Italy named as official country partner for Global Travel Week

Connections has announced that the official partner country for the first B2B Global Travel Week is the Italian National Tourist Board (ENIT).Global Travel Week, a brand new event for international travel trade organized by Jacobs Media Group, is an initiative of Travel Weeklys parent company Jacobs Media Group. It supports the industry's recovery.The event will be held in person from September 27-30 at London's Kia Oval. A virtual event will take place from October 4-5.The inaugural event will attract 600 travel decision-makers. It will feature business meetings and sessions hosted at Jacobs Media Group brands such as Travel Weekly, Aspire, and Atas.Jacobs Media Groups' travel technology brand Travolution, which is owned by Jacobs Media Groups, will host its one-day Travolution Europe Summit at the event.Maria Elena Rossi is ENIT's marketing and promotions director. She said that ENIT was proud to be the official partner country for Global Travel Week powered By Connections. The UK is a major source market for the Italian luxury travel and mainstream trade. It is crucial that we offer strategic opportunities to support their recovery and revival.Global Travel Week is key to our success.Micaela Giacobbe is the managing director of Connections. She said, "We are delighted to have partnered the Italian National Tourist Board in the inaugural Global Travel Week." We are well aware of the importance Italy has for UK holidaymakers.Connections has a track record of providing one-on-one meetings that produce significant results for decision-makers. It offers destinations a highly targeted platform that supports their goals, when combined with Jacobs Media Groups' brand portfolio.Global Travel Week will also include Visit Portugal as a premier partner. It is supported by Atta and Eventiz Media Groups, Finn Partners and IGLTA.