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25 - 27 October 2017Marina Bay Sands, Singaporeitb-asia.com
Official Partner Country: Official Partner Hotel: Official Partner Airline: Official Medical & Travel Security Partner:
Organised by:
ITB Asia 2017 - 25 - 27 October
Information for the Press Official Partners:
Official Partner Country -
Singapore Tourism Board
Official Partner Hotel -Marina Bay Sands
Official Partner Airline – Singapore Airlines
Official Medical & Travel Security
Partner – International SOS
Opening Hours: ITB Asia 2017 Trade Show 25 - 27 October from 9.30am - 6.00pm Venue: ITB Asia Exhibition & Convention
Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
Exhibitor Search: http://bit.ly/ITBAsia2017ExhibitorSearch Exhibitor Press Releases: http://bit.ly/ITBAsia2017ExhibitorPressReleases Event Program: http://bit.ly/ITBAsia2017EventProgram ITB Asia Floorplan: http://www.itb-asia.com/exhibiting/floor-plan/ Events Schedule: For a complete event program please visit:
http://www.itb-asia.com/conference/ Media Centre: Level 3, Angsana 3D 25 - 27 October 2017 Opening hours: from 9.30am – 6:00pm
Klareco Communications will be on-site and can assist with your enquiries
Press Conference Room A series of press conferences will take place in the
press conference room, Level 3, Angsana 3F, at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. For a complete overview of all press conferences please see page 8 of this press guide.
Opening Ceremony: Wednesday, 25 October 2017
10.00am, Basement 2
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay
Sands Press Contacts: ITB Asia - Press Office
Klareco Communications Email: [email protected] Onsite media registration: Members of the press may register onsite from
Tuesday, 24 October 2017 to Friday, 27 October 2017 from 8.00am to 5.00pm at the media registration counter at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands. You will either need to present a press pass, a business card or an appropriate letter of authority from an editor or publisher.
Trade Visitor Registration: The registration counter is located at Basement 2,
Sands Expo and Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands
Admission Charges: 1 Day Trade Visitor Badge Onsite rate S$ 90 (inclusive of 7 % GST)
(Only valid for entry on 27th October) 3 Day Trade Visitor Badge Onsite rate S$ 180 (inclusive of 7 % GST)
Travel Info: http://www.itb-asia.com/visiting/travelinformation/ Regulations and Visas: Prior to travelling to Singapore, please notify if you
are in need of a visa or other pre-travel arrangements in order to have a smooth entry. https://www.mfa.gov.sg/content/mfa/overseasmission/newyork-consul/visa_information/visaothers.html
How to get to ITB Asia: Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre
10 Bayfront Avenue Singapore 018956
By Public Transport
MRT: Marina Bay Sands is directly linked to Bayfront MRT station on the Circle Line (CE1) and Downtown Line (DT16) via Exit A, C, D, and E.
Buses: The following bus routes serve:
• Marina Bay Sands Hotel: 97/97E, 106, 133,
502/502A, 518/518A
• Marina Bay Sands MICE: 97/97E, 106, 133,
502/502A, 518/518A, NR1 (Available on
Fridays, Saturdays and eve of public
holidays), NR6 (Available on Fridays,
Saturdays and eve of public \=holidays)
Access routes by car:
• To access Marina Bay Sands, motorists on the ECP are advised to use the new arterial road, Sheares Avenue. Sheares Avenue will bring traffic from the ECP directly into the CBD and connect with Central Boulevard and Marina Boulevard.
• Motorists travelling between the KPE / ECP and the AYE should use the MCE, as it will serve as the main expressway connecting traffic travelling between the east and the west.
• Motorists travelling between AYE / ECP / KPE and the CBD can use the MCE to connect directly via Marina Boulevard and Central Boulevard. Depending on their destinations, motorists can also use other arterial roads.
• With the ECP ending west of Benjamin Sheares Bridge, motorists can continue to
use the new arterial road, Sheares Avenue, to enter the CBD from ECP.
General Inquiries: [email protected] Official Photos of ITB Asia: http://www.itb-asia.com/press/mediagallery2017-2/ Official Logos & Banners: http://www.itb-asia.com/press/itb-asia-logos/ Official Media Guide: http://bit.ly/ITBAsia2017MediaGuide For further information: www.itb-asia.com
Things to Look out for at ITB Asia 2017 Exhibition Show Floor: Trade show floor represents the full spectrum of global tourism at all levels of the value added chain from, featuring National Tourism Boards/ Organisations, travel technology and MICE companies, online travel agencies (OTAs), airlines, accommodation providers, and travel agents. Conferences at ITB Asia: All seminars and conference sessions are held at Basement 2 and Level 3. You may refer to our website or the 2017 mobile application for the updated conference program. Alternatively, you may also refer to our Official Show Catalogue. MICE Day:
o Following the success and launch in 2016, MICE Day will return for the second edition in 2017 on 25 October. Confirmed partners include American Express, Incentive Conference and Event Society Asia Pacific (ICESAP), International SOS, Meetings Professional International (MPI), The Philippine Association of Convention/Exhibition Organizers and Suppliers, Inc. (PACEOS), Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE), and United Networks of International Corporate Events Organisers (UNICEO). For more information, refer to http://www.itb-asia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/MICE-Day-2017.pdf .
Corporate Day:
o ITB Asia will see its first ever Corporate Day on 26 October, with confirmed partners such as the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), Egencia, Corporate Travel Management, UOB Travel and Airbnb who will deliver presentations and workshops on the corporate sector at ITB Asia. For more information, refer to http://www.itb-asia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/CORPORATE-DAY-2017.pdf .
Please refer to some of the key highlights for each theatre: Basement 2 Conferences:
• Knowledge Theatre o Join workshops held by key partners including Meeting Professionals
International (MPI), Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) and United Networks of International Corporate Events Organizers (UNICEO).
o Our Day 2 Online Travel Agents Keynote Panel would also be held in the Knowledge Theatre. The panel focuses on the trends and market conditions of the travel trade market and how OTAs are transforming travel through technology.
• Presentation Hub o Exclusively for National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) / Destination
Management Company (DMCs) / Destination Marketing Organisations (DMOs) to showcase their destination(s) to key decision makers in the travel trade industry
o Our Destination Showcase includes Singapore Tourism Board, the show’s official partner country, Ministry of Tourism Indonesia, Visit Finland, Visit Norway, Promote Iceland, Fukuoka Convention & Visitor Bureau, Laos, Japan National
Tourism Organisation, Korea Tourism Organisation, Kenya Tourism Board, Discover Tunisia and a dedicated panel focusing on tourism in Africa.
o Stellar line-up featuring interesting data and presentations by various research companies including TrendWatching, Nielsen, GfK, ForwardKeys, Frost and Sullivan and more.
• MICE and Corporate Hub o A new theatre for 2017 that focuses on delivering key insights on the MICE and
Corporate sector. o Key sessions by IDeaS, Cvent, Corporate Travel Management, American
Express and more. o Join the C-Suite cruise panel on 27th Oct as the panel discusses the rise of cruise
in Asia Pacific.
• Travel and Technology Hub o Join travel and technology suppliers and leaders in the industry as they share
more on the latest technology trends. o Travel and Technology Showcase will also be held in the hub and include key
participants such as GTA, Wirecard, eNett, Mystifly, Sojern, JacTravel and more.
• Responsible Tourism Hub o Join our conference partners as they discuss sustainability and the latest green
trends/ initiatives for the travel and tourism industry. o Key partners include Marina Bay Sands, World Wildlife Fund (WWF), The Food
Bank Singapore and more. Level 3, Begonia Rooms
o Opening Keynote held on 25th October will see keynote speakers Google and IBM discuss on Artificial Intelligence. Our third keynote speaker, Jane Sun, CEO of Ctrip would also be sharing more on the meaning of travel and insights on the China tourism industry.
o CrescentRating would be hosting the second edition of Halal in Travel Summit as they launch a new Muslim Travel Report focusing on Millennials.
o Airbnb will hold a dedicated session focusing on Corporate Travel o First year partnership with UOB Travel will host a seminar focused on leadership. o Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will also be
holding a series of conference sessions on 26th October focused on marketing workshops for hoteliers.
o The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) will host a full day session focused on the corporate sectors on 26th Oct.
Other Highlights:
• The ITB Asia 2017 mobile application allows attendees to set business appointments with exhibitors of ITB Asia. Other benefits include access to exhibitor list and easy access to the conference program. For more information refer to http://www.itb-asia.com/visiting/2017-mobile-application/.
• ITB Asia delegates enjoy a variety of privileges at supporting partners such as Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa, Singapore Flyer and more when they flash their badge. For more information refer to http://www.itb-asia.com/visiting/2017-itb-asia-delegate-privileges/.
• Enjoy complimentary ice cream sponsored by Pico Art International daily from 2-6 pm.
• Stand to win amazing prizes in our raffle draw conducted on 26th and 27th October. Prizes include hotel stays, attraction tickets and airline tickets.
• Join us at our evening functions hosted by our Official Hotel Partner, Marina Bay Sands on 25th October and Official Partner Country, Singapore Tourism Board on 26th October.
• Party the night away with our late night functions hosted by our Official Travel Dailies, Travel Weekly Asia and TTG Asia on 25th and 26th October respectively.
Press Activities Schedule
Time Programme Venue
25 October, Wednesday
10.00 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & VIP Guided Tour VIPs include:
• Ms Sim Ann, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Trade & Industry
• Dr Christian Göke, CEO, Messe Berlin GmbH
• Mr Lionel Yeo, CEO, Singapore Tourism Board
• Ms Gloria Guevara Manzo, President and CEO, World Travel and Tourism Council
Foyer of Hall E, Basement 2
12:45 – 14:00 Moscow – the Best City for Travelling Today, Moscow is one of the best cities for travelling. The capital of Russia has been named among the top-10 cities in the world to visit, according to Lonely Planet's annual Best in Travel list-2017. By 2018 the number of tourists in Moscow are expected to increase, which will make case for increased contribution from the urban tourism and hospitality industry through the Moscow economy. Therefore, to create comfortable conditions for tourists, advanced system of excursion routes is essential. During the World Cup 2018, Moscow will offer a number of package tours and tour routes, so the classical city tours (on land and water) will be complemented by sport tours with visits to the largest sports stadiums such as “Otkrytie Arena” and “Luzhniki”. Spokesperson:
• Ekaterina Borisova, Head of Tourism Management of Department of Sport and Tourism of Moscow
Kindly RSVP to Maria at [email protected].
Level 3, Angsana 3F
14:30 –15:30 Desaru Coast Malaysia: Malaysia Unveils Its First Premium Integrated Destination
Malaysia’s most anticipated new tourism development, Desaru Coast, will be presenting their latest developments along with the vast array of leisure and holistic offerings in the hidden gem of Johor, Malaysia. Desaru Coast personnel will also be meeting and engaging with Asia Pacific’s leading buyers of all sectors within the travel-value chain commerce, showcasing how the premium integrated destination has the potential to tap into Asia Pacific’s booming travel industry.
Spokesperson: Philip Whittaker, Chief Commercial Officer & Acting Chief Executive Officer - Integrated Theme Parks &
Level 3, Angsana 3F
Attractions ("ITPA")
For RSVPs, kindly reach out to Sofia Mandel at [email protected] or +65 6494 1566.
16:00 – 17:00 Your European One-Stop Shopping Dream – El Cortes Ingles Department Stores – Spain & Portugal Located everywhere in Spain, renowned department store El Corte Inglés is the largest and most unique department store group in Europe and the fourth largest worldwide. Founded in 1940, El Corte Inglés Group is famous for its world-class offerings of luxury and gourmet products, VIP client services and tourist benefits. A name synonymous with quality, prestige and best-in-class customer service, El Corte Inglés is committed to providing shoppers with an exclusive and luxurious shopping experience. Spokesperson:
• Mr Javier Fernández Andrino. International Marketing & Tourism Director of El Corte Ingles
Kindly RSVP to Ms. Silvia at [email protected].
Level 3, Angsana 3F
17:00 – 18:00 Marina Bay Sands raises the bar with WWF Marina Bay Sands is committed to sustainability across every aspect of its operations, along the entire supply chain. Through its green initiatives, the integrated resort aims to procure goods in a responsible manner. This applies to the consumption of seafood, and Marina Bay Sands has started taking active steps in collaboration with WWF Singapore to make its seafood supply chain more sustainable. Join Marina Bay Sands and WWF Singapore at the press conference to announce their new partnership.
At the official kick-off to announce their sustainability collaboration, Marina Bay Sands and WWF will share: o Their work on regional Aquaculture Improvement
Programmes o The process to improve Marina Bay Sands’ seafood
procurement and consumption practices o Their efforts to engage consumers and industry players in
the area of responsible seafood practices
Spokespersons:
o Ian Wilson, Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations, Marina Bay Sands
o Elaine Tan, Chief Executive Officer, WWF
Kindly RSVP to Ms. Nicole Tan at [email protected].
Level 3, Angsana 3F
26 October, Thursday
11:00 – 12:00 LGBT Tourism in the focus: Introduction of the 2nd UNWTO Report on LGBT Tourism, the ITB LGBT Academy Japan and ITB Asia’s Pink Corner with new Gayfriendly Hotels in Asia ITB Berlin presents a short overview of the new UNWTO report on LGBT tourism, the successful ITB LGBT Academy held in Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan, last August and an update of new developments at the LGBT segment at ITB Berlin 2018. The Pink Corner at ITB Asia is back with more exhibitors than ever before. The new exhibitors Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas and Avani Hotels & Resorts will give an overview of their Gayfriendly properties in Asia.
Spokepersons:
• Rika Jean-Francois, Commissioner, ITB Berlin Corporate Social Responsibility
• Sraithong Boonburaphong (Director of Sales Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas)
Kindly RSVP your attendance to
https://www.otseinladung.de/event/b91b2ae6d0.
Level 3, Angsana 3F
12:45 – 14:00 Discover Tunisia GIZ-Discover Tunisia is a task force consisting of professionals, Tunisian state representatives and experts in international cooperation who are for the first time participating in ITB Asia. We are very proud to present our country at its best: Tunisia. With more than 60 years of experience in tourism we would like to share some facts about our industry and our strong will to receive Asiatic travellers to our country. Tunisia is now a visa free destination for several Asiatic travelers. Like 10 million Tunisians working for the development of the country, we would be very glad to make you discover the true Tunisia, enjoying a night in the desert, spending an evening in 1001 nights atmosphere, discovering Carthage and Hannibal's country and visiting the site of Star Wars...
Spokesperson:
• Leila Tekkaya, Director of Public Relations, Communication and Hospitality, Tunisian National Tourist Office (ONTT)
Kindly RSVP to Mr. Amel at [email protected].
Level 3, Angsana 3F
14:30 – 15:30 Remarkable Rwanda - Memorable Experiences all the way
Rwanda recently announced plans to expand its tourism
industry and grow itself as a high-end destination, a move that
has appealed to a number of international brands that envisage great potential within the market, among them
Marriott Kigali, Hilton, RadissonBlu, Wilderness Safari, One and Only resorts and ParkInn. This has led Rwanda to host global
and continental conferences. Rwanda positions itself as an ecotourism destination thanks to conservation efforts by the government, the public and stakeholders. Through successful campaigns, the country reintroduced lions and black rhinos in 2015 and 2017 respectively, turning Rwanda into a big 5 safari destination. Spokesperson:
• His Excellency Guillaume Kavaruganda, High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda in Singapore
Kindly RSVP your attendance to [email protected].
Level 3, Angsana 3F
Exhibitor Media Contacts (in alphabetical order according to exhibitor name)
Exhibitor Country Contact person
Job title Email address Contact number Hall / Booth
ADISHREE LIVEABOARD BY KOMODO ESCAPE
Indonesia Ida Yulia Sales & Marketing [email protected] +6281338434441 Hall E / G05
AGORA Hospitalities Co., Ltd
Japan Chihiro Suzuki
Public Relations [email protected] +81-70-2184-6951
Hall E / J05
Bhutan Herders Expedition
Bhutan Karma Tshetem
Tour Manager [email protected] 00 975 (2) 337301
Hall F / D45
BLACKLANE Singapore Li Wen Lo Regional Director APAC
[email protected] +6598434005 Hall D / R30
Chiba Convention Bureau
Japan Yumi Yasuda
Manager [email protected] 81432972752 Hall E /J05
Desaru Coast Malaysia
Malaysia Kristine Lim
Vice President [email protected] +60127785001 Hall F / C20
DJUBO India Tanuj Dhawan
AVP Global Marketing
[email protected] +919599599031 Hall F / C47
EL CORTE INGLES DEPARTMENT STORES SPAIN & PORTUGAL
Spain Silvia Martinez de Tejada
Regional Sales Manager South East Asia, Japan and Korea
[email protected] 0034649531765 Hall D / N05
eNett International Singapore Tim Masih
Senior Comms Manager
[email protected] +44 7557 319 214
Hall F / B31
etouches Australia Andy Scales
PR Director [email protected] -+610431790733 Hall D /R35
Eurasia Trains & Tours
Germany Helmut Mochel
General Manager [email protected] -+49 7821 955970
Hall D / N17
Flores DMO Indonesia Julita Mekaria
Marketing Asst. [email protected] +62361271145 Hall E / G05
Harriniva Hotels & Finland Laura Sales & Marketing [email protected] +358400985112 Hall E / M05
Safaris Hokajärvi
Manager
India Tourism Singapore
India Rajendra Kumar Suman
Asst. Director [email protected] +65 62353800 Hall E / K20
ISO Travel Solutions Germany Ralf Regner
[email protected] +49911995940 Hall F / B20
MEISSEN Porcelain Manufactory
Germany Anne Silber
Tourism Marketing & Visitors Services
[email protected] +49(0)3521 468 210
Hall D / N40
Melia Purosani Hotel Indonesia Jerónimo Molina
General Manager [email protected] +62 274 589521 Hall D / Q20
MyProGuide Inc. Taiwan Yi Chen Yu
Co-Founder [email protected] +886972818955 Hall E / J49
New World Petaling Jaya Hotel
Malaysia Tengku Badariah
Director of Sales & Marketing
[email protected] 0060376820000 Hall D / R10
Nongsa Resorts Indonesia Laila Sahputri
Assistant Manager, Marketing Communications & Public Relations
[email protected] +6590668564 Hall E / G05 (Wonderful Indonesia pavilion)
Park Regis Singapore Singapore Tricia Ang Director of Marketing
[email protected] -+65 6818 8888 Hall F / F05 / Table 17
Peakwork AG Germany Tony Marshall
VP Global Sales [email protected] +4921191368500 Hall F / B20
Pechanga Resort & Casino
USA Freddy Bi
Tour & Travel Sales Manager
[email protected] 0019513659077 Hall D / R17
Pegasus - The Welcoming Agencies
Austria Victoria Mahler
Head of Operations & Business Development
[email protected] 0043159933227 Hall E / L15
Penang Global Tourism
Malaysia Yani Ramoo
Senior Assistant Manager
[email protected] 04-2643456 Hall F / C05
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
Thailand Hisakazu Sato
Director of Sales & Marketing
[email protected] +66 89 866 6227 Hall F / E40
PKFARE China Candy Duan
Deputy PR Manager [email protected] +86 13811529825
Hall F / B44
Promote Iceland Iceland Thorleifur Jonsson
Senior Manager [email protected] +3548244384 Hall E / M15
Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Ningxi Tan
Director of Marketing Communications
[email protected] 65897898 Hall F / F05
Santiago de Compostela
Spain Flavia Ramil
Managing Director [email protected] +34981555129 Hall D / N05
Saxony Tourism Germany Dorothea Schaeffler
Marketing & Sales [email protected] +49-351-4917015
Hall D / N40
The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts
Hong Kong
Sylvia Lee
Head of Sales & Marketing
[email protected] +852 3702 6570 Hall F / E21
TravelBala Taiwan James, Chi-Ying Cheng
General Manager [email protected] +886935241109 Hall F / B15
Traveltek Ltd United Kingdom
Scott Leslie
International Marketing Manager
[email protected] +44 1355 246 111
Hall F / A24
TrustYou Singapore Alex Tan Senior Director Enterprise Sales APAC
[email protected] +65 97961778 Hall F / B37
Vienna Tourist Board Austria Verena Hable
Media Relations Manager
[email protected] +43 1 211 14-363
Hall E / L15
Visit Central Finland Finland Päivi Heikkala
Project Manager [email protected] +358503048467 Hall E / M05
Worldhotels Singapore Ash Low Marketing Executive - PR, Branding and Communications
[email protected] +65 227 5535 Hall D / R05
Zagreb Tourist Board Croatia Danijel Petrovic
Expert Associate to Promotion Department
[email protected] +385 1 4898 555 Hall D / N15