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TTG RIMINI, SIA and SUN 2021
TTG, SIA and SUN 2021 ended recently in Rimini, Italy with visitors reaching 90% of numbers from the 2019 edition. Organised by Italian Exhibition Group, the 3 events, which group together the tourism supply chain, saw a definite upturn in business. 700 buyers from over 40 foreign countries, most of them present in real life, with virtual matching for those from countries that would have required long-haul flights, 62% from Europe and 38% from non-European countries. 80% of the operators selected for the matching specialised in leisure tourism (from group travel to tailor-made proposals) with a further share in the MICE sector.
Spread over 19 halls, 1,800 brands were in attendance from numerous foreign countries and Italian regions and over 200 events were staged with more than 250 speakers in 9 ´Arenas´ for 650 hours of discussion and information. The 30 foreign countries attending TTG, some of which Italy has opened health corridors with, provided the sign of confidence that the organised tourism market has been waiting for. The tropics, the Middle East, the Americas and the Mediterranean basin, as well as Europe, breathed new life into matching for new international tourist packages.
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Together with the most representative trade associations, from Federalberghi to sectors represented by Confturismo, ASTOI (Tour Operator Association), FTO (Organised Tourism Federation), including FAITA Federcamping, SIB (Seaside Establishment Union), the institutional partner ENIT (Italian Tourism Board), the Regions, the world of research with ISNART, Milan Polytechnic and CNR (National Research Council), a calendar of meetings was held to represent future tourism.
To mark the 70th anniversary of SIA Hospitality Design, 4 exhibitions - Rooms, Outdoor, Wellness and Hotel in Motion, curated by architects specialised in hospitality and contract design, expressed innovation and evolution in Made in Italy hotels amid minimal luxury, sustainability and great attention to the physical and mental wellbeing of guests, with increasing attention to the balance between closed and open spaces.
The 39th edition of SUN Beach & Outdoor Style, also featured a programme with new ideas for outdoor enterprises, bathing establishments and campsites. New glamping concepts united the demand for design, attention to detail and an open-air spirit for a highly potential market for both Italy and abroad, including the cold countries of northern Europe.
This year the SIA halls also featured the new Superfaces event, a b2b marketplace specifically for innovative materials for interiors, design and architecture.
IEG looks forward to meeting the entire Italian and international tourism industry again at Rimini Expo Centre from 12-14 October 202
Covering over 22,000sq.m, the Belt & Road National Art & Culture Expo includes the 4th Hong Kong International Arts & Collectibles Expo, the largest cultural event in Hong Kong. ‘Global Cultural Festival’ offers magnificent cultural performances and unique cultural products & art pieces from all over the world.
CHIBA CONVENTION BUREAU HOSPITALITY SEMINAR WITH JAL FURUSATO PROJECT
Chiba Convention Bureau has organised the Japan Airline Group’s launch of the JAL FURUSATO PROJECT bringing the Meeting Industry in the Prefecture an expert touch on Japanese O-MO-TE-NA-SHI. The programme aimed to educate local organisations and enterprises on practical business manners was presented via lectures from an experienced flight attendant from Japan Airlines.
Through the programme, Chiba Convention Bureau hopes to bring further development and strengthen the MICE Industry in Chiba.
The JAL FURUSATO PROJECT which was launched in 2021 is part of the Regional Revitalisation Project of JAL Group, aims to promote flows of goods and people to regions through tourism promotion and regional industry support through activities and uses expertise and networks developed by the Group. The project is hoped to connect regions, people, and goods while creating a sustainable society.
