| Travel & Tourism News Editorial Calendar
2011 |
TTN’s is firmly on
travel agents and industry
professionals with monthly pages
focusing on hotels , aviation and
news. We look at specific events,
including international exhibitions,
many of which we are media partners
for , and also give insight into
industry trends. TTN also highlights
destinations throughout the year,
runs features on issues such as
sustainable tourism, based on
industry feedback.

JANUARY
2011
Industry Round Up: Now an annual
feature, TTN’s industry overview
speaks to the decision-makers in the
hotel and airline sectors. We look
at the widening choice of
international and local hotel brands
and how Middle Eastern destinations
are faring in the global market. On
the airline front, we discuss
operational and expansion plans.
Airports & Duty
Free: As expansion within most
Middle Eastern airports continues. TTN looks at these developments as
well as services offered, from meet
and greet facilities to loyalty
programmes and new lounge openings . We also look at the
duty-free outlets that are
increasingly becoming elite shopping
malls.
International Destinations: Hong
Kong & Malta
Regional
Travel: Jordan
FEBRUARY
Sports
Tourism: With sport tourism now
worth an estimated $51 billion per
year, this is an area of extreme
growth potential. From the region’s
two Formula 1 races to tennis, golf
and other sporting tournaments, we
look at the impact of major
competitions on regional and
international travel and tourism and
spotlight some of the best deals for
those keen to attend world-class
sporting events.
Car Hire:
A look at the services offered by
car hire firms around the region and
the increasing challenges in this
competitive industry.
International Destinations:
Turkey including the EMITT
exhibition & Africa
Regional
Travel: Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain
& Ajman
MARCH
ITB,
Berlin: One of the world’s
largest travel shows, we preview
what’s on offer. TTN will be
represented and distributed at the
event.
Spa
Holidays: As spa facilities
become an increasingly important
differential in the choice of hotel
(and airline), we examine facilities
around the region and in popular
international destinations.
GIBTM:
The Gulf Incentive, Business
Travel & Meetings Exhibition held in
Abu Dhabi is now in its sixth year.
It is supported by TTN and is the
region’s only such event
highlighting this sector.
International Destinations:
Greece , Cyprus & China
Regional
Travel: Abu Dhabi & Al Ain
APRIL
Cruising:
One of the industry’s fastest
growing sectors, TTN looks at cruise
operators and
terminals
directly serving or targeting the
region.
AHIC:
TTN, as sponsor of the annual
Arabian Hotel Investment Conference,
will preview AHIC which brings
together regional industry leaders , destination managers, investors
from all over the world to discuss
the performance of the hotel sector
to Dubai.
WTTC -
Global Tourism Summit: This year
the annual WTTC Global Tourism
summit goes to Tokyo , Japan. TTN is
the Middle East media partner for
this prestigious annual global
event.
Responsible Tourism: The
increase in consumer demand for
holidays that incorporate all the
aspects of sustainable tourism is
huge across the globe. TTN looks at
trends, and talks to industry
leaders about this topical issue.
International Destinations:
Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia & Brunei
Regional
Travel: Kuwait
MAY
ATM:
Our annual Arabian Travel Market
preview in support of the region’s
biggest travel event covers
exhibitors and their products or
services being featured or launched
during the show. TTN is a preferred
media partner and is the sponsor of
the successful seminar programme
running alongside ATM and,
therefore, is widely distributed. If
you can’t make it to the exhibition,
be there through our pages!
ATM
Travel Agents’ Passport - TTN
will once again produce this years
Travel Agents’ Passport (ask your
sales representative for rates and
details).
IMEX:
Celebrating its tenth year, TTN
looks at the Middle East
participants attending this
dedicated mice exhibition, held in
Frankfurt. TTN will be distributed
at this exhibition.
BITE:
The Bahrain International Travel
Expo, now on everyone’s event
calendar, attracts tourists and
trade from the Gulf. TTN, as a
partner, previews what’s on offer.
TTN also produces the official show
dailies.
International Destinations:
Great Britain & Ireland
Regional
Travel: Muscat, Oman
JUNE
ILTM Asia:
ILTM Asia is held in shanghai,
is a 'by invitation only' event
showcasing the world's most sought
after destinations and ultra unique
travel experiences to the most
discerning luxury travel buyers from
across the Asia Pacific.
Show
Reviews: A wrap up of all the
shows from the previous month
including product launches, latest
news, deals and attendance figures.
Summer
Break Offers (Part 1): We round
up the best packages and deals on
offer from hotels, airlines, tour
operators and tourism boards, as
well as summer events.
Ramadan
offers part 1: With the onset of the
Holy month of Ramadan, we round up
the special deals and packages
offered by hotels and airlines.
Train
Travel: Train travel is an
exciting alternative to road or air
travel. TTN explores options from
all over the world.
International Destinations:
Germany, Austria , Switzerland
Regional
Travel: Egypt & North Africa
JULY
Summer
Offers (Part 2) We
continue our coverage of the special
offers the travel
industry and
tourism boards are extending over
the summer.
Ramadan
(Part 2) & Eid Breaks: We
continue coverage of special deals
and packages during the holy month
and highlight short break deals and
offers for the Eid holidays.
Tools and
Technology (Part 1): TTN will
look at the latest in travel booking
technology,
plus hotel
reservation systems, online loyalty
programmes and other associated
tools.
International Destinations:
Italy , Malta & Spain
Regional
Travel: Yemen & Salalah, Oman
AUGUST
Leisure
Resorts & Theme Parks: A
combination of sun, sea, sand and
shopping lures tourists from around
the world to the Middle East, while
there is a flow of traffic from this
region to exciting international
destinations worldwide. We feature
the best ideas from all
destinations.
Adventure
Tourism; from exploring natural
remote or exotic destinations,
pursuing adrenaline pumping
activities such as white water
rafting, elephant safaris, bungee
jumping, or understanding cultural
differences we bring you what's hot
locally and internationally.
International Destinations: The
Sub Continent & Indian Ocean Islands
Regional
Travel: Lebanon & Syria
SEPTEMBER
Golfing
and Golf Holidays: As more and
more people take an interest in the
sport and golf
clubs are
mushrooming everywhere, TTN takes a
look at new and existing courses
around the globe. TTN will also
focus on golfing packages and
special offers available regionally
and internationally and the
International Golf Travel Market to
be held in November.
Budget
Holidays: TTN takes a look at
value for-money options from low-cost
airlines and
three-star
hotels to serviced apartments now
emerging in the Middle East.
International Destinations:
Thailand & Philippines
Regional
Travel: Qatar
OCTOBER
Winter
Holidays: Skiing holidays in
Europe, North America, Dubai and
elsewhere - TTN
looks at the
winter options available globally.
Business
Travel & the Business Travel Show:
In this popular annual feature, TTN
reviews what specific facilities
hospitality and travel providers are
offering the business traveller,
whether spa deals or in-flight VOIP
services.
ITB Asia:
Now in its fifth year, ITB Asia is
Asia Pacific's leading trade show
held in Singapore. TTN as a media
partner will highlight the Asian and
the Middle East participants and
look at the key initiatives in a
preview of this three day event.
International Destinations:
North & South America
Regional
Travel: Dubai , Sharjah & Ajman
NOVEMBER
WTM:
TTN is the only Middle East global
media network partner for the
prestigious World Travel Market and,
accordingly, will showcase industry
products and services particularly
those from the Middle East. We will
have excellent exposure and
distribution at the event.
EIBTM: TTN previews this leading
Mice exhibition, held in Barcelona and will look at corporate
and incentive travel into the
region. TTN is distributed at this
event.
Health
Tourism: Medical and alternative
solutions to health matters will be
discussed. TTN will also provide
information on what regional and
overseas countries are currently
offering.
International Destinations:
Australia & New Zealand
Regional
Travel: Kingdom of Bahrain &
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
DECEMBER
ILTM
The International
Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) is held
in Cannes is an invitation only
unique ideal for buyers and
suppliers working within
international luxury travel sector
who strive to provide guests with
the ultimate customised luxury
experience.
World Green
Tourism: World Green Tourism (WGT)
supported by ADTA and held in Abu
Dhabi is the only event in the
region dedicated to the promotion of
sustainable tourism. the inaugural
World Green Tourism summit ran in
2010 and proved to be a landmark
event paving the way for the
development of a greener tourism
industry in the region. TTN will
preview this year's event.
Tourism
Boards/Offices: TTN finds out
what’s new among tourism boards and
offices in the region and what
developments and plans are afoot to
promote their destinations in order
to boost revenue
Shopping
Tourism: Entire holidays are
being constructed around shopping or
retail
therapy, so
TTN brings together the many
offerings available including DFS
and other
shopping
festivals taking place regionally
and internationally at this time.
International Destinations:
France
Regional
Travel: Ras Al Khamiah
Looking
Back at 2012: An analysis of
topical issues from 2012.
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