Extensive programme of entertainment and culture after the fair – More than 2,300 long distance buses from all over Germany
Germany’s capital is always worth a visit, especially during the International Green Week Berlin 2013 (18 – 27 January). Moreover, those who decide to experience the German capital in accordance with the hit by Kaiserbase “Berlin, du bist so wunderbar!” (Berlin, you’re so wonderful) will have plenty of opportunities after the fair has closed each day, in the form of an outstanding cultural and entertainment programme.

Tourism key for jobs and exports says President of Portugal accepting the UNWTO/WTTC Open Letter on Travel and Tourism
The President of Portugal, Anibal Cavaco Silva, has highlighted the importance of tourism to the country’s jobs and exports on the occasion of the presentation of the UNWTO / World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Open Letter on Travel and Tourism which aims to rally support for tourism among world leaders.

by Ben Schneider
The 18th. edition of MITM Americas,Meetings and Incentive Travel Market is taking place from 5th. to 10th. of december, this year in Panama, sponsored by the ATP, Panama´s Tourism Authority, in its intense effort to attract the maximum business possible from groups, congresses and incentives from several market niches to Panama.

Dusit Thani Maldives has been named as one of the Top Ten Hot New Hotels of 2012 by the acclaimed travel review site TripAdvisor. Dusit International’s latest opening was named alongside hotels in Spain, Canada and Vietnam.

The experienced team of the Messe Berlin Congress Division will be aiming to attract business nationally and internationally with a new name: Messe Berlin Conventions. Dr. Ralf G. Kleinhenz, Vice President Messe Berlin Conventions: “We are confident that the combination of a globally recognised brand, Messe Berlin, and our activity description, Conventions, will send out a strong message to our customers regardless of our building location: that we organise congresses at the highest, international level in one of the most fascinating cities in the world.“

Stewart Affirms Confidence in the People and Government of Turks with Expansion of Beaches Brand by
Sandals Resorts International (SRI), parent company of Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts, and Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts, announced the purchase of The Veranda Resorts & Residences in Turks & Caicos, a luxury property with beautifully appointed suites and villas and spectacular oceanfront views along Grace Bay. The agreement to acquire the resort was successfully reached after ongoing negotiations with His Excellency the Governor, Damian Roderic Todd and the Government of the Turks & Caicos Islands.