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Informa Markets launches Asia Photonics Expo in Singapore

International exhibition organiser, Informa Markets, launched its inaugural Asia Photonics Expo (APE) at Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. Some 350 international exhibitors showcased at the new show, providing a platform for the photonics ecosystem.

PATA projects full tourism recovery in 2024

PATA released its latest Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts report, forecasting a 110% recovery of international visitor arrivals (IVAs) by the end of 2024, under a mild scenario. However, under a severe scenario, recovery is forecasted to be 87% of the 2019 level by the end of 2026.

Shanghai government introduces new B2B travel platform

AVIAREPS, an international representation, marketing and communications company for the travel industry, and the Shanghai Municipal Government, will jointly launch Shanghai’s official online B2B travel platform, SmoothTravel. Through the new platform, global travel industry is able to connect with inbound and outbound Chinese travel agencies, tour wholesalers, online travel agencies (OTAs), and MICE agents in the East China market.