Travel agenda: Fort Lauderdale: Unleashed
Fort Lauderdale: Unleashed is a major event in the rapidly growing sector of gay travel held in one of the gay tourism capitals of America from May 10. Then, it's all eyes on Macau for the opening of the new Galaxy integrated resort.
28th Fort Lauderdale: Unleashed
May 10-15
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
The largest event in the LGBT travel community, Fort Lauderdale: Unleashed is organized by the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association to bring together industry experts, LGBT brands and gay-friendly brands.
http://www.igltaconvention.org
Galaxy Macau Opens
May 15
Macau
A new super-resort for Macau opens, bringing three new hotels and a huge casino to the state already known as the Las Vegas of the east. Look out for the development's unique 52,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck, where a 350-ton white sand beach surrounds the 4,000-square-meter Skytop Wave Pool.
http://www.galaxymacau.com
WTTC Global Travel & Tourism Summit
May 17-19
Las Vegas, NV, USA
The movers and the shakers of the travel world come together once again in America's 'Sin City' for a three-day conference looking at market trends and insight from the CEOs of the world's 100 largest tourism companies. The focus, predictably, is on the future of middle class travel from developing countries.
http://www.globaltraveltourism.com
Luxtofair 2011
May 20-22
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Targeted at a luxury travel market which is on the rise again following the recession, the Lifestyle & Luxury Tourism Fair 2011 styles itself the first high-end event in its part of the world. Everything from luxury golf vacations to yachts will be on offer at the event, which also includes workshops and stage performances.
http://www.luxtofair.com/
International Pow Wow
May 21-25
San Francisco, CA, USA
The US Travel Association's annual bash comes to California this year, with travel buyers, executives and journalists coming together to take stock of the industry and highlight the best of US travel to visitors from over 70 countries.
http://www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com/powwow2011/index.html
Connected Traveler Technology Showcase
May 23
San Francisco, CA, USA
The inside of our vehicles are set to change beyond recognition in the comng years and automakers leverage new technology to bring drivers closer to the digital world -- this Silicon Valley event highlights some of the latest technology, from GPS to smartphones to augmented reality.
http://connectedtraveler.com
Yotel NYC Opens
June 1
New York
Pod hotel chain Yotel opens its first outpost in the US June 1, with opening rates at $149 and a location just steps from Times Square. The property offers 669 small-but-stylish cabins, along with an outdoor terrace.
http://www.yotel.com/
