INDUSTRY EVENTS ITTFA LAUNCHES INCUBATOR PROGRAM
CARIBBEAN HOTEL & TOURISM INVESTMENT ITTFA, the International Tourism Trade Fairs Association, CONFERENCE MAY 10–12 IN JAMAICA
has launched an innovative program to support and develop new travel trade shows around the globe. Changes to entry requirements and the annual fee structure over the past few years have meant that membership has become more accessible to smaller and developing shows, as well as established ones. The Association has gone a step further now—and introduced ITTFA Incubator, which offers new shows an opportunity to benefit from the backing of the association and the experience and expertise of its members for minimum outlay. Tom Nutley, ITTFA’s Chairman since he helped establish the original association in 1992, stated, “Growth markets are an integral part of the future development and success of travel exhibitions and I am delighted that we now have an opportunity to assist new shows by providing them with a voice and an arena to promote their event, supported by tried and trusted organizational methods. Akwaaba, African Travel Market, currently a member of ITTFA and now in its sixth year, is now the most important travel marketing platform in the region, drawing attendance from over 20 countries. It is now a major fixture in the events calendar for Africa, listed by UNWTO as the only travel event in West Africa. ITTFA (International Tourism Trade Fairs Association), secretariat@ittfa.org, www.ittfa.org
On the heels of a successful Caribbean Marketplace event in Jamaica, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) returns to the new Montego Bay Convention Center in Jamaica May 10–12, 2011, to stage the prestigious 15th Annual Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC). Registration is currently open at $450 per person, with the price increasing to $650 for registrations received after April 29. Sponsorship opportunities start at $8,000. Sponsors will be highlighted throughout the conference, as well as in CHTA’s marketing and public relations activities leading up to and following the event. The Sponsors’ Exhibit will also afford direct contact with representatives of sponsoring companies and will be open throughout the conference. In 2010, there were 26 conference sponsors. Sponsors currently confirmed include FirstCaribbean International, Interval International and MasterCard on the Patron Sponsorship level as well as Gold sponsors ARDA and Best Western International. CHTIC is staged by two not-for-profit organizations, CHTA representing the regional hotel and tourism associations, and the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), the public sector tourism body representing represents countries of the region. Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), www.caribbeanhotelandtourism.com
THE AFRICA TRAVEL ASSOCIATION proudly presents the
36th Annual ATA Congress Hosted by:
THE REPUBLIC OF SENEGAL The Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts, Liaison with the Private Sector and Small Businesses When: May 25-29, 2011
Where: Dakar, Senegal
What: The four-day event provides a networking, learning and agenda-shaping platform for travel professionals, and addresses timely industry topics. It also offers professional development opportunities, round-tables for tourism ministers, an Africa Bazaar for buyers and sellers, host country days, gala dinners and pre- and post-country tours. Media Partner:
MORE INFORMATION www.AfricaTravelAssociation.org • +1.212.447.1357 Travel World News • www.travelworldnews.com
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