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WTM Team

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October 12, 2022October 12, 2022

ECOMMPAY celebrates its 10-year anniversary with an impressive journey as the leading fintech company reaches two million transactions per day

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2022

ECOMMPAY has grown organically from only 10 specialists in 2012 to 700+ payment professionals globally and four international offices International payment service provider and direct bank card acquirer, ECOMMPAY is ... Read more

October 11, 2022October 27, 2022

Sri Lanka Tourism participates at WTM 2022 with over 60 leading travel trade representatives

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2022

Sri Lanka Tourism will be participating at the leading travel and tourism trade show – The World Travel Market London in November 2022. Together with a contingent of over 60 ... Read more

October 7, 2022

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2022

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and the destinations key partners will be exhibiting at World Travel Market 2022. Fletch Brunelle, Vice President of Marketing at the LVCVA, ... Read more

October 4, 2022

The Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2022

Opens Friday, February 17, 2023  Designed by Studio Gang, the international architecture and urban design practice led by Jeanne Gang, the 230,000-square-foot Gilder Center project features spectacular architecture inspired by ... Read more

October 3, 2022October 13, 2022

Ethiopia is ready to welcome international visitors

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2022

Ethiopia is prepared to welcome international tourists in the midst of new market opportunities brought about by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The country has a high commitment in ... Read more

September 30, 2022

Visit Rwanda and 18 key partners head to London for WTM 2022 accompanied by new Chief Tourism Officer, Michaella Rugwizangoga

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2022

The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and 18 of its key industry partners are preparing to exhibit at World Travel Market 2022. RDB’s new Chief Tourism Officer, Michaella Rugwizangoga, who was ... Read more

September 28, 2022

Japan to Welcome International Visitors Beginning October 11

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2022

The Government of Japan announced a policy of resuming entry by individual travellers for tourism purposes beginning on October 11. JNTO looks forward to welcoming individual inbound travellers back to ... Read more

September 28, 2022

Bahrain prepares to exhibit at WTM 2022

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2022

The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) is preparing to exhibit at World Travel Market 2022 with a senior delegation in attendance including Mrs Fatima Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, ... Read more

September 28, 2022

Rugby World Cup 2023 : France enters the fray!

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2022

600,000 foreign visitors, 660 players, 2.5 million tickets. In 2023, France welcomes the world for the 10th Rugby World Cup in history. With 48 matches scheduled from 8 September to ... Read more

September 28, 2022

SHARM EL SHEIKH HOSTS THE UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE COP 27 2022

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2022

Sharm El Sheikh has consolidated  its worldwide reputation by hosting the UN Climate Change Conference COP27 from 6th to 18th November this year.  For  its many happy visitors, the area ... Read more

September 14, 2022

RIU will present its new hotel in London at the WTM

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2022

The new Riu Plaza London Victoria hotel will be featured at the World Travel Market in London  RIU Hotels will be present at the 2022 World Travel Market on stand ... Read more

September 13, 2022

Windjammer Landing Launches Hummingbird Yoga, Full Moon Spa Rituals and Detox & Immunity Retreats

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2022

Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort, nestled on 60-acres of hillside on St Lucia, announces new programming to support its ethos of holistic wellness and beautiful experiences. The new wellness programmes ... Read more

September 13, 2022

Walking In the Footsteps Of The Gods: Explore The Myths and Legends of Sicily With Villatravellers

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2022

This autumn, visitors can discover Sicily’s one-of-a-kind history when staying with villa rental company, Villatravellers. The island’s fascinating past has left a legacy steeped in mythology, which has enchanted visitors ... Read more

September 13, 2022

Hit the Road with Tuscany Now & More’s New Vintage Car Experiences

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2022

Tuscany Now & More is excited to announce the launch of a selection of vintage car experiences in Italy. Through a new partnership with local classic car company, Sprintage, and ... Read more

September 13, 2022

Introducing Luxury Apartment Style Living at The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2022

The Fellows House, Curio Collection by Hilton, is delighted to introduce an apartment-style luxury lifestyle long stay offering in Cambridge. With minimum stays of just one night and tiered pricing ... Read more

September 13, 2022

Sani Resort goes above & beyond with Sani Festival and Sani Academies

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2022

As one of the best luxury family resorts in the world, Sani Resort, Greece, continuously expands its offering to cater to all types of family and provide an experience that ... Read more

September 12, 2022

Lepogo Lodges, South Africa: The Ultimate Bucket List Destination

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2022

Lepogo Lodges situated in South Africa’s Limpopo Province is one of Africa’s few entirely non-for-profit safari lodges. Set 100ft up on top of a clifftop overlooking the Palala River, Noka ... Read more

September 12, 2022

Introducing Gigi’s Bar at Quinta do Lago Resort

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2022

Quinta do Lago is excited to announce the opening of Gigi’s Bar, located right by the beach and next to the iconic hotspot Gigi’s Restaurant on the edge of the ... Read more

September 12, 2022

Hastings Hotels Takes Centre Stage in New BBC Documentary: The Hotel People – Aired in August

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2022

Hastings Hotels took centre stage in brand new TV series, Hotel People, which aired in August 2022 on BBC Two and BBC One Northern Ireland.   The Hotel People is ... Read more

September 12, 2022

Gatsby Athens Hotel – Bringing Unique Design Concepts to the Greek Capital

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2022

The newly opened Gatsby Athens Hotel brings a new lease of life and avant garde design to a previous derelict building in the historical centre of Athens. Generating a renewed ... Read more

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022

Aristi Mountain Resort & Villas: Northern Greece’s Sustainable Hotspot

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2022

While environmental awareness and eco action plans have firmly entered the zeitgeist of the world’s best hotels over the past few years, Aristi Mountain Resort & Villas has been dedicated ... Read more

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022

Courmayeur Mont Blanc Announces Culinary & Creative Experiences for 2022/2023 Ski Season

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2022

Courmayeur Mont Blanc is delighted to be welcoming back guests for the highly anticipated 2022/2023 ski season. Situated in the heart of the Italian Alps, the luxury family resort is welcoming ... Read more

September 2, 2022September 2, 2022

Enshrining sustainability at the core of national tourism policy is no longer a matter of choice but a necessity, says Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) CEO Raki Phillips.

“Adopting a strategy that prioritises the benefits to society and the protection of the environment has become a necessity, and both for the sake of our planet and the moral ... Read more

November 16, 2021November 23, 2021

Delegates hail the success of WTM London and Travel Forward 2021

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

Exhibitors, buyers, partners and members of the media from around the world have hailed the success of this year’s hybrid WTM London and Travel Forward. The annual co-located events took ... Read more

November 3, 2021November 8, 2021

Day 3 – Euromonitor warns of ‘long, hard recovery ahead’

Press Releases, WTM London

Euromonitor International, the strategic market research company, is predicting travel spend will return to pre-pandemic levels by 2024 at the earliest, and warned recovery could take longer. Euromonitor Head of ... Read more

November 3, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 3 – Travel Forward embraces the complexity

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Experts from payments, foreign exchange and cybersecurity ensured that this year’s Travel Forward ended with deep dives into some of the industry’s most challenging use cases. The final morning of ... Read more

November 2, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 2 – WTM London, the business continues

Press Releases, WTM London

The second day of WTM London 2021 saw a busy agenda of business meetings, speed networking, high-level conferences, awards and press briefings. One of the highlights was the annual ministers’ ... Read more

November 2, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 2 – Travel Forward Automation is about more than cost cutting

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Technology tools that support Automation are emerging as mission-critical for the recovery of travel, according to experts on stage at Travel Forward. Many travel companies were forced to furlough staff ... Read more

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021

Aldemar Resorts CEO Alexandros Angelopoulos urges evolution and committed green credentials for all of Greece’s tourism product

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2021

Aldemar Resorts are renowned for their eco-friendly policies and consistently excellent guest reviews which have received many awards over the years. The CEO, Alexandros Angelopoulos with three representatives from Aldemar ... Read more

November 2, 2021

Larnaka Tourism Board WTM 2021 media update

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2021

For the UK, autumn is synonymous with colder temperatures some sunshine, but also the need to wrap up even on a day of clear blue skies. However, by the shores of Larnaka, summer ... Read more

November 2, 2021November 4, 2021

Front Runners start-ups pitch winners brings innovation to the fore

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Hotel reshopping engines, a community homestay network and a mobility analytics specialist have won the Front Runners Travel Tech Competition for startups, taking place at this year’s WTM London. The ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 1- Sabre identifies brand dotcoms as first stage in personalisation for hotels

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Sabre Hospitality Solutions president Scott Wilson has told delegates at Travel Forward that hoteliers should start their personalisation journey at their brand dotcom and other owned channels. Joining the event ... Read more

October 27, 2021

Budapest Switches to High Gear in 2022

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2021

After easing the restrictions of the pandemic, Budapest is focusing on boosting its tourism. Budapest Brand Plc., the city’s official organization for tourism is excited to share the developments for ... Read more

October 25, 2021

WTM London and Travel Forward 2021 to run COVID test facility at ExCeL in partnership with ExpressTest by Cignpost

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

WTM London and Travel Forward 2021 will have a COVID testing facility inside ExCeL so visitors who need to take a test before flying home can do so without having ... Read more

October 22, 2021October 26, 2021

Blue-chips and start-ups to share the Travel Forward stage

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Travel Forward Stage will welcome some of travel technology’s established players including Sabre, MasterCard and SITA Travel Forward, the global event for travel technology co-located with WTM London, has revealed ... Read more

October 21, 2021

‘Drop & Scoff’ Four Seasons Fairways, Quinta do Lago Launch NEW Food Delivery Service

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2021

Four Seasons Fairways, Quinta do Lago’s leading villa resort is excited to launch their new ‘Drop & Scoff’ food delivery service. An enhancement to their already popular take-away service (and ... Read more

October 21, 2021

Full Schedule Confirmed for Active Living Week with Amy Williams MBE at Four Seasons Fairways, Quinta do Lago, Algarve, Portugal

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2021

October 2021…/ Four Seasons Fairways is thrilled to release full plans for their Active Living Week in November 2021, hosted by Amy Williams MBE. From 21st – 28th November, Skeleton ... Read more

October 21, 2021

JOIN TOURISM MALAYSIA AT WTM 2021!

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2021

With just two weeks to go until WTM 2021, we would like to invite you to join Tourism Malaysia to hear about the latest developments throughout the destination. 2021 marks ... Read more

October 15, 2021October 18, 2021

Travel Compositor Will present in WTM their 4 new modules, including subscription options from only 750€ per month

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2021

The technology company from Mallorca will be attending WTM 2021 as an exhibitor (Stand TT305) where new patents and developments, but most importantly, the four new models described below will ... Read more

October 15, 2021

Polish National Tourist Office Appoints New UK and Ireland Director

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2021

The Polish National Tourist Office has appointed its new UK and Ireland Director ahead of a busy year welcoming back travellers to the country after the pandemic. The new appointment ... Read more

October 14, 2021

The Polish Tourism Organisation 2021/2022 Announcements & Media Stories

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2021

Poland is ready to welcome back tourists as the industry begins to recover from the pandemic. From a new site being added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, to a ... Read more

October 14, 2021

Saudi Arabia’s At-Turaif UNESCO World Heritage Site opens to the world

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2021

Travellers eager to discover one of the world’s last frontiers in 2022 will be met with an array of cultural and historical gems, dotted throughout Saudi’s breath-taking landscape, following the ... Read more

October 13, 2021

Nitro Loves Business Continuity

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2021

Inbound tour operators can now further trust cloud-based tour operator systems.  Because we in Nitro acknowledge that Quoting, Booking, and Operating your tours at all times is Business Critical – ... Read more

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021

New Reasons To Visit Orlando 

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2021

Visit Orlando is joining WTM London Virtual this year and is excited to share all that’s new in the Theme Park Capital of the World.   Orlando has experienced widespread growth with ... Read more

October 13, 2021

CzechTourism Announces NEW 2022 Tourism Focus: Traditions

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2021

CzechTourism, the tourism board of the Czech Republic, has announced their new marketing strategy for 2022, which will be centred on Czech traditions. This overarching focus will act as a ... Read more

October 13, 2021

CzechTourism 2021/22 Announcements & Media Stories

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2021

With the UK government scrapping the amber list for international travel, CzechTourism are ready to kickstart their tourism plans for 2021 and 2022. The following year will see the tourism ... Read more

October 12, 2021

Julian Alps Association set to announce NEW 52km Juliana SkiTour, launching in time for the 2021/22 ski season

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2021

Following on from the success of the Juliana hiking and Juliana Bike trails, the Julian Alps Association are set to unveil the NEW four-day Juliana SkiTour, a 52km expedition which will showcase the stunning sights of the ... Read more

October 12, 2021

ECOMMPAY launches Timeline — a bespoke payment solution to support the travel industry’s Covid recovery

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2021

ECOMMPAY – an international payment service provider and direct bank card acquirer will introduce a bespoke and ready-to-go payment solution for online travel agencies, hospitality and business aviation — Timeline, at WTM London ... Read more

September 29, 2021September 30, 2021

Igoroom: Launching Autumn 2021

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2021

Igoroom was founded to revolutionise the luxury online travel sector through world leading new and innovative 360-degree tours powered by VR & AI technology to provide potential guests with the ... Read more

September 29, 2021September 30, 2021

Discover The Wonders Of Madhya Pradesh’s Wildlife At World Travel Market 2021

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2021

Madhya Pradesh Tourism will showcase the state’s rich wildlife offering to UK and international travellers during World Travel Market from 1-3 November 2021. This year, the Managing Director of Madhya ... Read more

September 29, 2021September 30, 2021

Explore The Myriad Facets Of The Fascinating Southern Indian State Of Karnataka At WTM 2021

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2021

Bangalore, September 2021 At WTM 2021, Karnataka will present  a world filled with vivid colours, rich heritage and culture, wildlife and the best of what nature has to offer. The ... Read more