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WTM Team

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November 11, 2022

Ministers highlight importance of tourism jobs in sector’s sustainable recovery

Press Releases, WTM London

Tourism ministers from around the globe say supporting local workers and small businesses is a vital element of the sector’s sustainable recovery from the pandemic. The politicians joined private sector ... Read more

November 11, 2022

More people want travel to give them an emotional connection, explorer Levison Wood says

Press Releases, WTM London

Filmmaker and adventurer Levison Wood says more people want to feel their travels will give them a “spiritual, emotional connection”. “They want to feel good about what their journey has ... Read more

November 11, 2022

Don’t overlook the long-term value of younger travellers, WTM panel says

Press Releases, WTM London

Countries must see younger travellers as an investment despite new obstacles to growing this market sector, experts have urged. A WTM London audience heard how younger travellers were the ... Read more

November 11, 2022

Futurist tips cryptocurrency and metaverse as key travel trends

Press Releases, WTM London

More travellers in the future will be able to pay for their holidays with cryptocurrency, according to futurist Rohit Talwar at World Travel Market London. He also urged travel companies ... Read more

November 11, 2022

EasyJet Holidays CEO tracks ‘seismic shift’ in travel’s attitude to sustainability

Press Releases, WTM London

There’s been a ‘seismic shift’ in attitudes from travel providers towards the importance of sustainability in recent years, the boss of EasyJet Holidays told World Travel Market. Harold Goodwin, WTM’s ... Read more

November 11, 2022

Gen Z influencer hails Ryanair and Virgin Atlantic marketing

Press Releases, WTM London

A Gen Z influencer has singled out Ryanair’s social media channels and Virgin Atlantic’s advertising some of the best in travel for younger consumers. Non-binary TikTok creator Perrin Hooper – ... Read more

November 11, 2022

Technology could help travel attract customers despite looming recession

Press Releases, WTM London

Addressing consumer demand for technology and sustainability could keep travel business better able to survive the economic downturn, a session heard at World Travel Market (WTM) London. Caroline Bremner, head ... Read more

November 11, 2022

Travel firms urged to pay better and consider their image

Press Releases, WTM London

Travel’s recruitment crisis means it can no longer offset lower pay rates with the promise of overseas visits and other perks, WTM London was told. An expert panel ... Read more

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

How disability-friendly websites can improve your bottom line

Press Releases, WTM London

Companies should not overlook digital accessibility when considering travellers with disabilities or additional needs, a session heard at World Travel Market London. Up to 95% of websites are not ... Read more

November 11, 2022

WTM, London Best Stand Winners of 2022 Announced

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM, London Best Stand Winners of 2022 Announced The winners of the World Travel Market, London 2022 best stand competition have been announced. The show, at Excel Exhibition Centre, ... Read more

November 11, 2022

Buzzing with buzzwords

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London’s technology-focused sessions concluded on a digital high, with attendees getting an update on some familiar trends and an introduction to some new ones. Artificial intelligence and big data ... Read more

November 11, 2022

WTM 2022 Day 3 Highlights

Press Releases, WTM London

Inclusion was a key theme of Day Three at WTM with greater diversity suggested as a way to help widen both recruitment and customer bases. Technology was predicted to become ... Read more

November 11, 2022

Pandemic recovery, recruitment issues and sustainability take centre stage on Day 2 of WTM London

Press Releases, WTM London

Day 2 of WTM London hosted dignitaries at this year’s Tourism Ministers Summit, while Responsible Tourism subjects included ‘green hushing’ and offered an alternative interpretation on space tourism and all-inclusives. ... Read more

November 11, 2022

Sustainability is green thread running through Day One of WTM London

Press Releases, WTM London

Sustainability was the key theme for the first day of World Travel Market London, as travel experts, ministers, destinations, tourism firms and airlines gathered in the ExCeL exhibition centre. Other ... Read more

November 5, 2021

WTM London & Travel Forward Virtual Takes place next week, 8-9 November

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

The platform is designed with one-on-one meetings, networking and business opportunities and brings huge choice of on-demand sessions During the two-day show, those unable to attend the physical event will ... Read more

November 3, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 3 – WTM London, business concludes

Press Releases, WTM London

The third day of WTM London saw another packed schedule of press briefings, meetings and networking as the show drew to a successful close. Among the highlights was a deep ... Read more

November 2, 2021November 15, 2021

Day 2 – Sustainable Saudi Arabia is ready to welcome the world

Press Releases, WTM London

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has used WTM London to tell the trade it is ready to welcome international tourists. Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO of the Saudi Tourism Authority, told a ... Read more

November 2, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 2 – Maldives aims to be leading meetings and events destination

Press Releases, WTM London

The Maldives unveiled a new initiative to become a leading meetings and events destination, during a press conference at WTM London. The Indian Ocean nation will also offer homestay holidays ... Read more

November 2, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 2 – UNWTO head tells ministers: ‘The climate emergency is a bigger threat than Covid’

Press Releases, WTM London

The head of the United Nations World Tourism Organization has warned that the “climate emergency is a bigger threat than Covid”. Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of UNWTO, said the pandemic has ... Read more

November 2, 2021November 9, 2021

Day 1 – Artificial intelligence is real

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Senior technology executives from across the travel industry believe that artificial intelligence (AI) will play a pivotal role driving the recovery of travel so long as mind sets and attitudes ... Read more

November 2, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 2 – The Very Best Stands Recognised at WTM 2021

Press Releases, WTM London

The most artistic, ingenious and striking stands at WTM London have been announced, with destinations such as the Canary Islands, Ireland and Saudi Arabia among the winners. A panel of ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 1 – WTM Responsible Tourism Awards Winners Announced

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

The winners of the WTM Responsible Tourism Awards have been announced, celebrating the best in practice across the globe. The awards, first launched in 2004, recognise and reward businesses and ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 1 – WTM Responsible Tourism sessions debate the importance of nature and climate change

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

People in developed nations are becoming more concerned about climate change because it is affecting them directly now, according to WTM London’s responsible tourism expert. Harold Goodwin told delegates at ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 8, 2021

Day 1 – The travel industry finally meets face-to-face again

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London physical show is finally back! The WTM London opening officially took place with HE Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism in Saudi Arabia; Fahd Hammidaddin, Chief Executive Officer ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 1 – WTM London Honours the Best in the Industry

Press Releases, WTM London

The elite World Travel Leader award winners announced today (1 November) at WTM London 2021. WTM London has named this year’s World Travel Leaders, the annual recognition of companies and ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 1 – UK operators ramp up capacity for Greece in 2022

Press Releases, WTM London

UK tour operators are adding flights and holidays across Greece in 2022 and 2023 to cater for recovering levels of demand from British holidaymakers. The Greek National Tourism Organisation showcased ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 1 – Aviation chiefs debate the future for the sector

Press Releases, WTM London

Delegates at this year’s Big Airline Session heard moderator, John Strickland, Director of JLS Consulting, describe Covid-19 as the “biggest and longest shock to hit aviation”. The aviation analyst said: ... Read more

November 1, 2021April 25, 2023

Dur Hospitality launches “Nur by Makarem” a Hotel Brand

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2021

Redefining affordable 3-star hospitality In a bid to redefine the affordable hotel experience in Saudi Arabia, Dur Hospitality has unveiled “Nur by Makarem”, its new 3-star hotels brand. The company ... Read more