Overrun repeatedly by marauding aggressors, subjected to domineering foreign rule and now told their beloved vodka can be made from anything, Poland is a nation that has been crushed so many times that it has become indestructible. Now while shaking off the last vestiges of age-old slumber and rushing into a modern 21st century, Poland is offering visitors – wild scenery of its mountainous south, its great skiing and hiking, stunning old towns and the wilderness of the country's north. This country is sure to keep you on your toes with its wide array of offerings during your visit here.

“Irie mon”, a phrase that is commonly heard in Jamaica, means – “everything is going good”. Jamaica, certainly has lived up to this phrase after winning the World Travel Award 2010 as the “Caribbean's leading destination” for the fifth consecutive year. Jamaica is a spectacularly diverse tropical paradise comprised of a plethora of colour acting as a muse for natives and visitors alike. Jamaica pleases its visitors with white sandy beaches, jungle mountaintops and generally amazing island life. Add to this, activities like hiking, horse-back riding, cliff jumping and scuba diving – some of the great ways to explore this melting pot of African, Asian, European and Middle Eastern cultures.

PDX, P-town, Stumptown, City of Roses, Bridge City or Beervana – Portland has several names. It is a vibrant city with pretty residential neighbourhoods, ultra-green ambitions and brick sidewalks, cobblestone streets with countless brewpubs, coffee houses, knitting circles and book clubs. Portland is an up-and-coming destination that just can’t help but make you feel at home.

Beijing is often described as an imaginative city, which provides an exclusive sneak peak inside imperial China. However, nowadays, the brash modernity of the city comes as a surprise to many visitors. Criss-crossed by numerous flyovers and spiked with high-rises, this metropolis is China at its most dynamic. Although the city is a very different one today, it remains spiritually and politically the heart of the country and still fills you in with beautiful glimpses of royal China.

Everyone loves Paris, for various reasons though. Shady boulevards, street side cafes, famous sights and love in the air, what’s not to like? Whether you're strolling along the Seine or soaking up the city life from a sidewalk café, you will see why Paris is stylish. Of course, you can't miss the incredibly famous attractions. Then again, don’t miss to spend a quiet moment in the Jardin de Tuileries and savour an éclair from a patisserie or a glass of Beaujolais in a bistro either. Culinary delights to cultural sights, haute couture to heady romance, Paris is ever ready to tempt each of your senses, every time you visit “The City of Light”.

Water-based transportation has a few benefits of its own. Unlimited supply of fresh air, breathtaking views of the scenery, a high probability of spotting marine wildlife – sound interesting, doesn’t it? Ferries are a superb way for avoiding city-traffic and getting to your destination in a tick! Ferries are also one of the easiest and cheapest ways to travel.

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If you are searching for interesting ideas for your next vacation, how about considering a trip that involves luxury train travel? Luxury train travel is back in fashion. These elite rail cars transport travellers on exclusive and elegant excursions, perfect for special celebrations. A great rail journey should give you scopes to step out and be part of that landscape too. The train itself must provide comfort; style and service. That’s exactly what The Maharajas’ Express in India does. It offers a fairy tale experience, transporting you to the time of royals while traversing through the wonderland in India with various legends and tales that will immerse you in the magical trip completely.

Malaysia is emerging as one of the top destinations in the world for MICE. It has ranked 23rd in the world, based on the International Congress and Convention Association’s statistical preview of association meetings held in 2006. Filled with top notch state-of-the-art facilities, world-class hotels, Malaysia is cost-competitive, convenient and most importantly fits the bill to a T as the host. It is easy to see why internationally acclaimed corporations and organisations are choosing Malaysia when it comes to MICE.

Crotour, COTTM, For Travel, GIBTM, KITF and Yenisey are the fairs covered in this section.

Alanya Tourism and Trade Fair and EMITT Istanbul are the fairs covered in this section.

Take a peek at the latest happenings in the travel industry. Here are the updates on destinations, hotel, airlines, cruises and events etc.

A video conference or a video-tele-conference is a set of interactive telecommunication technologies which allow two or more locations to interact via two-way video and audio transmissions simultaneously. A type of groupware, it is also known as a “visual collaboration”. London Bridge Hotel has installed the facility some time back and needless to say, has high expectations of benefiting from the same.

In conversation with Mr. David Ruetz, Senior Manager and Project Leader of the ITB Berlin.

Know all about the various travel and trade fairs held all around the globe. Get the details, dates and links of organisers here.