Editors Intro

Welcome to the third issue of the ITE Travel e-newsletter.

This issue sees contributions from the Croatian National Tourist Board, CzechTourism, Cyprus Tourism Organisation, Slovenian Tourist Board, Turisme de Catalunya, Tourism Ireland, as well as articles from Larus Viaggi and new exhibitor Peninsular Hotels.

On behalf of ITE Travel Exhibitions, I would like to wish you all a prosperous 2006. We look forward to the forthcoming editions of our leading travel trade events – MITT and UITT.

For forthcoming issues, please send us your latest news and we will be happy to try to include it.

Happy Reading!

Lucy Fuller
Editor
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The ITE e-newsletter is also available in Russian. For a copy, please email:
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    Breaking News

    • Moscow has announced a record 15% increase in visitor figures in 2005 to 3.4 million from 2.9 million in 2004.

    • ITE announces the launch of an online pre-scheduling system for both exhibitors and visitors to MITT2006 – www.itetravelclub.com

    You can now register online to visit MITT2006 – www.mitt.ru


    • Bookings are now being taken for the 3rd edition of MICE Russia Industry Convention, 2nd October 2006, World Trade Centre -     Moscow

    • UITT2006 has seen a 16% increase compared to 2005

    • MICE Conference to take place alongside UITT2006 on 31st March at IEC, Kiev

    • National Tourism Organisation of Serbia returns to MITT2006 after 2 years break.

    • New national & regional groups to exhibit at MITT2006:
        - Chonburi Provincial Administrative Organisation (Thailand)
        - Conseil Regional du Tourisme Agadir (Morocco)
        - Macedonia Ministry of Economy (Macedonia)
        - Taiwan Tourism Bureau (Taipei-Moscow Economic & Cultural  Coordination Commission)

    • The Greek National Tourism Organisation and Argentina Secretaria de Turismo confirm first time participation at UITT2006



Croatia, the most desirable destination in the world

National Geographic Adventure Magazine has chosen Croatia as destination of the year, and a ‘must’ visit destination.
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MITT welcomes a record number of long-haul and specialist exhibitors in March 2006

An impressive number of new national and regional participations as well as private companies have confirmed their participation at the forthcoming 13th edition of MITT2006.
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ITE launches online pre-scheduling appointment system for participants of MITT2006

ITE Group Plc is pleased to announce the launch of a new service for MITT participants which will allow visitors to pre-schedule appointments with exhibitors online prior to the event.
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The Czech Paradise area now a UNESCO Geopark

A large part of the Czech Paradise area including the Protected Czech Paradise nature reserve, has become an UNESCO Geopark.
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ITTFA Launches Exhibition 'How To' Guide

The International Tourism Trade Fairs Association (ITTFA) has launched a detailed exhibition guide, entitled 'Effective Exhibiting Made Easy', aimed at helping exhibitors participate more effectively in tourism trade fairs
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Turisme de Catalunya is continuing its promotion of family, sports & gastronomic tourism in 2006

In 2006, Turisme de Catalunya will continue working to increase the number of towns awarded seals of approval for family tourism and sports tourism products, as well as highlighting its highly acclaimed gastronomic tourism.
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UITT2006 registers unprecedented growth as market development attracts newcomers

The 12th edition of UITT has registered an unprecedented growth of 16% in exhibiting space, with many new companies signing up for the event.
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The Peninsula Hotels Announces Upcoming Activities on the Russian Market

The Peninsula Hotels have expanded and improved its global sales services for both travel agents and corporate clients. There are many exciting new developments for Russian clients…
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MICE Russia Industry Convention Update

Bookings are now being taken for the 3rd edition of MICE Russia Industry Convention, taking place 2nd October 2006 at the World Trade Centre.
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MICE Ukraine International Conference

MICE Ukraine International Conference to be held alongside UITT2006 on 31st March at the IEC, Kiev.
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Tourism Ireland steps up its activities in Russia……

Ireland is investing more and more in the Russian market with the publication of the first Russian guidebook of Ireland and Polet Airlines launching a direct route from Moscow to Dublin.
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Larus Viaggi has been 21 years on the market....

Larus Viaggi, an established exhibitor at MITT, has been 21 years on the market, and has many new and exciting developments planned for 2006......
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Slovenia’s tourism industry has seen many exciting developments over the last few months…..

There are a number of events happening at the start of 2006 in Slovenia. Here are just a couple…..
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