New Dates for IT&CM China & CTW China

For the 1st time, the Region of Central Macedonia participated together with the Thessaloniki Tourism Organisation and the Thessaloniki Port Authority SA, in the Seatrade Cruise Global 2022 International Exhibition, which took place from 25-28 April in Miami, USA.

The exhibition is the largest cruise exhibition in the world, where B2B meetings took place with representatives of the Region and cruise companies, as well as with the Mediterranean Cruise Port Association MedCruise and the International Cruise Association CLIA, in collaboration with the Organisation Thessaloniki SA and the Thessaloniki Tourism Organisation.

The meetings revealed optimism that the port of Thessaloniki in the coming years will play a leading role as a stopover, but also to become a cruise homeport for cruises in the Mediterranean.

Already for 2022, more than 60 cruise arrivals have been confirmed in the port of Thessaloniki, a port that can receive up to 4 cruise ships at the same time with the necessary infrastructure in place.

The Region of Central Macedonia also plans to finance selected cruise companies through marketing support programmes, in order to strengthen cooperation with them.

Event visitors were keen to learn more about the multi-themed destination of Central Macedonia that combines the sun and sea with outdoor activities and culture, while cruise company representatives explored the possibilities of visiting other destinations as part of the cruise stop.

AEROSPACE LEADERS AT THE GLOBAL AEROSPACE SUMMIT

The forthcoming Global Aerospace Summit, hosted by Mubadala, offers a unique opportunity for aerospace start-ups to gain access to 1,000+ senior leaders, benefit from mentorship clinics hosted by leading international companies and accelerators and take part in high-level networking.

The Summit will demonstrate how you can capitalise on Abu Dhabi’s growth as a global start-up hub for the aerospace sector.

Identify and meet the key partners and investors and discover how your start-up can be part of the new enterprise and technology ecosystem playing a foundational role in Abu Dhabi’s economic future.

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UNWTO AND ITALY SET THE STAGE FOR GLOBAL YOUTH TOURISM SUMMIT EUROPE

UNWTO is hosting the Global Youth Tourism Summit, this year in Sorrento, Italy, from 27 June - 3 July. The Global Youth Tourism Summit is a unique platform to celebrate and empower the next generation of tourism leaders.

The Summit, organised by UNWTO in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Tourism and the Italian National Tourist Board, will provide a unique opportunity for young people aged between 12 and 18 to share their vision for the future of the sector. For one week, 100 young delegates will network with and work alongside politicians, leading figures from across the tourism sector as well as from the worlds of entertainment and sports.

NEW DATES FOR IT&CM CHINA AND CTW CHINA 2022

In-Person Event: 12-14 July 2022 Virtual Networking: 27-28 July 2022 The organisers of IT&CM China and CTW China 2022 have announced that the Shanghai based MICE and Corporate Travel double bill events, due to take place in May this year, will now take place on 12-14 July 2022 at The Anandi Hotel and Spa Shanghai followed by an online networking and conference segment on 27-28 July 2022.

Organisers TTG Events and China-based CTG MICE Service Company Limited, in a joint statement stated that they were delighted to have the community gather in person again after two years and looked forward to renewing and rebuilding as recovery for the global tourism industry gathers speed.