Posts by: WTM Team

WTM Team

World Travel Market brings the travel industry together through world leading events, content and digital tools, that make it easier for you to find personal and business opportunities and do more effective business.

June 10, 2021June 14, 2021

Airline Leadership Keynote Interview with CEO of Fly Dubai Ghaith Al Ghaith

ATM Virtual

Speakers John Strickland has 38 years of experience in the air transport industry, embracing all the major airline business models and holding senior positions with airlines including ... Read more

June 4, 2021June 4, 2021

Column on the value of mentoring to help hotels increase profitability

Blog

2021 will see hotels around the world re-open and look to get back to profit to off-set the losses of the Covid-19 crisis. One of the sector’s most significant and recurring costs ... Read more

May 12, 2021May 12, 2021

The Ground Control Podcast – Stories from Travel Industry Insiders

Podcast

Listen now on iTunes Listen now on Spotify The monthly Ground Control Podcast goes in-depth with industry insiders from travel, transportation, and hospitality. Presented by World ... Read more

April 21, 2021April 21, 2021

Discussion on decarbonising aviation with panellists from Airbus, easyJet, Heathrow Airport, Jamaica, Sunvil Holidays and Universal Hydrogen November 2021

Responsible Tourism

March 25, 2021March 30, 2021

Travel Industry Update with Euromonitor International – Mar 25, 2:00 pm, BST

Virtual Events, Webinars

Join Euromonitor International as we discuss the latest outlook for global travel and tourism one year on from the pandemic. We consider how recovery is shaping up ... Read more

March 18, 2021March 22, 2021

Slovenia press conference

Virtual Events, Webinars, WTM Virtual

March 18, 2021March 22, 2021

Jordan press conference

Virtual Events, Webinars, WTM Virtual

March 18, 2021March 22, 2021

Jamaica press conference

Virtual Events, Webinars, WTM Virtual

March 18, 2021March 22, 2021

Greek National Tourism Organisation Press Conference

Virtual Events, Webinars, WTM Virtual

March 18, 2021March 22, 2021

Balearic Islands press conference

Virtual Events, Webinars, WTM Virtual

March 18, 2021March 22, 2021

Saudi: Journey in Arabia

Virtual Events, Webinars, WTM Virtual

March 18, 2021March 22, 2021

Poland: more than a destination

Virtual Events, Webinars, WTM Virtual

March 18, 2021March 22, 2021

Italy destination briefing

Virtual Events, Webinars, WTM Virtual

March 18, 2021March 22, 2021

Wonderful Indonesia – destination updates

Virtual Events, Webinars, WTM Virtual

March 18, 2021March 22, 2021

Balearic Islands tourism briefing

Virtual Events, Webinars, WTM Virtual

March 18, 2021March 22, 2021

Andalucia, a safe destination

Virtual Events, Webinars, WTM Virtual

March 18, 2021March 22, 2021

7 reasons to visit Costa Rica

Virtual Events, Webinars, WTM Virtual

March 18, 2021March 22, 2021

ITIC Ministerial Summit

Virtual Events, Webinars, WTM Virtual

March 18, 2021March 22, 2021

Clouds on the horizon for travel

Virtual Events, Webinars, WTM Virtual

March 17, 2021March 22, 2021

Cruise – technology can save it!

Virtual Events, Webinars, WTM Virtual

March 17, 2021March 22, 2021

Increasing the role of trust in the travel industry

Virtual Events, Webinars, WTM Virtual

March 17, 2021March 22, 2021

Will technology hold the key to the hospitality industry’s future?

Virtual Events, Webinars, WTM Virtual

March 17, 2021March 22, 2021

Leveraging social media to drive bookings

Virtual Events, Webinars, WTM Virtual

March 17, 2021March 22, 2021

One-to-one interview with JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes

Virtual Events, Webinars, WTM Virtual

March 17, 2021March 23, 2021

Decarbonising aviation

Virtual Events, Webinars, WTM Virtual

March 17, 2021March 22, 2021

How Google can help in a volatile travel market

Virtual Events, Webinars, WTM Virtual

March 17, 2021March 22, 2021

Tracking travel during Coronavirus

Virtual Events, Webinars, WTM Virtual

March 17, 2021March 23, 2021

Insights into the recovery of global travel

Virtual Events, Webinars, WTM Virtual

March 17, 2021March 22, 2021

Tourism talent for the future

Virtual Events, Webinars, WTM Virtual

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021

Travel Update with Simon Calder

Virtual Events, Webinars

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021

The Marketing Playbook for the travel industry ‘New Normal’

Virtual Events, Webinars

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021

Understanding and successfully reaching the LGBTQ+ traveller

Virtual Events, Webinars

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021

Bringing your brand to life with Video Content

Virtual Events, Webinars

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021

Allyship: The driving force for diversity and inclusion in the travel industry

Virtual Events, Webinars

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021

The New Normal? Branding during COVID-19… and after

Virtual Events, Webinars

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

Which destinations are consumers booking first in 2021?

WTM Virtual

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

TRAVEL FUTURE Embracing the new world of tourism

WTM Virtual

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

Accommodation Industry Outlook

WTM Virtual

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

Racism in Tourism

WTM Virtual

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

TRAVEL FUTURE Balancing Risk & Restoring Confidence

WTM Virtual

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

Through a Diversity Gaze: How Travel Risk Is Changing In the COVID-19 Era

WTM Virtual

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

Build Travel Back Better

WTM Virtual

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

Resilience and COVID-19

WTM Virtual

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

How can cruise, ski and airlines reinvent themselves post-COVID?

WTM Virtual

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

Tourism: The Path to Peace in the Middle East

WTM Virtual

December 2, 2020November 27, 2020

This year WTM went virtual, here’s what we learnt from our most popular sessions

Blog, Travel Industry

Close to 20,000 meetings took place during WTM Virtual, and our sessions were viewed by 10,000 people across the three days. ... Read more

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020

One-to-one interview: Investment Opportunities in Brazil

WTM Virtual

Speakers: Lucas Fiuza, National Secretary for Investment Attraction, Partnerships and Concessions for Brazilian Ministry of Tourism Rajan Datar, Presenter and Broadcaster, BBC ... Read more

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020

Closing

WTM Virtual

Speakers: Rajan Datar, Presenter and Broadcaster, BBC Dr. Taleb Rifai, Chairman of ITIC & Former Secretary-General UNWTO Simon Press, Senior Exhibition Director, WTM Gerald Lawless, Director ITIC ... Read more

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020

Recovery plan for a stronger digital travel and tourism industry post Covid-19 and Beyond

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Professor Dimitrios Buhalis, Director eTourism Lab & Deputy Director, International Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Research, Bournemouth University Business School Speakers: Jayant Kolla, Founder and Partner ... Read more

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020

Tourism job retention and job growth strategy: marketing tourism as a destination for Employment

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Nigel Fell, C-Suite leader and not-for-profit Board Advisor to Governments, Tourist Boards and Tourism Business Owners Speakers: Judy Kepher-Gona, University Educator / Sustainable Tourism Advisor & ... Read more

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020

Tourism Resilience: This may not be the last crisis, how can you prepare to face for any future global catastrophe

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Peter Greenberg, CBS News Speakers: Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica Hon. Nikolina Angelkova, Member of Parliament and former Minister of Tourism of Bulgaria Dr. ... Read more

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020

Saudi Arabia, The Future of Travel and Tourism in Saudi Arabia, recovery through sustainable investment.

WTM Virtual

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020

Investment opportunities – Presentation of Destinations and Tourism Projects in quest of investment

WTM Virtual

Project Introduction by Paul Hoskins, Director ITIC Ltd and Invest Tourism Ltd Brazil Brazil – presented by Karl Heinsenberg Santos, General Manager – Investment Attraction, Ministry of ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Challenges and Opportunities for Mergers and Acquisitions in the Post Covid Stage

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Ibrahim Osta, International Tourism Strategist, Chief of Party, USAID Developing Sustainable Tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina, implemented by Chemonics International Speakers: Video presentation by Duma Wang, ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

How to attract China outbound investment and tourism during and post covid19

WTM Virtual

Presentation by Marcus Lee, Chairman of Association of SME Business owners in China. ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

How investment in travel and tourism sector can drive growth and cooperation within the Commonwealth countries?

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Lerato Mbele, Journalist and Broadcaster, BBC Speakers: Hon. Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, Minister of Tourism, South Africa Hon. Memunatu B. Pratt, Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Sierra ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Re-starting the tourism economy in Central Asian countries

Blog, Destinations, Travel Industry

As the impacts of COVID-19 continue to be felt across the globe, the Central Asian trade forum took place in November to discuss and determine how this ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Looking at the Economic Impact of Current Investment Trends in Airports

WTM Virtual

A Conversation with Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, hosted by Peter Greenberg, CBS News ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Investing in Africa: Tourism an important pillar for African development

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Mark Beer, Chairman Metis Institute Speakers: Nick Barigye, Chief Executive Officer, Rwanda Finance Limited Cuthbert Ncube, Chairman African Tourism Board Belise Kariza, Chief Tourism Officer, Rwanda ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Special Focus on the Middle East market – Investment opportunities in Sustainable Travel and Tourism sector

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Gerald Lawless, Director ITIC & Ambassador WTTC Speakers: Hon. Nayef Al-Fayez, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Jordan H.E Avedis Guidanian, Former Minister of Tourism, Lebanon Haitham ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Analysing the Challenges and Investment Opportunities in the Aviation Sector

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Vijay Poonoosamy, Director International and Public Affairs of QI & former VP, Etihad Airlines Speakers: Dale Keller, Chief Executive, Board of Arline Representatives – UK Suha ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

One-to-One interview

WTM Virtual

With Majed AlGhanim, Managing Director, Tourism Quality of Life – Ministry of Investment, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by Rajan Datar, Presenter and Broadcaster, BBC ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Understanding the financial mechanisms that allow you to survive and rebuild

WTM Virtual

Presentation by Nicolas Mayer, Global Tourism Leader, PWC and in conversation with Rajan Datar, Presenter and Broadcaster, BBC ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Health: Dealing with COVID-19 and how do we restore travellers’ trust and confidence to rebuild business. The New Normal – Learning to live, travel, work and play despite Covid-19

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Rajan Datar, Presenter & Broadcaster, BBC Speakers: Presentation: Angus Urquhart, Sales Director, GeneMe UK Simon Vincent, President Hilton, EMEA Filipe Silva, Board Member, Turismo de Portugal ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

The Future of Tourism in the Green Economy

WTM Virtual

Speakers: Hon. Nayef Al-Fayez, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Jordan, Dr. Taleb Rifai, Chairman of ITIC & Former Secretary-General UNWTO Ms. Maribel Rodrigues, Senior Vice-President, WTTC Conversation ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Keynote Speech

WTM Virtual

Speaker: Mahmoud Abdulhadi, Deputy of Investments – Ministry of Tourism, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Shaping the Future of Aviation and its projection by 2025

WTM Virtual

Speakers: A conversation with Sir Tim Clark, President, Emirates Airline Hosted by Rajan Datar, Presenter and Broadcaster, BBC ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

ITIC Live Stream – Tourism Investment Summit

WTM Virtual

Watch full 10-hour summit as it was live streamed on Tuesday 10th November (to push the button and start at the 22nd minute) ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Current Economic Outlook, predictions and Recovery plan for 2021

WTM Virtual

Speaker: Prof. Ian Goldin, Professor of Globalisation and Development, Oxford University ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

ITIC Virtual Summit – Invest, finance & rebuild the travel & tourism industry – Welcome

WTM Virtual

Speakers: Rajan Datar, Presenter and Broadcaster, BBC Dr. Taleb Rifai Chairman of ITIC & Former Secretary-General UNWTO, Simon Press Senior Exhibition Director, WTM, Ibrahim Ayoub Group CEO ... Read more

November 9, 2020April 21, 2021

Symposium on alternatives for decarbonisation June 2020

Responsible Tourism

As the awareness of the perils of climate change grows, there is increasing criticism of aviation. As the impacts of climate change become more prominent and more ... Read more

November 7, 2020November 12, 2020

CzechTourism at WTM Virtual

Exhibitor News 2020

CzechTourism’s 2020 WTM Information and News Stories CzechTourism to unveil new ‘Plan Today, Czech in 2021’ message, aiming to stimulate bookings with travel inspiration for the new ... Read more

November 5, 2020November 10, 2020

Decarbonising Aviation: the SAF+ Consortium

Responsible Tourism

The SAF+ Consortium, based in Canada, signed a first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offtake agreement with an Canadian airline (Air Transat), an important step in the process ... Read more

November 5, 2020April 21, 2021

Destination Responses to Decarbonising Aviation November 2021

Responsible Tourism

The Covid-19 pandemic demonstrated how important travel and tourism is to many communities around the world. The pandemic has caused a major crisis for airlines and demonstrated ... Read more

November 4, 2020

NTO Montenegro to exhibit at Virtual WTM

Exhibitor News 2020

The National Tourism Organisation of Montenegro (NTO Montenegro) will be exhibiting at Virtual WTM next week. Representatives from the tourism board are available for trade and media ... Read more

November 4, 2020November 7, 2020

Bridge To Peace

Exhibitor News 2020

BRIDGE TO PEACE: WTM TO HOST THE FIRST MEETING OF THE MINISTERS RESPONSIBLE FOR TOURISM FROM ISRAEL, THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES AND BAHRAIN SINCE THE SIGNING OF ... Read more

November 4, 2020

Tatras & Liptov mountain region to focus on UK market

Exhibitor News 2020

Enjoy Tatras DMC based in Slovakia has appointed Ramy James Salameh, a Destination PR Specialist, to represent the Tatras & Liptov Mountain Region in the UK market. ... Read more

October 30, 2020November 7, 2020

Slovenian Tourist Board at WTM Virtual

Exhibitor News 2020

The Slovenian Tourist Board’s 2021 WTM Information and News Stories: STB to host an exclusive ‘green gastronomy’ press conference on Wednesday the 11th of November at 3pm ... Read more

October 30, 2020

Wales Coast Path and National Trails of Wales: Exhibitor News

Exhibitor News 2020

Wales Coast Path launches hiking passports, badges and certificates to provide a new way to discover the Welsh coastline. 75 comprehensive new itineraries which have been ... Read more

October 30, 2020November 7, 2020

Polish Tourism Organisation at WTM Virtual

Exhibitor News 2020

The Polish Tourism Organisation’s 2020 WTM Information and News Stories The PTO will unveil plans to promote city breaks with a fresh perspective in 2021, with visitors ... Read more

October 30, 2020

Czech Tourism: WTM Exhibitor News

Exhibitor News 2020

CzechTourism’s 2020 WTM Information and News Stories CzechTourism to unveil new ‘Plan Today, Czech in 2021’ message, aiming to stimulate bookings with travel inspiration for the ... Read more

October 30, 2020November 7, 2020

Panama is Open For Tourism

Exhibitor News 2020

Panama Has Opened Its Borders to All Countries PANAMA CITY, PANAMA – Panama has officially opened its borders and is welcoming international travellers back to the country. ... Read more

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020

Enjoying Outdoor Orlando

Exhibitor News 2020

30+ Open Air and Social-Distance-Friendly Ideas, from Theme Park Lands to Natural Thrills Orlando, Fla. – As more visitors thoughtfully plan vacations around outdoor and social distance ... Read more

October 29, 2020

News from Costa Rica Tourism Board

Exhibitor News 2020

Key focuses for 2021 Costa Rica ready to welcome back UK visitors Costa Rica re-opened its borders to UK travellers on 1 August 2020, following their ... Read more

October 29, 2020

Beaches for All by re-using plastic

Exhibitor News 2020

IL VIAGGIO TRAVEL (local ground operator, 2005), is the only one in Costa Rica which creates accessible itineraries and has all the equipment and training for adapting ... Read more

October 29, 2020October 30, 2020

Listen Technologies Will Showcase Travel & Tour Solutions At Travel Forward Virtual 2020

Exhibitor News 2020

Invites travel operators and destination marketers to discover how multilingual wireless technology solutions can support social distancing and open travel markets. BLUFFDALE, UTAH – October 19, 2020 ... Read more

October 29, 2020

Here’s why every hotel should have their own app in a post-Covid world and how this startup can help you.

Exhibitor News 2020

For tomorrow’s travellers, health and safety will be a decisive factor when choosing which hotel to stay. Your own hotel app can upgrade guest experience with a ... Read more

October 29, 2020

Quinta do Lago, The Algarve, Unveils First Look at Casa do Lago Restaurant

Exhibitor News 2020

The newly transformed, Casa do Lago, seafood restaurant in the heart of the Algarve now exhibits a refreshed and sophisticated nautical feel, emulating the gorgeous blue water ... Read more

October 29, 2020

Courmayeur Mont Blanc, Italian Alps, Announces Brand New Sustainability Strategy

Exhibitor News 2020

Courmayeur Mont Blanc’s Skyway Monte Bianco Experience, which offers the unique thrill of reaching the roof of Europe at 3,446 metres, has announced a brand-new sustainability strategy. ... Read more

October 29, 2020

Unleash Your Inner Michelle With A Derry Girls Experience, Brand New Tour Packages

Exhibitor News 2020

Hastings Hotels has unleashed a brand new tour package experience devoted to the smash hit Channel 4 show, Derry Girls. Visitors can walk in the footsteps of ... Read more

October 29, 2020

Brand New Villas Available with Tuscany Now & More

Exhibitor News 2020

Tuscany Now & More is delighted to announce the newest addition of luxurious villas exclusively added to their portfolio for the 2020 and 2021 season. This is ... Read more

October 29, 2020October 30, 2020

Where Nature is the Ultimate Luxury

Exhibitor News 2020

The concept of Vila Planinka is that of a boutique home-away-from-home. The hotel has been created using natural materials from the surrounding area and there are just ... Read more

October 28, 2020

News for World Travel Market 2020 – Destination Canada adds fresh content to its Canada Training Hub

Exhibitor News 2020

Over the past 4 months Destination Canada has added 12 fresh new videos to its Agents Training Hub. Covering all provinces and territories with the exception of ... Read more

October 28, 2020

Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort launches Unique and Exclusive Underwater Breathwork Programme

Exhibitor News 2020

Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort on the stunning Eastern Caribbean island of St Lucia, has created a unique programme combining wellness, breathwork and diving for the ultimate, ... Read more

October 28, 2020

Water charity Just a Drop praises World Travel Market for continued project support

Exhibitor News 2020

October 2020 Clean water charity, Just a Drop has praised the organisers of the annual WTM London for their continued support as the 40 year old global ... Read more

October 8, 2020October 22, 2020

How to make the most of WTM Virtual

Blog, Travel Industry

We’re excited to be able to offer everything you would usually expect from us in virtual form. From insightful conference sessions, to the opportunity to meet with ... Read more

September 7, 2020September 7, 2020

What can we do to revive the travel industry?

Blog, Travel Industry

As travel restrictions slowly begin to be lifted, and traveller’s confidence rebuilds, there’s one question that needs to be answered: what can we do to revive the ... Read more

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020

8 best places to enjoy autumn in the UK

Blog, Destinations, Travel Industry

If you’re planning a staycation for the next couple of months, here’s eight places you can visit to make the most of autumn… ... Read more

August 27, 2020October 13, 2020

Ally ship: The driving force for diversity and inclusion in the travel industry?

Video, Webinars

Speakers Jamie-Lee Abtar is the Executive Director of BAME Women in Travel CIC a social enterprise dedicated to assisting Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) women in ... Read more

August 18, 2020August 19, 2020

How travel brands can use social media in 2020

Blog, marketing

Travellers use social media at every stage of their trip and now is the time for travel brands to make sure they are getting the most out ... Read more