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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.

Athens Rum & Whiskey Festival 2018
2018-09-22 13:00 - 2018-09-23 20:00 (Europe/Athens) | Hilton Athens, Leof. Vasilissis Sofias 46, Ilissia, Attica, 11528, Greece
Athens is celebrating it’s third Rum & Whiskey Festival on September 22-23 at the Hilton Athens, organized by Baba Au Rum and Difford’s Guide Greece.
Attendees will have the opportunity to get familiar to these two distillates and taste some of the most remarkable products on the Greek and international market.
There will be also seminars, comparative tastings and discussions based on the history, production and course of distillates, from well-known industry professionals who will present and share their knowledge with us. Athens bars will also participate creatively in a festive mood.

IFTM Top Resa 2018
2018-09-25 10:00 - 2018-09-28 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | Paris Porte de Versailles, 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles, Paris, 75015, France
Established in 1978 and targeted specifically at the leisure industry, the show was first known as “Top Resa” and took place in Deauville.
In 2008, changing tack, the show added “IFTM” to its name to “IFTM Top Resa” and moved to Paris, where it became a multi-sector show covering all types of travel: leisure, business, MICE and groups.
The IFTM Top Resa show is several exhibitions rolled into one, catering for: the French outbound and inbound market sector, travel agents, leisure tourism, business tourism and events, incentive travel, coach operators, and business travel.
In 2018 the show will celebrate its 40th anniversary. To mark the occasion, it’s getting a makeover: new logo, new corporate identity and new corporate colours. For its 40th birthday, IFTM Top Resa is reinventing itself!

Astana Leisure 2018
2018-09-26 10:00 - 2018-09-28 16:00 (Asia/Almaty) | KORME Exhibition Centre, Dostyk Av. 3, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
Astana Leisure is an annual professional tourist event, which was first organised in 2004. Today it is the only tourist exhibition held in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. Over recent years, the event has grown and become a regular meeting place for the industry.
Astana Leisure caters for both the B2B and B2C markets and features a vibrant mix of inbound and outbound destinations, all vying for visitors’ attention with tempting competitions, attractive displays and eye-catching cultural shows.
Astana Leisure is strategically timed to promote winter travel services and destinations. The emergence of Kazakhstan’s affluent middle class who are keen to travel out of the country, especially during the winter season, means this annual event is growing in importance.

Uzakrota Aegean Travel Talks 2018
2018-09-28 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Athens) | The Cube Athens, Kleisovis 8, Athens, Attica, 10677, Greece
Over 120 Greek and Turkish tourism professionals are expected to attend the Uzakrota Travel Summit, which will be held for the first time in Athens, Greece, on September 28. The Uzakrota Travel Summit is a leading tourism event in Turkey and organized by Uzakrota, a Turkish travel industry news website.
Titled “Uzakrota Aegean Travel Talks 2018”, the event will be held at The Cube in Athens.
Issues to be touched at the summit will include “How to make a digital transition in the tourism field”, “Tourism in Greece and Turkey”, “The importance of SEO, of Digital Marketing and Content”, “PR and Destination Marketing” and “Additional Income in Tourism”.
According to organizer Uzakrota, the travel summit in Athens will aim to bring together leading Turkish and Greek travel agencies, travel technology companies, hotels and bloggers.

TTF Pune 2018
2018-09-28 10:00 - 2018-09-30 17:00 (Europe/Athens) | Messe Global, Seasons Mall, Magarpatta Police Station Road, Hadapsar, Pune, 411028, 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.
Fifth stop will be the city of Pune, where TTF will be held on 28-30 September, at Messe Global, Seasons Mall.

Andros Trail Race 2018
2018-09-29 08:00 - 2018-09-30 17:00 (Europe/Athens) | Korthi Bay, Korthi Bay, Andros, 84502, Greece
Andros Trail Race, that will take place on September 29-30 on Andros island, is the biggest sport event of the year for the island and the Cyclades in general, attracting participation of renowned athletes and mountain running fans from around the world. Andros Trail Race is part of the 3nd mountain racing championship of the Cyclades aka Cyclades Trail Cup, which is consisted of 6 races this year on islands of Kimolos, Folegandros, Ios, Andros, Kythnos and Tinos -one on each island- and aspires to include races of all the Cycladic Islands creating a large Cycladic sports event.
Participants will have the opportunity to choose between four routes, the 24km Great route, the 10km Small route, the 5km route and the 1km for kids.
Organizers aim to highlight the natural landscape of Andros, with emphasis in the mountainous mainland and the hiking paths, establishing the island as a center of alternative tourism and sports, and the meeting point of Greek and foreign athletes in a great sports celebration!
In the same context, the selection of routes was based on the natural beauty of the island and the hiking trails, the importance of the interest points and the technical challenges, which are similar to major mountain running race events. The athletes will be rewarded for their efforts, running through nature’s and man’s amazing “creations” such as old tracks, cobbled old streets, Venetian pathways and certified hiking trails, high mountains, ravines and streams, small oak forests, fountains, water mills, stone bridges, traditional villages, Monasteries and medieval Castles.
Korthi Bay central square will be the base and starting point of both routes for Andros Trail Race.
Stay up to date by following the Andros Trail Race 2018 on facebook & twitter.

FIT America Latina 2018
2018-09-29 15:00 - 2018-10-02 19:00 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | La Rural – Buenos Aires Exhibition Centre, Juncal 4431, Buenos Aires, C1425BAA, Argentina
FIT, the International Tourism Trade Fair of Latin America, the most long awaited business meeting by worldwide tourism in Latin America, will be held on September 29 – October 2, 2018.
Every year, La Rural, Predio Ferial de Buenos Aires, opens its doors to more than 1,700 exhibitors from 45 countries pursuing a single goal: the unstoppable expansion of tourism industry throughout the world.
Enhance your business, expand your market to colleagues and industry professionals; make direct contact with new customers and introduce your new products and services in different ways in the right setting.
Exhibition’s performance is by Ferias Argentinas SA
Contact details
Telephone/Fax: +54 11 43941113, e-mail: fit@fit.org.ar

Trofonios Half Marathon 2018
2018-09-30 09:30 - 13:00 (Europe/Athens) | Levadia town, Levadia , Viotia, 32100, Greece
The Sport Swimming Club of Levadia (AKOL), within the frame of the annual cultural festival “TROFONIA 2018” will hold the 6th Trofonios Half Marathon on 30 September, at Levadia town.
The event is organized in collaboration with the Regional Division of Viotia, Levadia Municipality, while it’s supported by the SEGAS of East Sterea Evia.
Organizers aim to kin as much people to participate to sport activities and to highlight the history and beautiful landscapes of the area.
Start & finish point of the Half Marathon is the Labros Katsonis Square and the event will be completed within 3 hours. The route is certified by IAAF & AIMS and the runners’ times are counted for their participation to the National Marathon Championship.
Alongside to the half marathon, four more races will be held:
* 10km for Men & Women
* 5km for Men & Women
* 1,15km for Children (up to 15 yo)
* 1,15km for Special Olympics athletes

Run Greece Alexandroupoli 2018
2018-09-30 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Athens) | Alexandroupoli, Alexandroupoli, Evros, Greece
The fifth stop of 2018’s events will be the town of Alexandroupoli, where the Run Greece race will be held on September 30.
Run Greece is a recent established series of races, cordially embraced by local societies and supported actively, beating constantly, in every city, the participation record of the previous event. The races included in Run Greece are a 10km Road Race, a 5km Road Race and a 1,000m Children Road Race.
Run Greece addresses both in locals and runners from all over the Greece, providing that way the occasion to travel to an awesome race and meeting the towns and their history, residents’ hospitality and their beauty.
Run Greece Alexandroupoli is organized by Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS), with the support of SEGAS local office, the Regional Division of Evros and and co-organizer the Municipality of Alexandroupoli.
More relevant details you can find here.
