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Brits will be booking a day off work on ‘Blue Monday’ – so they can book a holiday to cheer themselves up, reveals research from World Travel Market. January 15 ... Read more
Missed the British Airways – A year of mixed fortunes session? Not to worry, here’s an overview of all the key points from keynote speaker and Chairman & CEO of ... Read more
Missed the Maximising Revenue in the Luxury Travel Space with Minimal Investment session? Not to worry, here’s an overview of all the key points from panel member and founder of ... Read more
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
It’s not too late for travel companies and tourist boards to take the plunge and get into the lucrative weddings market, delegates attending World Travel Market London’s first dedicated seminar ... Read more
The third and final day of WTM London 2017 featured packed halls, numerous business meetings and insightful seminars and presentations. Responsible tourism was the key theme for the final day, ... Read more
Sessions on intelligent travel, Blockchain and Facebook were among highlights on the final day of the Travel Tech Show at WTM London on Wednesday 9 November. Specialists shared how ... Read more
WTM London Director Simon Press opened Wednesday’s World Responsible Tourism Day by reminding the audience that the focus this year has been on two key topics – overtourism and achieving ... Read more
Rotana Hotels & Resorts is marking its 25th anniversary by continuing its sponsorship of the registrations for next year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM), also celebrating its 25th anniversary. The announcement ... Read more
It may have been the final day of WTM London 2017 but that didn’t mean things slowed down at all, the event was once again packed with business opportunities and ... Read more
Tourism ministers from across the world met hoteliers, tourist boards and trade associations at World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel industry – to tackle ... Read more
Tips from the coalface for the startup community made for a mix of highs and lows during Day two of the Travel Tech Show at WTM London on Tuesday 7 ... Read more
The tourism industry must act now to tackle overtourism, according to the head of the UNWTO, speaking at World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel ... Read more
Tuesday’s Responsible Tourism programme at WTM London started with a session exploring how travel can responsibly support some of the most excluded members of society – the homeless and those ... Read more
Reed Travel Exhibitions is launching Travel Forward, a brand new event co-located with WTM London 2018 and part of the WTM portfolio of events. The inaugural Travel Forward conference, exhibition ... Read more
The all-new WTM Awards, organised by WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry, is set to make its debut on the evening of Tuesday 6 November ... Read more
The halls were buzzing again on day two at WTM London 2017. Exhibitors continued to meet and conduct business deals with the thousands of industry professionals from around the world. ... Read more
The winners of this year’s best stand awards at WTM London have been announced, with the judges pleased to see several exhibitors ringing the changes. Best Stand Design was ... Read more
The continuing diplomatic dispute between Qatar and some of its neighbours will have a negative impact on the travel industry across the Middle East, says the Top 100 City Destination ... Read more
The travel and tourism industry needs to be aware that facial and emotional recognition software will become advanced enough to influence travellers’ decisions, says the Top 100 City Destination Ranking ... Read more
Tourism to Italy has performed strongly this year, thanks to its range of attractions and a shift away from less stable destinations, according to research for World Travel Market London ... Read more
The Indian city of Delhi is expected to see the largest rise in inbound arrivals in Asia this year, according to research for World Travel Market London – the leading ... Read more
Greek destinations Heraklion and Athens are “standout performers in 2017”, according to research for World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel industry – released today ... Read more
Growth in the number of arrivals to the UK is expected to stagnate in 2018, following a series of terror attacks, according to research for World Travel Market London – ... Read more
The fine line between successful tourism and too many tourists is now a major issue for the world’s most popular cities, with some close to overcrowding, according to research for ... Read more
Almost a year to the day since the US public voted for Donald Trump to become their next leader, there are signs travellers are turning to alternative destinations, with Canada ... Read more
London is in danger of losing its reputation as a good place to do business because of Brexit, according to research for World Travel Market London – the leading global ... Read more
Asia is embracing the concept of smart cities, using technology and data to balance continued arrivals growth with sustainable expansion, reveals The Top 100 City Destination Ranking WTM London 2017 ... Read more
A ‘no deal’ Brexit would lead to a long-term decline in UK GDP growth, and curb the expansion of the British outbound travel market, according to research for World Travel ... Read more
Countries in Africa are prioritising visa-free travel around the continent for inhabitants and visitors as an essential factor in the region’s economic development, reveals The Top 100 City Destination Ranking ... Read more
A trade war caused by President Donald Trump pulling out of international agreements would hit the US travel industry, reveals Euromonitor International research for World Travel Market London – the ... Read more
The UK is undergoing significant rail developments on both domestic and international levels, which will see the train compete more effectively with road and air travel, reveals Euromonitor International research ... Read more
London will fall down the global city destination rankings in the next seven years, slipping from third to sixth, reveals Euromonitor International research for World Travel Market London – the ... Read more
Asian cities will dominate the global destination rankings in the next decade, thanks to the inexorable rise of Chinese outbound tourism, reveals Euromonitor International research for World Travel Market London ... Read more
Cancun is expected to be the strongest growing city in 2017 in the Americas, reveals Euromonitor International research for World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the ... Read more
The Chinese government’s plans to launch its own digital currency, while clamping down on existing providers, could influence how travel is transacted in the future, reveals the Top 100 City ... Read more
The first panel session of the day explored tourism’s efforts to address its carbon and water footprints. Speaking by video from Australia, Professor Susanne Becken from Griffith University said that ... Read more
Fears about the impact of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit on the travel trade dominated debates at World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel industry. The European ... Read more
Take risks and own the edge was the advice from travel industry innovator and Chairman of Wayblazer Terry Jones on Day 1 of the Travel Tech Show at WTM London ... Read more
(November 6, 2017, WTM London) H.E. Paul Kagame, President, Republic of Rwanda, was presented with the 2017 World Tourism Award for visionary leadership today, 6 November 2017, the opening day ... Read more
The European Parliament’s Brexit negotiator told industry bosses at World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel industry – that the UK’s departure from the European ... Read more
At 10am WTM London 2017 opened its doors to travel professionals from around the world. As the leading global event for the travel industry, everyone was here for the same ... Read more
Two-thirds of British travellers are not prepared to pay for infight wifi access, reveals the World Travel Market London 2017 Industry Report, released today (Monday 6 November) at WTM London ... Read more
The sharing or peer-to-peer economy is failing to have any significant impact on the travel habits of UK holidaymakers, reveals the World Travel Market London 2017 Industry Report released today ... Read more
An increase in the price of holidays abroad is the major post-Brexit fear for British travellers, with other areas of concern reflecting the far-reaching implications of leaving the EU, reveals ... Read more
The global travel industry is taking the environment more seriously this year than last, reveals the World Travel Market London 2017 Industry Report released today (Monday 6 November) at WTM ... Read more
Pop star Adele is the passenger we would most like to sit beside on a plane, according to a survey carried out for World Travel Market London – the leading ... Read more
Just over half of the travel trade professionals quizzed in an industry survey say that Brexit will have a negative impact on the UK’s reputation as a holiday destination, according ... Read more
A multi-pronged attack on fake sickness claims among UK holidaymakers appears to be curing the bug, reveals World Travel Market London research released today (Monday 6 November) at the event. ... Read more
More than a quarter of UK holidaymakers are less likely to go to the US while Donald Trump is in the White House, while 40% of the travel trade say ... Read more
Worries over terrorism are on the increase among British holidaymakers, with one-third more travellers now concerned about an attack than they were a year ago, according to research released today ... Read more
Jon Platt’s failed legal fight ‘makes to harder’ for others to take kids out of school The outcome of the long-running legal fight involving Jon Platt, the father who took ... Read more
Being ‘green’ is less important than having white teeth or a bronzed body for UK holidaymakers, according to research released today (Monday 6 November) at World Travel Market London – ... Read more
Britain is divided into a nation of holiday ‘splashers’ – those who spend money on new outfits and beauty must-haves in preparation for looking great on the beach – and ... Read more
Greece’s tourism has seen a bumper year in 2017, and the prospects for 2018 are even more positive, according to an annual survey released at World Travel Market London, the ... Read more
One in 10 holidaymakers have booked a holiday to visit locations “seen on screen”, reveals research by World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel industry, ... Read more
One in five British holidaymakers say they may visit Tunisia, now that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has relaxed its travel advice, according to research by World Travel Market London ... Read more
About two in five UK-based holiday companies expect Brexit will have an impact on their ability to recruit staff from overseas, according to research by World Travel Market London – ... Read more
Italy is top of the list of countries that UK holidaymakers would like to visit in future, according to research released at World Travel Market London – the leading global ... Read more
Eight out of 10 British holidaymakers are not interested in visiting attractions that have performing animals or offer activities with animals outside their natural habitat, according to research released today ... Read more
Optimism is bright before global travel event opens The International travel industry looks set for further growth around the world in 2018, according to new research from World Travel Market ... Read more
Nine out of ten Brits recognise the importance of their holiday being financially protected following the failure of Monarch and Ryanair’s mass cancelations of flights, according to research by World ... Read more
Read Tips & Information about one of the most popular fairs in the tourism industry, World Travel Market in London World Travel Market (WTM) London is one of the world’s ... Read more
60 Tourism Ministers and companies gather to discuss ‘overtourism’ Ministers of Tourism from 60 countries and leaders from private sector companies and associations will summon next week at the Ministers ... Read more
The International Institute for Peace Through Tourism has chosen 5 outstanding people from the world of travel and tourism to honour as the “Global Ambassadors of Peace Through Tourism” at ... Read more
Mexico has been confirmed as the headline sponsor for visitor registration at WTM London 2017 – the leading global event for the travel industry. The agreement is part of the ... Read more
Now in its 25th year, global hospitality software business Guestline is undergoing a period of rapid growth with a raft of new team appointments, the launch of new offices, new ... Read more
Ramada Hotel & Suites Ajman and Ramada Beach Hotel Ajman have reached out to deaf school teachers from Pakistan, where the properties are hosting 15 teachers and their families from ... Read more
QuébecOriginal’s brand-new ‘14 Experiences of Québec’ campaign aims to highlight the region’s range of signature tourism products and showcase what makes Canada’s French-speaking province of Québec such an original destination. ... Read more
Connecticut’s Bradley International Airport celebrates the launch of a nonstop service between Hartford, US and Edinburgh, Scotland on Norwegian Air at this year’s WTM London. The highly anticipated launch of ... Read more
The Jerusalem Development Authority is hoping to build on the success of its new product for Millennials. Earlier this summer, it announced the launch of a package of discounts for ... Read more
Promote Iceland will be reinforcing its commitment to responsible tourism at WTM London, with a view to protect its beautiful yet fragile environment by educating tourists on how to travel ... Read more
Catalonia’s history gives visitors to the region access to an unrivalled range of cultural attractions, and the Catalonia Tourist Board is using its presence at WTM London to promote some ... Read more
Authorities in Qatar are making it easier for visitors enter the country thanks to a recent series of measures. Qatar’s Ministry of Interior, Qatar Tourism Authority and Qatar Airways recently ... Read more
This year, WTM London participants will again witness an important announcement from Pure! Travel Group – the leading boutique tour operator for Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia – as the ... Read more
Guests staying at the President Hotel Cape Town are in line to receive an even warmer welcome, with the four-star luxury hotel appointing a chief concierge. The President is one ... Read more
Ten years ago, when Emaar Hospitality Group was established, its primary remit was to create vibrant hospitality experiences in the integrated master-planned communities developed by its parent group, Emaar Properties, ... Read more
After the huge success of the first Paddington film in 2014, 10th November 2017 marks the release of Paddington 2 in UK cinemas and the film will again star Hugh ... Read more
Andalusia has a rich ancient cultural heritage, which has increased in value in recent decades; both in recovering signs of identity reflected in its historic heritage as well the force ... Read more
Eat, drink and be merry – that’s the advice for delegates joining the fun during the Festival Programme at WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry. ... Read more
More than 130 new exhibitors from across the globe have signed up for WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry, which takes place next week (Monday ... Read more
Italy has always been and firmly remains an inspirational destination that every year attracts millions of tourists from every corner of the world; that never fails to receive recognitions and ... Read more
WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry – is venturing into the destination weddings arena, with a brand new dedicated event aimed at helping travel professionals ... Read more
Food Tourism is once again primed to take a top slot at WTM London, the leading global event for the travel industry, taking place from Monday 6 – Wednesday 8 ... Read more
Picfair, the world’s first photographer-controlled image marketplace is at WTM London 2017 to explain how it differs to other companies in the photo-licensing arena. The company allows anyone to upload ... Read more
Osaka and Hyogo in Japan’s Kansai region will be at WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry – to kick off their marketing push for major ... Read more
Oman Air is undergoing an exciting expansion programme, which will see the carrier operate 70 aircraft to around 75 destinations by 2023. In recent months, the airline has increased the ... Read more
NYC & Company, the tourist association of New York City, will be highlighting three brand-new major landmark attractions in Midtown. Opening in November 2017 is the immersive, first-of-its-kind NFL Times ... Read more
Nevada offers more to visitors than the bright lights of Las Vegas. Visitors to its stand at this year’s WTM London will hear all about the state’s second city Reno, ... Read more
Ramon Airport, which will serve as the international gateway to Southern Israel and the Red Sea, is set to open in early 2018. Located 18 kilometres north of Eilat, Ramon ... Read more
Purely Pyrenees must be one of the youngest business exhibiting at WTM London 2017 – the specialist tour operator only started this August. It is dedicated to self-guided walking and ... Read more
Prince Hotels, one of Japan’s leading hotel and leisure companies, is celebrating with visitors to WTM London the recent launch of its newest hotel, the Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower. ... Read more
The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel has launched a new brand campaign for 2018, entitled It’s What Surrounds You. The campaign will cover six main areas: romance and honeymoon, ... Read more
Elephant Hills, Thailand’s first luxury tented jungle camp, will be revealing details of environmental and community work that has recently led to it receiving a coveted award. The company combines ... Read more
A series of sessions looking at how destinations and travel brands can work with digital influencers will take place on the Global Stage at this year’s WTM London – the ... Read more
A full-fledged, Mediterranean style travel experience. Year after year, millions of tourists flock to Puglia for an all-season, unique and well treasured journey. Nature, culture, art, food & wine, and ... Read more
Following a devastating hurricane season, Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) confirms 75% of the region is still open for business Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) announces at WTM London the region is ... Read more
Dominican Republic will bring a flavour of its famous party atmosphere to WTM London 2017 and offer the chance to win a place on a fam trip. The island, surrounded ... Read more
Visitors to WTM London 2017 will have the opportunity to see and try an upgraded version of the Concept Spa & Membership iPad app. The new release, two years after ... Read more
Arizona is set to welcome even more Brits to the state, with the announcement of an increased British Airways service into Phoenix for summer 2018. Next year’s additional service adds ... Read more