Book Club: How long will South Africa survive?

BOOK CLUB: HOW LONG WILL SOUTH AFRICA SURVIVE?

We will be having our next Book Club event on Tuesday 8 May at 19:00 at the Cape Chamber offices.

Our guest author for the evening will be R. W. Johnson, author of “How long will South Africa Survive?”.  You can read more here.

The evening will proceed as follows:
18:30 – 19:00:        Registration
19:00 – 19:30:        R.W. Johnson – author of “How long will South Africa Survive?”
19:30 – 20:00:        Book swop and networking

How the book swop works: you bring a business book you have read and hand it in. Each person who brings a book gets a number, and you can then choose a book from the pile when your number is called.

This event is limited to members only, but you are welcome to bring one non-member as your guest. Non-members can attend once only.

RSVP is essential to denise@capechamber.co.za.

Light refreshments, including wine will be served.

Kind Regards,

_____________________________

Denise Kolbe
Marketing and Events Manager
Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry
+27 21 402 4300

Reunion Island – Day 2 at WTM Africa 2018

19 April 2018 WTM Africa 2018 – Day 2 Overview  Day 2 of World Travel Market (WTM) Africa has brought to Reunion Island an array of opportunities to meet travel and trade specialists from all around Southern Africa, making it a hub for B2B interaction and relationship building amongst travel professionals. Hélène Bezuidenhoudt, Regional Director of Atout France, representing Reunion Island in South Africa gives a bit of information as to why Reunion Island is the ultimate island and a must visit for South Africans. Click here to view the video. Visit Reunion Island at stand (D14) on the final day of WTM Africa and meet the Reunion Island Tourism Board, and stand partners including Air Austral, Akoya Hotel & Spa, Anthurium Tourisme Ocean Indien, Connections Reunion, Hotel Dina Norgabine, LUX Resorts & Hotels, Mille Tours and Villa Delisle Hotel & Spa ****. For media enquiries or interview requests Lloyd Orr Communications Tel: 011 702 9601 Email: chantal@lloydorr.com Reunion Island Tourism Board is represented in South Africa by Atout France. For more information about Reunion Island visit en.reunion.fr, follow our blog posts on blog.welcometoreunionisland.com and interact with us on social media Copyright © 2018* Reunion Tourism Board, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

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IGLTA Honors: Pinnacle Award 2018

TORONTO The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association is pleased to confer its prestigious Pinnacle Award for 2018 to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, during its 35th Annual Global Convention in Toronto (9-12 May).

The Pinnacle Award recipient is selected by the Chair of the IGLTA board of directors and presented to an individual or business that has made the world a more welcoming place for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender travelers. Board chair Juan Julià, founder and president of Barcelona-based Axel Hotels, will make the presentation

“I am incredibly proud to extend this IGLTA Honor to Prime Minister Trudeau. He presides over a country with some of the world’s most advanced LGBTQ rights, but instead of resting on those credentials, he makes it a personal point to vocally support our community and keep moving our issues forward,” Julià said. “There is no doubt that LGBTQ travelers are respected and embraced in Canada, and that welcoming message is amplified every day through his actions as prime minister.”

Trudeau’s time in office has carried consistent messages of support for the LGBTQ community. In November 2017, he led the Canadian government in issuing a formal apology for a program of discrimination against LGBTQ Canadians (1962-1996) that was accompanied by US$85 million in reparations; this emotional address to Parliament elevated the global conversation on human rights. Trudeau also was the first Canadian Prime Minister to march in a Pride Parade (Toronto, 2016.)

In an interview with UK’s Attitude magazine, Trudeau said, “The LGBT+ community has become emblematic of the fight for human rights. The fact that so many people have gone for so long feeling that they had to be ashamed or hide about their core identity to fit into society is a lesson for everyone to push against.”

The Pinnacle Award is part of this year’s IGLTA Honors, presented with support from Visit Philadelphia.  For more information, please visit iglta.org/convention.

The IGLTA Annual Global Convention would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Presenting Level – Disney Destinations ©, Tourism Toronto, NYC & Company; Official Level – AIG Travel, Inc., Air Canada, Destination Ontario, Embratur, Fairmont Royal York, Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB, Israel Ministry of Tourism, Italian National Tourist Board, Vienna Tourist Board, Visit Britain, Visit FLANDERS, Visit Philadelphia®, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater; Conference Level – Belmond, Canadian Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, Hornet, Los Angeles Tourism, Pride Media, Silversea Cruises, Visit West Hollywood.

About IGLTA
The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association is the leading member-based global organization dedicated to LGBTQ tourism and a proud Affiliate Member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization. IGLTA’s mission is to provide information and resources for LGBTQ travelers and expand LGBTQ tourism globally by demonstrating its significant social and economic impact. The association also is a proud supporter of ECPAT’s Tourism Child Protection Code of Conduct to prevent child exploitation. IGLTA membership includes LGBTQ and LGBTQ-friendly accommodations, destinations, service providers, travel agents, tour operators, events and travel media in more than 75 countries. For more information: iglta.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @iglta.

Taste the best of Grande Provence at Jozi’s Winter Sculpture Fair Cradle of Humankind, Saturday & Sunday, 12 – 13 May 2018, 10:00 – 17:00

Join Grande Provence at the 2018 Winter Sculpture Fair for a day of contemporary art accompanied by the best food and wine from Franschhoek in the Cradle of Humankind over the weekend of 12 – 13 May 2018.

Take in the beauty of this international art exhibition held annually at the Nirox Foundation Sculpture Park while enjoying an unmatched wine and food experience with top Franschhoek restaurants and wine estates. It is the perfect opportunity to spend time with family and friends at one of Gauteng’s most spectacular winter outdoor events.

New vintage releases of Grande Provence premium wines will be showcased along with winter specialities with a modern South African twist, courtesy of Executive Chef Guy Bennett of The Restaurant at Grande Provence. His vegan poke of seed crunch and pickled heirloom root vegetables served with or without Franschhoek trout, is a perfect pairing with Grande Provence Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay. For the Grande Provence reds, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, Chef Guy will be serving his slow-cooked beef shortrib. Grande Provence will also be showcasing their new Angels Tears Le Chocolat Pinotage, an easy drinking, fruity red wine blessed with a heavenly twist of chocolate.

Presented in partnership with the international sculpture park, Wanås Konst in Sweden, this year’s 6^th annual exhibition is set to be a one of a kind experience.

The 2018 Winter Sculpture Fair is open from 10h00 – 17h00 on both 12 and 13 May. Tickets are available at R240 per adult (R220 per person for the Early Bird special), and can be booked directly via www.tixsa.co.za.

Located in Franschhoek, the heartland of South African wine country, Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate is part of the internationally acclaimed Huka Retreats, embracing true South African wine heritage, excellent food and luxury country-style accommodation. For more information visit www.grandeprovence.co.za, Facebook.com or Twitter @grande_provence.

SuperSport Rugby Challenge to capture audiences – Round 1 Preview

SuperSport Rugby Challenge to capture audiences – Round 1 Preview

A host of new players, coaches and venues will again highlight the SuperSport Rugby Challenge in 2018, when this exciting and ground-breaking competition kicks off this weekend.

It is the second year of this rugby extravaganza, which connects communities with their rugby heroes like no other, and will see the first of five Rugby Festivals again taking the game to the doorstep of those who follow it so passionately.

DHL Western Province, who won the inaugural title in front of a packed home crowd at Florida Park in Ravensmead, Cape Town last year, will again be one of the favourites to claim the overall crown, but one thing learnt from that campaign, was that nothing can be taken for granted in the SuperSport Rugby Challenge.

The defending champions will be part of the first Rugby Festival, on Sunday at the Wolfson Stadium in Kwazakhele, outside Port Elizabeth. Two other teams in the South Section, Border Bulldogs and Boland Cavaliers, will provide plenty of thrilling action as well, with the traditional Gold Cup qualifying match between local clubs Progress and Gardens ensuring the stadium will be packed from early on.

Last year, a number of provinces from smaller cities delivered good wins over the bigger, metropolitan unions, and with matches again played over the length and breadth of South Africa and in Namibia, rugby will be back in the heartland of the country.

The Windhoek Draught Welwitschias scored a famous win over the Hino Valke in Windhoek last year and will again add international flavour to the opening round, with the same two teams battling it out in the North Section. The iCollege Pumas and Vodacom Blue Bulls will be the other two in the North Section to battle it out, in Nelspruit.

The Central Section last year proved to be hugely competitive and two of the early favourites, Tafel Lager Griquas and Cell C Sharks XV meet in Kimberley, while the Leopards will host the Down Touch Griffons in the North West town of Schweizer-Reneke.

For a couple of teams, new coaches will learn quickly that no result is a given. Six new coaches will get their first taste of rugby at this level, two of them former Springbok Test players.

Former Springbok assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher will take charge of the Cell C Sharks XV, while Daan Human will use his international experience as a player to add that extra one percent to the Toyota Free State XV.

Herkie Kruger will coach the Xerox Golden Lions XV, David Manuel will looking for glory with the Vodacom Blue Bulls and it will also be a proud start to the competition for Ryan Felix (EP Elephants) and Tiger Mangweni (Border Bulldogs), as they will coach the teams they played for in their heyday.

The iCollege Pumas also have former SA Rugby Coach of the Year, Jimmy Stonehouse, back from a stint in Japan and in a new role of Director of Rugby.

The opening weekend’s fixtures are:

Saturday, 21 April 2018:

Windhoek Draught Welwitschias vs Hino Valke

Venue: Hage Geingob Stadium, Windhoek

Kick-off: 15h00

Referee: Paul Mente

iCollege Pumas v Vodacom Blue Bulls

Venue: Nelspruit Rugby Club, Nelspruit

Kick-off: 15h00

Referee: Jaco Pretorius

Tafel Lager Griquas v Cell C Sharks XV

Venue: Tafel Lager Park, Kimberley

Kick-off: 15h00

Referee: Quinton Immelman

Leopards v Down Touch Griffons

Venue: HS Schweizer-Reneke, Schweizer-Reneke

Kick-off: 15h00

Referee: Stephan Geldenhuys

Sunday 22 April 2018 (Rugby Festival):

Progress v Gardens

Venue: Wolfson Stadium, Kwazakhele, Port Elizabeth

Kick-off: 10h30

Referee: Eduan Nel

TV: SS1

Boland Cavaliers v Border Bulldogs

Venue: Wolfson Stadium, Kwazakhele, Port Elizabeth

Kick-off: 12h30

Referee: Cwengile Jadezweni

TV: SS1

EP Elephants v DHL Western Province

Venue: Wolfson Stadium, Kwazakhele, Port Elizabeth

Kick-off: 15h00

Referee: Rasta Rashivenge

TV: SS1

Byes: Xerox Golden Lions XV (North), SWD Eagles (South), Toyota Free State XV (Central)

Issued by SA Rugby Communications

There is MORE for YOU!

 

“There is no greater discovery than seeing God as the author of your destiny.”  – Ravi Zacharias Hi Wanda How are you today? Wow, what an incredible week at Colour Conference! We would like to extend a massive thank you to each person who was a part of making Colour awesome, including all our amazing volunteers who served the girls with such passion and excellence. THERE IS MORE FOR YOU… This Sunday is EVERYONE SUNDAY, and we’ve got some magnificent guests with us (Ravi Zacharias in the morning and Michael Ramsden in the evening). Ravi and Michael address life’s greatest questions of origin, meaning, morality, and destiny, done with eloquence and grace. This is an unmissable Sunday for you and your friends! It is also the perfect opportunity to invite people along to church who may have questions about life and Christianity. We can’t wait to celebrate this Sunday WITH YOU! God bless, Hillsong South Africa Team Join us this Sunday at your location as we hear from some incredible speakers: RAVI ZACHARIAS and MICHAEL RAMSDEN Sunday Service Times – SEE HERE Want to find out more about Ravi Zacharias? Check out his website HERE. THIS FRIDAY, 20 APRIL, CAPE TOWN BUILD EXPRESS will be hosting an event with Michael Ramsden (International Director of RZIM). Michael is an Evangelist and Christian Apologist that speaks in-depth on topics regarding the Christian faith. We would like to invite you as well as encourage you to invite all those in your world who might have questions around faith. There will be an extended Q&A for anyone with some questions. DETAILS: Topic: The Pursuit of Success: Finding meaning in work and life Location: Hillsong Church Century City Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm CLICK HERE TO REGISTER HERE R50.00 (This includes light snacks. Our Hillsong Cafe will be open to purchase drinks). We have an amazing night planned for all our youth and young adults this Friday night (All locations) with Ravi Zacharias. This is a great opportunity to invite friends along and to gain a greater understanding of what the Word of God says about you.

Understanding digital evolution at WTM Africa 2018

Change has become such a constant in the digital world that it is no longer possible to identify coming trends or technologies. Instead successful businesses exist in an environment of constant evolution driven by the needs of their market. In travel this is even more true. So how do both destinations and travel businesses move, learn from, and evolve with the new connected traveller?

This sentiment is what will lay the foundation for this year’s E-Tourism Africa Summit (eTAS) hosted at WTM Africa 2018. The summit will take a deep dive into the technologies affecting how travellers book and enjoy their trips and how the travel trade can keep up.

 

Hosted in the WTM Africa Inspire Theatre on Friday, 20 April 2018 at WTM Africa, eTAS will once again feature well-known travel technology speakers, lead by Damian Cook, CEO of E-Tourism Frontiers.

 

Chardonnay Marchesi, South Africa Portfolio Director for Reed Exhibitions’ Travel, Tourism & Sports Portfolio, says of the summit: “Each year, the demand for travel technology speakers, and even exhibitors, rises for WTM Africa. In 2018, eTAS will focus on the platforms and technology that aids in digital marketing, daily operations and what trends are important to take note of moving ahead.”

 

Speakers for eTAS at WTM Africa 2018, will include:

 

• Theresa Emerick, Nightsbridge
• Erryn Gracey, Twitter
• Amanda Owen, Expedia
• Velma Corcoran, Airbnb
• Eran Feinstein, Direct Pay Online
• Lee Geldenhuys, Snapchat

 

“The online travel world has experienced immense change over the past year – both in how people are researching, booking and then sharing their stories. We are planning to show a snapshot of change at eTAS this year at WTM Africa. We want to challenge and inspire and we want to show how tourism businesses can make small changes to how they operate and communicate online – so that these changes can reap rewards. It’s never been more important to stay up to date,” explains Damian Cook, CEO of E-Tourism Frontiers Ltd.

 

In addition to the programme available at eTAS, WTM Africa will facilitate further sessions on travel and technology including a session with Keith Jenkins, CEO iambassador, that will delve into how best travel brands can work with social media influencers and how to orchestrate a successful influencer marketing campaign.

 

WTM Africa, now in its fifth year, is on track to deliver another outstanding travel trade show at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 18 – 20 April 2018.

 

Don’t miss out on all the latest details and the opportunity to attend this year’s show in Cape Town: Register free of charge online for WTM Africa 2018 by visiting africa.wtm.com!

WTM Africa 2018 to highlight investment in Africa

WTM Africa 2018 is excited to announce its inaugural WTM Africa Tourism Investors’ Forum, a platform dedicated to connecting ministers of tourism from countries across the continent, with eager investors.

The Tourism Investors’ Forum will take place on Wednesday, 18 April in the WTM Africa Conference Theatre from 10h30 – 11h15. The theme for the 2018 WTM Africa Tourism Investors’ Forum will be ‘Unlocking the Tourism Potential of Africa’.

Chardonnay Marchesi, South Africa Portfolio Director for Reed Exhibitions’ Travel, Tourism & Sports Portfolio, says of the Investment Forum: “We are expecting a number of high-profile tourism representatives, from a number of countries in Africa, to attend this highly engaging forum. We hope to provide them with an opportunity to meet with a number of local and international investors in search of investment opportunities in the travel and tourism sector in various countries in Africa.”

The launch WTM Africa Investors’ Forum will host keynote speakers who will contribute their learnings, expertise, and unpack various investment opportunities Africa has to offer, not just in the travel and tourism sector, but also in lateral sectors that contribute to the industry. Speakers for the session include:

• Lance Greyling – City of Cape Town’s Director of Trade and Investment
• Akwasi Agyeman – Ghana Tourism Authority CEO
• Assita Kone – Mangalis Hotel Group: Director of Sales and Marketing
• Adrian Gardiner – The Mantis Collection, CEO and Chairman

The session will be moderated by industry stalwart, Thembi Kunene-Msimang, Executive: Marketing and Communications for The Regional Tourism Organisation of Southern Africa (RETOSA).

Kunene has over 18 years executive management experience in the tourism sector. Prior to her current position at RETOSA, she was responsible for Tourism Services at Cape Town Tourism. Before that, Thembi was the CEO and Chief Quality Assurance Officer for the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) and a member of Exco at South African Tourism (SAT).

As a continent, Africa has shown phenomenal potential in the tourism and travel sector with increased investment in infrastructure from both the public and private sectors. WTM Africa, too, has seen this growth through the considerable increase, particularly in sub-Saharan exhibitors.

WTM Africa has confirmed a range of first-time of exhibitors to its floor from Madagascar, Botswana, Ghana, Tanzania, Namibia, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe.

Managing Director for the Tanzania Tourism Board (TTB), Devota Mdachi, explains that in light of the World Bank’s recommendation for a new tourism strategy for Tanzania, TTB has opted to increase its presence and participation at various trade shows around the world with the view of promoting the country’s tourism sector, boost its image as a welcoming tourism destination on the continent, and thereby by attract investment opportunities in the sector.

Mdachi says: “Some of the goals for this greater participation of Tanzanian public and private sectors in WTM Africa include among others: exploring new markets (discovering market niches), assessing the overall competitiveness of the African tourism sector, increasing brand awareness, forging successful partnerships with local and international markets, spotting new trends and increasing visitor volume to Tanzania. And with many predictions forecasting even higher tourism growth for Tanzania in the coming years, the country’s participation in WTM Africa is definitely set to reach even greater heights in the years to come.”

WTM Africa, now in its fifth year, is on track to deliver another outstanding travel trade show at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 18 – 20 April 2018. In addition to travel trade in attendance, WTM Africa will see representation from major tourism associations and industry bodies from across the continent including:

• Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA)
• The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (FEDHASA)
• Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO)
• Southern African Association for Conference Industry (SAACI)
• Association of Southern African Travel Agents (ASATA)
• Regional Tourism Organisation of Southern Africa (RETOSA)
• Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) and Kilifair
• Africa Travel Association (ATA)

Don’t miss out on all the latest details and the opportunity to attend this year’s show in Cape Town: Register free of charge online for WTM Africa 2018 by visiting africa.wtm.com!

Sports & Events Tourism Exchange 2018 begins to take form

Following on the announcement at WTM Africa 2017 that Africa Travel Week is collaborating with the established Sports & Events Tourism Exchange (SETE), foundations are being firmly laid to bring about a successful and fruitful event for 2018.

SETE 2018 aims to educate and create discussions around bidding and hosting major international events, promote and grow local events. The SETE conference will attract global and local experts in event tourism and is expected to lay the foundation that will allow African countries, stakeholders and suppliers to develop international events strategies.

Chardonnay Marchesi, South African Portfolio Director for Reed Exhibitions’ Africa Travel Week, says of the event: “SETE is the only event of its kind in Southern Africa and provides a platform that brings together businesses from the sports, events and tourism industries. In 2018, SETE will host its seventh edition and with it, a number of buyers that have successfully brought events to Africa in the past.”

Sports tourism has been recognized by UNWTO as the fastest growing tourism sector contributing more than 450 billion euros globally in 2014. There is a gap in the market to provide local event organisers and sports industry stakeholders with a platform to showcase their services and network amongst their peers. Leveraging off the WTM Africa platform, these suppliers can ensure they are maximising any tourism opportunities around sporting events.

Marchesi furthers: “The platform has consistently encouraged collaboration between the sports, events and tourism sectors. The need for these sectors to co-exist is becoming critical, and certainly influences the broader economy of the country.”

Looking to book  for the SETE at #WTMA18? Visit wtmafrica.com for more details!

10 reasons why you need to experience WTM Africa 2018

 

WTM Africa is a vibrant, culturally diverse, must attend business-to-business travel and tourism event, with a diverse range of destinations and industry sectors to African and International travel professionals.

 

Join travel professionals from 70 countries and regions over three days in Cape Town, South Africa. WTM Africa is an international event providing a platform to showcase your products to serious buyers.

 

We know that you don’t need too many reasons to spend a week in glorious Cape Town, but just in case, WTM Africa has put together their 10 reasons why you absolutely need to attend this extraordinary three-day show in Cape Town from 18 – 20 April 2018:

 

1. Make the right contacts – WTM Africa is the meeting place for the African travel industry and in 2017 we facilitated 8,905 pre-scheduled meetings and an incredible amount of US$ 365,950,813 business!

 

1. WTM Africa 2018 focuses on both inbound and outbound travel within Africa, offering attendees a comprehensive exhibition that brings together both aspects of the travel industry.

 

1. WTM Africa 2018 takes place in Cape Town in April. Through research conducted with stakeholders within the travel sector, this is the best time in the annual buying cycle for both buyers searching for new and exciting products to offer their clients.

 

1. Through our Buyer Insights Programme, we are able to assist exhibitors in both presenting and positioning their products to international and local buyers.

 

1. A host of international speakers from across the globe will focus on pertinent topics and travel trends affecting the modern travel industry.

 

1. The all-new WTM Africa Festivals will give everyone the opportunity to socialise after the traditional working hours in a fun and vibrant atmosphere. Those attending will experience the culture, hospitality and cuisine with each hosting exhibitor offering something unique. Relax and experience different food and drink from 4:30pm on Wednesday 18 April.

 

1. Attendees can enjoy a world-class diary system with the functionality to request meetings with fellow exhibitors and the ability to block out times in the diary.

 

1. Trending bolt-on events with international and local speakers:

• Business Events Conference brought to you by IBTM Africa
• Women in Travel Meet Up
• Sports and Events Tourism Exchange (SETE)
• Digital Tourism Summit in partnership with eTourism Frontiers – ETAS

 

1.  Local and international digital influencers will be on hand to help you learn more about how to further your marketing objectives through online platforms and partnerships.

 

1. The world-renowned WTM Buyers’ Club will once again form a core part of WTM Africa. Buyers’ Club members have purchasing power and are primarily tour operators, travel agents, wholesalers and private travel arrangers with a reputation for generating business.

 

Travel Professional in both the outbound and inbound tourism sectors are encouraged to join us at WTM Africa in Cape Town this year. To make sure you don’t miss out, register to attend on africa.wtm.com today!

 

Notes to editors:

About Reed Exhibitions:
Reed Exhibitions is the world’s leading events business, enhancing the power of face to face through data and digital tools at over 500 events a year, in more than 30 countries, attracting more than 7m participants.

About Reed Travel Exhibitions:
Reed Travel Exhibitions is the world’s leading travel and tourism event’s organiser with a growing portfolio of more than 22 international travel and tourism trade events in Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Our events are market leaders in their sectors, whether it is global and regional leisure travel trade events, or specialist events for meetings, incentives, conference, events (MICE) industry, business travel, luxury travel, travel technology as well as golf, spa and ski travel. We have over 35 years’ experience in organising world-leading travel exhibitions.

About World Travel Market:
World Travel Market (WTM) portfolio comprises of five leading B2B events across four continents generating more than $7bn of industry deals. The five events are;

1) WTM London, the leading global event for the travel industry, is the must-attend three-day exhibition for the worldwide travel and tourism industry. Around 51,500 senior travel industry professionals, government ministers and international media embark on ExCeL – London every November generating around £2.8 billion of travel industry contracts. http://london.wtm.com/. Next event: 6-8 Nov 2017 – London.
T>F Travel Forward is a brand new travel technology event co-located with WTM London 2018 and part of the WTM portfolio of events. The inaugural T>F Travel Forward conference, exhibition and buyer programme will take place from 5 – 7 November 2018 at ExCeL London, UK showcasing next generation technology for travel and hospitality.

2) International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) now in its 20th edition, is the meeting place for the global B2B golf travel community. More than 600 golf tourism suppliers join 350 pre-qualified buyers and 100 international press for four days of unmissable pre-scheduled appointments, exclusive networking opportunities and invaluable industry and trend updates. Taking place in a different destination every year, IGTM brings together 1,400 golf tourism professionals from over 65 countries. http://igtm.wtm.com/. Next event: 11-14 Dec 2017 – Cannes.

3) World Travel Market Africa launched in 2014 in Cape Town, South Africa. Nearly 5,000 travel industry professionals attend Africa’s leading inbound and outbound travel and tourism market. WTM Africa delivers a proven mix of hosted buyers, media, pre-scheduled appointments, on-site networking, evening functions and invited travel trade visitors. http://africa.wtm.com/. Next event: 18-20 April 2018 – Cape Town.

4) Arabian Travel Market (ATM) is the leading, international travel and tourism event in the Middle East for inbound and outbound tourism professionals. ATM 2017 attracted almost 40,000 industry professionals, agreeing deals worth US$2.5bn over the four days. The 24th edition of ATM showcased over 2,500 exhibiting companies across 12 halls at Dubai World Trade Centre, making it the largest ATM in its 24-year history.  www.arabiantravelmarketwtm.com Next event 22-25 April 2018 – Dubai.

5) World Travel Market Latin America now in its fifth edition attracts about 9,000 unique senior executives. The event generates US$ 370 million of new business. Taking place in Sao Paulo Brazil, this show attracts a global audience to meet and shape the direction of the travel industry. More than 7,000 unique visitors attend the event to network, negotiate and discover the latest industry news. http://latinamerica.wtm.com/. Next event: 3-5 April 2018 – Sao Paulo.