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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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