, Utrech, 3521 AL, Netherlands
The Vakantiebeurs is a leisure and tourism event 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.
The trade show features hundreds of exhibitors, highlighting unique undiscovered destinations, leisure holidays and family holidays. A wide range of organisations, hotels and holiday destinations are eager to provide visitors with lots of inspiration. Five exhibition halls, all packed with adventurous travel inspiration. It promises to be an inspiring and innovative edition.
Travel the world in one day at Vakantiebeurs 2023
The Vakantiebeurs will take place on 4 days from Thursday, 12. January to Sunday, 15. January 2023 in Utrecht.

FerienMesse Bern 2023
2023-01-12 10:00 - 2023-01-15 18:00 (Europe/Berlin) | BERNEXPO, 6, Mingerstrasse, Berne, CH-3000, Switzerland
The 35th edition of Holiday and Wellness Tourism Fair will take place during 12-15 January 2023, in the BERNEXPO halls.
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.

CMT 2023
2023-01-14 08:00 - 2023-01-22 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.
More than 2,000 exhibitors from almost 100 countries present: travel organisers and travel agencies, leisure facilities, hotels, tourist organizations, tourist agencies, spas and health resorts, travel facilities, motorhomes, caravans, campers, tents, camping sites, camping regions, camping equipment, caravanning equipment, towing vehicles, shows and entertainment.

FITUR 2023
2023-01-18 10:00 - 2023-01-22 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 five days exhibition is translated into hundreds of opportunities to make contacts, start projects and make agreements.
FITUR accommodates both mass tourism and niche markets. Each year exhibition’s showcase of specialist sectors are expanded in order to make the tourism landscape more diverse and sustainable.
FITUR encompasses technology, the future and sustainability. In addition, it has launched the FITUR Next observatory to act as a guide for identifying future tourism trends and to disseminate guidelines that can bring benefits for visitors, residents, destinations and the environment, economically, socially, culturally and environmentally. FITUR will also continue with its hybrid format, complementing in-person participation by destinations and companies with the digital platform FITUR LIVEConnect, which provides added value for professionals and expands networking opportunities between exhibitors and visitors.
FITUR is a platform for training, debates and inspiration, as every year the trade fair brings together experts from a variety of institutions and organizations to share their knowledge, experiences and concerns.

MATKA 2023
2023-01-20 09:00 - 2023-01-22 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 20-22 January 2023.
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.
Hundreds of stands at the Matka Nordic Travel Fair contribute to the theme. There will be competitions, destination tips and travel offers. The Licence to Travel theme is also viewed from the responsibility perspective: whose promises can be trusted, so that one’s own travel is sustainable and does not burden the environment or local cultures.

Boot Dusseldorf 2023
2023-01-21 10:00 - 2023-01-29 18:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, Stockumer Kirchstraße 61, Duesseldorf, D-40474, Germany
Numerous interesting and exciting new features and changes are being introduced at the next boot Düsseldorf from 21 to 29 January 2023. The biggest water sports trade fair in the world will be taking place with a new layout, providing visitors with an attractive routing system and direct access to the topics that appeal to them and everything that is associated with these topics.
Diving and trend sports are the most popular activities at boot Düsseldorf. This concept will be extended by new attractions. In the diving halls 11 and 12 the “Dive Center”, the “love your ocean” activities stand with the well-known marine activist and boot Düsseldorf ambassador Emily Penn as well as the popular “Water Pixel World” will form an exciting world of experience and information about seas and waters.
With almost 250,000 visitors, boot Düsseldorf is the world’s largest boat and water sports fair and every year in January the “meeting place” for the entire industry. From 21 to 29 January 2023, around 2,000 exhibitors will present their interesting new products, attractive further developments and maritime equipment. This means that the complete market will be on site in Düsseldorf and will be inviting visitors on nine days of the fair to an exciting journey through the entire world of water sports in 17 exhibition halls covering 220,000 square meters. With a focus on boats and yachts, engines and engine technology, equipment and accessories, services, canoes, kayaks, kitesurfing, rowing, diving, surfing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, SUP, fishing, maritime art, marinas, water sports facilities as well as beach resorts and charter, there is something for every water sports enthusiast.

Holiday World Show 2023 - Dublin
2023-01-27 09:30 - 2023-01-29 17:30 (Europe/Berlin) | RDS Simmonscourt Complex, Simmonscourt Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland
The Holiday World Show offers a wealth of interesting travel offers, with expert tips on preparation and travel itinerary for the very personal holiday planning, not only in the caravan. International exhibitors from many countries will present an attractive tourist destinations in the most beautiful resorts in the world. At the same time, the Caravan & Motorhome show at the same place.
The show reach the largest B2B and B2C holiday audience across the island of Ireland. Opportunities are available for both International travel trade and Domestic tourism bodies.
The Holiday World Shows attract up to 70,000 visitors each year, allowing consumers plan their holiday with confidence, offering a huge range of thrilling vacation options with hundreds of exclusive Holiday World Show deals available, this is the ideal opportunity for exhibitors to take bookings.
The Holiday World Show will take place on 3 days from Friday, 27. January to Sunday, 29. January 2023 in Dublin.

ADVENTUR 2023
2023-01-27 11:00 - 2023-01-29 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.
Organized for the first time in 2013, the international exhibition ADVENTUR is the fastest growing international project organized by LITEXPO. Over the years, the number of exhibition participants and visitors has increased by 150 percent, and the number of countries from around the world participating in the exhibition has more than doubled.
ADVENTUR is the only international tourism, travel and active leisure exhibition in Lithuania promoting tourism services and active lifestyle. Here you will find all the elements of a successful tourism business “under one roof”: a large number of visitors interested in holidays and recreation, opportunities to establish business contacts and find business partners. The theme for 2023 is “Celebrate the Journey”, the freedom to celebrate life and to embark on long-awaited journeys without postponing them for the future. We invite you to share your travel experiences and news about new ways and forms of travel. We will embark on a three-day journey around the most prominent places in Lithuania and the world.

OTM Mumbai 2023
2023-02-02 08:00 - 2023-02-04 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Jio World Convention Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, 400098
OTM Mumbai, the largest and most international gathering of travel trade buyers and professionals in India, will have its winter edition on 2-4 February at Jio World Convention Centre.
OTM is the leading travel trade show in the Asia-Pacific – with 1,100+ exhibitors from over 55+ countries and 29 states. Gain access to 30,000+ trade visitors and 880+ Top Buyers from across all industry sectors. Learn, network and connect with visitors from around the world in 3 days at OTM.
Thousands of travel professionals attend OTM year after year because of the valuable networking opportunities and connections it offers. Strengthen existing business relationships and forge new ones with 1,100+ exhibitors from over 55+ countries. Learn about tourism trends and innovations, attend workshops, be part of discussions about what’s happening in the travel industry, and give your business the boost it deserves.
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.

Salon des Vacances 2023
2023-02-02 10:00 - 2023-02-05 18:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels Expo, 1, Place de Belgique, Brussels, BE-1020, Belgium
Salon des Vacances Brussels is the largest tourism event in Belgium with over 100,000 visitors, 800 exhibitors and 70 countries.
Salon des Vacances 64th edition will be held in BRUSSELS EXPO, Hall 5 and 6 during 2-5 February 2023.
Every year the Salon des Vacances Brussels exhibition chooses innovative new concepts to meet all demands showing the companies news of Belgium and internationals related to sectors Hobby, Holidays, Travel, Tourism
This year’s three new themes will be:
-Travel Food Festival
-Nautical Sports
-Walk & Bike
Contact e-mail: info@salondesvacances.eu

Balttour 2023
2023-02-03 10:00 - 2023-02-05 17:00 (Europe/Riga) | Kipsala International Exhibition Centre, 8, Ķīpsalas iela, Riga, LV-1048, Latvia
The 28th International Travel Trade Fair Balttour, the largest and most important travel market in the Baltic States annually marking the start of the new tourist season and offering a festive mood to both tourism professionals and travellers, will be held at Kipsala International Exhibition Centre during 1-3 February, 2023.
The three-day event will give visitors an opportunity to get information on new travel routes and tourist destinations, enjoy cultural diversity, find the best travel deals and enjoy the hospitality of Latvia’s regions.
The fair will represent tourism professionals, agencies, professional associations, foreign delegations, airlines, transport service providers, hotels, hostels, and outdoor recreation organisers from various countries.

5ος Κύκλος Ξενοδοχειακών Webinars από την Hotelier Academy
2023-02-06 10:00 - 2023-02-10 18:00 (Europe/Athens) | Radisson Blu Park Hotel, Leof. Alexandras 10, Athens, Attica, 10682, Greece
Την Δευτέρα 6 Φεβρουαρίου 2023, ξεκινάει επίσημα ο πέμπτος κύκλος των Δωρεάν Ξενοδοχειακών Webinars της Hotelier Academy.
Για πρώτη χρονιά, το ετήσιο Live Event της Hotelier Academy με Δωρεάν Ξενοδοχειακά Webinars θα δίνει τη δυνατότητα στο κοινό να παρακολουθήσει από κοντά τα σεμινάρια, που θα πραγματοποιηθούν μεταξύ 06 – 10 Φεβρουαρίου 2023, στο Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens. Ταυτόχρονα, όπως και κάθε χρόνο, όλα τα Webinars θα προβάλλονται παράλληλα και διαδικτυακά, στις πλατφόρμες Zoom, Facebook, YouTube & LinkedIn.
Το κοινό μπορεί ήδη να κάνει δωρεάν εγγραφή στο επίσημο website του event, ενώ το πρόγραμμα των webinars θα ενημερώνεται διαρκώς και με νέες θεματικές μέχρι και τα την ολοκλήρωση της διοργάνωσης. Μετά την παρακολούθηση του κάθε webinar, το κοινό θα μπορεί επίσης να ολοκληρώσει το σχετικό test αξιολόγησης και να λάβει τη βεβαίωση παρακολούθησής του.

Reisen Hamburg 2023
2023-02-08 10:00 - 2023-02-12 18:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Hamburg Messe und Congress, 1, Messeplatz, Hamburg, D-20357, Germany
During 8-12 February REISEN HAMBURG will once again be an attraction for more than 80,000 visitors. Around 850 exhibitors present insider tips on the most exciting holiday destinations in Germany and all over the world and supply information about great leisure activities, as well as tips for attractive excursions in Hamburg and the surrounding area.
REISEN HAMBURG is Northern Germany’s largest exhibition on Tourism, Caravaning and Bicycles. It is where the tourism professionals can sell dreams – whether this is a trip through exotic countries, the right caravan or a hiking tour in the alps. For the visitors the show is the perfect place to get inspired and find information and advice – “face to face”, not anonymously on the internet.
The special theme islands section is based on exceptional themes and regions. These individual themed “islands” are placed in the center of exhibitors with associated characteristics and enable the visitor to experience a topic or region with all their senses.
Family holidays and outdoor activities are highlighted at the exhibition. Furthermore, a modern 1001 night is portrayed with dishes from the region, music and information about the history and the cultural diversity. Enable the visitors to experience your offer and enchant your customers with exceptionally individual consulting.

Tourest 2023
2023-02-09 12:00 - 2023-02-11 16:00 (Europe/Tallinn) | Estonian Fairs, 28, Pirita Road, Tallinn, 10127, Estonia
Already the 30th in a row the international tourism fair Tourest 2023 will take place from 9 to 11 February 2023 at the Estonian Fairs and Exhibitions Centre.
On the occasion of its 30th anniversary, Tourest is offering trade fair visitors the opportunity to safely familiarisethemselves with travel options and to receive important information about different destinations and the conditions for travelling to them.
Tourest is the oldest and largest travel trade fair in the Baltic countries that has been organized by the Estonian Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (ETFL) since 1991. It covers all the main travel segments, offering efficient platform to meet face to face the travel-hungry consumers and the majority of the market’s travel trade professionals who make the purchase decisions. It’s the optimum environment to present your products at the start of the season.
While it can usually take weeks to plan a holiday, searching the internet for cheap flights, good value accommodation and activities and entertainment in the destinations, at Tourest the work is done on the spot by the best tourism and leisure experts.
This time, the fair will focus on responsible travel in a new context.
Tourest`30’s thematic references are #TravelTomorrow, #TravelResponsibly, which symbolise both responsibility, vacation and adventure.

6th International Hospitality Forum
2023-02-10 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Athens) | Metropolitan Expo, Athens International Airport, Spata, Attica, 19019 , Greece
The 6th International Hospitality Forum will highlight the latest developments in the field of hospitality, as well as international hotel trends.
The Forum is organized by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and powered by Phocuswright, and will take place at the Metropolitan Expo, on February 10, 2023 during the first day of Horeca exhibition.
This year’s Forum will be hosting thought leaders from some of the world’s strongest brands in the hospitality sector, being the meeting point for top businessmen, tourism industry leaders, international and Greek specialists, prominent academic personalities as well as globally recognized consulting companies.
The discussion will address the current challenges in hospitality on resource efficiency in terms of human capital and energy consumption as well as sustainable growth opportunities.
Check the full program here.
Forum Secretariat
E-mail: info@ihf.gr
The GTP Headlines is a media sponsor of the the 6th International Hospitality Forum.

HO.RE.CA 2023
2023-02-10 10:00 - 2023-02-13 18:30 (Europe/Athens) | Metropolitan Expo, Athens International Airport, Spata, Attica, 19019 , Greece
In 2023 HO.RE.CA will be held during 10-13 February at the Metropolitan Expo, Athens and is going to be the top hospitality event again.
HO.RE.CA 2023 is expected to be for one more time the ultimate meeting point for hospitality professionals in our country. For the 17th consecutive year, the show will bring together the tourism professionals with the entire supply chain (food service, coffee and beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, food and snacks), and the leading businesses for hotel and restaurant equipment, technological solutions and online services, as well as with the major companies specializing in the construction, renovation and energy saving for hotels and food service companies.
In the stands of 500 exhibitors that will cover a total area of 50,000 sq.m. will be presented all the modern trends and innovative products in order for the exhibition to respond effectively to the demands of modern tourist accommodation and food service businesses.
As every year, HO.RE.CA will incorporate many special events, such as:
– Beer & Spirits Show
– 6th International Hospitality Forum
– Coffee Events

IMTM 2023
2023-02-14 10:00 - 2023-02-15 18:00 (Asia/Beirut) | The Expo Centre, Tel Aviv, Rokach Blvd 101, Tel Aviv, 6121002, Israel
IMTM will have its 29th edition during 14-15 February 2023. 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.
IMTM Secreteriat: imtm@ortra.com

2o Παγκρήτιο Forum Προώθησης Κρητικών Προϊόντων 2023
2023-02-17 09:00 - 2023-02-18 20:00 (Europe/Athens) | Olympic Athletic Center of Athens “Spiros Louis”, Kifisias 37, 15123, Greece
Η κορυφαία επιχειρηματική διοργάνωση 2ο Παγκρήτιο Forum Προώθησης Κρητικών Προϊόντων, με απόλυτο πρωταγωνιστή την Κρητική Διατροφή, φιλοξενείται στο ΟΑΚΑ στις 17 & 18 Φεβρουαρίου.
Έπειτα από το επιτυχημένο 1ο Παγκρήτιο Forum που πραγματοποιήθηκε τον περασμένο Μάιο στην Αθήνα, η διοργάνωση επιστρέφει για να αφήσει την δυνατή «γεύση» της Μεγαλονήσου στην πρωτεύουσα.
Επισημαίνεται ότι το 2ο Παγκρήτιο Forum Προώθησης Κρητικών Προϊόντων τελεί υπό τη σκέπη των τεσσάρων επιμελητηρίων της Κρήτης, σε συνεργασία με το Υφυπουργείο Αθλητισμού και πραγματοποιείται με την υποστήριξη της Πανελλήνιας Ομοσπονδίας Διευθυντών Ξενοδοχείων, υπό την αιγίδα της Κεντρικής Ένωσης Επιμελητηρίων (ΚΕΕΕ) και της Περιφέρειας Κρήτης.
Στο Ολυμπιακό Αθλητικό Κέντρο Αθηνών, ο Τουρισμός, η Κρητική Διατροφή, η Ευζωία και ο Αθλητισμός αποτελούν τα κύρια και βασικά συστατικά στοιχεία της διοργάνωσης καλώντας τους επιχειρηματίες σε μία μοναδική συνθήκη που πλαισιώνεται από εξαίρετες παράλληλες δράσεις. Στόχος της διοργάνωσης αποτελεί η προώθηση και η εξωστρέφεια της Αγροδιατροφής του νησιού η οποία έχει διανύσει μέχρι σήμερα σημαντικά & καινοτόμα βήματα.
Οι συμμετέχοντες στο 2o Παγκρήτιο Forum έχουν την ευκαιρία να προμηθευτούν φρέσκα καθώς και μεταποιημένα κρητικά αγροτικά προϊόντα συνομιλώντας απευθείας με τους τοπικούς παραγωγούς ή συνάπτοντας σχέσεις συνεργασίας & συνέργειας μαζί τους.
Υπογραμμίζεται ότι το 2ο Παγκρήτιο Forum Προώθησης Κρητικών Προϊόντων περιλαμβάνει προκαθορισμένες ΔΩΡΕΑΝ ημίωρες συναντήσεις (Β2Β) μεταξύ των συμμετεχόντων – επιχειρηματιών σε ειδικά διαμορφωμένους χώρους, καθώς και παράλληλες δράσεις που αναδεικνύουν και προωθούν την άριστη ποιότητα των κρητικών προϊόντων.
Η συμμετοχή στο κορυφαίο επιχειρηματικό γεγονός είναι ΔΩΡΕΑΝ για τους παραγωγούς και μεταποιητές αγροτικών προϊόντων της Κρήτης, αλλά και τους εκπροσώπους Ξενοδοχείων και Δικτύων Διανομής από όλη την Ελλάδα.

2nd Panhellenic Yachting Conference 2023
2023-02-17 10:00 - 2023-02-18 17:00 (Europe/Athens) | Wyndham Grand Athens, Megalou Alexandrou 2, Athens, Attica, 10437, Greece
BoatsAdvisor Hub & Events and Trinity Events, jointly organize the 2nd Panhellenic Yachting Conference at the Wyndham Grand Athens from 17 to 18 February 2023.
The conference emphasizes on being a tool for the yachting industry. It aims at innovation, information and education, highlighting and supporting the development of this industry.
The purpose of this conference is to highlight the country’s yachting, the interconnection and training of professionals in this field and the bonding between them as well, aiming to address jointly issues of their concern.
You can read the full conference program here

TTF Bengaluru 2023
2023-02-17 10:00 - 2023-02-19 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 17-19 February, at Palace Grounds.

Future Trends in B2B Digital Payments in Hospitality
2023-02-21 09:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Athens) | Sofitel Athens Airport, Spata, 19019, Greece
Mitsis Hotels & Voxel will present “Future Trends in B2B Digital Payments in Hospitality” under the auspices of SETE – Greek Tourism Confederation at Sofitel Athens Airport on February 21, 2023.
The event will be addressed by the the Minister of State and Digital Governance, Mr Kyriakos Pierrakakis and the Managing Director of Mitsis Hotels Mr. Stavros Mitsis. followed by speakers from top-notch companies in the travel and fintech industries will share their insights on B2B payment and digitalization trends. Representatives from Mastercard, MTS, TUI, Hotelbeds, Eurobank, Piraeus Bank, Planet, Mitsis Hotels and Voxel will be also attending the event. Explore the benefits of virtual payments, emerging forms of payments and electronic invoicing by listening to real testimonials and analyzing case studies.
Main points of B2B payments and electronic invoicing in the hospitality sector

Back-office digitization to generate efficiencies that foster cost reduction.
Digitizing the life cycle of B2B payments and its underlying processes.
Emerging forms of payment.
Virtual payments [Bank Accounts – Credit Cards].
Hidden costs in B2B payments: working capital, acquisition costs, dispute resolution, late payments, breakage, etc.
Frictionless B2B payments: timely, fully automated, error free and low cost.
Benefits of electronic invoicing: average collection times and disputing elimination.

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UTAZAS 2023
2023-02-23 10:00 - 2023-02-26 16:00 (Europe/Budapest) | HUNGEXPO Budapest Fair Center, Albertirsai út 10, Budapest, H-1101, Hungary
Hungary largest tourist attraction will be waiting for professionals and travelers for the 45th time between February 23-26, 2023 at the Hungexpo Budapest Congress and Exhibition Center.
The Travel (UTAZAS) exhibition will be held again in 2023 in cooperation with the Budapest Boat Show, so it will really be a weekend full of programs on the territory of Hungexpo.
Taste the flavors of different nations, feel the rhythm of a real exhibition cavalcade, relax with a delicious coffee and gather experiences for your next trip. In addition to the offer of traditional travel agencies, official travelers and bloggers are waiting for you, who will not only give lectures but also have their travel advice available.
The exhibition will also have a main theme – sustainability in tourism – as the current situation has made sustainable operation a priority, which also means reducing the ecological footprint, sustainability and social responsibility.
Contact e-mail: utazas@hungexpo.hu

TTR Romanian Tourism Fair 2023
2023-02-23 10:00 - 2023-02-26 16:00 (Europe/Bucharest) | ROMEXPO Exhibition Center, Marasti Boulevard 65-67, Bucharest, 011465, Romania
The Romanian Tourism Fair, organized by ROMEXPO together with National Association of Travel Agencies in Romania, as a strategic partner and Romanian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Romanian Organization of SPA’s Owners – OPTBR, Romanian Tourism Employers Federation – FPTR and National Association of Rural, Ecological and Cultural Tourism – ANTREC, gathers each year the elite specialized companies, from Romania and around the world.
This event will showcase the most interesting touristic offers and attractions, both from Romania and abroad, as well as the accessories and gadgets necessary for any journey etc. in the Travel & Tourism industry.
Besides the B2C element, The Romanian Tourism Fair has a significant B2B aspect, representing for the professional visitors the ideal platform to meet business partners, to renew and improve the existing relationships with their traditional partners.
Furthermore, The Romanian Tourism Fair contributes to the developing of country’s tourism industry by promoting the services and the touristic regions in Romania, and also by organizing conferences and discussion sessions where the authorities in the field, together with the visitors, will debate on the industry specific problems and solutions. Therefore, at each edition, Romexpo organize parallel events together with the partners of the fair.

Sajam Turizma 2023
2023-02-23 10:00 - 2023-02-26 17:00 (Europe/Belgrade) | Belgrade Fair, Bulevar vojvode Mišića 14, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
The Tourism Fair Sajam Turizma will be held on 23-26 February 2023, at Belgrade Fair.
Sajam Turizma is the largest tourism event in Serbia and Southeast Europe. It has been fulfilling the worldwide business standards for 40 years, creating partnership relations with the exhibitors and attracting an increasing number of visitors annually.

In February, the Tourism Fair traditionally gives rise to a wave of new energy. And through trips, establishing contacts and networking of participants, the direction of achieving even better business results will be marked.
Visitors can expect a large number of popular world destinations with an increasingly diverse tourist offer and authentic accommodation facilities adapted to modern tourists.
Traditionally, the most important travel agencies, associations and organizations, hotels, tourist centres, airlines and international tour operators will take part in the fair.
Tourist destinations with their attractions, products, accommodation and catering facilities and other contents have the opportunity to present their offer not only to tourists from Serbia, but from the entire region, which is becoming an increasingly emitting market.
This most visited tourism fair in the region and beyond through a large number of business guests and B2B activities with over 350 scheduled meetings held at the last gathering constitutes a significant market of several tens of millions of potential tourists.
