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airBaltic akcija! Skrydžių bilietai nuo 27Eur! 

Didžiausiais ir pagrindinis Baltijos regiono oro vežėjas airBaltic skelbia skrydžių bilietų išpardavimą! airBaltic skrydžių bilietai dabar kainuoja nuo 27 Eur skrendant į vieną pusę.

Ši airBaltic akcija vyksta nuo 2023 metų sausio 10 dienos iki 2022 sausio 24 dienos. 

Akcijinės skrydžių bilietų kainos taikomos airBaltic skrydžiams, kurie vyks nuo 2023 metų sausio 30 dienos iki 2023 metų gruodžio 15 dienos.

Kaip pasinaudoti šia airBaltic akcija? 

1. Ieškokite skrydžio airbaltic.com el. svetainėje.

2. Ieškokite skrydžių bilietų kainų, pažymėtų „vyšniomis“.

3. Pasirinkite šios akcijos ženklu pažymėtą skrydį.

4. Užbaikite užsakymą ir mėgaukitės skrydžiu.

Skrydžių bilietus galite įsigyti tiesiogiai airBaltic aviakompanijos interneto svetainėje – airbaltic.com. Svetainėje galėsite pasirinkti bilietus sau tinkamomis datomis, susipažinti su aviakompanijos taisyklėmis ir užsisakyti papildomų paslaugų. 

Šios airBaltic akcijos taisyklės ir sąlygos:

  • Skelbiamos kainos taikomos „airBaltic“ vykdomiems skrydžiams į vieną pusę ar į abi puses, kai keliaujate su GREEN bilietais, įsigytais nuo 2023 01 10 – 2023 01 24. Kelionės laikotarpis nuo 2023 01 30 – 2023 12 15.
  • Visi mokesčiai įskaičiuoti į bilieto kainą. Vietų skaičius nurodytomis kainomis yra ribotas.
  • Jei pasirinktą dieną nėra bilietų už skelbiamas kainas, pasirinkite kitą datą.
  • Renkantis skrydžius su persėdimu, turi būti nuskristi visi skrydžio segmentai, kitu atveju įlaipinimas bus negalimas.

Daugiau informacijos apie šią akciją galite rasti čia.

Wizz Air pristatė 5 naujus maršrutus, 1 naujas skrydis bus ir iš Vilniaus 

Vengrų žemų kaštų oro bendrovė Wizz Air paskelbė pristatė 5 naujus maršrutus iš įvairių Europos miestų. Vieną naują maršrutą Wizz Air planuoja vykdyti ir iš Vilniaus oro uosto į pagrindinį Italijos sostinės Romos Fjumičino (FCO) oro uostą .

Wizz Air skrydžiai iš Vilniaus į Grenoblį prasidės nuo 2023 metų balandžio 4 dienos. Jie bus vykdomi kiekvieną antradienį šeštadienį. Skrydžių bilietų kainos prasideda nuo 34,99Eur į vieną pusę. 

Skrydžių bilietus galite įsigyti tiesiogiai Wizz Air aviakompanijos interneto svetainėje – wizzair.com. Svetainėje galėsite pasirinkti bilietus sau tinkamomis datomis, susipažinti su aviakompanijos taisyklėmis ir užsisakyti papildomų paslaugų.

Naujų Wizz Air maršrutų sąrašą rasite žemiau:

  • Vilnius – Roma (FCO oro uostas)
  • Milanas – Madridras 
  • Milanas – Abu Dabis
  • Roma (FCO oro uostas) – Medeira 
  • Roma (FCO oro uos

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THE SMALLEST POST OFFICE IN AMERICA IN OCHOPEE, FLORIDA 

On a recent trip to Florida, I had the pleasure of discovering the smallest Post Office in the United States.

The Ochopee Post Office is just 56 square feet and fits only one postal worker. This post office has been in continuous use since 1953, after it was quickly put into service when the existing post office and general store burned down in a fire.

The building used to be an irrigation pipe shed on the adjacent tomato farm, which no longer exists, but the post office hasn’t changed in nearly seventy years. There’s a phone but no internet, so money orders are created manually on a vintage-looking machine. It’s the old-fashioned away of doing it that nobody really does anymore.

Even during the pandemic, this tiny post office was open, serving local residents and businesses in three counties and is now a famous landmark.

If you are ever passing through this rural part of south Florida, it’s worth a stop to get a photo of this unique historical tiny Post Office in Ochopee

Click&Go (press release 12th July 2022)

Best Autumn Deals!

Visit www.clickandgo.com today! 

Autumn holidays can offer better deals, mild weather and less crowds. Skip the busier summer holiday season and take advantage of an affordable holiday package this autumn.

3* Costa del Sol from €359 per person in October

From €359 per person for the 3* Sol Timor Apartments. Price is per person based on 2 adults sharing for travel in October 2022.

Price includes: 

·         Return flights from Dublin to Costa del Sol

·         7 nights in the 3* Sol Timor Apartments, Torremolinos

·         On a Room-Only basis

·         Airport taxes & charges

·         Link to offer: https://www.clickandgo.com/design-your-own-holiday/customise/2022-10-23/7/2::0/RO/DUB/0/8203/2112/356?search=all/Costa_del_Sol/2022-10-23/7/2::0//DUB/0

4* The Algarve from €379 per person in September

From €379 per person for the 4* Vitor’s Plaza Aparthotel. Price is per person based on 2 adults share for travel in September 2022.

Price includes: 

·         Return flights from Dublin to The Algarve

·         7 nights in the 4* Vitor’s Plaza Aparthotel, Alvor

·         On a Self-Catering basis

·         Airport taxes & charges

·         Link to offer: https://www.clickandgo.com/design-your-own-holiday/customise/2022-09-28/7/2::0/SC/DUB/0/165/66285/383?search=all/The_Algarve/2022-09-28/7/2::0//DUB/0

4* Majorca from €399 per person in September

From €399 per person for the 4* Eix Lagotel Hotel. Price is per person based on 2 adults sharing for travel in September 2022.

Price includes: 

·         Return flights from Dublin to Majorca

·         7 nights in the 4* Eix Lagotel Hotel, Alcudia

·         On a Bed & Breakfast basis

·         Airport taxes & charges

·         Link to offer: https://www.clickandgo.com/design-your-own-holiday/customise/2022-09-28/7/2::0/BB/DUB/0/8211/12576/407?search=all/Majorca/2022-09-28/7/2::0//DUB/0

3* Tenerife from €459 per person in October

From €459 per person for the 3* Palm Beach Tenerife Aparthotel. Price is per person based on 2 adults sharing for travel in October 2022.

Price includes: 

·         Return flights from Dublin to Tenerife  

·         7 nights in the 3* Palm Beach Tenerife Aparthotel, Playa de las Americas 

·         On a Room Only basis

·         Airport taxes & charges 

·         Link to offer: https://www.clickandgo.com/design-your-own-holiday/customise/2022-10-17/7/2::0/RO/DUB/0/10042/2112/456?search=all/Tenerife/2022-10-17/7/2::0//DUB/0

4* Lanzarote from €599 per person in October

From €599 per person for the 4* Costa Sal Aparthotel. Price is per person based on 2 adults sharing for travel in October 2022.

Price includes: 

·         Return flights from Dublin to Lanzarote

·         7 nights in the 4* Costa Sal Aparthotel, Puerto del Carmen

·         On a Self-Catering basis

·         Airport taxes & charges 

·         Link to offer: https://www.clickandgo.com/design-your-own-holiday/customise/2022-10-14/7/2::0/SC/DUB/0/2053/2/598?search=all/Lanzarote/2022-10-14/7/2::0//DUB/0

4* Gran Canaria from €489 per person in October

From €489 per person for the 4* FBC Fortuny Resort Apartments. Price is per person based on 2 adults sharing for travel in October 2022.

Price includes: 

·         Return flights from Dublin to Gran Canaria

·         7 nights in the 4* FBC Fortuny Resort Apartments, Maspalomas

·         On a Self-Catering basis

·         Airport taxes & charges 

·         Link to offer: https://www.clickandgo.com/design-your-own-holiday/customise/2022-10-18/7/2::0/SC/DUB/0/8297/22364/493?search=all/Gran_Canaria/2022-10-18/7/2::0//DUB/0

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About Click&Go
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For further information please contact: 

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Beggars Bush

Dublin 4

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T: 353 (1) 668 0600

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In Florida, I stepped out of a plane 5.5 kilometers up – Silvija Travel Tips 

I like adventure, and the opportunity to experience the World’s Highest Tandem Skydive from an aircraft at 18,000 feet/ 5,486m, almost five and a half kilometers, was a once-in-a-lifetime experience I could not miss out on. 

On a recent road trip to the sunshine state, I had the opportunity to visit Titusville on the Space Coast, close to Kennedy Space Center. The Skydive Space Center specialises in high-altitude sky diving. It was exciting and scary as I thought about what lay ahead. What would it be like for one and a half minutes of free fall? What if the parachute didn’t open?

The Skydives usually occur in the morning as the sky is clear, with few clouds and less wind to blow you off course. I checked into the Skydive Space Center. After signing my life away in pages of medical, danger warnings, and indemnity paperwork, I was instructed and trained in the safety of parachute jumps, body position, hand signals, and what to expect.

Next, it was time to get kitted out in a harness to attach me to my tandem skydive instructor. Mick? was Italian and had jumped many times and assured me I was in safe hands. Eye goggles on, I made my way to the King Air aircraft with my instructor, wearing double belts to keep us attached during the jump.

In a matter of minutes, we were up and away with four other crazy jumpers. A 7-minute flight brought up to a height of 18,000 feet. There was no turning back as we moved through the aircraft on our bums toward the door. In seconds, it was my turn to jump. I was sitting at the door over five and a half kilometers up, looking out at the beautiful clear blue sky. 

GO – we were out and falling at 120mile an hour. I imagined it was like a movie screen from MISSION IMPOSSIBLE. It was incredible, face felt like the skin as been pushed around the side of the face and behind my ears. One and a half minutes of freefall straight down. The gound was coming up very fast.

Then the moment the parachute opens. It caught me by surprise as the parachute deployed and slowed our descent. It felt like I was getting pulled softly upwards as I transitioned from the horizontal on my belly free fall position to sitting vertically in my harness. Once the parachute opened fully, I enjoyed the breathtaking scenery, and it was time to enjoy a 7-minute parachute flight.

The landscape of Florida was scenic, spectacularly beautiful, and unbelievably fantastic. In the distance was Orlando, and under my feet were breathtaking views of the Indian River and Kennedy Space Center.

The touchdown was so soft, gentle landing. An EPIC experience of pure adrenaline. I would do it again. 

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Skydive Space Center website: info@skydivespacecenter.com

Skydive Space Center
476 N. Williams Ave.
Titusville, Florida 32796, USA

Global Air Travel Set to Bounce Back 65% in Third Quarter 

The summer travel outlook report, produced for the World Travel Market (WTM) by ForwardKeys, reveals that in the third quarter of the year, July, August and September, global air travel is set to reach 65% of where it was before the pandemic in 2019. 

However, the revival is patchy, with some parts of the world doing much better than others and some types of travel, particularly beach holidays, being much more popular than urban city visits and sightseeing.

The region of the world that is on course to recover most strongly is Africa & the Middle East; its arrivals in Q3 are expected to reach 83% of 2019 levels. It is followed by the Americas, where summer arrivals are expected to reach 76%, and then by Europe, 71%, and Asia Pacific, just 35%.

The current preference for beach holidays is well illustrated by a comparison of the top ten beach and urban destinations in Europe, ranked by Q3 flight bookings compared to 2019. All those in the beach list, which is led by Antalya, 81% ahead, Tirana, 36% ahead and Mykonos, 29% ahead, are showing extremely healthy demand, whereas, in the urban list, only Naples is ahead. 

Furthermore, the four leading urban destinations, Naples, 5% ahead, Istanbul, flat, Athens, 5% behind, and Lisbon, 8% behind, are all also gateways to beach resorts too.

A similar trend is exhibited in the Americas, where Q3 bookings for air travel to the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico are 5% ahead of 2019 levels, whereas flight bookings to South America and to the US and Canada are, respectively, 25% and 31% behind. The destinations which are set to perform most strongly are Costa Rica, 24% ahead, Jamaica, 17% ahead and the Dominican Republic, 13% ahead.

Enthusiasm to travel again internationally is so strong that a rise in air fares has done relatively little to dampen demand. For example, the average fare from the US to Europe climbed by over 35% between January and May with no noticeable slowing in booking rates. 

And these fares were nearly 60% above the previous year. Fares for shorter haul, intraregional travel (ie: within the Americas) also increased substantially, by 47%, which is less than for long haul. However, the demand for those tickets peaked in March.

Helpfully for the travel industry and for many destinations, American travelers are planning to stay longer and spend more than they did in 2019 but not as much as they did during the pandemic. 

The average planned length of stay in Q3 is 12 days, up from 11 days in 2019. Last year, it was 16 days, but fewer people, with a more affluent profile, were traveling then. The proportion of people flying in premium cabin classes in Q3 is also set to rise, from 12% in 2019 to 15% this year. The relatively promising outlook for summer travel to Africa and the Middle East is due to a combination of factors. Several Middle Eastern airports act as hubs for travel between Asia Pacific and Europe, which has led to the Middle East benefiting from the revival of intercontinental travel, particularly driven by people returning to Asian countries to visit friends and relatives. The closure of Russian airspace has also contributed to the uplift in hub traffic. Cairo, 23% ahead, has increased connectivity to European markets. Nigeria, 14% ahead, Ghana, 8% ahead, and Ivory Coast, 1% ahead, with large diasporas in Europe and the US, are seeing expats return to visit friends and family. Tanzania, 3% ahead, Cape Verde, flat and the Seychelles, just 2% behind, are successfully attracting long haul visitors from Europe

Vilnius invites you to celebrate its upcoming anniversary at a spectacular free music festival 

In 2023, a historic event is in store for Lithuania – the 700th anniversary of Vilnius. But we’re already starting to celebrate now! In preparation for the anniversary of the Lithuanian capital, there’s no need to think about presents – the city itself has prepared a multitude of gifts for its residents and guests. This 25 July, Vilnius will be giving you a spectacular music festival in one of the greenest places in the capital – Vingis Park.

The feast day of St Christopher, the patron saint of Vilnius, takes on new meaning – we will celebrate the city’s birthday twice a year: on 25 January, which, as historians have agreed, is the city’s birthday, and exactly half a year later, in the summer.  Vingis Park, which is a favourite place among locals, will become a unique international music arena, where you will be able to enjoy an exclusive programme featuring a combination of classical and popular music. This festival is one of the main Vilnius anniversary events being held in 2022 for music fans.

Awaiting you completely free of charge are performances by famous Lithuanian performers, unexpected duets and… Lewis Capaldi – the famous Grammy nominee and winner of MTV and numerous other awards! Tickets to his concerts at the best venues in the United States and Europe sell like hot cakes. But on 25 July, Lewis Capaldi will be giving Vilnius – and you – a free show. 

The festival will also have plenty of surprises. It’s hard to even imagine a line-up of Lithuanian artists with such different sound – different generations, different genres, different styles of music. But after all, Vilnius is a creative, experimental and passionate city! And that is exactly why the most famous Lithuanian singers and bands will be forming unexpected duets and making the audience’s hearts pound. There will be both well-known and popular songs, as well as legendary pieces that have been newly interpreted.

The event will also offer a chance to see a meeting of Lithuanian and foreign classical music performers. It is symbolic that we will be celebrating the capital’s anniversary with guests from Europe – just like artisans and merchants flocked to our capital from major European cities almost 700 years ago at the urging of Grand Duke Gediminas, today we will also have extraordinary artists. This celebration is far from being just for lovers of classical music – after all, music unites everyone!

Whether you like pop music, rock or electronic music, the all-day festival programme will be balanced for all tastes. Admission to the festival is free – it is a 700th anniversary gift for the city’s residents and guests.

Business Events Thailand TCEB introduce 3 highly recommended rooftop bars

“Rooftop Bar” is one of the great choices for MICE travellers who are looking for a meeting spot with a laid-back atmosphere and good live music which can help strengthen bonds in any conversations. It is a venue where MICE travellers can also experience the stunning night sky view of Bangkok, one of the most vibrant MICE cities, in a relaxing mood.

Today, TCEB would like to introduce you to 3 highly recommended rooftop bars that all MICE travellers will undoubtedly like in Bangkok, the hosting city of APEC 2022.

Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar
Let’s start with “Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar”, a rooftop bar on Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit which is the luxurious landmark in the heart of Thonglor. The proper rooftop bar is perfect for dining and enjoying the picturesque 360-degree Bangkok cityscape. It covers three floors, where the dining zone is located on the 45th floor of the bar. In which, the fusion cuisine will be served, along with a variety of food and a specially made mocktail drink from the bar. The 49th floor is the top floor which allows everyone to enjoy the beautiful view of the high-rise buildings in the Phrom Phong and Thonglor. On a sunny day, MICE travellers will be able to see the Chao Phraya River even if it’s quite far away as well.

CRU Champagne Bar
We would like to invite all MICE travellers to have a glass of champagne while enjoying the unique 360 panoramic views of Bangkok skyline at “CRU Champagne Bar”, one of the highest champagne bars in the world. CRU Champagne Bar is located in the Centara Grand Hotel, Central World, where MICE travellers can embrace a view of the city’s sunset while appreciating the champagne bubble and drinking all night long in a modern atmosphere with a wide variety of drinks.

Seen Restaurant & Bar Bangkok
Located on the AVANI+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel, “Seen Restaurant & Bar Bangkok”, a rooftop bar that offers more than just luscious cuisine, provides the city skyline and Chao Phraya river in a 360-degree panoramic view, featuring with lights from Asiatique’s enormous Ferris Wheel and the Krung Thep Bridge. MICE travellers can stop by and have a glass of wine here in an exclusive surroundings under the flickering lights.

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Essential Thailand travel tips Everything you need to know

Located in Southeast Asia, Thailand is the world’s 50the largest city bordering with Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia. The country has a maritime border with India and Indonesia through the Andaman Sea, and with Vietnam via the Gulf of Thailand.

Theoretically, Thailand is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy, however, due to the unstable political situation, the country has been turned into a military dictatorship for the past several years. 

Basic facts:

The capital: Bangkok

Population: 69.43 million (2018 census)

Official language: Thai

Writing system: Thai (Abugida system)

Currency:  Thai Baht (THB)

Do you need a visa?

Generally speaking, visitors coming to Thailand must have a visa obtained from one of the Thai diplomatic missions unless they are from a visa-exempt country or can get it on arrival. Currently, citizens of 64 countries and territories can travel visa-free to Thailand, while citizens of 18 countries can get a visa on arrival. Check this document for a detailed list

Those who can apply for a visa on arrival can stay in the country for 15 days, while others are given a 30-day stay period. Only the citizens of five countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, South Korea, and Peru) can stay in the country for 90 days. 

Most of those visas are extendible except for those obtained upon arrival. Those citizens who can get a visa on arrival can apply for an e-visa, however, there are only certain checkpoints that can issue the e-visa including Chiang Mai, Phuket, and both of Bangkok’s international airports.  

Is Thailand safe to travel to? 

One of the most frequent Thailand travel tips I am asked is how safe the country is. Generally, it is very safe to go to. There are few scamsthat lots of foreigners fall for, however, if you do your research and read about them, you’ll be fine. 

There are few incidents of petty crime as elsewhere to general precautions apply here as well –  always be attentive and keep your belongings at sight. 

Thailand Travel Tips - Everything you need to know 1

In terms of your health safety, it’s always a good idea to have proper travel insurance to cover unexpected incidents. I recommend SafetyWing as one of the most budget-friendly services.  

Best time to visit Thailand

Thailand has two seasons that greatly affect the cost of your travel and how much you’d like to travel around. If you are a budget traveler and want to avoid the crowds, then plan your travel to Thailand in the monsoon season that falls from May till October.  

Even though the weather is rainy most of the time, the prices for accommodation, flights, and various activities do drop. It should be noted that due to the rain, you might not be able to visit particular places or do some activities, but the rainfall lasts only for a few hours. 

For those of you who want to have perfect sunny days to do island hopping, plan their honeymoon in Thailand, or visit various cities without worrying about the rain and bad weather, plan your trip during November to April – the dry season. This is the time which also brings lots of tourists, the warm temperatures, and low humidity.

 

Thai festivals to attend: 

  • Songkran, Thai New Year celebrated as a water fight – April. Here’s your perfect guide for surviving Songkran
  • Loy Krathong lantern festival all over the country – dates vary 
  • Yi Peng lantern festival in Chiang Mai – November 
  • The Vegetarian Festival in Phuket – October 

The most beautiful spot in California that you’ve probably never heard of… Highway 395 might not be on your radar for a California summer road-trip, but here’s why it should be

Looking for an alternative to the well-trodden Highway 1 this year? On the eastern side of California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range lies U.S. Highway 395, home to outstanding scenery and geology. This incredible road skirts the intersection of arid desert, rolling sagebrush and alpine mountains, with cragged mountain tops soaring 12,000 feet high. Each turnoff shelters some of the Sierra’s most compelling – and strangest – sights, and a very different side of California to what most people imagine. 

Nestled in the two million acres of Inyo National Forest are dozens of remote wilderness trails lined by some of the oldest trees in the world (bristlecone pines). The high-altitude town of Mammoth Lakes is a must-visit. It hides expansive valleys, crystal clear lakes, natural hot springs and wildflower-lined mountain hikes, bursting with colour. The region provides refuge and critical migration corridors for plants and animals to survive climate change.

The Mammoth Lakes Basin has great hiking trails and even better views. Our favourite is Parker Lake – a fascinating, wildflower-trimmed trail, tucked in a small canyon overshadowed by the 12,000 ft. craggy peaks of the Sierra Crest. Visitors can also take the mountain gondola from the Main Lodge to the summit of Mammoth Mountain for spectacular views out over the surrounding mountains and the Minarets.  Mammoth Mountain is California’s largest (and highest) ski resort, but in the summer and autumn months the mountain’s epic ski runs make way for mountain bikers and hikers. It’s a perfect spot for those looking to escape into the wilderness and enjoy the laid-back California mountain life. 

In the town itself, visitors can hit up Mammoth Brewing Company, makers of award-winning craft beer since 1995. Since you’re driving US 395, it’s only right that you order the IPA 395, flavoured with juniper and sage. 

Further up the 395 lies the magnificent 1 million year-old State Reserve Mono Lake, with its otherworldly ‘tufa towers’ (mineral formations) that rise up out of the water and look like you’re standing on the moon. This ancient inland sea is saltier than the ocean and harbours a thriving but fragile ecosystem of interdependent plant and animal species, some of which are found nowhere else in the world but Mono Lake. 

Carry on north to Bodie, one of the largest unrestored ghost towns in the U.S. Preserved in a state of “arrested decay”, visitors can wander amongst deserted buildings that were constructed in the 1850s when gold fever gripped the Sierra before being abruptly abandoned when the gold rush mining boom went bust. Our one tip? Don’t take anything from the park – eager visitors who have lifted a souvenir have been known to be haunted upon leaving Bodie.  www.visitmammoth.com

MARK YOUR CALENDAR IT&CMA/ CTW BANGKOK, 20 – 22 September, 2022 

IT&CMA/ CTW BANGKOK, 20 – 22 September, 2022

First Hybrid Event Returns To Bangkok

Over 200 Exhibitors/ Over 350 Buyers

Virtual 20 TO 28 SEPTEMBER 2022

Bringing back face-to-face business meets, engaging opportunities and more at the in-person event, with added knowledge and networking access exclusively during the virtual networking event.

  • Table-top/ Destination and Brand pavilion exhibition and business meets
  • Brand Engagement Platforms
  • Knowledge sessions and workshops
  • Social networking and F&B functions
  • Pre & Post-show tours
  • Hosting programme for eligible MICE Association and Corporate buyers from around the world.

IT&CMA remains uniquely positioned as the only global event with the largest exhibition showcase of Asia-Pacific MICE suppliers. The show has been incorporating Luxury Travel since 2012.

Buyers Program. Why Participate, visit:www.itcma.com/participate/#buyer

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