Singapore (June 25, 2010). ITB Asia 2010 will hold an "Association Day" from 20-21 October. The specialist day-and-a-half association event has been designed for destinations and travel professionals who want to attract, and better service, association congresses and forums. Association Day will showcase best practices and analyse the latest trends in what is increasingly seen as a lucrative segment of the travel industry. [ weiter ... ]

Singapore (June 4, 2010). First signs reveal that this year's ITB Asia will have a strong surge in growth in October. In all likelihood, it will be the largest ITB Asia since the initial event in Singapore in 2008. Compared to the previous year, 15% more exhibition space has already been sold. [ weiter ... ]

Singapore (September 4, 2009). The year 2009 is being tipped as the ‘Year of the Deal’ when online travel in Asia will come into its own. Online travel agencies operating in the region are still reporting growth in transaction volumes albeit yields are down. Low cost carriers are expanding and aggressively promoting cheap fares on their websites. Hotel groups are also introducing online sales, group-wide discounts and value offers on their websites. It is against this background that Web In Travel (WIT) 2009 will be held in partnership with ITB Asia, October 20-23 at the Suntec Singapore Exhibition & Convention Centre. [ weiter ... ]

Singapore/Berlin (November 6, 2009). "Yes, it was right to start up the ITB Asia." Dr Martin Buck, Director of Messe Berlin (Singapore) doesn't regret the expensive decision to create an Asian offshoot of the world's biggest tourism trade fair. The second time the event took place, this time in the Singapore Suntec Convention Centre, just two weeks ago, management were able to show good results in spite of the economic crisis. On closer inspection though, movements on the market are reflected - as they are everywhere. The hotel industry was accordingly less well represented. Those taking part, however, praised the high quality of the meetings. In 2010, the trade fair organisers intend to return to growth. [ weiter ... ]

Singapore (October 30, 2009). As shortly reported last week, ITB Asia closed with a solid result. 6,149 attendees joined the second tourism trade show in Asia, only a few people less compared to last year while the number of exhibitors increased. [ weiter ... ]

Berlin/Singapore (October 16, 2009). The Berlin Trade Fair (Messe Berlin) begins preparations for the ITB Berlin, which will take place between 10 and 14 March 2010, with positive trend announcements. This year, the event in Berlin will receive an additional push from the ITB Asia. The second trade fair of the Asian travel industry will take place in Singapore between 21 and 23 October. [ weiter ... ]