ABASTUR® the most important Business Forum of the Hotel, Catering and Cafeteria Industry in Latin America is set to take place at Banamex Center, September 1 - 4.

Given the high demand, ABAV Nacional has decided to extend up to August 31 the period for free registration for travel agents not members of the entity that are interested in participating of the 42nd ABAV International Tourism Expo. Participants can register online on the event’s official website. After August 31, the ticket for the five days of the event will cost R$60 and can be acquired on the event’s website or at the Anhembi Exhibition Pavilion.

Pestana Porto Santo Beach Resort & Spa and Pousada de Cascais - Cidadela Hotel & Art District were recognized during the World Travel Awards with titles to the Best All-Inclusive Resort in Europe and Best Conference Hotel in Portugal.

A host of industry leaders celebrated after the winners were revealed at the World Travel Awards South & Central America Gala Ceremony 2014, a the Centro Cultural Itchimbía, in Ecuadorian capital Quito.

Around 250 surfers from some 20 countries and regions are expected to compete in the 10th World Bodyboard Championshipon Playa Parguito, Venezuela, one of the many beaches on Margarita Island, which is located in the state of Nueva Espana.

The theme reads "Improving the Passenger Experience and Securing Sustainable Market Growth in the Caribbean: A Review of the Latest Technological Trends, Operational Best Practices, Cost Implications and Strategies for 2014 and Beyond".