The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) has entered into a strategic partnership that is slated to further increase exhibitor participation at SATTE 2013 by attracting ICTP members, global destinations committed to quality services and green growth, to the event. With the objective of promoting India as a B2B travel and tourism destination, SATTE targets international, as well as national, tourism products and services to exhibit at the event. Under the terms of the partnership, SATTE and ICTP will share resources and expertise.

World Routes, 18th World Route Development Forum, will take place from 29th September to 2nd October 2012 and is hosted by Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and supported by official carrier Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority.

Taleb Rifai, Secretary General of the World Tourism Association (WTO) has announced that Mexico will be host for the ninety fourth WTO meeting. Campeche will be the site of the sessions.