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Tours International, a destination management company for group travel, is launching a range of new tours at WTM London 2016. Planning ahead, it is working on a series of Normandy ... Read more
Canada’s capital Ottawa will exhibit for the first time at World Travel Market London, ahead of a year-long celebration of the country’s 150th birthday in 2017. Ottawa Tourism will be ... Read more
Ertebat Gostar Sobat (EGS-Digital), a travel technology firm based in Tehran, is making its first appearance at WTM London 2016. Set up in 2015, it runs a B2B inbound and ... Read more
More than $704 million is being invested in new hotel developments in Greater Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Hotels due to open in 2017 include The Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, with ... Read more
Online agency Evaneos Travel will be at World Travel Market London to promote its expansion plans and its new mobile application. The app aims to connect travellers directly to “local ... Read more
The Taiwan Tourism Bureau will use its presence at WTM London 2016 to promote its annual cycling festival, reinforcing its position as Asia’s number one cycling destination, Representatives will also ... Read more
World Travel Market exhibitor and Eastern Europe specialist tour operator Balkan Holidays is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The UK based company operates summer holidays to Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, ... Read more
2017 will be a year of celebrations in Antigua and Barbuda, with a number of key anniversaries promoted at WTM London 2016. Antigua Sailing Week reaches its 50th year, Carnival ... Read more
World Travel Market London 2016, the leading global event for the travel industry, has signed up a stellar list of digital influencers for its comprehensive and always popular blogging programme. ... Read more
Visitors to WTM London 2016 will have the opportunity to talk to all the major African tourist boards as the region continues to raise its profile at the leading global ... Read more
World Travel Market London 2016, the leading global event for the travel industry, has lined up Facebook’s head of travel, the Instagrammer known as ‘the globe-trotting hunk’ as well as ... Read more
Everyday Mentor announces Mentors and provide details on how to book a session at the growing initiative at World Travel Market London Everyday Mentor today announces the line-up of Mentors ... Read more
Tahiti Tourisme will be highlighting its new global brand messaging at World Travel Market London (7-9 November), encompassing the theme ‘Embraced by Mana’. The concept celebrates the beauty and culture ... Read more
A company that connects drivers to car-parking spaces will be showcasing its parking revenue generation service at WTM London 2016. ParkCloud connects the world’s drivers with parking spaces, allowing customers ... Read more
The Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah has celebrated its third anniversary by winning a clutch of top awards in 2016. It has been honoured as Best Luxury Hotel in the ... Read more
British Airways will launch the only direct service between London and the Chilean capital Santiago on January 3rd, 2017. The national tourist board, Turismo Chile, will be at World Travel ... Read more
Guests at the Kameha Grand Zurich in Switzerland can book an exclusive experience with Norman Fischer, the hotel’s Michelin-starred chef. The new ‘Chef Taster’ days offer guests the chance to ... Read more
Texas Tourism will be using WTM London to build on a recent surge in interest that has seen UK visitors flocking to the US state. UK visitor figures to Texas ... Read more
The Kingdom of Bhutan hopes to build on the exposure it received earlier this year when the country was visited by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. William and Kate’s ... Read more
More tourists than ever are discovering Zagreb, in the heart of Croatia – described as “Europe’s undiscovered capital city”. Promotional efforts by the Zagreb Tourist Board and a host of ... Read more
Technology specialist Finding Friday will be exhibiting for the first time at World Travel Market London 2016, highlighting its customer relationship marketing (CRM) platform called Travelitics. Finding Friday specialises in ... Read more
Some of the biggest brains in the world of hospitality have agreed to share their expertise and opinions at the first ever World Travel Market London/Skift industry forum. Top names ... Read more
World Travel Market London, the leading global event for the travel industry, is calling on its WTM Buyers’ Club members to apply for the hugely popular WTM Speed Networking programme. ... Read more
A vast pre-Inca fortress in Peru – described by the Peruvian president as “a second Machu Picchu” – is expecting an influx of tourists thanks to a new cable car. ... Read more
Thailand’s ONYX Hospitality Group is venturing into Vietnam for the first time, and opening new properties in Sri Lanka and China. It will make its first foray into the Vietnam ... Read more
The Gambia Tourism Board hopes international birdwatchers will flock to the first Gambia International Bird Festival (21-25 October). Hosted by Tendaba Camp, close to prime birding locations, the festival aims ... Read more
Culloden Estate & Spa – part of Hastings Hotels – is celebrating 25 years since its spa opened. The spa at the Culloden was one of Northern Ireland’s first spas ... Read more
International water development charity, Just a Drop, is encouraging visitors to support its ‘This Bottle is a Lifesaver’ initiative at WTM. Just a Drop will be selling reusable water bottles ... Read more
The Canaries’ lesser-known island, La Palma, is stepping into the limelight – thanks to new routes from Gatwick with EasyJet this winter. Starting on October 1, EasyJet’s service is operating ... Read more
Visitors to the Jordan stand can find out more about one of the world’s most exciting archeological discoveries, which was made this year. A huge monument was discovered buried under ... Read more
The skyline of Las Vegas is changing again, with the opening of new hotels and attractions. Visitors can keep up-to-date with developments by visiting the Las Vegas stand at WTM ... Read more
The President of Emirates, a seasoned industry veteran, and his Finnair counterpart – a relative newcomer to the airline industry – will be the keynote aviation interviews at World Travel ... Read more
World Travel Market London 2016, the leading global event for the travel industry, is calling on bloggers to apply for its hugely popular WTM London Bloggers’ Speed Networking event. The ... Read more
2016’s World Responsible Tourism Day marks two very significant anniversaries for host World Travel Market and for the development of responsible tourism across the industry as a whole. Tuesday November ... Read more
Kenya’s new tourist board chairman is keen to meet partners from around the world to discuss initiatives in the country’s fight back against dwindling tourism numbers. Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) ... Read more
Low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines is joining the Turkey stand at WTM London. The airline is defying the current challenging times with its continued growth and now has a network of ... Read more
An increase in luxury accommodation choices and an explosive music scene are the key messages from Malta this year. The island’s luxury market is developing rapidly, with an exquisite range ... Read more
The Hong Kong Tourism Board has developed a dedicated trade information portal that provides UK tour operators and travel agents with the tools to promote the destination. PartnerNet includes the ... Read more
Arizona’s culinary offerings form the central part of its WTM highlights as food and drink are fast becoming popular among tourists, with Tucson, Mesa and Phoenix all getting in on ... Read more
Thames riverboat operator City Cruises is at WTM to showcase its new programme of cultural cruises and its first glass boat. New for autumn 2016, City Cruises is offering a ... Read more
The third Women in Travel Meetup will host renowned travel executives debating the issues of entrepreneurship and leadership at World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the ... Read more
World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel industry – will host a session of senior executives to discuss the implications of Brexit on the UK ... Read more
TAP, the leading airline to Portugal from the UK, will increase the number of weekly flights from Gatwick to Lisbon and Porto this winter. The increases bring TAP’s winter schedule ... Read more
Elounda SA Hotels & Resorts has launched spa packages and golf programmes for children at the group’s hotels on Crete. Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel and Porto Elounda Golf Spa ... Read more
New airline links developed in recent years between the UK and Israel have helped British visitor numbers to the Middle Eastern destination rise by 7% over the past 12 months. ... Read more
Atlantic Canada is expecting a rise in tourism, as one of its ecological reserves is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, thanks to its 565-million-year-old fossils. Found in the Canadian ... Read more
Aristi Mountain Resort & Villas, in the Western Greek mountains, has appointed an internationally renowned chef, and added excursions to a clifftop monastery. The monastery trips are in partnership with ... Read more
Representatives from Myanmar’s newest tourist region are keen to meet up with operators and agents who might be interested in featuring the region. Myanmar Tourism Marketing (MTM) in partnership with ... Read more
Exclusive deal gives special hotel rates to delegates, starting with World Travel Market London. Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) has signed a global agreement with HotelMap to give delegates attending any of its ... Read more
Executives and entrepreneurs from established firms and start-up ventures will share know-how and tips with at the World Travel Market London/ Genesys Digital Transformation Summit. Organised by Paul Richer, founder ... Read more
Europe’s tallest and fastest rollercoaster will be the main attraction at Ferrari Land, which is gearing up to open at PortAventura World in Spain next year. The Vertical Accelerator will ... Read more
Qatar’s cultural landscape will see a major addition in 2017 with the opening of the National Museum of Qatar, designed by famous French architect Jean Nouvel. The building’s distinctive interlocking ... Read more
Surging numbers of Brits are holidaying in Greece, thanks to the country’s value for money, new airline services and infrastructure improvements. In 2015, Greece saw a 15% increase in UK ... Read more
Indonesia’s tourism ministry has signed a key sponsorship deal with World Travel Market London 2016 – the leading global event for the travel industry – as the country plans to ... Read more
The Egyptian Tourism Authority has announced it will re-launch its Red Sea Riviera logo for its marketing activities in the UK, as part of plans to extend the Red Sea ... Read more
Euromonitor International and World Travel Market (WTM) London collaborated for the 11th year to predict future trends shaping the travel industry in the annual WTM Global Trends Report. In 2015, ... Read more
Indonesia’s tourism ministry has signed a key sponsorship deal with World Travel Market London 2016 – the leading global event for the travel industry – as the country plans to ... Read more
World Travel Market London is delighted to announce the city of Madrid and World Pride – the world’s largest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) event – as key exhibitors ... Read more
Responsible Travel has today announced the 13 finalists in the 2016 World Responsible Tourism Awards at WTM London sponsored by the Belize, with a strong focus on innovation reasserting the ... Read more
1. What inspired you to create your business? Since the beginning, our aim was the same: to create a singular type of accommodation focused on the “Inclusive Tourism”, not only ... Read more
1. What inspired you to create your business? In 1999, the dream began, when Mr. Thanh and me, Son Dang, from Hanoi Open University (Faculty of Tourism), met and began ... Read more
1. What inspired you to create your business? After finishing my Masters degree in mathematics in Holland in 1988, I went backpacking for a year in South East Asia. There ... Read more
1. What inspired you to create your business? This business was contrived by its founder and Chairman Dr Ravi Ponniah who feels that Langkawi – although an island – is ... Read more
He’s been described as Instagram’s ‘hottest male traveller’, – and he’s coming to World Travel Market London 2016. Jeremy Jauncey, the founder of Beautiful Destinations, is said to be the ... Read more
A new Global Sport Tourism Summit will be launched at World Travel Market London 2016, the leading global event for the travel industry, in association with sport tourism company W2 ... Read more
World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel industry – has joined forces with Skift – one of the newest and most exciting players in the ... Read more
World Travel Market London 2016, the leading global event for the travel industry, is delighted to announce India Tourism as its Premier Partner as it looks to promote the diverse ... Read more
July 2016: With the UK Pound Sterling at a record low, the move to a three-day event, plus exclusive delegate discounts on accommodation and flights, it has never been cheaper ... Read more
1. What inspired you to create your business? Owner Mario Delicio spent a great deal of time travelling, staying in many hotels around the world. With an innate passion for ... Read more
1. What inspired you to create your business? In 2007 we missed a sustainable tourism business model, which procured benefit to all participants, a relationship win-win-win-win, etc. (travelers, travel agency, ... Read more
1. What inspired you to create your business? We both are entrepreneurs. We both have been raised with an inspiration to do our part to build a better world, little ... Read more
The world’s largest hotels search site, an aircraft charter specialist and the fourth largest city in Ecuador are among the new exhibitors already signed up for this year’s World Travel ... Read more
1. What inspired you to create your business? Sumak Sustainable Travel is based on one optimistic assumption: that tourism can be a force for good. There are hundreds of thousands of ... Read more
World Travel Market London, the leading global event for the travel industry, has opened registration to the new-look three-day WTM London 2016. WTM London 2016, which takes place between Monday ... Read more
World Travel Market London 2016, the leading global event for the travel industry, is delighted to announce award-winning author, digital analyst and futurist Brian Solis as a keynote speaker. Solis ... Read more
The new boss at travel giant TUI Group will make the opening address at the UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit at World Travel Market London 2016. Fritz Joussen will speak ... Read more
The world is getting smaller in the sense that people are travelling more than ever now. Rise of low-cost carriers, competitive fares, and people getting more adventurous in general (all ... Read more
World Travel Market London 2016 will commemorate two key responsible tourism anniversaries; 20 years of responsible tourism and 10 years of World Responsible Tourism Days. The South African Government’s 1996 ... Read more
International travel expert Doug Lansky has been confirmed to speak at the new-look three-day World Travel Market London 2016. Lansky is a tourism development advisor and travel writer with thought ... Read more
Travel industry buyers who attend World Travel Market London are responsible for deals worth a massive $22.7 billion (£15.8bn), with an average purchasing responsibility per buyer of $3.1 million (£2.2m). ... Read more
Delegates attending events within the World Travel Market portfolio can take advantage of discounted air fares with oneworld airlines following a groundbreaking deal between the alliance and World Travel Maket’s ... Read more
Out Now Global LGBT Travel Industry Survey & WTM London LGBT Village First Global LGBT Travel Industry Survey Uncovers Missed Opportunities to Target USD$202 Billion Market – New research shows, ... Read more
World Travel Market London 2015’s Conference and Event programme experienced a 6.2% increase smashing through the 18,000 barrier for the first time. WTM London 2015 hosted more than 100 conferences ... Read more
WTM Buyers’ Club visitors remain at event-high figure of above 9,100 World Travel Market London 2015 was a phenomenally successful event surpassing the average attendance of the previous five events ... Read more
Exclusive deal covers 19 of 2016’s largest travel industry shows Global reach and scale to benefit all RTE customers Believed to be biggest such contract yet gained by any airline ... Read more
Hints and advice from online giants for established players and startups alike ran through many of the sessions at Day 4 of the Travel Tech Show at WTM 2015, the ... Read more
WTM London 2015 ended on a high, with speed networking for buyers and a separate session for bloggers setting the tone for a busy final day. Speed networking is one ... Read more
Responsible Tourism and Snowsports Various ski resorts and ski holiday companies shared the many sustainability initiatives they were implementing. “We want to share mountain experiences with future generations,” said Marion ... Read more
Tuesday saw a busy second day at World Travel Market London with buyer numbers up a huge 29% and visitor numbers up 3% by lunchtime compared with the same day ... Read more
Tourism entrepreneur Eloi D’Avila de Oliveira has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2015 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of his continued work in the tourism sector and the ... Read more
WestJet has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2015 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its excellent levels of customer service whilst continuing to expand their global brand. The ... Read more
Gareth Williams, founder and chief executive of Skyscanner, has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2015 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of creating one of the leading travel search ... Read more
G Adventures has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2015 World Leaders Award in recognition of its impressive growth and its promotion of responsible tourism. The company received the coveted ... Read more
Portuguese hotel chain Vila Gale has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2015 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its impressive commercial success and sustained growth strategy. Vila Gale ... Read more
The Loro Parque Fundacion (LPF) has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2015 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its continued work of the conservation of the world’s most ... Read more
Air Arabia has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2015 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its route innovation and adherence to the Low-cost carrier (LCC) model. The airline ... Read more
Train company Trenitalia has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2015 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its transformation of travel in Italy. The comapny received the coveted award ... Read more
Bronevik.com has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2015 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its excellent booking system of hotels both domestically and abroad. The website received the ... Read more
roomsXML Solutions Limited has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2015 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its simplicity and excellent user feedback. The company received the coveted award ... Read more
Writer Arthur Frommer has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2015 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of his lifelong work to encourage Americans to travel the world. Frommer received ... Read more
