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WTM Team

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October 28, 2020October 28, 2020

Travel Forward Virtual Platform is Now Live

Press Releases, Travel Forward, Uncategorised

TF Visitors will have full access to TF Virtual conference programme and meetings with TF Exhibitors free of charge TF Virtual Conference Programme will welcome Booking.com, Expedia, ... Read more

October 27, 2020

Two Steps to Marketing Your Business Out of COVID-19 in Partnership with The Five Percent

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM Virtual announce the launch of two tailored marketing events that are going to take place during London Travel Week and WTM Virtual. Aimed at senior travel ... Read more

October 22, 2020

It’s finally time to meet the world-famous Baby Dragons

Exhibitor News 2020

At the begining of this summer we revealed to the public for the first time our most carefully guarded cave inhabitants. Four years after they hatched and ... Read more

October 22, 2020

WTM Virtual To Hold On Demand sessions

Press Releases, WTM London

Visitors don’t need to wait for live sessions to keep up with travel industry trends WTM Virtual is offering a series of pre-recorded On Demand Virtual Sessions ... Read more

October 20, 2020

WTM Virtual Platform is Now Live

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM Virtual platform, the exciting, new virtual arena for this year’s WTM London and London Travel Week, is now live and open for all registered delegates to ... Read more

October 15, 2020

Exhibitors gear up for WTM Virtual and Travel Forward Virtual

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

Travel companies and tourist boards from around the world are preparing to set out their stalls at WTM Virtual and Travel Forward Virtual (November 9-11). Thousands of ... Read more

October 14, 2020October 22, 2020

Travel Forward Virtual Conference Programme Welcomes Booking.com, Expedia and Lufthansa

Press Releases, Travel Forward

The sessions will cover issues faced by travel tech providers and touch on the specifics of the current situation while also looking at how COVID-19 plays into ... Read more

October 7, 2020

Buyers can seal deals with contacts around the world at WTM Virtual

Press Releases, WTM London

The virtual event will focus on restoring and developing buyers’ business connections, growing network, and learning how to make a comeback in the travel industry Buyers from ... Read more

October 5, 2020November 18, 2020

London Travel Week Virtual partners with BCMA Influence and Traverse to create the newest Content Creator Summit

Press Releases, WTM London

As part of London Travel Week Virtual 2020, a virtual event designed for content creators to learn and network will take place in partnership with the BCMA ... Read more

October 1, 2020October 1, 2020

WTM Virtual unveils Andalucia as Premier Partner for 2020

Press Releases, WTM London

Andalucia will be WTM Virtual’s Premier Partner, as the Spanish region’s tourism industry recovers from the pandemic. The sponsorship deal is part of Andalucia’s nearly €9 million ... Read more

September 28, 2020September 28, 2020

Registration Now Live for Travel Forward Virtual

Press Releases, Travel Forward

TF Visitors will have full access to TF Virtual conference programme and meetings with TF Exhibitors for free To access the full WTM Virtual content, TF Visitors can ... Read more

September 28, 2020September 28, 2020

Trade Registration Opens for WTM Virtual

Press Releases, Uncategorised, WTM London

Early bird tickets for £25 will give visitors access to an extensive conference programme, virtual exhibition, and the chance to book one-to-one meetings with exhibitors. Ticket price ... Read more

September 23, 2020September 24, 2020

WTM first as Ryanair and JetBlue CEOs touch down for Q&As at WTM Virtual

Press Releases, WTM London

Michael O’Leary and Robin Hayes in conversation with aviation expert John Strickland CEOs of low-cost carriers from both sides of the Atlantic will give updates on how ... Read more

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020

London Travel Week will be fully virtual in 2020

London Travel Week, Press Releases, WTM London

The event will give the opportunity to travel professionals, businesses and destinations to enhance their WTM Virtual experience by attending virtual events designed to inspire industry recovery, ... Read more

September 14, 2020September 14, 2020

WTM London and Travel Forward will be virtual-only shows in November 2020

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

The shows will take place on 9-11 November and are set to be the main virtual travel trade events of 2020 WTM Virtual to feature one-to-one meetings, ... Read more

September 8, 2020

WTM London joins forces with BAME Women in Travel Partnership kicks off with virtual webinar session

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London has joined forces with Women in Travel (CIC), the social enterprise dedicated to empowering women through employability and entrepreneurship, to host a series of webinars ... Read more

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020

WTM Global Hub webinar will show the “Not So Smooth Path to Returning to Business”

Press Releases

WTM Global Hub has opened registration for its next digital webinar taking place on Thursday 20 August at 2pm (BST). The title – “Bounce Back: The Not So ... Read more

August 18, 2020

London Travel Week Presents its Umbrella of Events

Press Releases, WTM London

As part of the development of the event this year, London Travel Week will provide new offerings to attendees to help them maximise their time in the ... Read more

August 11, 2020

Moving beyond COVID-19: Euromonitor International joins WTM Global Hub

Press Releases

Next event reveals latest outlook for global tourism demand The next event scheduled for WTM Portfolio’s new online portal, WTM Global Hub, will feature the very latest ... Read more

July 29, 2020July 31, 2020

WTM London and Travel Forward reveal plans for 2020

Press Releases, WTM London

Shows announced activities taking place before, during and after the physical shows from 2-4 November 2020 at ExCel London WTM London and Travel Forward create a safe ... Read more

July 27, 2020

UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit will issue a manifesto: To Create Safer, Greener, Smarter Travel & Tourism

Press Releases, WTM London

Tourism leaders from around the world will once again come together for the Ministers’ Summit at WTM London to set out a roadmap for a safer, greener ... Read more

July 16, 2020November 13, 2020

COVID-19 crisis sparks innovation across travel

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Industry experts shared technological innovations and their learnings from the COVID-19 crisis at the first Travel Forward ONLINE Conference, the leading travel technology event, co-located with WTM ... Read more

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020

London Travel Week is back for 2020 It’s time to Recover. Rebuild. Innovate.

Press Releases, WTM London

Taking place from 30th October to the 5th November 2020, London Travel Week will be returning to play a pivotal role in the recovery of the global ... Read more

July 7, 2020November 13, 2020

Travel Forward expands reach with series of online mini-conferences

Press Releases, Technology, Travel Forward

Payment processes, chargebacks and refunds will be discussed at length in the first Travel Forward Online, a new imprint designed to bring a digitised Travel Forward experience ... Read more

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020

WTM London and Travel Forward ramp up physical and digital activities ahead of ‘recover, rebuild and accelerate’ phase

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London and Travel Forward are adding new products to their portfolio, designed to support the flagship three-day events taking place this November at ExCeL London, as ... Read more

June 30, 2020

WTM webinar will show travel companies how to ‘Bring Your Brand to Life with Video Content’

Press Releases

Top TV producer reveals tried-and-tested tips to stand out and gain new business Travel brands are missing huge opportunities by not embracing video content to showcase what ... Read more

June 30, 2020August 12, 2020

WTM symposium showcases the science of zero-carbon aviation fuels

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism

WTM Portfolio is leading the way in tackling the climate crisis by hosting a symposium of top scientists who are working on ways to decarbonise aviation. Harold ... Read more

June 23, 2020

WTM Global Hub to host wellness tourism webinar during World Wellbeing Week

Press Releases

WTM Global Hub – WTM Portfolio’s new online portal – will host an in-depth webinar about the future of wellness tourism in the wake of the coronavirus ... Read more

June 18, 2020

WTM Global Hub presents Altiant webinar to unearth treasure trove of exclusive data on luxury market

Press Releases

Tune in to hear research specialist Altiant’s wealth of knowledge about premium market and post-COVID travel The session hosted by WTM Global Hub will share exclusive insight ... Read more

June 16, 2020

WTM Latin America on Shortlist for Prestigious Events Industry Honour

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

WTM Latin America – the leading global event for the Latin American travel industry – has been shortlisted by the AEO Excellence Awards in the category of ... Read more

June 16, 2020June 16, 2020

Dive into the ‘Blue Ocean’ with WTM Global Hub

Press Releases

Webinar will reveal proven strategies to create new travel opportunities Three experts, who have used ‘blue ocean’ strategy to create innovative offerings for the travel and tourism ... Read more

June 16, 2020

WTM Global Hub and BBC Global News host webinar with tourism bosses to debate the way forward after pandemic

Press Releases

WTM Global Hub – WTM Portfolio’s new online portal – is again partnering with BBC Global News to turn the spotlight on European destinations recovering from the ... Read more

June 15, 2020July 24, 2020

UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit will issue a manifesto: To Create Safer, Greener, Smarter Travel & Tourism

Press Releases, WTM London

Tourism leaders from around the world will once again come together for the Ministers’ Summit at WTM in London to set out a roadmap for a safer, ... Read more

June 8, 2020

WTM Global Hub extends range to cover Tech Opportunities and Tour Operators

Press Releases, Technology

WTM Global Hub’s ongoing series of business-focused webinars will feature two sessions this week, looking at where technology will make the difference in the post-COVID-19 new normal, ... Read more

June 4, 2020August 14, 2020

I have glimpsed the future of tourism – and it’s not at all bad

Blog, Resilience and Recovery

Tourism and travel employs one in 10 of the world’s working population and is estimated to be worth a staggering US$8.9 trillion – that’s 10.3 per cent ... Read more

June 3, 2020

WTM London supports Global Exhibitions Day

Press Releases

WTM London is using Global Exhibitions Day 2020 to tell the world it will be open for business as usual at ExCeL this November. Global Exhibitions Day ... Read more

May 22, 2020

Industry Experts to share tips on Technology, Customer Loyalty and COVID-19 in webinar for WTM Global Hub

Press Releases, Technology

WTM Global Hub – WTM Portfolio’s new online portal – and Travel Forward – the leading travel technology event in travel & hospitality – are hosting a ... Read more

May 22, 2020August 12, 2020

WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards 2020 are dedicated to recognising tourism’s efforts to respond to COVID-19

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism

The World Responsible Tourism Awards 2020 are dedicated to acknowledging those in travel and tourism who have taken remarkable steps to address the multiple challenges brought to ... Read more

May 15, 2020

BBC Global News join WTM’s Sustainability Week webinar programme

Press Releases

Sign up to hear how Covid-19 will affect travel marketing and reporting from media experts from broadcast and magazine media WTM is hosting two online seminars as ... Read more

May 12, 2020

Aviation consultant to host ‘Airlines in Crisis’ webinar for WTM Global Hub

Press Releases

WTM Global Hub – WTM Portfolio’s new online portal – will host a webinar on Thursday 14th May at 2pm BST with respected UK aviation expert John ... Read more

May 7, 2020

ATM Virtual – New Solutions in a New World

Press Releases

Organisers of Arabian Travel Market announce the launch of ATM Virtual ATM Virtual to feature a host of webinars, conference sessions, roundtables, speed networking, and one-to-one meetings ... Read more

May 5, 2020

WTM London supports TTG Digital Destinations Festival 2020

Press Releases

The initiative begins on Monday 11th May with virtual sessions discussing how, when and where the UK travel market is likely to recover from the COVID-19 crisis, ... Read more

May 5, 2020May 5, 2020

World’s biggest industry focus group to reveal what travellers REALLY think

Press Releases

Sign up for WTM’s third Global Hub Webinar to find out what they say WTM is facilitating the biggest-ever industry focus group to determine what consumers around ... Read more

April 28, 2020April 28, 2020

Respected travel expert Simon Calder to feature in interactive webinar for WTM Global Hub

Press Releases

WTM Global Hub – WTM Portfolio’s new online portal – will host a webinar on April 30 with renowned British travel journalist and broadcaster Simon Calder. Called ... Read more

April 22, 2020April 23, 2020

WTM Portfolio unveils resource platform WTM Global Hub

Press Releases, Reed Exhibitions

Upcoming weekly webinars will include featured guests such as the travel journalist Simon Calder, analysis from Oxford Economics and the entrepreneur Jeremy Jauncey WTM Portfolio will launch a ... Read more

November 2, 2017

JacTravel launches “In-Memory computing software at WTM London”

Exhibitor News 2017

JacTravel, the UK based B2B accommodation wholesaler, is rolling out its’ new FIT booking platform using state of the art, in-memory computing software which will greatly reduce ... Read more

October 18, 2017

Sweden looks to build on bumper year

Exhibitor News 2017

Visit Sweden is using its presence at WTM London to showcase its wide and varied attractions, which have prompted a big increase in  interest from the trade, ... Read more

October 18, 2017

Online training from Ontario

Exhibitor News 2017

The Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation is inviting UK agents to learn more about its month-old online training programme. Destinations covered include the familiar – its capital ... Read more

October 18, 2017November 14, 2017

Guaranteed BOOST in distribution from your travel technology partner

Exhibitor News 2017

wbe.travel technology software will present at its 10th attendance at WTM London in 2017, a distribution model which will significantly increase the sales of the directly contracted ... Read more

October 18, 2017

Potter along to German porcelain attraction

Exhibitor News 2017

Visitors to Europe’s oldest porcelain factory can watch craft demonstrations and find out about the history of Meissen Porcelain. Established in 1710 near Dresden, the factory offers ... Read more

October 18, 2017

Cyprus on track for record numbers in 2017

Exhibitor News 2017

The Cyprus Tourism Organisation is predicting another record year for Cyprus, as tourist numbers have soared in the first half of 2017. From January to June, tourist ... Read more

October 18, 2017

Canada recognises travel agencies in award scheme

Exhibitor News 2017

Destination Canada’s UK office will promote the launch of the ‘Travel Agency of the Year’ category in the 2018 British Annual Canada Travel Awards. The awards scheme ... Read more

October 12, 2017

CodeGen to showcase AI and web-enabling frameworks

Exhibitor News 2017

Travel technology provider, CodeGen, will be offering on-stand demonstrations of two of its new platforms at World Travel Market London. The team’s experts will explain how software ... Read more

October 12, 2017

Take flight to Colorado

Exhibitor News 2017

Colorado Tourism Office will be focusing on the state’s array of festivals and cultural offerings throughout 2018, and with more flights to the state from the UK ... Read more

October 12, 2017

Chile to unveil ‘Route of Parks’ following land donation

Exhibitor News 2017

Part of a major route in Chile is to be rebranded and extended as the new ‘Ruta de los Parques’ (‘Route of Parks’). Currently part of Chile’s ... Read more

October 12, 2017

Browse Brussels’ museums on new website

Exhibitor News 2017

The Brussels Museums Council has unveiled a new website for visitors to the Belgian capital. The site provides a wealth of information about more than 115 museums ... Read more

October 12, 2017

Balkan Holidays freezes 2017-18 prices

Exhibitor News 2017

Balkan Holidays – a specialist tour operator to Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro and Romania – is holding prices on many of its summer and winter holidays for ... Read more

October 12, 2017

$10bn investment in Bahrain tourism

Exhibitor News 2017

Bahrain will see the opening of 15 new hotels and beachfront resorts by 2020 – representing a total investment of more than $10 billion. New arrivals include ... Read more

October 12, 2017

St Pete/Clearwater is ready for a lively 2018

Exhibitor News 2017

Star Wars fans with a taste for craft beer-flavoured ice creams and boutique hotels will have a fine time in St. Petersburg/Clearwater in 2018. Florida’s west coast ... Read more

September 22, 2017September 21, 2017

Land Ahoy

Exhibitor News 2017

Visitors to WTM can find out about a national visitor campaign to mark 400 years since the Mayflower set sail from the UK. The celebrations do not ... Read more

September 21, 2017September 19, 2017

Corfu unveils adult-only hotel

Exhibitor News 2017

Representatives from a soon-to-open, adult-only property on Corfu will be on the Greece stand to tell visitors all about the new resort. The newest addition to the ... Read more

September 12, 2017September 13, 2017

Modern family

Exhibitor News 2017

Upmarket Cretan hotel group Elounda SA Hotels and Resorts is making it easier for parents of youngsters with the introduction of a new Babies Travel Light package. ... Read more