A leading airline executive lauded the upcoming Caribbean Media Exchange on Sustainable Tourism (CMEx) -slated for St. Lucia from December 6 to 10, 2007- stating the “continued ventilation of ideas about the Caribbean’s economic bedrock -tourism- between the media, the youth and tourism stakeholders is important for airlines and for the industry.”

Travolution and PhoCusWright, leading authorities in online travel and global marketplace intelligence, will be joining forces in 2008 for a unique and exciting partnership.

Diana Ross will lead the star-studded lineup at the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival at the Rose Hall Resort & Country Club in Montego Bay, January 24 through January 26, 2008.

The Dubai Shopping Festival Office has announced its participation in the leading annual travel and tourism exhibition, the World Travel Market that will be held in London from November 12 to 15.

As a think tank of the travel industry the ITB Berlin Convention Market Trends & Innovations has become an important part of the ITB Berlin. At the last ITB Berlin the leading convention of the travel industry in Europe registered a record attendance. A total of 9,000 trade visitors from around the world took part, an increase of 25 percent over last year.

The countdown is underway for EIBTM 2007 with just four weeks remaining until the world meets in Barcelona on November 27 to 29. With over 3,000 suppliers, an increased floor area, an enhanced educational program as well as a range of networking opportunities, EIBTM 2007 will once again be the worldwide forum for the industry.