Posts by: WTM Latin America Team

WTM Latin America Team

WTM Latin America is the three day must-attend business-to-business (B2B) event which brings the world to Latin America and promotes Latin America to the world.

March 29, 2018

Egypt confirms its participation in WTM Latin America 2018

WTM Latin America

The Egyptian Tourism Authority registered a 56% increase in the number of tourists from Latin America in 2017 The setting for fascinating stories, great monuments and the mighty Nile River, ... Read more

March 29, 2018

Walter Kaltenbach presents a Workshop “The Secret of Successful Minds” during WTM Latin America

WTM Latin America

In partnership with Brasilturis, the director of Master Mind promotes reflection and self-knowledge for participants of the 6th edition this of event WTM Latin America 2018 – the world’s number ... Read more

March 21, 2018May 10, 2018

Trade Shows, Events and Digital Convergence

Technology

By Paulo Salvador There can be no doubt that the Trade Shows & Events segment is undergoing unprecedented transformation. The concrete signs of these changes are a direct consequence of ... Read more

March 16, 2018March 16, 2018

WTM Latin America announces new features for the event’s 6th edition

WTM Latin America

The meeting that was held this morning (13), brings together representatives of the tourism trade, including the leaders of entities and strategic partners. On the eve of its sixth edition, ... Read more

March 15, 2018

A conversation with travel agents

Blog

By Paulo Miguel Júnior Did you know that the car rental industry is also an opportunity for travel agents that are interested in increasing their monthly income? Well, last year ... Read more

March 15, 2018March 15, 2018

LATAM, Avianca, HotelMap and Avis guarantee exclusive discounts for those taking part in WTM Latin America 2018

WTM Latin America

In partnership with major companies, the event’s 6th edition offers participants travel discounts, accommodation, car rental and transfers WTM Latin America 2018, the world’s leading event for the Latin American ... Read more

March 12, 2018

Formerly the Conference Theatre, the Inspire Theatre is the setting for various inspiring talks during WTM Latin America

WTM Latin America

The auditorium will receive speakers who will address different contemporary topics WTM Latin America 2018, the world’s leading event for the Latin American travel industry, which will be held 3 ... Read more

March 7, 2018

WTM Latin America will have Speed Networking Sessions on all three days of the event

WTM Latin America

The aim of the five sessions is to help generate business and facilitate networking WTM Latin America, the world’s leading event for the travel industry in Latin America, will host ... Read more

March 7, 2018

Palestine will be present at WTM Latin America 2018

WTM Latin America

The country’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities returns to the event after having taken part in the London edition For the second year in a row, Palestine will be present ... Read more

February 28, 2018March 21, 2018

WTM Latin America confirms major destinations for the 2018 edition

WTM Latin America

The event brings the world of tourism to the city of São Paulo between April 3rd and April 5 – among the exhibitors who have confirmed are the USA, Palestine, ... Read more

February 20, 2018March 26, 2018

Tour operators will be present at WTM Latin America 2018

WTM Latin America

The event that takes place between April 3rd and April 5th brings operators and agencies from the international tourism market together and promotes the generation of business WTM Latin America ... Read more

February 19, 2018

WTM Latin America 2018 organizes caravans in partnership with Interamerican Network

WTM Latin America

Travel agents from all over Brazil will be able to enjoy benefits to attend the event’s 6th edition, which will be held between April 3rd and April 5th at the ... Read more

February 13, 2018February 13, 2018

Heavyweight hotel groups have already confirmed their presence at WTM Latin America 2018

WTM Latin America

The event takes place in April, in São Paulo, and brings exhibitors from all over the world WTM Latin America 2018 – the world’s leading event for the Latin American ... Read more

February 13, 2018February 14, 2018

Registration is opened for WTM Latin America 2018

WTM Latin America

WTM Latin America 2018 opens registration for its 6th edition, which will take place in São Paulo between April 3rd and April 5th, at Expo Center Norte. The main global ... Read more

February 12, 2018

Tour Operators’ Area: WTM Latin America presents a direct relationship model with Brazil’s tour operators

WTM Latin America

New relationship phase boosts the presence of different operator profiles and formats “We will continue to work to enable tour operators to take part in WTM Latin America”. This statement ... Read more

January 18, 2018January 23, 2018

WTM Latin America creates Destination Pavilions, an exclusive area for companies that do not have stands from their own countries at the event

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

WTM Latin America, the leading global event for the travel industry in Latin America, is pleased to confirm the launch of its Destination Pavilions. The goal is to enable private ... Read more

December 19, 2017

WTM Latin America announces the launch of the Travel Tech Pavillion

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Technology companies operating in the travel sector that never took part in the event will have access to a differentiated area and special conditions for the 2018 edition   The ... Read more

December 8, 2017December 8, 2017

WTM Latin America brings together 150 executives and journalists in Lima and Ecuador

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

With support from PromPerú, WTM Latin America emphasized the importance of the partnership with the destination  WTM Latin America hosted a business meeting between 70 executives, leading figures in the ... Read more

December 8, 2017October 13, 2022

WTM Latin America sets up Leaders’ Meeting

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

WTM Latin America sets up Leaders’ Meeting   The corporate agenda of WTM Latin America’s director, Luciane Leite, lives up to the purpose behind the event, which is to generate ... Read more

November 29, 2017October 13, 2022

Opportunities in the events’ sector

Blog, Events

By Toni Sando There is an intrinsic link between events and destinations. When seeking the integration of a congress or fair with the city that will receive it, the participants’ ... Read more

November 24, 2017December 19, 2017

Business at Buyers Mean WTM London 2017

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Senior industry buyer numbers top 10,000 for the first time, and Exhibitor Invitees also at record levels The numbers of senior industry buyers and travel professionals invited to do business ... Read more

October 30, 2017October 13, 2022

How to arrange a good ‘marriage’ with a good customer

Blog, Trends

By Ricardo Pomeranz Concerned that her daughter was still single at the age of 30, the mother decided to help her with a tip. “Put on some nice clothes and ... Read more

October 20, 2017October 13, 2022

WTM Latin America creates hotel hospitality lounge

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The exclusive space will be dedicated to independent hospitality facilities in the 2018 edition of the world’s largest travel and tourism industry trade fair held  in Latin America and will ... Read more

October 16, 2017January 23, 2018

WTM Latin America presents its Advisory Board 2018

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Tourism leaders during the presentation of the Advisory Board of WTM Latin America 2018 (photo: publicity Constituted by leaders from the tourist trade, the group’s objective and the challenge it ... Read more

October 9, 2017January 23, 2018

WTM portfolio changes its logo and introduces a new concept

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

New format confirms the integrated work of the leading events in the segment The World Travel Market (WTM) portfolio, which includes five leading B2B events on four continents, has had ... Read more

September 27, 2017February 6, 2018

A cheer for Tourism!

Blog, Responsible Tourism

September 27th is the date on which we celebrate World Tourism Day and we can stop to analyse: how much has changed in the sector over the last few years? ... Read more

August 30, 2017January 11, 2019

Ecotourism and Cultural Experiences are in Demand (and other revealing facts from Adventure Travel research)

Adventure, Blog, WTM Latin America

by JoAnna Haugen  Today’s adventure traveler is changing. Not so very long ago, people who defined themselves as adventure travelers sought out extreme, hard-core experiences that involved risk and danger. But ... Read more

August 25, 2017January 11, 2019

Infrastructure in tourism

Blog, Disability, Trends, WTM Latin America

by Fedetur There is lot of talk nowadays about the transformation of the tourist, who is a product of the incorporation of technology and the growing awareness of sustainability, both ... Read more

August 21, 2017January 11, 2019

Brazil – A border-less vocation

Blog, Destinations, WTM Latin America

by Alexandre Sampaio, FBHA. The numbers involved in tourism give an overview of their importance and, above all, reveal its potential to become Brazil’s main productive activity – one of those that ... Read more

August 9, 2017January 23, 2018

WTM Latin America: “We’re going to expand our programme for corporate travel managers”

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The event, which takes place 3 – 5 April 2018, has strategic partners for increasing activities aimed at the segment “We’re going to expand our programme for corporate travel managers ... Read more

July 28, 2017January 23, 2018

Southern Brazil is a strategic target for WTM Latin America

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The event seeks to strengthen ties with businesspeople and government bodies in order to expand exposure of the region                       ... Read more

May 4, 2017May 24, 2017

The faith that’s driving tourism

Destinations

The biggest statue in the Catholic world is in Rio Grande do Norte. The vocation that Santa Cruz has for religious tourism comes from when it was first founded and ... Read more

April 6, 2017June 1, 2017

WTM Latin America 2017: new attractions and positive economic expectations give the event a boost

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Visitor participation is up 20% and the number of speed networking meetings scheduled during the three days adds up to a total of 12,000 Good news marks the last day ... Read more

April 5, 2017June 1, 2017

New Business and networking mark the second day of WTM Latin America

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The event brings together key players in the market and goes on until tomorrow (6th) in São Paulo The second day of activities of the 5th edition of WTM Latin ... Read more

April 5, 2017June 1, 2017

The role of tourism as an economic force prevails and WTM Latin America begins 23% bigger than in 2016

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The main Latin America event has begun and continues until tomorrow (6) in São Paulo The optimistic tone of economic recovery was predominant during the speeches on the first day ... Read more

April 5, 2017June 1, 2017

Development, job creation and sustainable tourism are the topics of the debate involving Latin American ministers

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

This morning’s (5/04) meeting brought together leaders from Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, who presented their ideas and proposed solutions In a meeting that brought together more than 100 people, including ... Read more

April 3, 2017June 1, 2017

Responsible tourism and social actions are given a greater emphasis in the 5th edition of WTM Latin America

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Participants will be able to learn a little bit more about the Viagem do Bem, Just a Drop and UNICEF projects, in addition to attending conferences that deal with the ... Read more

April 2, 2017June 1, 2017

WTM Latin America contributes to and values the presence of travel agents

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Professionals will be able to get to know some of the sector’s trends, get up to date with the latest initiatives, and above all, do some good business The 5th ... Read more

March 31, 2017July 5, 2017

WTM Latin America values technology’s contributions to tourism with The Travel Tech Show 2017

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Major technology companies from the market are involved in the presentation programme and will lead debates that are important for modernizing the industry The fifth edition of WTM Latin America, ... Read more

March 31, 2017September 18, 2017

Tourism and Nature A Brazil of Opportunities

Development, Responsible Tourism

by Luiz Del Vigna, ABETA For the first time in history, more than half of the world’s population lives in urban areas. Part of it is confined to mega cities ... Read more

March 31, 2017May 24, 2017

The power of the brand through the incentive travel experience

Incentive Travel

by Silvana Torres, AMPRO By definition, incentive travel occurs when a group of people travels to a pre-established destination, in the off-season and with the right to each bring a ... Read more

March 31, 2017May 24, 2017

Why do we need eTourism Conferences?

Events

by Emanuele Mele, IFITT General Secretary Tourism is widely recognized as an important sector for the economic growth of a country. According to UNWTO (http://www2.unwto.org/content/why-tourism; “Current developments and forecasts”; UNWTO), ... Read more

March 28, 2017June 22, 2017

Responsible tourism and social actions are given a greater emphasis in the 5th edition of WTM Latin America

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Participants will be able to learn a little bit more about the Viagem do Bem, Just a Drop and UNICEF projects, in addition to attending conferences that deal with the ... Read more

March 21, 2017June 1, 2017

Google will be at the 5th edition of WTM Latin America

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Executives will present the evolution of the platforms and the digital ecosystem, in addition to the creation of the relationship of a brand with the tourist before ever planning a ... Read more

March 20, 2017June 1, 2017

Facebook will be attending WTM Latin America 2017

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Executives from the company present research regarding the influence of mobile phones on travel purchases and tourists’ behaviour At the 5th edition of WTM Latin America, which will be held ... Read more

March 20, 2017June 1, 2017

Amadeus will be presenting a Big Data tool during the 5th edition of WTM Latin America & the 47th Braztoa Business Event

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Amadeus, a technology provider which collaborates with clients and partners to build the future of travel, has confirmed that it will be taking part as an exhibitor and as a ... Read more

March 17, 2017June 1, 2017

Uruguay’s Minister of Tourism is taking part in WTM Latin America 2017 & the 47th Braztoa Business Event

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The Country is investing in and honouring the 5th edition of this event, which has become a reference in the region A friendly country and one that is home to ... Read more

March 17, 2017September 18, 2017

International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development

Carbon & Water, Development, Responsible Tourism, Social Economy

by FEDETUR Due to its multiplier effect, tourism generates economic and social benefits that help boost a destination’s economy, with the result that it is an important source of income ... Read more

March 16, 2017June 1, 2017

WTM Latin America 2017 invests in technology to connect participants

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The resource, which will be available for exhibitors, buyers and the press, will help promote strategic meetings Something significantly new for all participants will mark the fifth edition of WTM ... Read more

March 14, 2017June 1, 2017

WTM Latin America 2017 & the 47th Braztoa Business Event will host the first Ministerial Round Table on Tourism as a Tool for Development

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

WTM Latin America will be hosting the first Ministerial Round Table on Tourism as a Tool for Development. The agenda will form part of the World Travel Market Latin America ... Read more

March 9, 2017June 1, 2017

WTM Latin America launches a five-year commemorative logo for the event

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

WTM Latin America, celebrating its fifth anniversary, launches a new logo that reinforces the importance of the 2017 edition and of the activities scheduled for this year. The creation of ... Read more

March 6, 2017June 1, 2017

Registration is already open for WTM Speed Networking

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Meetings between buyers and exhibitors boost the generation of business World Travel Market Latin America 2017 & 47th Braztoa Business Meeting, the world’s main event for the Latin American travel ... Read more

March 2, 2017June 1, 2017

Registration is open for the road caravans to WTM Latin America 2017 & the 47th Braztoa Business Event

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Braztoa (the Brazilian Tour Operators Association) has already opened registration for the traditional road caravans to WTM Latin America 2017 & the 47th Braztoa Business Event, which will take place ... Read more

March 1, 2017June 1, 2017

Result of an unprecedented survey regarding the satisfaction of customers with the industry companies is the theme at the Conference Theatre

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Specialist in digital transformation presents INSC Viagens The National Index of Consumer Satisfaction of the tourism industry (INSC Viagens) will be one of the topics covered at the fifth edition ... Read more

February 20, 2017June 1, 2017

WTM Latin America & the Braztoa Business Event bring together more than 1,300 representatives from the trade in activities in Latin America

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The event’s team visited eight countries in South America and Central América The promotional action in Bogotá brought together 83 representatives of the Colombian travel industry. Latin America was the ... Read more

February 16, 2017June 1, 2017

Palestine makes debut at WTM Latin America

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

A Palestinian delegation will be at World Travel Market Latin America for the first time, as part of the destination’s drive to boost visitor numbers by 10% in 2017. The ... Read more

February 6, 2017June 2, 2017

WTM Latin America’s Senior Exhibition Director talks about what’s new in the 5th edition of the event

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

On a visit to Brazil, Charlie Cracknell underlined the importance of uniting technology, relationships and business generation The Senior Exhibition Director of Reed Exhibitions, Charlie Cracknell, was in São Paulo ... Read more

January 31, 2017June 2, 2017

Registration for WTM Latin America 2017 & 47th Braztoa Business Event is now open

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The event will take place in Expo Center Norte in São Paulo from 4 – 6 April Registration for the fifth edition of WTM Latin America, the main global event ... Read more

January 18, 2017June 2, 2017

WTM Latin America & the 47th Braztoa Business Event sign partnership deals with HotelMap and Oneworld

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Agreements guarantee advantages and discounts when buying airline tickets and booking hotels for the fifth edition of the event For its 2017 edition, WTM Latin America & the 47th Business ... Read more

December 1, 2016May 24, 2017

How travel agencies can benefit from the rise of blogs

Blogging

by Guilherme Tetamanti At the end of 2015 I was invited by a well-respected travel agency to a meeting. I confess I was suspicious; after all, the relationship between participants ... Read more

November 4, 2016June 22, 2017

Trips to festivals are a promising niche market for the travel industry

Trends

by Priscila Brito There are those who travel in search of history, of flavours or of adventure; and then there are those who travel to music festivals. Because of music-driven ... Read more

November 1, 2016May 24, 2017

Ten tips for boosting your participation in shows

Events, Professional Development

By Luciane Leite, Exhibition Manager – WTM Latin America Shows are one of the most important promotional tools in the travel and tourism sector, a versatile industry that is hungry for ... Read more

September 28, 2016June 22, 2017

Brazilian tourism gains with an income tax rate of 6%

Destinations, Trends

by Magda Nassar, Braztoa’s President On July 21, 2016 Brazilian tourism entities celebrated the fact that the rate of 6% for income tax deducted at source (IRRF) on remittances abroad ... Read more

September 14, 2016June 20, 2017

Happy people are more successful!

Professional Development

Positive psychology, neuroscience and emotional intelligence have published various studies (www.6seconds.org; “Authentic Happiness”, Martin Seligman) showing that happy people are more successful socially and professionally, have good health and a ... Read more

August 31, 2016June 22, 2017

The Economic Crisis Tests the Resilience of Brazil’s Tourism Industry

Destinations, Trends

by Marília Borges, Research Associate, Euromonitor International Brazil is currently undergoing a strong recessionary cycle, with soaring inflation rates, volatile exchanges rates and retraction in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – ... Read more

August 16, 2016September 18, 2017

2017 – International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development

Carbon & Water, Development, Responsible Tourism, Social Economy

by Mariana Aldrigui, Turism teacher and researcher at USP The United Nations has declared that 2017 will be the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. This means that all ... Read more

August 1, 2016May 24, 2017

Travel Agents are fundamental for cruises

Trends

by Marco Ferraz, President of CLIA ABREMAR BRASIL Investing in a specialization and professional qualification for selling cruises is fundamental to the success of the work of a travel agent. ... Read more

July 24, 2016June 22, 2017

The possible impacts of ‘Brexit’ on tourism

Trends

We all have our own opinions about the decision taken by the United Kingdom to leave the European Union, the so-called ‘Brexit’. It’s not our place to make any type ... Read more

June 24, 2016September 18, 2017

Foreign exchange and the resilience of tourism

Disability, Trends

by Jeanine Pires The years 2015 and now 2016 have been particularly difficult for Brazil and this has been reflected in both the economy of the continent and in various ... Read more

June 24, 2016May 24, 2017

The travel blog audience

Blogging

Travel blogs have an audience that is different from the traditional means of communication. While major web sites, newspapers and magazines disclose their information to the masses, travel blogs disclose ... Read more

May 26, 2016May 26, 2017

Blog professionalization to provide tourism-trade services with increased efficiency

Blogging

All those working in any tourism sector certainly perceived that in the past 5 years, the number of travel-blogs has steadily increased along with their respective bloggers, who are seeking ... Read more

May 26, 2016June 22, 2017

We need to invest in travel promotion, but planning for the long-term

Trends

We’re currently going through a complicated economic moment both in Brazil and the rest of the world. The European economy is slowly recovering, with Spain, the country that is leading ... Read more

May 24, 2016May 24, 2017

5 content creation tips for improving your digital marketing

Technology

You may have already heard that in the age of the Internet content is king. Companies that achieve most relevance in the digital media are those that have good stories ... Read more

May 2, 2016June 22, 2017

Trust and Security

Trends

I’ve decided to talk about trust and security, words that are closely linked to the world of travel and its professionals, whether they are directly or indirectly involved. Whenever anyone ... Read more

November 26, 2015May 26, 2017

MENA trade media and the tourism industry

Trends

by Tony Fields, General Manager at TTG MENA 1) How important is the role of a travel trade media publication in the motivation of the tourism industry? The role of ... Read more

November 26, 2015May 26, 2017

Brazil Travel Insight

Destinations

In many ways, the second decade of the 21st century could be said to belong to Brazil. Classed as one of the BRIC nations – the quartet of rapidly advancing ... Read more