Timed to coincide with the peak summer booking period from the Arabian Gulf, the Ministry of Culture & Tourism for Azerbaijan has launched of an Arabic/English website dedicated to the promotion of the country.

Dedicated funding to attract business events will benefit the Northern Territory, as delegates spend money across the visitor economy, according to peak national industry body Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF).

Leading Asian hospitality group Dusit International continues to promote their “Year of Expansion” at this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai, held in the Emirate from 6th-9th May 2013.

Announced at Arabian Travel Market 2013, Shaza Hotels has signed a project for a new property in the Qatari capital, scheduled to open in spring 2016.

World’s premier wine & spirits expo welcoming more than 2,400 exhibitors on June 16.

Together with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) the world’s leading travel trade show is intensifying its campaign to protect children against sexual exploitation in tourism.

Following an extensive consultation and development process, in the second half of April 2013 ICCA has launched an Association Portal, specifically designed for association executives to assist them in organising quality meetings.

BestCities Global Alliance is showing international medical associations it’s just what the doctor ordered with partners hosting some of the world’s most prestigious medical conferences over the next three years.

Best Western International – the World’s Largest Hotel Chain® – will underpin its rapid expansion in the Middle East by appearing at the region's largest travel trade show, the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2013.

1,500 Australian Tourism Exchange farewell Sydney on the balcony of The Star.

Growing KSA portfolio offers credible base for regional market expansion as Frontel for Hospitality targets new opportunities in the region.

TI’ME Oak Hotel & Suites and TI’ME Grand Plaza Hotel both awarded Green Globe Certification (GGC) after meeting strict sustainability criteria.

Nineteen years on top for Vegas trade shows.

Sydney does Australia proud.

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has reinforced its presence in Oman with the opening of Crowne Plaza Duqm.

Business travel in the Middle East and North Africa is showing signs of improvement after hitting rock bottom during the social-political uprisings of last year, according to Hogg Robinson Group (HRG), the award-winning international corporate services company.

Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, has congratulated local tourism operators for their involvement in the largest tourism exchange in the Southern Hemisphere, which finished in Sydney this week.

LGBT Association Signs Code of Conduct at 30th Annual Global Convention.

Port Stephens has been announced as the host of this year’s Australian Institute of Tourism Officers (AITO) Conference to be held in July 2013.

Kangaroos, koalas and meat pies attracting more Asian travellers.

Tropical North Queensland and Cairns get the gig.

Visitors to Brisbane and locals can relive Expo 88 between now and the end of July on a Brisbane Greeters Expo Legacy Trail Greet.

Seville Conference and Exhibition Centre, FIBES, has recently won the contest to hold ICCA.

The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia’s (EEAA) latest Market Monitor report reveals a relatively optimistic outlook for the industry but warns of emerging levels of caution particularly among exhibition and event organisers.