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October 19, 2018

Luxury ‘trendsetters’ are ‘setting the bar high’ in International Travel & Tourism Awards

Events

Four “excellent” shortlisted finalists will be going for gold in the ‘Best in Luxury’ category at the inaugural International Travel & Tourism Awards, presented by WTM. The final four will ... Read more

October 19, 2018February 19, 2019

Global names sign up to sponsor International Travel & Tourism Awards

Awards, Press Releases

World-renowned companies from different industry sectors are throwing their support behind the new International Travel & Tourism Awards, presented by WTM London. Europcar, Turkey, National Geographic and World Tourism Cities ... Read more

October 18, 2018October 18, 2018

Destinations Praised for LGBT Offering at ITTAs

Events

LGBT guests are in demand and the destinations that make the effort are in competition to be top choice for the LGBT traveller. The inaugural International Travel & Tourism Awards ... Read more

October 18, 2018

WTM London Expands Research Programme

Press Releases, WTM London

With an eye on the future, thought-provoking research into global and regional travel trends will be revealed throughout all three days at WTM London 2018 (Monday 5 November and Wednesday ... Read more

October 17, 2018October 17, 2018

A winning streak:

Autumn 2018 Magazine

France’s World Cup win will hopefully mark a positive turning point in the country’s global profile, following dark times around the terrorism attacks of recent years. The French government has ... Read more

October 17, 2018

WTM London Speed Networking Programme Across All Three Days

Press Releases, WTM London

All three day of WTM London 2018 – the event where ideas arrive – will kick off with a Speed Networking session before the exhibition floor opens – expanding the ... Read more

October 16, 2018

Tobago to launch new brand campaign

Exhibitor News 2018

The Tobago Tourism Agency Ltd will be launching its new brand strategy for 2018/19 at this year’s WTM. This will be officially launched to the travel trade at an exclusive ... Read more

October 16, 2018

Go West

Exhibitor News 2018

VisitWiltshire is leading the Great West Way project to create one of the world’s premier touring routes between London and Bristol. This is one of a number of successful ... Read more

October 16, 2018

Discover Natural Sharjah

Exhibitor News 2018

Sharjah Tourism will be promoting key product messages including nature and wildlife, eco-tourism, culture and heritage, outdoor adventure and family activities on offer in this growing Middle Eastern tourism destination. ... Read more

October 16, 2018

New Athens Riviera property

Exhibitor News 2018

Santikos Collection has announced the opening of a new property in spring 2019 on the Athens Riviera. The new hotel will become the fifth property within the Santikos Collection portfolio, ... Read more

October 16, 2018

EasyJet opens up Aqaba to UK market

Exhibitor News 2018

The upcoming launch of easyJet flights from London Gatwick to Aqaba in Jordan will open up one of the Middle East’s most exciting destinations to travellers from the UK. The ... Read more

October 16, 2018

What’s new in Fort Lauderdale

Exhibitor News 2018

Visitors to WTM can find out about Greater Fort Lauderdale’s 23 miles of promenade-lined beachfronts, impressive art scene, world-class restaurants, bars and shopping – as well as the Everglades on ... Read more

October 16, 2018October 16, 2018

Grand Gardens

Exhibitor News 2018

For the first time ever, Grandi Giardini Italiani, the network of the finest gardens in Italy, is exhibiting at WTM London. The group, which aims to promote gardens and unique ... Read more

October 16, 2018

Belfast’s tallest hotel

Exhibitor News 2018

WTM London visitors can find out about the newest addition and the seventh hotel in the Hastings Hotels portfolio, the Grand Central Hotel, Belfast. Standing 23-storeys high on Bedford Street, ... Read more

October 16, 2018

Hospitality Industry First

Exhibitor News 2018

Criton, the UK’s first intuitive app builder for the hospitality sector, will showcase its newly launched group app functionality at WTM. The new product enables accommodation providers with multiple properties ... Read more

October 16, 2018

Fit for a queen

Exhibitor News 2018

Cleopatra Luxury Resorts is to open three new hotels next year and will unveil a brand new spa at its Sharm El Sheikh property in December 2018. The first new ... Read more

October 16, 2018

NEW NON-STOP LONDON TO AQABA FLIGHTS UNLOCK LEADING WINTER SUN DESTINATION

Exhibitor News 2018

Red Sea resort offers high quality diving, luxury hotels and easy access to Jordan’s wealth of natural and archaeological wonders The Jordanian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Jordan ... Read more

October 16, 2018

LGBT Masterclass by Out Now at WTM London: Industry leaders explain what do travel companies need to do now to increase sales to LGBT people

Press Releases, WTM London

Figuring out how to increase travel industry sales to LGBT people is the focus of a key education event being held at next month’s WTM London – the event where ... Read more

October 15, 2018October 15, 2018

Judges select the right ingredients for Food Tourism shortlist in Travel & Tourism Awards

Events

Shortlisted candidates are hoping they have the recipe for success in the ‘Best Food Tourism’ category of the inaugural International Travel & Tourism Awards, presented by WTM London. The winner ... Read more

October 15, 2018

The Stage is Set – Travel Forward Welcomes Travel Tech’s Big Three

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Travel Forward, the new travel and hospitality technology event co-located with WTM London, has secured the presence of the three established travel technology giants – Amadeus, Travelport and Sabre. The ... Read more

October 15, 2018October 16, 2018

Sun Resorts set to showcase its Timeless Memories offering at WTM London

Exhibitor News 2018

Mauritius-based Sun Resorts, one of the leading hotel and leisure groups in the Indian Ocean, will be at WTM London 2018 promoting its commitment to creating Timeless Memories in exceptional ... Read more

October 12, 2018

Global City Cards expands portfolio

Exhibitor News 2018

Global City Cards has expanded its portfolio with the recent addition of the New York JFK AirTrain. Best known for its unrivalled range of public transport tickets and airport transfers ... Read more

October 12, 2018

A direct approach to rewards

Exhibitor News 2018

TravelClick, the tech specialist focused on increasing revenue for hotels, has linked up with loyalty business The Guestbook, giving independent hotels the chance to offer cash back rewards to guests ... Read more

October 12, 2018

Sharing is caring

Exhibitor News 2018

Travel Compositor (TravelC) has added two new features to its end-to-end marketplace and booking platform which will appeal its existing and potential B2B and B2C clients Magic Box is an ... Read more

October 12, 2018

SHR breaks new ground with Windsurfer

Exhibitor News 2018

Hotel distribution technology specialist SHR is adding new features to its flagship Windsurfer CRS Enterprise and Essentials products. One new aspect is the ability for hotels to assign policy by ... Read more

October 12, 2018

ReviewPro on message for hotels

Exhibitor News 2018

ReviewPro is inviting hotels to have a look at its new Guest Messaging Hub, a real-time communication platform which allows interaction with guests across messaging platforms such as Facebook Messenger, WeChat, ... Read more

October 12, 2018

RateGain’s Optima gets optimum

Exhibitor News 2018

Travel technology specialist RateGain is highlighting new releases of its flagship rate shopping tool Optima at this year’s Travel Forward. Optima which offers comprehensive global rate intelligence to hotels by ... Read more

October 12, 2018

Riding into the future with Pegasus Solutions

Exhibitor News 2018

Pegasus Solutions, one of the first-ever global distribution technology providers for the hotel industry, will demonstrate a number of recently launched products for hotels, while giving insights into its development ... Read more

October 12, 2018

Klook on the road to global expansion

Exhibitor News 2018

Klook, one of the world’s leading tours and activities platform, is using its presence at Travel Forward to kickstart plans to move beyond its Asia stronghold by attracting interest from ... Read more

October 12, 2018

It pays to think about payments

Exhibitor News 2018

Ixaris, which specializes in B2B payment processing for the travel industry, is inviting visitors to Travel Forward to find out how its products and solutions can help agents, TMCs, bedbanks, ... Read more

October 12, 2018

The gold standard for digital transformation

Exhibitor News 2018

Croatia’s InSky has designed and developed for a specific business bundle based on a suite of familiar Microsoft products to help hotels on their road to digital transformation. TourismInSky uses ... Read more

October 12, 2018

15ToGo uses blockchain to link social travelers with suppliers

Exhibitor News 2018

A startup backed by one of Eastern Europe’s leading entrepreneurs will be showing visitors to its stand at Travel Forward how blockchain can help solve many of the problems inherent ... Read more

October 12, 2018October 12, 2018

Judges hail innovation by digital influencers vying for International Travel & Tourism Awards

Events

The rapidly evolving world of digital influencers will be recognised with a prestigious honour from the inaugural International Travel & Tourism Awards, presented by WTM London. Contenders from across the ... Read more

October 12, 2018

Instagram, Overtourism, ‘Nation Branding’ and Working with Influencers are Centre of Attention at WTM London’s Global Stage

Press Releases, WTM London

The digital economy is top of the agenda on the Global Stage at WTM London – the event where ideas arrive – in a packed three-day programme that will also ... Read more

October 12, 2018October 12, 2018

Matches made in heaven

Autumn 2018 Magazine

A wedding or honeymoon overseas is often the most luxurious holiday a couple will have in their lifetime, and tapping into this market can be lucrative. WTM Buyers’ Club members ... Read more

October 10, 2018October 10, 2018

Shortlisted candidates hail their success in ITTA Regional/City Campaign category

Events

Tourism campaigns in line to win an honour in the inaugural International Travel & Tourism Awards, presented by WTM, say that being shortlisted is already a great achievement. Seven candidates ... Read more

October 10, 2018

Brexit Takes Centre Stage at The WTM London Leaders’ Lunch

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London gives the inside track on Brexit negotiations with exclusive speaker appearance just as talks to finalise a deal take place Businesswoman Susan Hooper, who sits on the board ... Read more

October 9, 2018October 9, 2018

Istan-gramma-bul! Turkey sponsors key WTM digital events

Press Releases, WTM London

Move is part of destination’s wider social media marketing strategy The Turkish Culture and Tourism Office is sponsoring two key digital events at this year’s WTM London – the event ... Read more

October 8, 2018October 8, 2018

Progressive Destination Marketing – Responsible Tourism the Slovenian way

Blog

As a leading green destination, the Slovenian Tourist Board (STB) is well versed in using tourism as a force for good – to raise awareness for the environment, support local ... Read more

October 8, 2018October 10, 2018

Open hearts and open minds

Autumn 2018 Magazine

There can’t be many same-sex couples who haven’t had unsettling experiences of one kind or another when they travel. Whether it’s the conundrum of twin or king-size beds, rooms stocked ... Read more

October 4, 2018October 4, 2018

WTM London taps into rapidly expanding tours and activities sector

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London, the event where Ideas Arrive, has created an area dedicated to exhibitors in the tours and activities sector, as it recognises the market’s huge potential and rapid growth. ... Read more

October 4, 2018

AI and other tech helps hotel guests get what they want

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Finding and booking the perfect hotel stay is becoming easier thanks to artificial intelligence which works behind the scenes with other technologies to present guests with the ideal option. Frank ... Read more

October 2, 2018October 8, 2018

WTM London announces the finalists for annual WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards

Press Releases, WTM London

The 18 finalists for the 2018 WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards have been announced, covering everything from multinational travel companies, destinations and NGOs, to a single homestay. They come from ... Read more

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018

Surviving troubled waters

Autumn 2018 Magazine

It is portrayed as a tropical paradise in holiday brochures and is the Philippines’ top tourism hotspot, but Boracay hit the news for all the wrong reasons earlier this year. ... Read more

October 1, 2018

‘The bar is set high’ say experts judging the ITTA National Tourism Board/Destination Marketing Organisation category

Uncategorised

Nine ‘stand-out’ national tourism campaigns are vying to win at the inaugural International Travel & Tourism Awards, presented by WTM. One of the experts on the judging panel was Caroline ... Read more

September 28, 2018October 2, 2018

WTM reveals ‘Best Tourism Marketing Agency’ shortlist

Events

The inaugural International Travel & Tourism Awards will shine a light on the Best Tourism Marketing Agencies out there from around the globe, highlighting outstanding and thought provoking campaigns that ... Read more

September 28, 2018September 28, 2018

Bulgaria – the new European capital of culture?

Destinations

This new season Bulgaria will welcome tourists with hundreds of cultural events and a European capital of culture — Plovdiv 2019. The country will be a stage for a number ... Read more

September 27, 2018

WTM London Europe Inspiration Zone Hosts An Array Of Top Speakers

Press Releases, WTM London

The First Lady of Iceland, two top easyJet bosses, TUI Group executives and South Africa’s Tourism Minister are among those appearing at the Europe Inspiration Zone at WTM London, the ... Read more

September 26, 2018

High hopes in Malaysia

Autumn 2018 Magazine

Marvellous, multifaceted and thrillingly multicultural: Malaysia offers travellers an almost unbeatable range of experiences. Spread across Peninsular Malaysia, northern Borneo and scattered islands in between, the country encompasses rainforests, mountains, ... Read more

September 26, 2018October 19, 2018

Travel Forward’s startup line-up reinforces London’s importance as global innovation hub

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Travel Forward, the new event co-located with WTM London, is hosting an impressive roster of travel startups from around the globe as part of its Startup Showcase Zone, sponsored by ... Read more

September 26, 2018

Innovative Technology Enhancing Tourist Destinations

Events

Global destinations are constantly striving to improve their technology offering to tourists in order to enhance the overall travel experience as well as help make a destination more liveable, resilient ... Read more

September 25, 2018

WTM London and DTTT collaborate to solve overcrowding

Press Releases, WTM London

Travel experts pose the challenge: “How can we overcome the challenge of overcrowding in tourism hotspots and spread the value of tourism wider?” WTM London 2018, the event where Ideas ... Read more

September 24, 2018September 25, 2018

Iran, why should the country be on your radar?

Autumn 2018 Magazine

Iran is nothing if not ambitious. The nation’s 2025 Tourism Vision Plan aims to increase its share of annual international visitors to 20 million by the middle of the next ... Read more

September 24, 2018September 25, 2018

New Travel Awards shine a light on the Best PR Campaigns

Events

The inaugural International Travel & Tourism Awards, presented by WTM London, celebrate the success of national, regional and city tourist boards and recognises outstanding private sector companies and individuals. One ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 25, 2018

Slovenia Showcases Scenery, Spas And Historic Sites

Exhibitor News 2018

The European country of Slovenia will be at WTM London to promote its health tourism, heritage, wine regions, beekeeping attractions and alternative accommodation. It has 15 certified natural health resorts, ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 25, 2018

Fort Myers And Sanibel Wows WTM With Wildlife

Exhibitor News 2018

The beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel in Florida are wooing holidaymakers with a focus on their nature and wildlife. Following research by the region’s tourist board, campaigns will target ... Read more