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Paris SMT World Tourism Expo Cancelled Over Coronavirus Outbreak

2020-03-04 by Argophilia Travel News

Salons du tourisme

The organizers of the Paris World Tourism Fair (SMT) have announced the cancellation of their event scheduled for March 12th to 15th.

Tags: coronavirus outbreak, Europe events, event news, ITB Berlin, ITB Berlin 2020, Paris events, Paris World Tourism Fair, SMT World Tourism Expo

Lea Sirk to Represent Slovenia at Eurovision 2018

2018-02-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Slovenia’s national selection for representation at Eurovision 2018 ends with singer and songwriter Lea Sirk’s win over a lineup of Slovenia’s best talent. Lea’s song, “Hvala, ne!”was chosen by a 50/50 split of jury and public votes.

Tags: BQL, Europe artists, Europe events, Europe music, Eurovision, Eurovision 2018, Hvala, Lea Sirk, music events, ne!, Nuška Drašček, Slovenia music, Slovenian music, song contest

La Tomatina Festival Starts This Week

2014-08-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

La Tomatina Oficial

This week the city of Buñol in Spain turns completely red with the annual La Tomatina Festival. The world’s biggest tomato fight this year starts August 27th.

Tags: Europe events, La Tomatina Festiva, Spain events

This Week Sziget Festival “Island of Freedom” Beckons

2014-08-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sziget Festival Official

Beginning today and lasting through Sunday, the Sziget Festival – Island of Freedom kicks off with a stellar lineup of entertainers. Hundreds of thousands will invade Budapest for one of the biggest party/cultural celebrations on Earth.

Tags: Budapest, Budapest events, Budapest music, Europe events, music fests, Sziget Festival

Expo Milano 2015 Unveils Project “Belvedere in Città” with Telecom Italia

2014-08-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy Expo 2015 Milano Facebook

Beginning in September, the progress of work on the Universal Exposition will be available on web pages and social channels of Expo 2015 and Telecom Italia, via videos projected, filmed by drones over the area hosting the Event.

Tags: Belvedere in Città, Europe events, Expo Milano 2015, expos, Italy events, La Triennale, Milan, tech expo, Telecom Italia

Hard Rock International Commemorates Opening First European Property with Legendary Celebration

2014-06-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Hard Rock

Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos – with locations from Bali andSan Diego to Singapore and Macau – celebrated the highly anticipated Grand Opening of its first European property, Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza, in Spain on June 13, 2014. Hard Rock inaugurated the contemporary property with an unrivaled celebration featuring the brand’s signature Guitar Smash and performance by three-time Grammy award winner, Nile Rodgers, and Chic.

Tags: Europe entertainment, Europe events, Europe hotels, Europe restaurants, Hard Rock, Hard Rock Cafe

Eurovision Bows to “Rise Like a Phoenix”

2014-05-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Conchita Wurst - Courtesy Eurovision Facebook

Eurovision Song Contest variant 2014 was won by Austria and Conchita Wurst last night in Copenhagen. ‘Rise Like a Phoenix’, the more than somewhat controversial offering, grabbed the most points to take the prized title. Netherlands came in second behind Austria in the latter’s first win since 1966.

Tags: Conchita Wurst, Europe events, Eurovision, Rise Like a Phoenix

Sarajevo In June – The Peace Event 2014

2014-05-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Peace Event Sarajevo 2014

oming to Sarajevo June 6th through 9th, a monumental event, 2014: 100 years after World War I at the Bosanski kulturni centar Sarajevo.

Tags: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe events, Europe fests, Europe peace, festivals

5 Networking Business Events to Justify A Europe Trip

2013-05-10 by Argo Contributor

Network opportunities Eurpope 2013

Europe offers us all a lesson in both the old and the new, combining ancient monuments and medieval architecture with modern business savvy and high technology in a way that makes every visit to that continent one that is compelling and rewarding in a way that is unrivaled by any other place on Earth.

Tags: Europe business, Europe conferences, Europe events, Europe travel, events, Networking

European Parliament Open House This Weekend

2013-05-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

European Parliament

This Saturday the Festival of Europe begins in Brussels and Luxembourg and to commemorate the fest the European Parliament and other EU institutions will be open to the public. For those interested in witnessing how the Parliament works, this is a unique opportunity for a hands-on experience.

Tags: Brussels, EU, EU events, Europe events, Europe government, European Parliament, Luxembourg, Parliament, Strasbourg

Children’s Food & Eating Exhibition Ongoing in Bratislava

2013-04-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Getting involved, a child interacts with utensils

For visitors to Bratislava an exhibition now showing at BIBIANA, International House of Art for Children offers a playful take on food and eating. S JEDLOM SA (NE)HRÁME is an unusual conduit to telling kids about cooking, dining history, and traditions that actually help humans maintain a healthy body. Rudding through May 9th, the event is but one in the wonderful venue dedicated to children.

Tags: Bratislava, Bratislava events, Europe events, kids events, Slovakia

Speakers Line Up for dotcomhotel Conference Budapest

2013-04-04 by Aleksandr Shatskih

dotcomhotel

Coming up in Budapest, the first dotcomhotel Hospitality E-Commerce & Revenue Management Conference for 2013 is all set to feature some of hospitality’s most knowledgeable experts. The conference, slated to cover important industry topics such as; the future of hotel meta search, brand reputation marketing in hospitality, and especially mobile applications for hotels, runs May 30-31 at the Continental Hotel Budapest.

Tags: Budapest conferences, Budapest events, Budapest festivals, digital hotels, Europe events, Europe hotels, hotel conferences

Sofia INTRO!FESTIVAL 2012 – Days Away

2012-03-28 by Phil Butler

Intro!Fest Bulgaria

In 44 days the very first Sofia INTRO!FESTIVAL kicks off May 10 to May 12. To begin the Bulgarian season of entertainment, music, and fun this year, organizers have put on this new music fest at the Sofia Airport, with a big focus on bands.

Tags: Bulgaria culture, Bulgaria events, Bulgaria festival, Bulgaria music, Club RockIT, Doctors Gogo Band, Doomfoxx, Europe events, Jerihon, Maze, music fest, music festivals, My Disorder, Shum, SUNRISE AVENUE, THE SLOT

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