Governments around the world should follow the Chinese approach to tourism, according to the UNWTO Ministers’ Summit which took place at World Travel Market in London. Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), said: “China is seeing the benefits from giving tourism a very high priority within government. It is an example other countries should try to follow.”

The 7^th and 8^th of March 2011 will take place Polish Travel Mart 5^th edition.

After 4 years of satisfying results, the workshop of the Polish outgoing tourism is showing all its potentialities: more than 120 Polish buyers are waiting for all the international sellers to come to Poland for making business with their counterparts.

This week the eyes of the world will be on Seoul for the G20 summit. The historic event marks the continuing rise of the city on the global stage. Seoul is proud to the first Asian capital to host the prestigious gathering. It is a city with top infrastructure and numerous attractions that is drawing large numbers of luminaries, business travelers and tourists.

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)’s 60th Anniversary and Conference, the highlight of the association’s year-long campaign of events and activities, will focus on some of the biggest issues facing travel-and-tourism executives. To be held at the China World Hotel, Beijing , from 9-12 April 2011, the conference programme will include sessions on distribution challenges, changing demographics, aviation, responsible tourism and technology.

A 7-night cruise will be auctioned at The Oil Barons Ball, one of the most anticipated events in Dubai

Royal Caribbean International donated a 7-night cruise on one of the most elegant cruise ships worldwide, Brilliance of the Seas, sailing around the region to the 2010 Oil Barons Ball. The Oil Barons Ball – the largest gala of its kind in Europe and The Middle East  – aims to break it’s own record

Although the running of SA Tourism’s Indaba Exhibitions for 2011- 2013 is now in the hands of Witch & Wizard Creative, exhibitors and visitors can rest assured that the team which successfully managed the event under the Kagiso Exhibitions banner for the past six years remains unchanged.