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ITB China 2023 returning to Shanghai in September
SHANGHAI – ITB China, the leading B2B exclusive travel trade show focusing on the Chinese travel market, is making a comeback as a live event from 12 – 14 September 2023. The online media registration is now open and press … Continue reading ITB China 2023 returning to Shanghai in September
Action Plan to Guide Sustainable Business Events
FRANKFURT – The Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe (SANCBE) presents a new whitepaper titled “How can National Convention Bureaux Leverage Their Influence for Sustainability?”. In alignment with the frameworks provided by the European Green Deal and … Continue reading Action Plan to Guide Sustainable Business Events
60 Leading Innovators Against Plastic Pollution
NEW YORK – Convened by rePurpose Global and The Ocean Cleanup, over 60 of the most consequential global solutions against plastic pollution came together today to form the Innovation Alliance for a Global Plastics Treaty (IAGPT). Recognizing that the ongoing United Nations-led negotiations process … Continue reading 60 Leading Innovators Against Plastic Pollution
EU must prepare for risk of ‘de-coupling’ from China
STOCKHOLM – The European Union needs to be prepared for the fallout from a potential deterioration in relations with China, such as might happen if conflict were to erupt over Taiwan, Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said on Friday. Landsbergis … Continue reading EU must prepare for risk of ‘de-coupling’ from China
INDONESIA: OCEAN CLEANUP OF CISADANE RIVER
JAKARTA – The Ocean Cleanup, the international non-profit project with the mission of ridding the world’s oceans of plastic, today signed an agreement with the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, the Government of Tangerang Regency, the Coordinating Ministry for … Continue reading INDONESIA: OCEAN CLEANUP OF CISADANE RIVER
Event market in Germany gradually recovering
FRANKFURT – The German National Tourist Board (GNTB), the GCB German Convention Bureau and the EVVC European Association of Event Centres present the results of the new “Meeting & Event Barometer 2022/2023”. The key figures on the German meetings, congress … Continue reading Event market in Germany gradually recovering
Lufthansa expects another travel boom in summer
FRANKFURT – “The Lufthansa Group is back on track. After a good first quarter in which we were able to significantly improve our result, we now expect a travel boom in the summer as well as a new record in … Continue reading Lufthansa expects another travel boom in summer
Not all travel startups have an easy path to success
NEW YORK – Travel startups are a vital source of innovation and disruption in the travel and tourism industry, but they often face challenges in securing funding from investors. According to a report by McKinsey, travel startups received only 1 … Continue reading Not all travel startups have an easy path to success
SEA Games 2023: A Celebration of Sports and Culture
PHNOM PENH – The South-East Asian (SEA) Games are a biennial multi-sport event that showcases the diversity and talent of the region. This year, the 32nd edition of the games will be held in Cambodia from May 5th to May … Continue reading SEA Games 2023: A Celebration of Sports and Culture
China’s rising influence in Southeast Asia
WASHINGTON – China has been expanding its economic, political and military presence in Southeast Asia, a region of vital strategic importance for global trade and security. How have the countries of Southeast Asia responded to China’s growing influence? What are … Continue reading China’s rising influence in Southeast Asia