TTR Autumn 2016
2016-11-17 10:00 - 2016-11-20 16:00 (Europe/Bucharest) | ROMEXPO Exhibition Center, Marasti Boulevard 65-67, Bucharest, 011465, Romania
The Romanian Tourism Fair, organized by ROMEXPO twice a year, gathers each year the elite specialized companies, from Romania and around the world.
At its 36th edition, The Romanian Tourism Fair remains the ideal place for presenting the most interesting touristic offers and attractions, both from Romania and abroad, as well as the accessories and gadgets necessary for any journey.
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.

Philoxenia 2016
2016-11-18 10:00 - 2016-11-20 18:00 (Europe/Athens) | Helexpo – Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre, Egnatia 154, Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, 54636, Greece
In its 32nd year, the International Tourism Exhibition Philoxenia, a leading meeting point for tourism professionals from Greece and the Balkans, welcomes you to the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center from 18 to 20 November, 2016.
The purpose of the organization is to highlight the latest developments of the international tourism industry, thus enriching the Greek exhibition market with a high level event.
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 .
Philoxenia includes also many events in parallel, providing attendees with the opportunity to be informed, trained or just have fun.
– Philoxenia B2B Workshops
– Branding Destinations Conference by Philoxenia
– Philoxenia Happenings
As every year, this year’s Philoxenia will be held alongside with the Hotelia.
Stay up to date by following Philoxenia on facebook & twitter.
The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) is a media sponsor of the Philoxenia 2016 and attends as an exhibitor.

Hotelia 2016
2016-11-18 10:00 - 2016-11-20 20:00 (Europe/Athens) | Helexpo – Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre, Egnatia 154, Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, 54636, Greece
Hotelia 2016 will be held in November 18-20 at Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center. Once again, it is here to show all novelties from the hotel, catering and coffee making sectors.
Covering the entire scope of professional equipment, Hotelia 2016 aims to prove that last year’s engagement for outplacement will be expressed through the presentation of a contemporary and absolutely business orientated exhibition product.
Hotelia 2016 is held in parallel with Philoxenia 2016, where hotels, resorts and significant tourist agencies will exhibit their services in almost 15.000sm. Once again, the representation of the entire Greek territory – with the participation of touristic destinations, popular or alternative ones, will be remarkable.
Hotelia’s main sectors will be:
– Design & Renovation
– Cook & Serve
– Technologies
– Clean & Maintain

For another year Hotelia will include D Point Spaces, Conferences and bartendering shows at the Art of Drinking Coffee & Spirit Event.

expohotel 2016
2016-11-19 10:00 - 2016-11-21 20:00 (Europe/Athens) | Tae Kwo Do – Faliro Pavillion, 1, Leof. Posidonos, Paleo Faliro, Attica, 17564, Greece
The expohotel 2016, a B2B exhibition targeted exclusively to professional tourism accommodation sectors, will be held on November 19-21, 2016, at the Tae Kwon Do Exhibition Centre in Paleo Faliro.
The organizers of the expohotel aim to present services and products by the sector’s enterprises and establish an exhibition exclusively dedicated to the hotel industry.
Numerous parallel events will be held during the expohotel to inform and educate exhibitors and visitors.
expohotel 2016 will host the 3rd international pool exhibition POOL about Salon.
Moreover, the annual general meeting of the Greek Federation of Hotel Managers, SETKE training seminars addressed exclusively to federation’s members and an event focusing on the Athens tourism product, will take place on the sidelines of the exhibition.

Leoforos Dromeon 2017
2016-11-21 09:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Athens) | Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium, Leoforos Alexandras 160, Athens, Attica, 11521, Greece
The Panathinaikos Sport Club organizes road race on Sunday February 5, 2017 under the title “Leoforos Dromeon.”
It’s the first edition of a sport event in the center of Athens city with start and end point the historic football court of Panathinaikos F.C. “Ap. Nikolaidis.” The race is under the auspices of City of Athens Cultural, Sport & Youth Organization (OPANDA) and the technical support of Sportevent.
The race will be held around Alexandras avenue and includes 3 roads of 10km, 5km and 1km (for children). Registrations are opened on November 10, 2016 and will last until Friday, January 27, 2017.
For more information and updates visit event’s official website.

ITTAA Convention 2016
2016-11-22 09:00 - 2016-11-24 19:00 (Europe/Athens) | Divani Caravel Hotel, 2, Leoforos Vasileos Alexandrou, Athens, Attica, 16121, Greece
The ITTAA Annual Convention is the annual convention of the Israel Association of Travel Agencies & Consultants , the leading association for travel agents, the travel industry and online travel agents in Israel. This annual event is where travel industry professionals obtain in-depth, the most recent industry, government affairs and legal developments impacting the Israel travel industry.
In 2016 the most important annual event of ITTAA & Israeli market in general, ITTAA Convention will be held in Athens, Greece. More than 350 tourism professionals will attend the convention in a series of events as B2B meetings, presentations, seminars and an exhibition for tourism promotion of regional administration, municipalities and tourism businesses as well.
This is an initiative of FedHATTA for the strengthening of relationships between Greece & Israel and new partnerships to be. This action is included in the federation’s strategic program for the highlighting of its members provided services and the development & promotion of Greek tourism as well.

Access MBA Tour – Athens 2016
2016-11-22 16:30 - 22:00 (Europe/Athens) | Royal Olympic Hotel, 28-34, Athanassiou Diakou Street, Athens, Attica, 11743, Greece
The Access MBA Tour has a stop in Athens, on 21st of November 2016, in order to provide the opportunity meeting the Top International Business Schools.
It is a series of One-to-One events, in various countries and towns, which connects qualified candidates with admission directors during personal, face-to-face meetings. This innovative event concept started a decade ago and has since set the standard for educational events in the industry.
The prestigious MBA degree is your key for a career switch, a top management position and a 100% salary increase on average. The extensive network with like-minded professionals that the MBA experience provides will broaden your career perspectives and entrepreneurial ventures.
Access MBA gives business professionals around the world the opportunity to meet with leading international MBA programmes. By registering for the One-to-One event, your profile will be hand-selected and matched to the best business schools for you by our team of expert consultants.
On the day of the event, you will:
– Meet Admissions Directors during private 20-minute meetings
– Take part in Panel Discussions featuring school representatives and alumni
– Get advice and support from our Access MBA consulting team
– Obtain GMAT and scholarship information
– Gain insight into the MBA admissions process
On 20:00 a discussion will be held under the title “Competitive Edge: What an MBA Degree Means for the Greek Market” featuring HEC Paris IE Business School ALBA Graduate Business School.
Stay up to date either checking Access MBA Tour Athens official page or following the facebook page.

GSTC European Regional Meeting
2016-11-23 08:30 - 2016-11-24 18:00 (Europe/Athens) | Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Hall, Zappeio, Athens, 10557, Greece
Learn from founders, Directors, and CEOs on how to best manage your destination or enterprise following sustainable tourism standards. GSTC European Regional Meeting, Nov 23-24 2016.
Speakers include: TUI Benelux Manager of Sustainability Melvin Mak, BookDifferent.com CEO Lonneke de Kort, GSTC Chair Luigi Cabrini, German National Tourist Board Sustainability & Innovations Manager Olaf Schlieper, Green Destinations Founder & Director Albert Salman, Hellenic Hotels Association Head of Sustainability Alexandros Angelopoulos, UNWTO Secretary General’s Special Adviser George Drakopoulos, Ecotourism Ireland CEO Mary Mulvey, Travelife for Hotels Commercial Director Sören Stöber, Travelife for Tour Operators Manager Naut Kusters, and many more.
Register here before October 7 to save €54.

TT Warsaw 2016
2016-11-24 10:00 - 2016-11-26 17:00 (Europe/Warsaw) | MT Polska Trade Fair and Congress Centre, 56c Marsa, Warsaw, 04-242, Poland
International Travel Show TT Warsaw is the most important meeting place in Poland for the international and Polish tourism industry to establish business contacts. Characteristic traits of TT Warsaw are the possibility to meet both individual and business customers and to promote Poland on the international scene.
Business customers have a unique opportunity to attend business meetings of the international tourism environment and to establish valuable business contacts. It is the place of rewarding discussions which result in sharing your experiences and knowledge and, most of all, comparison of offers leading to the conclusion of new contracts and cooperation with companies from all over the world. This is why the first day of the show is dedicated exclusively for the industry and for business meetings.
Individual customers can find inspiration for an enjoyable holiday – TT Warsaw promotes places, offers and tourist attractions in various locations (winter, autumn, Christmas and New Year holidays). Furthermore, the show is an excellent opportunity to learn something about traditions and cultures from over 60 countries.

BTPF Athens 2016
2016-11-24 15:30 - 2016-11-25 14:00 (Europe/Athens) | Metropolitan Hotel, Leoforos Andrea Siggrou 385, Paleo Faliro, Attica, 17564, Greece
SWOT | Simple Way of Tourism organizes the 4th Business Travel Professionals Forum, the leading B2B Forum in Greece, with the participation of top hotels, travel agencies and companies.
Through the BTPF hotels have the opportunity to meet, introduce themselves and create cooperation’s by communicating “face to face” with the decision makers of the most important corporations and various travel agencies (DMC’s, PCO’s, MICE, Business Travel, Leisure, Tour Operators & Wholesalers), who materialize corporate travel, corporate events and leisure travel in Greece.
The success of BTPF is based on the fact that during the 2days of the forum the contacts that are made lead to prosperous cooperation agreements between the participants which they develop direct relations with the market protagonists, by meeting the best… with the best.
The 4th Business Travel Professionals Forum will take place in Athens, 24 & 25 November 2016 at the Metropolitan Athens Hotel.
For registrations and further information please visit www.btpf.eu or contact SWOT: +30 210 65 25 520 / btpf@swot.gr

1st Gastronomy Tourism Conference
2016-11-26 10:00 - 2016-11-27 17:30 (Europe/Athens) | TEI of Athens – Conference Hall, Agiou Spiridonos 28, Egaleo, Attica, 12210, Greece
On 26-27 November, at the Conference hall of TEI of Athens, will be held the 1st Gastronomy Tourism Conference, organized by TEI of Athens alongside with the Club for UNESCO Piraeus & Islands, and with the support of CEUCO and the Food & Beverage Management Association of Greece.
Focused on gastronomic tourism the conference aims to the substantial cooperation among the representatives of the sector towards its development. It’s held under the auspices of the ministries of Economy, Development & Tourism and the Rural Development & Foods, the Region of South Aegean and the Geotechnical Chamber of Greece.
Conference’s program, to be announced soon, has two main sections: the academic consideration and the practical approach of gastronomic tourism, with the presence of key note speakers and attendees professionals, institutions and members of the academic community.
Registrations should be sent to Post.eat@yahoo.com

GAD World 2016
2016-11-29 08:30 - 2016-12-01 19:00 (Europe/Lisbon) | Dom Pedro Palace Hotel, Av. Eng. Duarte Pacheco 24, Lisbon, 1070-109, Portugal
The 23rd annual Global Airport Development (GAD) conference will be held on 29 November-1 December 2016, at the Dom Pedro Palace Hotel, Lisbon.
Over the last three decades, GAD has firmly established itself as the one annual event the industry makes sure not to miss. GAD regularly attracts 350+ airport operators, investors and financiers, as well as airlines, regulators and senior executives from banks, consultants and law firms. This includes over 100 airport operators, 50+ airport & operator CEOs & CFOs and 50+ powerful investors, making GAD a great place to meet the best of the global industry under one roof.
GAD focuses on maximizing value in the airport business model. With a 150+ strong speaker faculty covering the latest developments in airport strategy, finance and management, GAD World offers a unique environment in which to learn, network and do business.
Bringing together 500+ attendees for an evening of relaxed networking, the cocktail night on Day One of GAD World is always one of the highlights of the event. This year will be even more special because it will see the return of the GAD Awards, last run at our 20th anniversary conference in 2013. Winners will be selected by GAD World attendees earlier in the day and the results revealed during the evening event.
Moreover, all GAD World 2016 attendees will benefit from membership of GAD Connect, starting 2 weeks before and remaining live during and for 1 week after the event.

ibtm world 2016
2016-11-29 10:00 - 2016-12-01 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 unique Hosted Buyer Programme sets ibtm world apart form other exhibitions, hosting over 4,000 top level decision makers who place international business, and facilitating over 78,000 one to one appointments between exhibitors and buyers.
This year’s IAPCO Collaboration Award will be presented during the ibtm world Meetings Leadership Summit which takes place on the eve of the opening of ibtm world 2016.

Grecka Panorama 2016
2016-12-03 10:00 - 2016-12-04 17:00 (Europe/Warsaw) | PGE Narodowy, aleja Poniatowskiego 1, Warsaw, 03–901, Poland
The 2nd Grecka Panorama is an exhibition celebrating Greece, its tourism, gastronomy and culture, and will take place on the 3-4 December 2016 at the National Stadium of Warsaw, PGE Narodowy.
Great offers on holiday packages, accommodation and travelling from the biggest travel agencies and tour operators, tourism destinations, novel travel experiences, as well as many “colorful” and fun events, contests and happenings for the public will be the main theme and attraction!
Parallel to Grecka Panorama and in the same venue, “culinary Greece” and traditional Greek products will be presented for the first time ever, via the first Greek Food Show, which is an exclusive exhibition for promoting Greek products and gastronomy in Poland.
The main goal is to present the highest of quality and tradition Greek products through tastings, cooking shows, samplings, traditional recipes prepared on the spot, presentations, and even selling of original Greek products in prices that will only be available during the fair’s dates.
Both exhibitions bring the authentic Greek spirit, the welcoming atmosphere and warmth of the Greek hospitality in a celebrative context on sharing a wonderful 2 day festivity on Greek tourism, culture and gastronomy.

ILTM Cannes 2016
2016-12-05 09:00 - 2016-12-08 17:00 (Europe/Luxembourg) | Palais des Festivals et des Congres, Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes, 06416, France
iltm Cannes, is the leading ‘by invitation only’ event for the global luxury travel community, held annually at The Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Cannes.
ILTM is the only truly global event for the luxury travel industry, introducing global travel buyers to an unrivalled collection of international travel experiences.
ILTM opens the doors to an established, global community of the luxury travel industry in a time-efficient format; introducing select suppliers to exclusive buyers through bespoke appointment programmes and networking sessions. ILTM is the solution to growing your business across precise, lucrative markets.
Contact details:
Telephone: +44 20 82712172
e-mail: iltm.helpline@reedexpo.co.uk

BTExpo 2016
2016-12-07 13:00 - 2016-12-08 20:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Wild Gallery, 11 rue du Charroi, Gerijstraat , Forest, 1190 , Belgium
Brussels Travel Expo (BTExpo) is the Belgian Trade Show for Tourism and MICE professionals. It was created by four senior Tourism Experts, who wanted to reinforce the tourism industry in Belgium. Since 2004, no other event has offered so many opportunities to the travel agents.
With 4.000 professional visitors and 300 brands exhibitors yearly, it aims to improve contacts between producers of travel services and travel manager, travel agents, PCOs and event organizers.
Since 2012 a special Business Travel Event, specially dedicated to MICE takes place separately, with a hosted buyers program. In 2013 BTExpo has been granted with the “Recognition AWARD” by Travel Magazine.

Vakantiebeurs 2017
2017-01-11 10:00 - 2017-01-15 18:00 (Europe/Athens) | Jaarbeurs Utrech, Jaarbeursplein 1, Utrech, 3521 AL, Netherlands
A visit to the Vakantiebeurs is an inspirational way to find out more about other countries, cultures, indigenous people, cuisines, music, dance and entertainment. Visitors gather information, get inspired and book their holiday as a result of a special offer.
Countries, tour operators, campsites and travel agencies are here to promote their holiday destinations and accommodations to consumers keen on traveling. The Vakantiebeurs offers everything travel-related under one roof.
The trade show will be designed around 2 different lay-outs: types of holidays and geographic locations. Exhibitors make their own choice: what lay-out fits them best.

FERIENmesse Wien 2017
2017-01-12 10:00 - 2017-01-15 18:00 (Europe/Vienna) | Messe Wien – Reed Exhibitions Congress Center, 1, Messeplatz, Wien, A-1021, Austria
The Ferien-Messe Wien is the international event for holidays, travel and leisure, and the leading public access tourism trade fair in Austria. From the 12 – 15 January 2017 Messe Wien has perfect tailor-made travel and leisure packages, and sets the mood for the holidays ahead.
Ferien-Messe Wien offers great infotainment with more than 800 exhibitors from over 70 countries presenting popular holiday destinations, best kept secrets, recommended means of travelling, an entire range of leisure activities, tailor-made holidays, great bargains, competitions, prizes draws and lots, lots more – all at the ideal booking time.
A wide variety of shows, displays and presentations on the Ferien-Messe Wien stage, inspirational speakers and films in the holiday cinema, a special programme for industry insiders and plenty of highlights for kids, are a perfect accompaniment to the holiday and travel offerings provided by the exhibitors.

FerienMesse Bern 2017
2017-01-12 10:00 - 2017-01-15 18:00 (Europe/Athens) | BERNEXPO, 6, Mingerstrasse, Berne, CH-3000, Switzerland
The 32nd edition of Holiday and Wellness Tourism Fair will take place on 12-15 January, 2017, 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.
The Holiday Fair, Bern will dedicate itself to the theme of “Boat journeys” in 2017.
Parallel to the Holiday Fair Bern, activPLUS takes place with an integrated Health Fair from previous years. Being active and remaining active are lived here.

Reiselivsmessen Oslo 2017
2017-01-13 11:00 - 2017-01-15 17:00 (Europe/Oslo) | Telenor Arena, Widerøeveien 1, Oslo, Fornebu, 1360, Norway
Reiselivsmessen Oslo has become one of the most popular and important international meeting place for the travel industry worldwide. The 2017 edition of the Oslo international travel exhibition will be held on 13-15 January, at the Telenor Arena.
At the fair the travel industry comes together and meets a committed, addicted to traveling and curious trade attendees! You can find the inspiration and obtain information you are looking for at the fair. Everything combined together with cultural experiences.
The travel fair invites several exhibitors from different branches of trade and you will meet an engaged travel seeking public and general public.
The exhibition will be divided into five main theme sections – The Big World, Destination Norway, Cruise, Spa and Property Abroad.

Vakanz 2017
2017-01-13 14:00 - 2017-01-15 19:00 (Europe/Luxembourg) | Luxexpo Exhibition & Congress Center, 10 circuit de la Foire Internationale, Kirchberg, Luxembourg, L-1347, Luxembourg
Vakanz the Greater Region’s largest travel and general tourism trade fair, is held annually over three days in January, officially opening the season by making tourism the main issue and the key focus of debate at the very start of the year. The 2017 edition will be held on 13-15 January at Luxexpo.
It is held each year for three days at the beginning of January and boasts more than 200 exhibitors from around the world, delighting the thousands of visitors who stroll the 15,000m2 of exhibition area.
Vakanz is the public tool par excellence for communication, commercial exchanges and encounters, giving professionals the opportunity to present the year’s novelty features to those searching for relaxation and discovery. It’s a public trade fair, a sunny oasis in the middle of winter, where you can find tour operators, airlines, coach operators, travel agencies, hotels etc. to help visitors to choose their next holiday.

Washington DC Travel & Adventure Show 2017
2017-01-14 10:00 - 2017-01-15 16:00 (America/New_York) | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801, Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, WA, DC 20001, United States
The 13th annual Washington D.C. Travel & Adventure Show is where travel lovers come for travel inspiration, expert information and fun, cultural interaction. It’s where you’ll discover thousands of authentic travel experiences and speak directly to the travel experts who can get you there, give you the inside scoop, and save you money on exclusive travel deals.
The Washington D.C. Travel & Adventure Show is the preeminent travel marketplace in the DC Metro area. The only travel show in the DC Metro Area showcases hundreds of captivating worldwide destinations from India to the Caribbean to local drive vacations.
This experiential event has three inspirational and informative seminar stages and culture and entertainment abound on the Taste of Travel Stage and Global Beats Stage offering dozens of culinary demos and dance performances all weekend long. Plus, many of the hands-on activities offered at the show.

CMT 2017
2017-01-14 10:00 - 2017-01-22 18:00 (Europe/Luxembourg) | 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. The partner countries 2016: India, Switzerland and Denmark.
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.

IAPCO EDGE Athens 2017
2017-01-17 09:00 - 2017-01-19 13:00 (Europe/Athens) | Divani Caravel Hotel, 2, Leoforos Vasileos Alexandrou, Athens, Attica, 16121, Greece
AFEA, ERA and ERASMUS, the Greek members of IAPCO, are delighted to invite you to the IAPCO EDGE Seminar Athens, on 17-19 January 2017.
The organizers are inspired by IAPCO’s vision to create advanced conference management skills and establish an advanced understanding of how the industry collaborates and operates.
Athens, a vibrant and modern European capital, situated at the foothills of Acropolis and next to the sea, is a perfect location for international meetings and events. Easily accessible from every part of the world, it is considered to be one of the safest cities, providing abundant modern hotel accommodation and boasting an excellent metro network and overall transportation system. It presents great opportunities for sightseeing, excursions and technical visits. Moreover, Greece is host to important knowledge centres, notably in academia and research, especially in the bio-sciences field, thus becoming a clever choice for international events that aim, among others, at increased attendance.
With these in mind, they invite all to follow the steps of ancient Greek philosophers and join them in Athens for a unique educational opportunity and an acquaintance with our city’s great meeting potential.

FITUR 2017
2017-01-18 10:00 - 2017-01-22 18:00 (Europe/Madrid) | IFEMA – Feria de Madrid, Avenida Partenon, Madrid, 28042, Spain
FITUR is a global meeting point for tourism professionals and the leading trade fair for inbound and outbound Ibero American markets.
FITUR will host, once again, the presentation ceremony for the UNWTO Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism. These prestigious awards are presented each year by the UNWTO and their presentation at the trade fair clearly confirms the World Tourism Organisation’s recognition of FITUR’s importance.
FITUR during the three-day trade fair incorporates focused sections, which consists by themselves separate smaller fairs:
– FITURGREEN
– FITURHEALTH
– FITURSHOPPING
– FITURTECH
– FITURB2B
– FITUR GAY LGBT
– INVE TOUR
– KNOW-HOW & EXPORT

Europe+Asia Event Forum (EFEA) 2017
2017-01-18 10:30 - 2017-01-20 18:00 (Europe/Moscow) | PetroCongress Congress Centre, Lodeynopolskaya 5, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation
Europe + Asia Event Forum (EFEA) is the first events industry forum in Russia. Annually EFEA proves its efficiency as a communication site for active interaction between events industry professionals: organisers of exhibitions, forums and conferences, specialists in business and incentive tourism as well as specialized contractor organisations and customers from among the representatives of Russian and foreign business communities.
447 delegates and 141 speakers from 8 countries and 18 regions of Russia attended the anniversary Forum in 2016. Representatives of the leading industry companies and associations such as Messe Frankfurt GmbH, ITE Group, UBM, Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, Expocentre, Expoforum, UFI, RUEF, ICCA etc. took part in the EFEA.
The key topic of the EFEA 2017 business programme will be “Event industry 4.0 reloaded”.
The discussion will take the form of round tables, meetings, master-classes, thematic sessions dedicated to exhibition industry, meetings industry, venue management, education & HR. At the Forum also the traditional formats will be presented – international contest for young events industry professionals Event TALENTS and EFEA Awards 2017. At the EFEA 2017 will traditionally work Jobs fair and Matchmaking centre that has become very popular among the delegates due to the opportunity to hold target business meetings on site. In tandem with these activities in PetroCongress Congress Centre there will be an exhibition of technologies and suppliers of equipment and services Event EXPO and (18-20 January) and II Forum Event LIVE for events industry professionals and their customers (19-20 January).
Participation in the EFEA 2017 and all other activities will give a wonderful opportunity to get up-to-date marketing information for the events industry, network with professionals, extend your branch-wise business contacts and present you own projects.

MATKA Nordic Travel Fair 2017
2017-01-19 09:00 - 2017-01-22 18:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Messukeskus Helsinki, Expo & Convention Centre, 1, Messuaukio, Helskinki, FI-00521, Finland
MATKA 2017, the largest travel industry event in Northern Europe, fits the whole world into the Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre again from 19 to 22 January 2017.
Matka Nordic Travel Fair presents a vivid paradise of travel options to the general public. More than 1000 exhibitors from 80 different countries ensure an impressive start for the travel year. Also the popularity of domestic tourism is obvious as all of Finland is present in miniature size on a yearly basis.
On Thursday and in the morning on Friday the exhibition is open only for the travel trade professionals.
In connection with the Nordic Travel Fair MATKA 2017 Finnish Fair Corporation is organizing the MATKA Workshop Day on Wednesday 18th of January which includes two parallel events, Meet Finland Workshop and Global Workshop. Both of these events bring together travel trade professionals around the world and enables you to get an update on the wide range of products and services Finland and other countries offer.

GO and REGIONTOUR 2017
2017-01-19 10:00 - 2017-01-22 16:00 (Europe/Prague) | Brno Exhibition Centre, 1, Výstaviště, Brno, 64700, Czech Republic
GO & Regiontour organization is the largest presentation of the tourism industry with emphasis on regions in Central Europe.
REGIONTOUR is a key project to support domestic and incoming tourism in the Czech Republic. Its participants include crucial entities and decision-makers in tourism of the Czech Republic and its regions.
The GO Fair focuses on outbound tourism. In addition to domestic travel agencies, providers of tourism services in popular foreign destinations and foreign tourist centres take part.

Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show 2017 – Manchester
2017-01-19 10:00 - 2017-01-22 18:00 (Europe/London) | EventCity, Phoenix Way, Manchester, M17 8AS, United Kingdom
The Holiday & Travel Show, the north’s essential travel event which is dedicated to finding you your ultimate holiday, returns to Manchester’s EventCity from 19– 22 January 2017.
Many exciting new attractions for 2016 including the VISIT USA Pavilion where new destinations within the United States and hidden corners can be discovered. The new Food & Travel Stage ,where expert cook will be creating some delicious exotic flavours for food tasting. The Meet the Experts Theatre with more than 20 hours of free talks and panel sessions, plus learn to master your camera and improve your travel photos in our new Travel Photography Masterclasse.
Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show, in association with The Times, Sunday Times and Sunday Times Travel Magazine, is now in its sixth year at EventCity and is the North’s biggest consumer travel event with over 150 exhibitors and 26,128 visitors.

ADVENTUR 2017
2017-01-20 10:00 - 2017-01-22 17:00 (Europe/Vilnius) | LITEXPO – Lithuanian Exhibition & Congress Center, 5, Laisves pr., Vilnius, LT-04215, Lithuania
ADVENTUR is the only international tourism and active leisure exhibition in Lithuania, aim to offer the platform for tourism business professionals to meet new partners and find customers, to look for new opportunities for cooperation, exchange information and ideas with professionals and business colleagues.
Theme of the ADVENTUR 2017 – TASTE THE WORLD. TASTE LITHUANIA.
Greatest travel experiences, discovery of the country’s uniqueness are inseparable from the national cuisine and local food tasting. Travel guides devote separate attention to local food and beverages, while various national food festivals and events attract big numbers of tourists. Therefore, in 2017 the exhibitors are invited to include culinary tourism and national cuisine into their city, country or new travel destination presentations, thus promoting potential travellers to discover new experiences through food.
The exhibition program is full of events special customized for trade professional visitors, for public and for teachers & students as well.
Indicatively:
– The CITIES FORUM’ 2017: This event is addressed to incoming and local tourism representatives and aims to discuss the promotion of domestic and incoming tourism and the ways to attract tourism flows to Lithuania. Success stories and good practice examples.
– Travelling is My Lifestyle’ has already become a traditional event of the exhibition. Famous Lithuanian music, art, television personalities, well known travellers and tour guides will share their stories of success, travel experiences, adventures and priceless personal discoveries.
– The Authentic Lithuania is a gastronomic journey in Lithuania, food tasting, entertainment.
– National competition of geographical knowledge Taste Lithuania.
– Educative trips for children.
