WORLD TRAVEL MARKET 2007 LONDON, UK NOVEMBER 12-15, 2007 Staged annually in London under one roof, World Travel Market is a must attend, business to business exhibition. WTM provides a unique opportunity for the whole global travel trade industry to meet, network, negotiate, conduct business and stay abreast with the latest developments in the travel industry. Read more about WTM... World Travel Market brings together worldwide buyers and sellers from every sector of the industry. Attend WTM 2007 to ensure you get your share of this massive business and networking opportunity. WTM online international press centre designed to assist journalists and exhibitors to make the most of their participation in the event. Make a difference and participate in the first WTM World Responsible Tourism Day on Wednesday 14 November 2007 ITB BERLIN: March 5-9th, 2008 ITB Berlin is a prime meeting place, a marketplace, and a driving force behind the entire industry. The exhibition area and various segments, along with the comprehensive congress programme and supporting events represent the entire product spectrum of the tourist industry. At the same time, they form the basis for the development of new ideas, global approaches and targeted marketing. Trade Visitors: March 5th - 7th 2008 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Trade Visitors and General Public: March 8th - 9th 2008 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. ETOA: The Trade Association for European Tourism A pan-European trade association for European Tourism companies. ETOA has over 400 members, of whom approximately one third are tour operators and online intermediaries bringing business to Europe. Our associate members are their European suppliers, including hotels, coach operators and tourist attractions. Aims To create commercial opportunities between buyers and sellers in the travel industry and act as a forum for cooperation between members To influence European tourism legislation so that it ensures members are provided with a viable environment in which to do business To keep members informed of the latest developments in the issues that affect their business Main areas of lobbying VAT and the Tour Operators Margin Scheme The current scheme hurts EU-based tour operators. It forces business offshore and does nothing to help the European economy. We are lobbying the European Commission to make changes and so create a more profitable business environment for our members. Escorted Tours and Tourist Guiding Some European cities operate illegal practises that restrict the freedom of tour managers to act as tourist guides. We are working with the European Commission and local councils to stamp this out. The Package Travel Directive The Package Travel Directive is outdated, takes no account of online sales and effectively blocks intra-European trade. We are working to have this reformed to clarify the position for online sellers. Rainbow Exclusive Car Rental & Tour Services Tel 251-11-5-51-37-55 Fax 251-11-5-51-52-44 E-mail     rainbot@ethionet.et  rainbowtours@ethionet.et   .