ITB Asia 2011: Enhanced knowledge platform and increased networking
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Singapore (September 23, 2011). Messe Berlin (Singapore), organiser of ITB Asia from 19-21 October in Suntec Singapore, has announced the largest conference programme line-up ever for this year's show with the addition of two new conference partners – TTG Asia and the Singapore Tourism Board. Currently in its fourth year, ITB Asia is known for having successfully established a credible and international knowledge-sharing platform alongside the trade show, through the series of conferences, seminars and workshops it organises. ITB Asia delegates can look forward to attending two new events; the inaugural "TTG Travel Agent Conference" and the "Asia for Asia Conference", as well as the second installment of the successful "ITB Asia Association Day".
"With close to 800 exhibiting companies from 60 countries from all aspects of the Asian travel industry participating in the show, ITB Asia sits on the pulse of the regional travel, tourism and hospitality industries," says Nino Gruettke, Executive Director of ITB Asia.
The TTG Travel Agent Conference held on 21 October is an opportunity not to be missed for travel agents looking to learn from the best in the industry. The conference promises to deliver practical know-how and tangible learning points that travel agents can apply to their businesses to elevate success. Covering a range of topics, the conference includes case studies of super agents and tips for success in customised travel and online businesses. Entry is free for ITB Asia delegates and TTG Asia subscribers.
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"Asia for Asia" for selected delegates only
The fifth Asia for Asia Conference, organised by the Singapore Tourism Board in conjunction with The Asian Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus (AACVB), will be held in Singapore for the very first time this year at ITB Asia. Themed 'Asia Rising: The Future of Meetings', the onference will explore the macro trends of the Asian travel and meeting industry. The event will be hold on 20 October and attendance is by invitation only for selected ITB Asia delegates.
Encouraged by the overwhelming success of the introduction of "ITB Asia Association Day" last year, the conference will be back this year on 20 October as well as with new features such as a specialist forum dedicated to understanding and growing the association meeting sector in Asia. Renowned Association speakers will helm in-depth panel discussions on topics relating to association management and the challenges in holding association meetings in Asia. Association Day represents the joint collaboration and international expertise of key industry players Messe Berlin, ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership, Ace: Daytons Direct and Suntec Singapore. Entry is open to ITB Asia hosted Association buyers only.
"Web in Travel" for technology experts
Held in conjunction with ITB Asia, the seventh "Web In Travel" (WIT), will once again see the gathering of leaders in the travel distribution, marketing and technology industry. The intense two-day WIT conference centered around the theme 'Find Your Groove" (18-19 October) will be preceded by 'WITovation Bootcamp - Entrepreneurship & Innovation' (17 October) and followed by four 'ITB Asia Clinics' (20-21 October). Delegates interested in attending WIT can register separately at www.webintravel.com.
As an international platform, ITB Asia unites the travel and tourism industry to exchange valuable insights and business leads; attracting 6,605 attendees and 720 exhibitors from over 60 countries in 2010. ITB Asia is also a partner event of TravelRave, a mega travel and tourism festival week organised by the Singapore Tourism Board to be held in Singapore in October 2011.
ITB Asia will take place at the Suntec Singapore Exhibition & Convention Centre, 19-21 October, 2011. It is organised by Messe Berlin (Singapore) Pte Ltd and supported by the Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau. - hospitalityInside.com is a media partner of ITB Asia. / map
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