Taking the helm at the beginning of November, Claudia will assume responsibility for the management and final strategic planning of IBTM World which is returning to the iconic Fira de Barcelona from November 28 to 30.

The Centre’s culinary expertise was also recognised during the prestigious Culinaire Malaysiachefs’ competition, which was hosted at the Centre as part of the 17thedition of the Food& Hotel Malaysia (FHM) exhibition in late September.

The report, written by IBTM Contributor Mike Fletcher, finds that the sector is growing at an annual rate of 12.1 per cent, and predicts that the number of people participating in incentive travel programmes worldwide will grow by 61 per cent in 2024, compared to 2019.

TCEB has also collaborated with the City of Pattaya to create a special “City Package” for MICE which was launched at IT&CMA 2023 during 27-28 September.

Over the years, Bianca was promoted to Commercial Manager, responsible for sales strategy, event marketing and management of the Sales team in Brazil and also for the Latin America region at WTM London.

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is excited to announce an expansion in Latin America with a new conference series launching this month in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Chile.

Winter Gardens Blackpool has appointed Suzi Barnes as its new Head of Conference and Event Sales. Suzi joins Winter Gardens Blackpool from Village Hotels, where she held the position of Director of Hotel and Meetings and Events Sales at the …

Laura Wilson has been appointed as the new head of the convention bureau at VisitAberdeenshire in Scotland. She will be taking over the role from Millie Clarke, who will transition to the position of head of tourism development at VisitAberdeenshire …

Board Chair Mark Austin says after a thorough and competitive interview process that they are happy to announce Casey Ressler has been promoted to the President & CEO position.

A project is underway to redefine preconceived ideas about Vietnamese food, drink and hospitality in central Vietnam’s heritage city of Hoi An. Owners of the Wafaifo Resort, Hoi An, which is under construction, have appointed former international celebrity chef and …