Travel agenda: Sydney Boat Show, Jumeirah Frankfurt opens for business
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As Sydney begins to hot up, sailing enthusiasts will converge on Darling Harbour this weekend for the 44th Sydney International Boat Show. On August 1, the 218-room Jumeirah Frankfurt opens its doors to guests for the first time, another milestone in the luxury brand's worldwide expansion.
44th Sydney International Boat Show
July 28 - August 1
Sydney, Australia
Hosted in an enviable location in Darling Harbour, the heart of downtown Sydney, the Sydney International Boat Show attracts enthusiasts of everything from sailing to watersports to fishing. With everything from glittering megayachts to tiny dingies, it'd be easy to forget the land-based attractions such as the historic boat display or the Club Marine cooking demonstrations.
http://www.sydneyboatshow.com.au
Jumeirah Frankfurt Opens
August 1
Frankfurt, Germany
Featuring the largest rooms in Frankfurt, the new five-star Jumeirah Frankfurt marks yet another milestone for the Dubai brand's expansion into Europe. The hotel offers three restaurants, a luxury spa and original artwork by renowned German artist Hartwig Ebersbach.
http://www.jumeirah.com/frankfurt
3rd Asia Hotel Art Fair
August 19-21
Seoul, Korea
The Grand Hyatt Seoul will play host to this year's Asia Hotel Art Fair, a unique chance to see some 4,000 works of art displayed in hotel rooms. A total of 84 bedrooms will be used to showcase the exhibition, which contains work from 300 galleries across Asia.
http://www.hotelartfair.kr/
Caravan Salon Düsseldorf
August 27 - September 4
Düsseldorf, Germany
Love them or hate them, caravans are big business in Europe and have been for years - this year, the Caravan Salon is feting its 50th anniversary. Over 160,000 visitors are expected to attend to admire a range of wares from motorhomes to tents, along with a smaller concurrent exhibition on outdoor pursuits.
http://www.caravan-salon.de/
World Travel Awards - Europe
September 2
Antalya, Turkey
The World Travel Awards caravan continues its journey around the world, this time stopping off in Antalya to showcase the cream of the travel industry in Europe. The world tour of regional ceremonies concludes with the Gala Final in Qatar this November.
http://www.worldtravelawards.com/
Airline Passenger Experience Expo
September 12-15
Seattle, WA, USA
This industry event looks at the future of the way we will fly, with cutting edge companies displaying the latest in products and concepts to cater for an ever-expending market. It also hosts the annual Passenger Experience Awards, voted for by flyers from around the world.
http://apex.aero/
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