FHC China 2011

The FHC China 2011 – Food & Drink will take place 16-18 November this year. It is the 15th International Exhibition of Food & Drink and will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Pudong, Shanghai, China.

It will feature 3 important shows –

1) Wine & Spirits China (including the Sommeliers Wine Challenge, Sommeliers Tutorials, Gold Card Wine Day & Wine Theatre);

2) Tea & Coffee China (including the Ultimate Barista Challenge) and

3) Meat China (including the China International Meat Symposium).

Feature Events and Zones include the 13th FHC China International Culinary Arts Competition; Specialist Canning Zone, China Pizza Championship, FHC Ice Importer and Distributor Zone, Olive Oil China (Displays of leading Olive Oil suppliers to China) and the Great Chef's of Shanghai Gala Lunches.

For more information see their website http://www.fhcchina.com

World Travel Fair Shanghai

The World Travel Fair will be held in Shanghai Exhibition Center on 12-15 May 2011. There will be more than 500 exhibitors from over 45 countries and regions in Europe, America, Asia, Pacific Ocean and Africa. Featured themes will include honeymoon vacations, health Medical tours, eco trips, cruise tours.

The World Travel Fair is sponsored by the Shanghai Municipal Tourism Administration and VNU Exhibitions Europe, and co-organized by VNU Exhibitions Asia and Shanghai International Conference Management Organization.

The venue is the Shanghai Exhibition Center, located in the Jing An distract. The SEC is divided into two parts, the north part and the south part. The southern part forms an exhibition area and includes the Introductory Hall, Central Hall, No.1 East Hall, NO.1 West Hall, No.2 West Hall, Friendship Hall. The No.2 East Hall in the north is designated as the conference area.

For more information see their website - http://www.worldtravelfair.com.cn/en/

Optimism for Growth in the Holiday and Travel Industry

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) have announced that they expect the tourism industry to be one of the sectors to grow the fastest. They based this comment on Economic Impact Research which predicted trends for 2011 – 2021.

It showed that tourism could be a great way to spur on economic growth in the world but the WTTC  president explained that this would need to be supported by governments. He went on to explain that to make full use of the market out there the policy makers would need to make sure they encouraged visitors in to their country.

It is felt that this growth will be started in countries such as China and India where living standards are improving making these countries enter the tourism market. Economic problems may cause difficulties in the tourist trade but if responsibly handled by the government it could really help to support and push this growing area. Doing things like reducing barriers for travel, such as better visa systems, less tax on the travel industry and good security measures, could really help things.

PATA 60th Anniversary and Conference

In 2011 the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will celebrate 60 years of building tourism with a year-long campaign of events and activities.

Taking the theme ‘Building Tourism. Past. Present. Progressive’, the focal point of these celebratory activities will be the 60th Anniversary and Conference, 9-12 April, 2011 at the China World Hotel, Beijing. Bringing together more than 1,000 delegates from Asia Pacific’s travel and tourism sector, this represents a unique opportunity for key decision-makers to discuss and debate some of the major issues shaping what is now the fastest growing tourism region in the world (PATA predicts international arrivals will hit 530 million by the year 2020).

 The line-up of speakers and conference sessions will inspire delegates as they consider some of the new realities of the travel and tourism industry, including changing demographics, new technology, civil aviation, distribution challenges, as well as neethe to embrace environmentally responsible practices.

PATA’s premier media partner CNN has graciously sponsored anchor and correspondent Richard Quest, host of Quest Means Business and CNN Business Traveller to moderate Plenary 3: New Realities of Travel. Bringing his famously inimitable style to the conference stage, this promises to be an exciting and dynamic session.

Six decades ago a group of enthusiastic tourism professionals sought to realise the vast, untapped, potential of Asia Pacific tourism. PATA now celebrates its 60th anniversary, and looks forward to the next 60 years.

For more information, please email PATA60@PATA.org or visit our 60th Anniversary website www.PATA60.org 

China World Hotel Beijing

PATA 60th Anniversary & Conference will be held at China World Hotel in Beijing, China, below is the venue’s location.

One of Beijing's finest hotels, the China World Hotel, anchors the prestigious China World Trade Centre, Central Business District and is attached to the China World Shopping Mall. Just moments from the Forbidden City, the hotel sits on one of Beijing's most prestigious avenues, and is frequented by diplomats, businessmen and leisure travelers who wish to experience Beijing from an optimal location.

Located near many foreign embassies and only 45 minutes from Beijing Capital International Airport, the 716-room China World Hotel is the purest example of contemporary class, luxury and style in Beijing, China. Hotel guests can also take advantage from a host of other benefits that enhances the stay experience. The hotel is also home to Beijing's most state-of-the-art meeting facilities. It has many private function rooms, a 800-person ballroom, and a 2,000-seat Conference Hall.

A World Trip at GITF 2011

The annual Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF) will open from 24 to 26 March at Guangzhou Jinhan Exhibition Center. As one of the most important international tourism exhibitions in China and the Asian-Pacific region, the 19th edition of the show will feast the eyes of visitors from home and abroad with a world-trip carnival. It will accommodate more than 500 exhibitors and will be open to trade visitors during the first two days and to the public on the third day. Over 60,000 visitors are expected to the site

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Since the 16th Asian Games successfully lowered its curtain in Guangzhou, the city is now embracing an “after-Asian-Games Era”. As south China’s major city, Guangzhou’s tourism industry sees enormous opportunities. The GITF this year will undoubtedly contribute to the tourism development in both Guangzhou and the entire Asian-Pacific region.

The active participation by overseas players will render the travel fair more international, with 46% of the exhibitors from outside of China. The convening of international tourism leaders will add exotic charm to the fairground. In addition to the major tourist destinations represented in previous years, this year’s show includes tourism bureaus from Hungary, Israel, and Mexico. The supporting country Israel, the platinum sponsor Emirates Airlines, the largest individual international stand holder Macau City of Dreams, and the national tourism organizations from China Macau, China Hong Kong, Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Turkey, Spain, Austria, Czech Republic, Egypt, Dubai, Sri Lanka, India, Mauritius, Nepal, Cambodia and Slovakia, have all made bulkier investment in this year’s show. Newly developed tourism products and services will provide visitors with wonderful experience of traveling around the world.

Tourism organizations from Inner Mongolia, Beijing, Xi-an, Chengdu, Guizhou and Hebei also show a great interest in participation. Besides, Charming Guang-Shen-Zhu and Guang-Fo-Zhao City Union will join hands with tourism organizations from Dongguan, Conghua, Heyuan, Huizhou, Zengcheng, Jiangmen, Meizhou, Nan-Fan-Shun Union to wow the audience with a larger showcase scale than that of last year.

GITF 2011 is sponsored by Guangdong Provincial Tourism Administration and Tourism Administration of Guangzhou Municipality, and is organized by Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd. Active participation by domestic and international exhibitors as well as media worldwide will lead visitors into a wonderful journey around the world! The organisers look forward to meeting visitors in the gorgeous Flower City of Guangzhou!

 For further information: contact Ms. Karry Wang  karry.wang@hmf-china.com or Ms. Sissy Wang  sissy.wang@hmf-china.com

HOTEL Asia 2011

HOTEL Asia 2011 is a unique business forum created for hotel owners, developers and operators across the Asia Pacific region. It will be held 19th - 22nd October 2011.

The venue is the Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Borneo. With a private beach and views of the sparkling coral islands, the Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa offers the serenity of a secluded tropical Kota Kinabalu luxury resort just 10 minutes away from the centre of downtown Kota Kinabalu. (For more information and stunning pictures of the resort see their website www.shangri-la.com/en/property/kotakinabalu/tanjungaruresort)

For more information about HOTEC Asia 2011 see their website http://www.mcleaneventsinternational.com/events/HotecAsia2011/about/

La Cumbre

The 22nd La Cumbre will take place September 7 – 9, at The Venetian Hotel, Resort, and Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. 

After one complete day of conferences, 250 Travel Industry exhibitors and 300 pre-qualified buyers (wholesaler tour operators & retailers, incentive houses, event organizers, and event management companies) will attend pre-scheduled meetings during the following two intensive business days. The buyers will come from countries around the world including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Honduras, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom, and the United States of America.

On the exhibitor side hotels, tour operators, Convention and Visitors Bureaus, resorts, and attractions will be represented.  There will also be representations from shopping, transportation, hotel management, theme parks, airlines, entertainment, spa, cruise lines, car rental, conference centers, dinning, gaming, ski, software solutions, educational, rail and media companies.

This year La Cumbre will feature a new segment: Golf Tourism. "This annual feature segment presentation is part of a strategic plan that provides and will provide new business opportunities to buyers and exhibitors." said Gaston Isoldi, Event Director and Director of Business Development for Reed Exhibitions Latin America.

La Cumbre will be held at the spectacular Venetian Hotel, Resort, and Casino, that jointly with The Palazzo will welcome this international event. This resort is known for being one of the few all-suite hotels in Las Vegas, with over 4,000 suites located in the 40 story high tower.  Additionally, The Venetian offers its guests a huge casino, over 70 shops and restaurants, together with replicas of Venice ́s St. Mark ́s church bell tower and the Rialto Bridge among others.

Companies interested in registering or inquire about their possibility to participate in La Cumbre 2011 should contact by e-mail at exhibitors@lacumbre.com or buyers@lacumbre.com.  For more information on the event, visit www.lacumbre.com

Europe Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange

Europe Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (EMITE) is an exclusive appointment-based MICE event to be held 17-19 October in London. It will bring together hosted European buyers with travel suppliers from around the world to meet over 2 days in individual appointment suites.  It is different from other Travel Shows in that their will be no trade show floors and no booths. 

The venue will be The Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, a newly-opened contemporary hotel in the heart of London. It has 54 suites designed with separate sleeping and sitting rooms. The hotel's format is suitable for private meetings with buyers, strategy sessions and hospitality.

Each buyer/supplier appointment will be conducted in a private suit, designed with separate sleeping and sitting rooms.. The boutique style suites are equipped with all the state-of-the-art facilities expected of an upscale hotel, including a flat screen television, work space and complimentary Wi-Fi access.

The Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London also offers a full spa, fitness center and restaurants in addition to being centrally situated in London's South Bank. The hotel is within walking distance of the city's most iconic attractions, including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliment, the London Eye and the London Aquarium.

For more information see the web site: http://www.europetravelexchange.com/

The 8th East Asia International Travel Fair - Dalian, China.

With the overall upward situation of the Chinese economy, China's tourism industry has been growing. According to statistics of the National Tourism Administration, in 2010, China domestic tourists made 2.1 billion trips, a rise of 11%. China inbound traveler numbers grew by 19.2% to 52.11 million person/times compared to 2009. There have been 140 travel destinations open to travelers. Currently China is the fourth largest inbound travel reception country in the world.

Under the background of China’s emphasis on Bohai rim area, the State Council designated the development plan for the coastal area of Liaoning province as a state-level one. Thanks to those policies along with rich tourism resources, a favourite geographic location and a good traffic situation, Dalian, Wehai and other coastal cities will be given more opportunities for the growth of tourism. The Northeast China and Bohai rim area have become a fast growing tourist area with great potential, which has obtained world-wide attention from overseas countries..

The 8th East Asia International Travel Fair (EAITF) will be held on October 14th-16th 2011 at the Dalian Star-Sea Convention & Exhibition Center, in the Shahekou District, Dalian, Liaoning Province, China. It is sponsored by the China National Tourism Administration , the Liaoning Provincial Government and the Dalian Municipal Government.

EAITF has been specializing in the promotion of the outbound & inbound tourist market of East Asia, with North China in particular. It has received favorable responses from countries and areas of Asia, Europe, North & South America, and Africa. Various forms of promotional activities are made by over 50 countries and 32 China domestic provinces and regions. Since 2004, nearly 100,000 trade buyers have participated EAITF and yielded substantial results.

For more information about EAITF  see their website: http://www.sinoexhibition.com/tour/index_e.asp