ITB Asia and partners held a responsible tourism networking event on 22 October. The objective was to share experiences and strengthen contacts and business opportunities between environmentally and socially responsible travel operators.

The Government of Mexico City is making plans to launch the International Tourism Fair of the Americas, a travel industry event scheduled for the capital city Sept. 23 to 26, 2010.

The Anguilla Tourist Board and BET Event Productions set the headliners for the seventh anniversary Anguilla Tranquility Jazz Festival, set for Nov. 12 to 15. The lineup will feature Dianne Reeves, the distinguished four-time Grammy-winning vocalist; Ahmad Jamal, the jazz pianist whose career has spanned more than 50 years; vocalist Rachelle Ferrell; Elio Villafranca, the Cuban pianist, composer and bandleader; and Jaine Rogers, the Anguillian-based British born vocalist.

Cruise is the fastest growing sector of the travel industry with eight ships launched to the UK market alone this year, and a further 10 ships to go on sale in 2010. Telegraph and Travel Weekly cruise correspondent Jane Archer has helped WTM organize the program, which includes a high-level panel debate involving some of the most senior cruise executives and a training session for travel agents. Archer will chair the panel debate which takes place on Tuesday November 10th from 12.30 to 1.30pm.

The second annual WATA Rose Hall Triathlon & Wellness Festival is scheduled for Oct. 31 along Jamaica’s Rose Hall. Taking place along the North Coast near Montego Bay, the WATA Rose Hall Triathlon & Wellness Festival attracts locals and visitors.

The second annual WATA Rose Hall Triathlon & Wellness Festival is scheduled for Oct. 31 along Jamaica’s Rose Hall. Taking place along the North Coast near Montego Bay, the WATA Rose Hall Triathlon & Wellness Festival attracts locals and visitors.