27 Oct 2015
The Brighter Group has a range of media opportunities at World Travel Market this year across its destination and travel brand clients. Please find full details below.
Press conferences
Tourism Malaysia Press Conference
Monday 2nd Nov
15.00 - 16.00
Platinum Suite 5 and 6
Tourism Malaysia will be discussing its key developments for 2016 including new transport routes, new flights and new hotels. Tourism Malaysia will also launch its major tourism themes for 2016; nature and adventure, beaches and islands and wellness. The three new tourism themes will be supported by a major consumer advertising campaign launching next year.
RSVP: Malaysia@brightergroup.com
Jordan Tourism Board Press Conference
Monday 2nd Nov
11.30
ME140, ME150
Following a tough year for tourism to the Middle East and Jordan, Jordan's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities H E Nayef al Fayez and Dr Abdul Razzaq Arabiyat, Managing Director of the Jordan Tourism Board will discuss how this has and will be managed and their plans to continue to encourage and grow tourism in 2016.
RSVP: Jordan@brightergroup.com
Cultural events
Taiwanese Tea Ceremony
Tuesday 3rd Nov, Wednesday 4th Nov, Thursday 5th Nov
11.30 – 12.00
AS450
Take a break from the usual WTM mania, and join us on stand for a cup of freshly brewed Taiwanese tea. The Taiwanese delegation will be on hand to introduce you to the charms of the Ilha Formosa.
RSVP: taiwan@brightergroup.com
Carnival Dance Lesson
Wednesday 4th Nov
15.00- 15.30
CA250
Antigua and Barbuda's carnival dancers will be putting agents through their paces with on-stand carnival dance lessons on Wednesday from 3pm.
RSVP: antigua@brightergroup.com
Antigua and Barbuda celebrate 60th anniversary of Carnival
Wednesday 4th Nov
16.30
CA250
There will be a very special performance from Antigua and Barbuda's carnival dancers in celebration of the 60th anniversary of carnival.
RSVP: antigua@brightergroup.com
Photo opportunities
Tourism Malaysia Photo Opportunity
Monday 2nd Nov
10.00
AS500
Tourism Malaysia will be getting people in the party mood right from the start with traditional Malaysian dancers launching their stand.
RSVP: Malaysia@brightergroup.com
Jordan Tourism Board Photo Opportunity
Monday 2nd Nov, Tuesday 3rd Nov
10.00 - 18.00
ME140, ME150
Lawrence of Arabia will be waiting to welcome guests at WTM to the Jordan Tourism Board stand for storytelling and a photo opportunity with the man famed for his work in the Middle East during World War One. Following the launch of the year's most hotly anticipated blockbuster, The Martian starring Matt Damon, there will also be a man in a spacesuit on stand.
RSVP: Jordan@brightergroup.com
Antigua & Barbuda Photo Opportunity
Tuesday 3rd Nov
15.30- 16.30
CA250
Cricketing legend, Sir Vivian Richards, will be joined by special VIP guests on the Antigua and Barbuda stand following a pro-celebrity cricket tour in Antigua in October.
RSVP: antigua@brightergroup.com
Networking drinks
Taiwan Happy Hour
Monday 2nd Nov
16.00 – 18.00
AS450
Have a drink on us, sample Taiwan's famed cuisine and meet the local experts for a chat about what makes their product, and Taiwan, so special. We'll also be celebrating with a variety of Taiwanese entertainment, and the Taiwan Tourism Bureau ambassador, OH! Bear. Plus, enter the prize draw to win flights to Taipei and discover Taiwan yourself!
RSVP: taiwan@brightergroup.com
Antigua & Barbuda Rum Cocktails
Tuesday 3rd Nov
16.30- 17.30
CA250
Media are invited to share a toast with Cricketing legend, Sir Vivian Richards and special VIP guests on the Antigua and Barbuda stand. Guests can catch up with the Antiguan delegation on the latest news from the 'twin jewels of the Caribbean' over black pineapple rum cocktails and Caribbean entertainment.
RSVP: antigua@brightergroup.com
Malaysian Happy Hour
Tuesday 3rd Nov
17.00 – 18.00
AS500
Enjoy a drink with Malaysia and hear from the Minister of Tourism who will be discussing exciting new plans for 2016. You will also have a chance to meet with local experts who will be able to share all their insider knowledge, secret tips and chat to you about what they think makes Malaysia so special.
RSVP: Malaysia@brightergroup.com
Awards
Spafinder 2015 Global Wellness Travel Awards
Wednesday 4th Nov
17.00 – 18.00
WTM Wellness Lounge EU3050
Reflecting the size and diversity of the rapidly growing wellness travel market, Spafinder Wellness 365™ will be announcing the winners of the 2015 Global Wellness Travel Awards. Winners have been selected from over 500 nominated properties worldwide and by utilising the experience and knowledge of the global panel, which includes 33 spa and wellness industry journalists and experts. The ceremony will reveal the top spa properties on six continents, in over 40 countries/regions and in numerous categories and be held at the new Spafinder WTM Wellness Lounge.
