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Seychelles captures the Italian tourism market at the TTG Travel Experience

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The Italian Exhibition Group gave the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) and its trade partners exposure to three international exhibitions dedicated to the travel industry from October 9 to 11, 2019 at Rimini Expo Centre.

The event brought together the 56th edition TTG Travel Experience, 68th edition of SIA Hospitality Design and 37th SUN Beach & Outdoor Style, exhibitions which gave the delegation from Seychelles significant insights into the Italian market as well as other tourism related topics.

The delegation from the small island nation was headed by the STB Chief Executive, Mrs. Sherin Francis and comprised of the Director for Italy, Turkey, Israel, Greece and the Mediterranean, Mrs. Monette Rose and two STB Marketing Executives, Ms. Rolira Young from the Head Office and Mrs. Yasmine Pocetti, based in Rome.

The Seychelles trade partners present in Italy were hotel representatives Mr Bertrand Moussa with the Avani Barbarons Seychelles Resort team, Miss Wendy Tan representative from Berjaya Resorts Seychelles, Miss Serena Di Fiore on behalf of Hilton Hilton Seychelles Resorts and Miss Anastasia Zelkova representative from Savoy Resort & Spa Seychelles. On the DMC team were 7° South represented by Mrs Anna Butler Payette and Mrs Amanda Lang from Creole Travel Services.

This year’s event saw a significant international presence with representatives from 130 destinations including Seychelles and industry players from 85 countries worldwide.

The Seychelles stand presented vibrant displays of island scenery, with its delegation of STB officers, hotels and DMCs.

A special presentation organised on the first day, gave the Seychelles Islands more visibility at this event, showcasing the destinations’ products to the international delegations present.

Mrs. Francis, the STB Chief Executive seized the opportunity to update the Italian Tourism sector on recent developments and upcoming events in the Seychelles, such as 250th Anniversary celebrations and the increased national focus on sustainable tourism.

A series of business-to-business meetings with tour operators and media were also held at the stand, giving the delegation the chance to brainstorm ideas and discuss upcoming projects. 

Mentioning the presence of the STB at the trio-event in Italy, Mrs. Monette Rose mentioned the prominence of the events and the evident increase in exposure for Seychelles and its participating partners.

‘We are very satisfied on how the fair went, with an 11% increase on visitors, this is a sign that the Italian market is still very active and interested in Seychelles, one of the top tropical destination in the Italian holidays dreams. TTG is the true gateway to the Italian tourism market’, said Mrs. Monette Rose, commenting on the exhibition.

She further mentioned that the TTG Travel Experience contributes importantly to the benefit of the tourism industry players in the Seychelles as it is a platform to not only market the destination, but also increase knowledge on the recent developments within the Italian trade.

During this year, a special project was dedicated to the main African Tourism Boards, uniting them all under one village at the trade fair.

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MEDIA CONTACT: STB News Bureau, Tel: +248 4 671 354 / +248 4 671 313, [email protected]  www.seychelles.travel

The Seychelles Tourism Board and trade partners ready for the Italian Market

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The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) and trade partners prepare for the 56th edition of the TTG Travel Experience in Italy, Fiera di Rimini, which runs from October 9, 2019 until October 11, 2019.

The Seychelles delegation, headed by STB Chief Executive Mrs. Sherin, will also consist of the presence of STB Director for Italy, Turkey, Greece and the Mediterranean, Ms. Monette Rose with the support of a team from the Italy office and a representative from Headquarters.

The team will be accompanied by trade partners from Seychelles including 7° South, AVANI Barbarons Seychelles Resort, Berjaya Resorts Seychelles, Creole Travel Services, Hilton Seychelles Resorts, Savoy Resort & Spa and Coral Strand Smart Choice, all present at the trade event to market their services as the Tourism Board team will be selling the destination.

Speaking of the upcoming three-day event and interest of the STB to be present Ms. Monette Rose mentioned the opportunity for the destination representatives and its partners to network with key industry players and understand the recent developments and trends on the Italian market.

On her part, Mrs. Francis stressed that the participation at the TTG Travel Experience in Italy is the extension of the STB team’s presence in Europe.

“We are anticipating to extend our impact on the Italian market as much as we did in France last week, we are very much eager to keep our Italian counterparts updated with the destination and what makes us unique,” said the STB Chief Executive.

TTG Travel Experience is Italy’s most important business-to-business International Tourism Exhibition, and the travel industry’s leading event for doing business, innovating and keeping up to date.

MEDIA CONTACT: STB News Bureau, Tel: +248 4 671 354 / +248 4 671 313, [email protected]  www.seychelles.travel

Italian Exhibition Group (IEG): at TTG Travel Experience (Italy)

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Award-winning chefs and wild journeys feature for an unforgettable edition

Wanted: unforgettable travel under the banner of sport, wellness, food service, hospitality and local areas. This is what visitors to Rimini expo centre in Italy will find at the 56th TTG Travel Experience, being held byItalian Exhibition Group (IEG), from 9th to 11th October, simultaneously with SIA Hospitality Design and Sun Beach & Outdoor Style.

TTG Travel Experience is the most important Italian B2B expo on tourism: ranging from vacation products to the hospitality sector, outdoor and beach facilities, and able to attract the entire Travel Industry supply chain.

TTG Travel Experience features three macro expo areas: Italia, absolutely the world’s top showcase of everything Italy’s regions offer tourists; Global Village, with a growth in the participation of European destinations; and The World, with an ample representation of countries in America and Asia.

There will also be the inauguration of the Eatexperience (Explore, taste, enjoy) and Be Active (Adventure, Sport, Wellness) exhibitions for trade members interested in providing gourmet, innovative and travelling tourism solutions in Italy [223 million euros were spent in 2017 by foreign tourists on food and wine tourism in Italy, 70% more than 2013 (Source: Enit)]; whereas in 2016, 18.6% of the foreign tourists stated that sport was the motivation of their vacations (Source: CST).

In the Eatexperience area, preparations are under way for a multitude of scheduled events, starting with the one with the Gualtiero Marchesi Foundation, which will present the world tour of Marchesi cuisine, from Chicago to Tokyo and the major European capitals (Paris, London  and Berlin), as well as the Lake Como case history by exceptional guest Andrea Berton, award-winning chef and disciple of Gualtiero Marchesi; Le strategie globali nel turismo gastronomico e del vino (Global strategies in gastronomic and wine tourism) by Luiss Guido Carli, plus the meeting on how people’s search for gastronomic experiences will change in the hyper food world, presented by means of the analysis of Industry Vision IEG.

For information, go to en.ttgexpo.it.

FOCUS ON: TTG TRAVEL EXPERIENCE – SIA HOSPITALITY DESIGN – SUN BEACH&OUTDOOR STYLE

Classification: international expos; Organizer: Italian Exhibition Group SpA; frequency: annual; edition: 56th TTG, 68th SIA, 37th Sun; admittance: trade visitors only; tickets: free, on invitation; hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (last day 10:00 am – 5:00 pm); Exhibitions Italy Director: Patrizia Cecchi; exhibitor info: tel. +39 02 806892; e-mail: [email protected]; Web sites: www.ttgexpo.it  #TTG19 – www.siaexpo.it #SIA19 – www.sunexpo.it #SUN19 – #THINKFUTURE

Italian Exhibition Group Press Contacts:

Press Office Manager: Marco Forcellini

International Press Office Coordinator: Silvia Giorgi
[email protected]
P. +39-0541-744814  

Aloft Shanghai Zhangjiang Haike Hotel opens in China’s innovation hub

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Aloft Hotels, Marriott International’s innovation incubator brand for global travelers, today opens the brand new 191-room Aloft Shanghai Zhangjiang Hotel, bringing high-tech, modern style and a vibrant new social scene to Shanghai as the first Aloft hotel in the city.

Owned by Shanghai Tech University Hotel Management Limited, Aloft Shanghai Zhangjiang Haike Hotel is the first international hotel located in the central area of Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park Pudong. Ideally situated within a prime hub for innovation and technology businesses, the hotel is also located within a short drive from the New International Expo Center and Shanghai Disney Resort among other attractions.

“We’re excited to debut the Aloft Hotels brand in Shanghai, bringing the next generation of travelers to an up-and-coming tech and innovation hub in the city. The new Aloft Shanghai Zhangjiang Haike Hotel will become Shanghai’s newest social hub, where creative self-expressers can meet and mingle in a casual, friendly environment over cocktails at the W XYZ bar,” said Mike Fulkerson, Vice President, Brand & Marketing, Asia-Pacific, Marriott International. “What’s more, travelers and locals alike will be able to see emerging local bands at the Live at Aloft evenings held regularly at the hotel.”

“Our entire team is proud to be part of the first Aloft hotel in Shanghai and the first international hotel in Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park Pudong. Our hotel will definitely allow value-conscious travelers in pursuit of a smart travel experience to stay connected, network, and relax in style,” said Andy Shen, General Manager of Aloft Shanghai Zhangjiang Haike Hotel.

The hotel is located 25 kilometers away from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and close to nearby attractions, within a short walking distance from Chamtime Square, Greenland Being Fun Plaza and ZhongKe Road Station of Metro 13.

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