Topic Tourism

News & Stories

Global Energy Basel postponed
17.10.2008

Basel. The organisers of Swiss Exhibition have decided to postpone "Global Energy Basel" due to current uncertainties in world markets. The international partnering platform is aimed mainly at leaders and decision makers, who cannot currently guarantee their presence due to unforeseeable global market developments.

Again Expo Real growths
10.10.2008

Munich. Again this year Expo Real has recorded strong growth. The 11th International Commercial Property Exposition, which took place in Munich from 6 to 8 October 2008, attracted 24,500 trade visitors from 77 countries. In addition, at the exhibition stands, there were over 17,500 company representatives. The figure for participation in Expo Real 2008 was thus 42,000 - a rise over last year of 7.7 percent.

Monaco Spa Event becomes Cosmoprof Bologna
3.10.2008

Bologna. The "Monaco Spa Event", dedicated to the world of Spa and Wellness, moves to Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna and becomes Cosmoprof Spa Bologna, to be held from 3rd to 6th April 2009.

Switzerland: New life for the hotel industry on Lago Maggiore
Between luxury and limited service 
26.9.2008

Locarno/Ascona. In Switzerland's sunniest Canton, Ticino, both sunny and shady news for the hotel industry is taking shape. Whilst in Locarno, backpackers are winning ground and the traditional 4 and 5 star hotels are in decline, luxury hotels are concentrating more and more around the neighbouring town of Ascona. Yet according to Patrick Lardi, Director of Turismo Ticino, after the hotel losses in Locarno - 800 hotel beds were lost - more positive trends are now taking shape. The flagship hotel, the historic Grand Hotel in Locarno, which has been closed for a while, is to be returned to its former glory. For the moment though, it's one step at a time. A journey through the hotel landscape on Lago Maggiore.

Focus Eastern Europe: Serbia looks to the Danube and Belgrade  
The life's blood of tourism
19.9.2008

Belgrade. From a tourism perspective, Serbia is almost fully integrated into the EU. And this, thanks to the lifeline which is the Danube. The Danube has become an increasingly attractive waterway, with development projects successfully completed along its course and its banks tastefully moulded into cycle paths. For the capital city Belgrade, a hotel boom is taking shape. Kempinski has recently signed a contract for the city's first luxury hotel.  

Focus Eastern Europe: Balkan States from the point of view of TriGranit
The handicaps for investors are still high
19.9.2008

Belgrade. Among the Balkan States, Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia have the greatest potential of becoming attractive tourism and hotel destinations. This is at least the opinion of Dr. George Bobvos, Business Development Director for Serbia and Montenegro at the TriGranit Development Corporation in Belgrade. Nevertheless, investors are still facing very different requirements and concepts among the single states that are in competition among themselves.

New in 2009: Conference for special real estate
19.9.2008

Berlin Special real estate has now been given its own platform: On September 3-4, 2009, the InterContinental Berlin will host the "inspire conference", the first international event for real estate in the areas of "Hospitality + Leisure", "Health + Care", "Infrastructure + Logistics", "Education + Culture".

Premier: Energy fair with online database
19.9.2008

Basel. A Swiss trade fair company has created a unique source of information with an online database collecting together worldwide case studies on sustainable energy projects. The database provides registered users with an overview of successfully implemented and promising projects for efficient and secure energy supply - from "Green Campus" to sustainable energy for towns and countryside.

Next week: 5th Business Travel Show
19.9.2008

Dusseldorf. This year's "Business Travel Show" taking place on the September 24-25, 2008 for the fifth time in Dusseldorf next week will see approx. 140 exhibitors present their newest products and services for business travellers. In focus will be environmental protection, sustainability and social responsibility. Notable at the event will be how individuality and flexibility have been placed at the core of new services.

New hotel brands Sensimar and Sentido by TUI and Thomas Cook
12.9.2008

Hanover/Oberursel. The tour operators TUI and Thomas Cook have founded new hotel brands under the names of "Sensimar" and "Sentido" to be introduced in time for summer season 2009. Franchise models have been developed in respect of both models. Investments in further assets for the brand are not planned.

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