Jamaica’s trade and investment agency, JAMPRO, recently convened the Jamaica Investment Forum 2012 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The two-day forum focused on business opportunities in Information Technology, Tourism and Manufacturing.

At the 9th Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS) October 8-11, 2012, in Lucerne, Switzerland, presented by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and sponsored by Switzerland Tourism and Lucerne Tourism, Dr. Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will speak before more than 600 industry executives representing more than 50 nations.

World Travel Awards has unveiled the regional nominees for its 2012 program. The number of organizations self nominating in 2012 has increased by 17 percent year-on-year, reflecting the growing awareness of the global coverage and commercial benefits that accompany WTA success.