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It is clear that while all business sectors have been facing hardship, the past few months have been particularly difficult for the aviation industry. However, despite all the challenges, we ... Read more
Speakers Samantha Adams is VP, Advertising Sales, Western Europe for BBC Global News, the international, commercial arm of the BBC. Prior to joining the BBC, she worked at some of ... Read more
The experience of travelling by plane is set to change forever. New restrictions and regulations will appear for every part of the journey due to COVID-19.
NASA has launched a new digital platform, NASA At Home, as an online hub of the space agency’s best content from across the universe. NASA has added free e-books, virtual tours, podcasts, ... Read more
Usually busy and teeming with people, the Disney parks have sadly been closed due to the Coronavirus outbreak and thousands of people have had to cancel their much-anticipated holidays. While ... Read more
A hot-from-the-oven, buttery croissant from France. Freshly made pasta in tomato sauce from Italy. Rows and rows of perfectly formed sashimi from Japan. Is your mouth watering too…? There has ... Read more
Destinations and other travel organisations are embracing Zoom, Spotify and voucher schemes during the coronavirus crisis as they try to stay relevant and, in the case of some, maintain viable ... Read more
Airlines across the world are donating unused food to charities and frontline workers. The meals and snacks are set to help vulnerable communities and those fighting COVID-19. In the UK, ... Read more
In an effort to unite the travel industry and inject some much needed positivity, the United Nations World Travel Organisation (UNWTO) have launched their online #TravelTomorrow campaign. Threading through the ... Read more
Speakers John Strickland has 37 years of experience in the air transport industry, embracing all the major airline business models and holding senior positions with airlines including British Airways and ... Read more
Up to 1 million Hilton room stays will be donated to medical professionals as the fight against COVID-19 continues. Essential US health workers can use the hotel rooms as a ... Read more
Speakers Jeremy Jauncey is the Founder and CEO of Beautiful Destinations. He describes himself as a serial entrepreneur & investor passionate about travel, digital media, health, wellness, and entrepreneurship. His ... Read more
Speakers Simon Calder is the Senior Travel Editor for the Independent Newspaper and one of the most recognised travel journalists in the business. Simon’s career in travel started at Gatwick ... Read more
Those of us with wanderlust have a new way to travel the globe, without leaving our homes. Online travel giants AirBnB and TripAdvisor are offering virtual tours and experiences through ... Read more
“I’ve never met a pilot before, and now there’s one making me tea!” Clapping for our amazing NHS workers on a Thursday night has become the highlight of the week. ... Read more
From spice tours to cooking sessions with their resident Chef, Jamaica Inn Resort has embraced Facebook live videos as a way to stay connected with their guests. Their sessions take ... Read more
The Global Travel & Tourism Resilience Council has partnered with World Travel Market to provide the travel industry with insights and thought leadership during this time of crisis and uncertainty. ... Read more
Hotels have been attempting to mitigate lowering the rates and putting new measures in place with an aim to revive the hotel industry and contribute to revenue recovery amid the ... Read more
The Global Travel & Tourism Resilience Council has partnered with World Travel Market to provide the travel industry with insights and thought leadership during this time of crisis and uncertainty.
When it comes to your business, keeping teams motivated and customers engaged is crucial. We believe there are three key things to do to ensure morale is kept high: communication, ... Read more
As the current pandemic keeps escalating a lot of us have found ourselves working from home, and a bit wary of how we are going to adjust to this new ... Read more
As the sustainable travel sector continues to grow, more and more travellers are seeking out holiday experiences that align with their own values on sustainability. What’s more, with statistics from ... Read more
The organisers of World Responsible Tourism Day, WTM London is hosting a panel debate poising the question; Can travel be truly sustainable in the future? WTM aviation expert John Strickland ... Read more
Why hoteliers and travel providers must think beyond Expo 2020 We’re now less than three months away from Arabian Travel Market 2020 and the show couldn’t come at a better ... Read more
WTM director takes part in BBC radio interviews to bust some of the myths about travelling now we’re in the Brexit transition period “The nation has celebrated and commiserated in ... Read more
WTM issues myth-busting advice for travellers left bewildered by Brexit Following the UK officially leaving the EU, World Travel Market has issued expert advice to bust the myths once-and-for-all about ... Read more
UAE will witness highest growth with total Nordic tourism estimated to reach US$718 million by 2024, followed by Saudi Arabia and Bahrain 383,800 Nordic citizens will travel to the GCC ... Read more
Out Now and WTM London chart the way forward WTM London, the world’s leading global event for the travel industry, celebrated its 40th anniversary in November and for the sixteenth ... Read more
Listen now on iTunes Listen now on Spotify Travel has seen its fair share of ups and downs this year, from the collapse of big travel businesses such as ... Read more
Listen now on iTunes Listen now on Spotify This episode was recorded LIVE at the World Travel Market, London- the biggest travel trade show in the world. We had ... Read more
8 million UK residents will travel to the GCC in 2024, an additional 500,000 travellers when compared with 2018 The number of ATM delegates, exhibitors and attendees interested in doing ... Read more
The most imaginative and eye-catching stands at WTM London have been announced, with Moscow, Brazil, Cape Town and Indonesia among the winners. A panel of three expert independent judges – ... Read more
Sherbet London and WTM London – the event where ideas arrive – partnered this year to reduce the amount of CO2 being produced from taxi transfers during the event. By ... Read more
In an age where the browser is just one small channel amongst many, we’re looking at how brands are revisiting consumer engagement in digital beyond traditional web. We’ve put together ... Read more
The major hotel brands no longer own many hotels, they operate them using a variety of agreements: managed, franchised, or licensed. Operation has been increasingly separated from ownership creating a ... Read more
The major hotel brands no longer own many hotels, they operate them using a variety of agreements: managed, franchised, or licensed. Operation has been increasingly separated from ownership creating a ... Read more
Our industry is growing up (literally!), and it’s no surprise that Gen Alpha, those born after 2010, are taking the attention away from their Millennial and Gen Z counterparts, with ... Read more
The launch of London Travel Week, which took place from Friday 1 to Thursday 7 November 2019, was a great success as destinations, brands and tourism organisations came together to ... Read more
Influencers’ lack of originality and authenticity on Instagram can contribute to both overtourism and unrealistic expectations, delegates heard at WTM London – the event where ideas arrive. “Instagram does tend ... Read more
The first prize in the inaugural #HackTravel London 2019, taking place at Travel Forward and sponsored by Winding Tree, went to a team which developed a crypto-booking app. Switzerland-based Winding ... Read more
Ever since these awards were first held back at WTM London in 2004 their purpose has been the same – to encourage change in the industry, to single out for ... Read more
Advances in digital and artificial intelligence for air travel are coming in thick and fast, delegates heard. Liam McKay, Director of Corporate Affairs at London City Airport told delegates it ... Read more
The 40th edition of WTM London began with a session exploring Decarbonising Travel and Tourism: Is the Industry Doing Enough? Speaking by video before the main panel, climate scientist professor ... Read more
WTM audiences today (Wednesday 6 November) heard how Malta has successfully repositioned itself as a youth travel destination, by embracing experiential tourism, driven by the power of live entertainment. In ... Read more
Bloggers have urged writers and travellers to do their own research about countries with ‘morally questionable’ regimes. In a debate at WTM London about the ethics of promoting controversial countries, ... Read more
The lucky sixteen winners of the second International Travel & Tourism Awards, presented by WTM London, were revealed last night (Tuesday 5 November) at a glittering awards ceremony in London. ... Read more
Don’t miss the World Responsible Tourism Awards 11:00 – 13:00 today in the Europe Inspiration Zone 11:00 – 11:15 Opening of WRTD Europe Inspiration Zone EU80 WTM World Travel Market Means ... Read more
WTM London 2019 – the event where ideas arrive – saw a variety of interesting talks and conferences focused on making travel more inclusive. In a session called Access for ... Read more
Flymoney Technologies, an Isreali-based provider of money services for travellers, has won the StartUp Pitch Competition at this year’s Travel Forward, sponsored by Amadeus. It was chosen from a shortlist ... Read more
Major global brands such as Google and Mastercard can help farmers, shopkeepers and restaurateurs to boost rural tourism, delegates heard today at WTM London – the event where ideas arrive. ... Read more
A vast array of exhibitors had a chance to illustrate just what makes their destinations unique to a global audience at WTM London 2019 – the event where ideas arrive. ... Read more
Attendees on the second day on Travel Forward came away with marketing tips from one of the world’s biggest travel companies and heard how one of the world’s biggest hospitality ... Read more
Winners Announced at the WTM World Travel Leaders Awards Ceremony Ten of the greatest World Travel Leaders, from around the world, picked up their coveted award today (Tuesday 5 November) ... Read more
The USA, Australia and India continue to take the top spot for the UK’s most favourite long-haul inbound tourism markets, according to research revealed today (Monday 4 November) at WTM ... Read more
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed the achievements of the country’s tourism industry in a welcome message to WTM London, the world’s leading travel trade event taking place today (Monday ... Read more
WTM London – the event where Ideas Arrive – saw a variety of fascinating sessions in the Americas Inspiration Zone that aimed to highlight the tourism trends shaping the region ... Read more
Armenia, Eritrea, South Korea, Finland and Kazakhstan are all tipped to be the next hot ‘epic travel’ destinations for 2020 according to travel experts in this rapidly evolving travel niche. ... Read more
Moonshot thinking and advanced photovoltaics were among the non-travel phrases setting the tone for the opening day of this year’s Travel Forward. Becky Power from Google started the two-day conference ... Read more
Brexit, politics and the travel trade was a major topic of discussion on Day 1 of WTM London 2019 – the event where Ideas Arrive. David Goodger, managing director of ... Read more
We have a full programme of Responsible Tourism events today with some of the most high profile panels on The Challenge of Building Sustainable Hotels with the International Tourism Partnership ... Read more
In a time of peak-employment, with fewer people out of work and the best talent in high demand, you’d think companies would be doing everything possible to build relationships and ... Read more
WTM London – the event where ideas arrive – will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year and will attract new exhibitors to the annual event in London this year. The ... Read more
We all know that the safety and security of tourists is vital for successful, resilient tourism but different countries and regions face varying challenges. For countries and destinations, reputational risks ... Read more
Discover the emerging trends for well-being and outdoor tourism in 2020 as Visit Wales looks ahead to Year of Outdoors. Outdoor experiences have always been at the heart of global ... Read more
Content is king on social media – and WTM London will be discovering why it reigns supreme and reveal the secrets to success. Across the three days of WTM London ... Read more
New forums and events to place spotlight on tourism opportunities from leading source markets for Middle East destinations Arabian Travel Market 2020 (ATM) has launched a new series of buyer ... Read more
Electric taxi company Sherbet London is setting out to offset 18 tons of CO2 emissions during WTM London 2019 by offering 1,000 one-way airport transfers and taxi rides within London. ... Read more
Egypt Tourism Authority has been confirmed as the sponsor for visitor registration at this year’s WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry. The partnership comes just ... Read more
Learn all about the benefits of visa-free travel to the United States through the Visa Waiver Program while at WTM 2019 during two information sessions. The U.S. Visa Waiver Program, ... Read more
Do you love adventure? Does African wildlife inspire and amaze you? Do you want your children’s children to be able to see wild elephants? Yes? You sound a lot like ... Read more
London Travel Week will be taking place from the 1 to the 7 November 2019 and will bring together industry events to become the largest festival supporting the global travel ... Read more
Companies from across the worlds of broadcasting, resort development and sustainability have signed up to sponsor the second International Travel & Tourism Awards, presented by WTM London. New sponsors of ... Read more
From Canada to Tobago, and New York to California, exhibitors at WTM London – the global event where ideas arrive – will be highlighting new hotels, fresh campaigns and state-of-the-art ... Read more
Sri Lankan Tourism will be the Premier Partner at WTM London 2019 as the island’s tourism industry continues it’s resolute for recovery. The high-profile partnership will ensure global coverage for ... Read more
Two Orlando companies will partner to build a series of attractions that will eventually form the first theme park in the Dominican Republic. Katmandu Group and Falcon’s Creative Group will ... Read more
Tokyo is changing and growing and The Tokyo Convention Visitors Bureau (TCVB) will hold a special seminar highlighting the many dramatic developments in the city. These include the hosting of ... Read more
Experts and entrepreneurs will be taking the pulse of the booming multibillion-pound wellness sector during WTM London – the global event where ideas arrive. Wellness tourism is currently estimated to ... Read more
The outpouring of grief on social media over the weekend of 14-16 September resembled the response to a national disaster. Yet no lives had been lost – the sadness was ... Read more
Croatia has big news to share at WTM London 2019 as they display the trailblazing cities of Rijeka and Zagreb and raise the destination’s profile in the UK further. The ... Read more
The Tobago Tourism Agency Ltd (TTAL) is focusing its UK & Ireland tourism plans for 2020 on a range of eco-tourism initiatives, which will further enhance the island’s green credentials ... Read more
Outstanding successes from MENA destinations, tourist boards and travel companies will be celebrated at the International Travel & Tourism Awards. With Expo 2020 on the horizon and the Middle East ... Read more
Destinations interested in appealing to the youth travel market are advised to attend a session at WTM London which highlights how the Isle of MTV Malta has boosted the Mediterranean ... Read more
There will be a chance to hear all about the latest developments and experiences on board the iconic Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel at WTM London 2019. Attendees will be the ... Read more
Ajman Tourism will be taking up a stand at WTM London 2019 and visitors can hear the latest visitor figures from this emerging Emirate. There will also be information on ... Read more
Nobu Hotels are taking their brand across the USA and will be updating WTM London visitors on their exciting new hotels this November. This year a new destination, Los Cabos, ... Read more
Hard Rock Hotels are giving those visiting WTM London the chance to win a three-night stay in the brand new Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos. The new hotel opened last ... Read more
There will be a chance to learn about the new BECO Kids Club, among other developments, at the Eden Roc Miami Beach stand when they arrive for WTM London 2019. ... Read more
Learn all about the latest investments, refurbishments and upgrades across the Louis Hotels Portfolio when they touch down in the European Inspiration Zone for WTM London 2019. There have been ... Read more
Danai Beach Resort & Villas is promoting bee and honey experiences for guests as its property on the Sithonia peninsula, located by the turquoise Aegean Sea The luxury resort in ... Read more
Aristi Mountain Resort and Villas, in north-western Greece, is using its wild and rugged location to attract experienced trekkers and intermediate hikers alike. The resort is in west Zagori, Epirus, ... Read more
Longevity Wellness Worldwide has opened a new state-of-the-art wellness centre on Portugal’s Algarve, the first of its kind embracing modern integrative and regenerative medicine with the most advanced wellness and ... Read more
Luxury hotel brand, The Dedica Anthology, is using WTM London 2019 to launch its portfolio of properties to the UK. The brand is led by visionary luxury hotelier Stephen Alden, ... Read more
Myconian Collection, a group of ten leading luxury hotels, is launching a new series of curated experiences to allow guests to truly uncover the secrets of the Greek island of ... Read more
Nara is the historic and spiritual heart of Japan. Indeed, it’s where the nation’s first capital city was established in 710 and where Buddhism first flourished in the country. Close ... Read more
Taking place from the 1 to 7 November 2019, London Travel Week will bring together industry events and become the largest festival supporting the global travel and tourism industry in ... Read more
Earlier this year, The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) launched ‘Brains for Brine’ in partnership with the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, to find new solutions to protect ... Read more
The demise of Thomas Cook was a sad and sobering event for all of us in the travel industry, and has prompted some remarkable acts of kindness towards those affected. ... Read more