As part of a long-term development strategy, all twelve of IMEX´s campaigning “New Vision” initiatives have undergone a detailed review over the summer in preparation for the grand opening on the exhibition at Messe Frankfurt on May 30th, 2006. The IMEX New Vision initiative was launched in 2001 with the aim of generating grassroots change within the global incentive travel, meetings and events industry. The New Vision platform allows IMEX and its industry partners to challenge traditional thinking and also to inspire new ideas and focus on the future.

Dive Into Adventure Bonaire 2006 is taking place from June 17 to 24, 2006. Dive Into Adventure Bonaire will focus on scuba diving and the adventure of the sport, while also incorporating increasingly popular eco-adventure activities into the event program. The official Dive Into Adventure Bonaire 2006 website has been launched at www.DiveIntoAdventureBonaire.com. Three Official Dive Into Adventure Bonaire U.S. Tour Operators have been confirmed and Air Jamaica has also been confirmed as the Official Airline of Dive Into Adventure Bonaire 2006.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has set the agenda for its sixth Global Travel & Tourism Summit this year. The annual gathering of the CEO-level group will take place from April 10 to 12 at the Washington Convention Center. This year´s theme, "Open Mind, Open World" conveys the need to encourage cultural exchange, to promote better understanding between nations, and to bolster economies through increased business and leisure travel.

High off plans for a bold new expansion of its fleet and business strategy for 2006, Caribbean Star Airlines and Caribbean Sun Airlines announced last week a number of new routes spanning several Caribbean islands at the Caribbean Marketplace 2006 held in San Juan, Puerto Rico. “We are delighted to have the opportunity to meet with the elite buyers and planners who were invited to participate in this important marketing event,” says Caribbean Star Airlines and Caribbean Sun Airlines President and CEO William E. Barnette.

The Madrid International Tourism Fair (FITUR) –slated to take place from January 25 to 29- is calling attendees to sign up for the 11th Best Active Tourist Product Contest, with Nicaragua flexing its muscles in the international category. The contest dishes out awards in four categories –nature, adventure, culture and international- to those destinations that guarantee the implementation and hands-on participation of visitors in each and every area.

Aruba´s 2006 Calendar of Events is bursting with to-do´s, including new and improved activities, attractions and much more. The island paradise is offering new guests and loyal Aruba-devotees alike a bevy of interesting cultural events, incredible music festivals featuring celebrated musicians, unique environmental volunteer programs and exhilarating sporting events. Coming up in January and February, the island where happiness lives will be home to the 52nd Carnival Celebration, featuring spectacular parades and creative contests, the Aruba´s Tivoli Torch Parade, the Jouvert Morning and the Old Mask Parade & Burning of King Momo, among other events.