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News its history that the World Savers Congress has been held outside of the United States. This prestigious event will gather leaders from around the world—including travel industry executives, business leaders, NGO representatives, and celebrity activists- to discuss key issues and to honour travel companies who have made accomplishments in the areas of poverty alleviation, education programs, health initiatives, wildlife conservation, and environmental/ cultural preservation. ------------------------------------ Singapore Experience Awards (October 2010) – The Singapore Experience Awards, proudly organised by the Singapore Tourism Board, is the most prestigious awards platform in Singapore's tourism industry. Up to 31 awards are given out at this annual platform, in the categories of Outstanding Contribution, Customer Service, Events, Experience and Marketing & Media. ------------------------------------ Asia for Asia (20 October 2011) – Asia for Asia is an annual meeting of Asia's MICE industry leaders from member countries of the Asian Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus (AACVB). The Asian summit is a high-level platform for Heads of Convention Visitor Bureaus, Heads of National Tourists Organizations and conventions' industry leaders to network and discuss innovative ideas and strategies that would propel the meetings industry forward. This year's theme is –Rising Asia: Future of Meetings. The meeting aims to identify Asian countries' competitive niche in the meetings industry and achieve effective collaboration in competing as a region. ------------------------------------ Cornell Hotel Society Asia Pacifi c Regional Conference (20-22 October 2011) – The Cornell Hotel Society (CHS) Asia Pacifi c is proud to be hosting its annual regional meeting in Singapore this year. Cornell Hotel Society is the alumni organization of Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration. The CHS Regional Conference aims to foster fellowship between alumni, provide opportunities for learning and growth, and raise funds for scholarship programmes. ------------------------------------ Asia Pacifi c Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (October 2011) – The Asia Pacifi c Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference is a preliminary lead up to the International Hotel and Tourism Investment Forum Asia Pacifi c to be offi cially launched in October 2012. This event will bring the advisory board, supporting organizations from throughouat Asia Pacifi c together with hotel owners, executives and members of the property and fi nancial communities together for a unique half-day strategy event in Singapore. Events ITB Asia 2011 announces largest ever conference programme SINGAPORE - Messe Berlin (Singapore), organiser of ITB Asia, 'The Trade Show for the Asian Travel Market', has announced the largest conference programme line-up ever for this year's show with the addition of two new conference partners – TTG Asia and the Singapore Tourism Board. Currently in its fourth year, ITB Asia is known for having successfully established a credible and international knowledge- sharing platform alongside the trade show, through the series of conferences, seminars and workshops it organises. Held from 19-21 October in Suntec Singapore, ITB Asia delegates can look forward to attending two new events; the inaugural TTG Travel Agent Conference and the Asia for Asia Conference, as well as the second installment of the successful ITB Asia Association Day. "With close to 800 exhibiting companies from 60 countries from all aspects of the Asian travel industry participating in the show, ITB Asia sits on the pulse of the regional travel, tourism and hospitality industries," says Nino Gruettke, Executive Director of ITB Asia. "We constantly seek feedback from particpants to ensure the conference programme is relevant and able to address the latest developments, challenges and trends in the industry. This way, we hope to spark more sharing and collaborative efforts to capitalize on growth opportunities within the region." The TTG Travel Agent Conference held on 21 October is an opportunity not to be missed for travel agents looking to learn from the best in the industry. It is the region's first travel agent conference organised by TTG Asia Media and promises to deliver practical know-how and tangible learning points that travel agents can apply to their businesses to elevate success. Covering a range of topics, the conference includes case studies of super agents and tips for success in customised travel and online businesses. Entry is free for ITB Asia delegates and TTG Asia subscribers. The fifth Asia for Asia Conference, organised by the Singapore Tourism Board in conjunction with The Asian Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus (AACVB), will be held in Singapore for the very first time this year at ITB Asia. Themed 'Asia Rising: The Future of Meetings', this year's Asia for Asia Conference will explore the macro trends of the Asian travel industry, offering valuable insights and learnings from the experts, innovators, leaders and trendsetters of the meetings industry. The Asia for Asia Conference will be held on 20 October and attendance is by invitation only for selected ITB Asia delegates. Encouraged by the overwhelming success of the introduction of ITB Asia Association Day last year, the conference will be back this year on 20 October as well as with new features such as a specialist forum dedicated to understanding and growing the association meeting sector in Asia. Renowned Association speakers will helm in-depth panel discussions on topics relating to association management and the challenges in holding association meetings in Asia. Association Day represents the joint collaboration and international expertise of key industry players Messe Berlin, ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership, Ace: Daytons Direct and Suntec Singapore. Entry is open to ITB Asia hosted Association buyers only. Held in conjunction with ITB Asia, the seventh Web In Travel (WIT), will once again see the gathering of leaders in the travel distribution, marketing and technology industry. The intense two-day WIT conference centered around the theme 'Find Your Groove' (18-19 October) will be preceded by 'WITovation Bootcamp - Entrepreneurship & Innovation' (17 October) and followed by four 'ITB Asia Clinics' (20-21 October). Delegates interested in attending WIT can register separately at www.webintravel.com. Events 5 September 2011