Jovanovic Ondobo, Secretary General of the Municipality of Mengueme and an official within the decentralized local government sector, is tasked with meeting tourism professionals and tourism boards from around the world at the IFTM 2026 trade show accompanied by Yvette Mamgue (CEO of UBT Agency ) to find partners capable of showcasing Cameroon.
Having traveled to Paris from his hometown of Mengueme, Jovanovic Ondobo who was hosted by the UBT agency at the 2026 IFTM trade show attended this year’s global tourism event as a visitor, contrasting with 2025 when he ran an exhibition stand under the UBT banner. He also accepted an invitation to be interviewed by our journalist Alexandra Willemin, using the opportunity to promote his municipality of Mengueme and neighboring regions in Cameroon. His message was clear: his primary objective was to participate in the major global tourism trade show, IFTM an event renowned as the ideal venue for B2B meetings, reserved exclusively for industry professionals rather than the general public. Jovanovic Ondobo thus accepted our invitation to answer questions from our journalist, who specializes in travel, culture, tourism, gastronomy, and more.
The IFTM 2026 trade show an ideal venue for networking, seeking collaborations, and holding specialized meetings was the choice made by the municipality of Mengueme to promote its territory and expand its networks.
Following this meeting, Jovanovic Ondobo focused squarely on his local area, seeking to cultivate relationships for the benefit of Mengueme and acting swiftly to address his municipality’s needs. He spent two days traversing the vast exhibition which hosts nearly 10,000 exhibitors and millions of trade visitors connecting with exhibitors to expand his network and identifying potential partners, aiming to leave with concrete results or promising future collaborations. He concluded the event full of hope, armed with business cards and happy memories, having successfully found exactly what he was looking for after two days of searching and meetings.
Armenia: Discovering Armenian traditional and cultural wonders with the Phoenix Tour family agency.
Phoenix Tour is a family-run travel agency (DMC – Destination Management Company) based in Armenia that has been operating for over 17 years. Ani, the representative, outlines the agency’s specific features and highlights the tourism assets of Armenia and the Caucasus.
Armenia, the Caucasus’s best-kept secret, is opening up to the world.
Traditionally renowned for its historical heritage and high-mountain landscapes, Armenia is now establishing itself as a rising, multifaceted tourist destination. Offering a blend of adventure tourism, sun-drenched cuisine, and regional openness, the country attracts an increasingly international audience while preserving its authenticity, far removed from mass tourism.
Norway : From the Poles to the Galápagos, how HX Expeditions balances high-end adventure with scientific urgency.
HX Expeditions (formerly Hurtigruten Expeditions) stands out for its premium, science-focused adventure cruises, rigorous environmental impact management, and fully flexible itineraries in polar regions.
Here are the key features of the onboard experience: Scientific and citizen-science immersion.
Whether for business, vacation, or medical transport, St Barth Executive adapts to every need to provide the best solutions, offering a unique discovery experience through the world of air travel.
The company aims to expand its distribution network among tourism professionals (tour operators, travel agencies) and businesses requiring corporate travel within the region. It serves a diverse clientele for inter-island travel, ranging from private individuals and vacationers visiting from mainland France or elsewhere for tourism or shopping to business travelers and school groups. The healthcare sector is another key area, as the company holds contracts with hospitals in Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy, utilizing an aircraft equipped for medical evacuations.
St Barth Executive focuses on three main business lines: private charters, scheduled flights, and medical evacuations. The company distinguishes itself through premium/business-class comfort bringing the private charter experience to scheduled routes and a very modern fleet. Regarding environmental impact, Sandra BAILLY notes that the current priority remains improving connectivity and accessibility for the islands, particularly given that the very short runways impose significant technical constraints on aircraft selection.
With ZooParc de Beauval, it’s not about the show “L’amour est dans le pré” (Love is in the Meadow), but rather “Love for Animals “.
We met Jérôme Le Tutour, Group Sales Manager for ZooParc de Beauval, at the IFTM 2026 trade show, and he kindly agreed to an interview. Based in Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher, France, ZooParc de Beauval welcomes millions of visitors both adults and children. Renowned for its zoological park, it offers unique areas for all audiences, including “Bucolia & Les Terres Rouges,” “MonstroZoo,” and many other surprises waiting to be discovered. With carefully chosen nature-inspired themes, the park features immersive settings like the African Savanna and Australia, making visitors feel as though they have traveled to the other side of the world. To cater to younger visitors, Jérôme Le Tutour highlighted the “MonstroZoo” concept; beyond that, the park offers summer water play areas for cooling off, as well as walking paths and various activities to explore across the vast grounds. Accommodation options including hotels and houses are available for booking, and there are shows designed specifically to entertain children, while corporate event spaces are offered for adults.
From mountain resorts to leisure parks, Compagnie des Alpes steadily grows its audience year after year. Through Compagnie des Alpes, customers worldwide can make bookings to visit their desired leisure destinations. Compagnie des Alpes acts much like a directory for leisure venues, advising and guiding the public toward parks and other types of leisure activities. It manages all leisure-related inquiries and directs users to its partners’ websites.
A six-time recipient of the Indian government’s National Award between 2014 and 2019, the Somatheeram Ayurveda Group has achieved great international success across a wide range of activities from medical science and the art of living to wellness nutrition, cultural experiences, and therapeutic travel. This major group of companies has also successfully established a presence in France (including Normandy) and across the globe. Renowned for its expertise, proven track record in medical science, and commitment to the “science of life” and ecological respect, the Somatheeram Group was pleased to meet us at the IFTM 2025 trade show and share its knowledge. The founder of Discovery Edition had the opportunity to participate in various activities in Normandy, including Ayurvedic massage, specialized cuisine prepared by a Group subsidiary, and holistic wellness treatments. Having visited a location about 45 minutes from Fécamp, Olivier Tangkun retains fond memories of the experience and can attest that the Somatheeram Ayurveda Group offers the very best in therapy.
The Masserini restaurant at the Hotel Sol Ipanema is drawing public interest with its cuisine based on local products.
Jovanovic Ondobo, Secretary General of the Municipality of Mengueme and an official within the decentralized local government sector, is tasked with meeting tourism professionals and tourism boards from around the world at the IFTM 2026 trade show accompanied by Yvette Mamgue (CEO of UBT Agency ) to find partners capable of showcasing Cameroon.
Having traveled to Paris from his hometown of Mengueme, Jovanovic Ondobo who was hosted by the UBT agency at the 2026 IFTM trade show attended this year’s global tourism event as a visitor, contrasting with 2025 when he ran an exhibition stand under the UBT banner. He also accepted an invitation to be interviewed by our journalist Alexandra Willemin, using the opportunity to promote his municipality of Mengueme and neighboring regions in Cameroon. His message was clear: his primary objective was to participate in the major global tourism trade show, IFTM an event renowned as the ideal venue for B2B meetings, reserved exclusively for industry professionals rather than the general public. Jovanovic Ondobo thus accepted our invitation to answer questions from our journalist, who specializes in travel, culture, tourism, gastronomy, and more.
The IFTM 2026 trade show an ideal venue for networking, seeking collaborations, and holding specialized meetings was the choice made by the municipality of Mengueme to promote its territory and expand its networks.
Following this meeting, Jovanovic Ondobo focused squarely on his local area, seeking to cultivate relationships for the benefit of Mengueme and acting swiftly to address his municipality’s needs. He spent two days traversing the vast exhibition which hosts nearly 10,000 exhibitors and millions of trade visitors connecting with exhibitors to expand his network and identifying potential partners, aiming to leave with concrete results or promising future collaborations. He concluded the event full of hope, armed with business cards and happy memories, having successfully found exactly what he was looking for after two days of searching and meetings.
Discovery Edition, an international media outlet for the general public owned by the Reservaline Ltd group, will be present from September 15 to 17 to showcase industry professionals from around the world.
” Reservaline Ltd, a local company that went global thanks to connections made at the IFTM 2025 trade show. ”
Olivier Tangkun, whose primary business involves managing the online booking platform Reservaline.comknown for its commission-free model attended the IFTM 2025 trade show. He went there to meet tourism professionals, showcase the new platform, and establish trusted partnerships. The event allowed him to fill his schedule completely, resulting in the successful formation of around thirty partnerships out of fifty scheduled meetings. His primary goal was to collaborate with hoteliers so they could benefit from the service being free of charge and commission-free; however, this initiative was a total failure securing only one hotel partner from Rio de Janeiro as he failed to close any other deals during the ten meetings held with hotel managers. In contrast, the majority of his discussions with tour operators proved fruitful, providing a welcome boost to his morale.
