Research in 15 countries culminates with revitalised job search process
In an effort to attract the most talented job seekers in the industry, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) has enhanced its careers site and job search process with improved search functionality and behind-the scenes photos submitted by current employees. The campaign entitled #PictureYourselfHere is designed to provide job seekers with a more inspiring job search experience and give them an authentic glimpse into what it is like to work at Marriott International.

In a survey on trade and public visitors of ITE & MICE 2014 held last June, respectively 22% (over 2700) of the trade visitors and 30% (22,590) of the public visitors interest in Sport Tourism! Officially launched for the first time, the travel theme of Sport Tourism targets both trade and public especially the wealthy FIT; the dedicated sport enthusiasts, families, learners and those who like to include only some sport elements in their holidays!

While on average 10-20% of delegates at a conference or tradeshow are active on Twitter, almost 60% of ICCA Congress delegates were active on Twitter before, during or after the 53rd ICCA Congress, taking place 1-5 November 2014 in Antalya, Turkey. 70% of the delegates using Twitter said it helped them to increase the value of their ICCA Congress experience, and almost 75% claimed that Twitter helped them to increase their interaction with other members.

China’s leading high-end show organiser China Rendez-Vous is delighted to announce 18-21 June 2015 as the officially confirmed dates for the second edition of SO! DALIAN. Northern China’s premium yachting event SO! DALIAN will return to the newly completed Donggang Marina (East Port Marina) in Dalian, Liaoning. East Port Marina in Dalian is one of the country’s newest public marinas contributing to the increasing popularity of the marine culture in the city. The event will once again play host to a professional yacht show with premium brands on display and China’s only Beach Polo Tournament.

Member carrier CEOs reflect on busy 2014. Set priorities for 2015
Air India played host to the first ever Star Alliance Chief Executive Board Meeting (CEB) held in India. This follows the national carrier’s joining the world’s longest serving and most comprehensive airline alliance in July this year.Speaking to both local and foreign media in New Delhi , Rohit Nandan, CMD Air India, thanked all CEOs for travelling to India and for a productive two-day meeting. He emphasised that for Air India membership in Star Alliance is a key pillar of the airline’s turnaround strategy, along with the fleet renewal, network optimisation and an initiative to improve quality of service.

Arabian Travel Market to feature International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) as YouGov report highlights appeal of MENA region as global luxury hotspot. Luxury travel trends will once again be a highlighted feature at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2015, with the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Middle East showcase matching luxury-focused exhibitors with travel buyers from around the world looking to discover the very best experiences in the region.
Taking place from 4-7 May 2015 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, the ATM line-up will include a two-day ILTM @ ATM programme with a series of pre-scheduled appointments and dedicated luxury travel focused seminars and panel debates to run on 5-6 May.