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WTM Team

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September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

New Hotel Opens On Maldives Biosphere Reserve

Exhibitor News 2018

Visitors can find out about the new luxurious Westin resort that has just opened in the Maldives. Officially opening on October 1, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort is located on ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

Celebrating the Wales Coast Path

Exhibitor News 2018

The Wales Coast Path will launch a brand-new walking festival in 2019 to celebrate seven years of Wales’ 870 mile, uninterrupted coast path. The Wales Coast Path Walking Festival will ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

Wales Names 2019 Its Year of Discovery

Exhibitor News 2018

2019 will be Wales’ Year of Discovery, when visitors will be encouraged to not only discover Wales but also themselves through the wealth of attractions, adventures and experiences the country ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 28, 2018

Bridgend Highlights Its Hidden Attractions

Exhibitor News 2018

Bridgend is highlighting its attractions as part of Visit Wales’ Year of Discovery. Just 18 miles from the Welsh capital, Cardiff and 20 miles East of Swansea, Bridgend County offers ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

VisitFlanders Highlights Its Masterpieces

Exhibitor News 2018

The Flemish masters and cycling tours are the two main themes of VisitFlanders this year. During 2019, the focus will be on Pieter Bruegel the Elder, who is largely responsible ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

New Launch For TripCreator

Exhibitor News 2018

TripCreator has launched a Free Forever Plan that allows small and medium-sized companies to gain access to global suppliers and sell at a higher volume while allowing suppliers to capture ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

TAP Enhances Fleet

Exhibitor News 2018

TAP Air Portugal is modernising its fleet and have become the first airline in the world to operate the new A330-900neo aircraft. As well being equipped with the new Airspace ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

Discover Taiwan’s Hidden Gems

Exhibitor News 2018

The Taiwan Tourism Bureau’s main theme for 2019 is township tourism, which focuses on the destination’s lesser-known areas. This is part of the tourist board’s sustainable tourism policy, which aims ... Read more

September 19, 2018October 2, 2018

Sun Siyam Opens Luxury Resort

Exhibitor News 2018

As UK visitor figures to the Maldives increase, Sun Siyam Resort’s vibrant new resort is taking luxury all-inclusive to another level – and WTM visitors can find out more. Set ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

Staycity Opens Second Liverpool Property

Exhibitor News 2018

WTM visitors can find out more about the growing number of properties in the Staycity portfolio, including the latest opening, in Liverpool. Aparthotels Liverpool Corn Exchange is the company’s second ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

Discover YOUR South Africa

Exhibitor News 2018

South African Tourism is building on its recently launched campaign, Discover YOUR South Africa, at WTM London. The campaign uses the latest EEG-brain-reading technology to record electrical activity in participants’ ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

Slovenia Showcases Its Sites

Exhibitor News 2018

The Slovenian Tourist Board (STB) will promote its many cultural offerings at WTM as part of its Year of Culture campaign. During WTM London, the STB will focus on its ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

New Accommodation At The Palm Beaches

Exhibitor News 2018

The Palm Beaches has plenty of hotel news and updates to share with visitors, starting with the opening of two new hotels, scheduled for around the time of WTM 2018. ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

Flybmi Showcases New e-commerce Platform

Exhibitor News 2018

Flybmi has unveiled its newly redesigned website (flybmi.com), offering a more customer friendly platform, which is optimised for mobile usage and visually rich layout.   The new site is designed ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

Cape Town Pushes Back Day Zero

Exhibitor News 2018

Cape Town has experienced significant rainfall during the southern hemisphere winter and as a result, dam levels are now more than 60% full. These are the highest levels since 2016, ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

Plantation Relaxation

Exhibitor News 2018

Visitors to the Antigua stand can find out about a new wellness sanctuary retreat on the island. A 400-year-old former sugar plantation, set in the sweeping 26 acres estate of ... Read more

September 18, 2018

Technology the Theme of New Format UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit

Press Releases, WTM London

Cutting edge innovations will be shared during the twelfth UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit at WTM London 2018, with ‘Investment in tourism technology’ the theme. The UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ ... Read more

September 17, 2018

Travel Forward puts the customer first, proving success by example

Travel Forward

Travel Forward, the exciting new event co-located with WTM London, brings together innovative technology providers with senior executives in the travel industry. While Travel Forward is a technology conference, its ... Read more

September 11, 2018September 13, 2018

WTM London open registration for Digital Influencers’ Speed Networking 2018 sponsored by Turkish Ministry of Culture & Tourism

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London 2018, the leading global event for the travel industry, is calling on digital influencers to apply for its hugely-popular and biggest-ever WTM London Digital Influencers’ Speed Networking event ... Read more

September 4, 2018

G Adventures founder to speak at WTM London

Press Releases, WTM London

The entrepreneur behind one of the world’s most successful adventure travel companies is to speak at WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry. Bruce Poon Tip, ... Read more

August 30, 2018August 30, 2018

10th Climate Week NYC confirms New York as capital city of a responsible world

Carbon & Water, Destinations

Climate week NYC is the largest climate event in the world, New York City is its home, and this year’s event on 24 to 30 September is the 10th Anniversary. ... Read more

August 22, 2018August 22, 2018

The trends driving car rental

Summer 2018 Magazine

Changing consumer habits and technological advances are driving the car hire market into the digital age. Jenny Southan reports. At the end of last year I spent a month living ... Read more

August 21, 2018September 24, 2018

More companies sign up to the WTM Agency Pavilion

Press Releases, WTM London

More companies from the media, PR and marketing sector have signed up to be part of WTM London’s exciting new WTM Agency Pavilion. The WTM Agency Pavilion is a first ... Read more

August 14, 2018

Travel Forward announces latest upgrade to its speaker line-up

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Travel Forward, the new technology-focussed event co-located with WTM London, has added a cosmopolitan line-up of speakers to its conference programme, representing high-profile consumer brands and B2B tech providers from ... Read more

August 10, 2018August 10, 2018

Drum Roll Please

Blog

Guest Blog by Nick Pilbeam, Divisional Director, Reed Exhibitions I recently spent the day heading up the judging panel for the brand new International Travel & Tourism Awards that are ... Read more

August 7, 2018

Register Now For An Array Of Ideas At Travel Forward and WTM London 2018

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Travel Forward and WTM London have opened registration for its 2018 editions. The new technology focused event co-located with WTM London,  will take place between Monday 5 – Wednesday 7 November at ExCeL ... Read more

August 7, 2018September 21, 2018

Register Now For An Array Of Ideas At WTM London and Travel Forward 2018

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London, the leading global event for the travel industry, and Travel Forward have opened registration for its 2018 editions. WTM London 2018, which takes place between Monday 5 – ... Read more

July 31, 2018August 1, 2018

Senior travel industry experts meet for awards judging day

Blog

Last month we officially closed the Awards entry portal for the FIRST EVER International Travel & Tourism Awards. After a steady flow of entries from national, regional and city tourist ... Read more

July 31, 2018August 1, 2018

Second shortlist unveiled for inaugural International Travel & Tourism Awards

Awards, Press Releases, WTM London

The line-up of shortlisted candidates is now complete for the first International Travel & Tourism Awards, presented by WTM, and are revealed today (Tuesday July 31). The prestigious awards scheme ... Read more

July 25, 2018August 20, 2018

Dundee’s designs on grandeur

Summer 2018 Magazine

It took until 2018 for Dundee to even think about promoting itself, with VisitDundee being set up in preparation for the opening of the V&A in the city and the ... Read more

July 24, 2018August 1, 2018

First shortlist unveiled for inaugural International Travel & Tourism Awards

Awards, Press Releases, WTM London

The first line-up of shortlisted candidates for the inaugural International Travel & Tourism Awards, presented by WTM, is revealed today (Tuesday July 24). More than 70 nominations have been shortlisted ... Read more

July 23, 2018August 14, 2018

New Exhibitors For Travel Forward

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Travel Forward, the new technology focused event co-located with WTM London, is welcoming an impressive line-up of new exhibitors, validating the event’s appeal across the entire digital travel ecosystem. The ... Read more

July 20, 2018August 20, 2018

Swiss are in it for the long-haul

Summer 2018 Magazine

Last year the Swiss tourism industry experienced a record-breaking year in many markets, after a challenging period dominated by a strong Swiss franc and over-reliance on travellers from Europe. Total ... Read more

July 10, 2018

Ideas Arrive Here as travel leaders look ahead to 2019 at WTM London

Press Releases, WTM London

Four top executives from different sectors of the travel industry will take a look back on 2018 and a look ahead to 2019 at WTM London — the leading global ... Read more

July 3, 2018July 11, 2018

Anticipation builds for Travel Forward as Travelport’s chief architect prepares to share his vision

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Mike Croucher, chief architect for Travelport, will present the opening keynote speech at Travel Forward, drawing on his vast experience in the travel technology sector to reinforce the message that ... Read more

June 27, 2018August 20, 2018

USA takes to the silver screen

Summer 2018 Magazine

Brand USA is thinking big in its marketing approach – big screen that is. Peter Ellegard speaks to chief marketing officer Tom Garzilli America has taken to the screens in ... Read more

June 27, 2018

Half of us argue on holiday – and World Cup widows are set to see red during the tournament

Press Releases, WTM London

New research out today – 27th June 2018 – reveals that 48% of us have arguments on holiday – and the football World Cup is likely to trigger more strife. ... Read more

June 26, 2018June 26, 2018

World Responsible Tourism Awards 2018 open for applications now

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

Now in their 15th year, the tourism industry’s longest running and best known responsible tourism awards are once again looking to find the most inspiring companies and organisations work around ... Read more

June 25, 2018July 11, 2018

Travel Forward upgrades the business options for exhibitors, buyers and visitors

Press Releases, Travel Forward

T>F exhibitors can expect at least 275 visitors to each stand Travel Forward (T>F), the new technology event co-located with WTM London, is building on the success of the Travel ... Read more

June 25, 2018

WTM London’s UK&I Region hosts almost 58,000 meetings

Press Releases, WTM London

The WTM London United Kingdom and Ireland Region plays host to almost 58,000 on-stand meetings from almost 16,500 industry professionals interested in the region. The UK&I region at WTM London ... Read more

June 25, 2018

WTM London’s European Region hosts almost 374,000 meetings

Press Releases, WTM London

The WTM London European Region plays host to almost 374,000 on-stand meetings from more than 23,000 industry professionals interested in the region. The European region at WTM London saw a ... Read more

June 25, 2018

WTM London’s Africa Region Hosts almost 45,000 meetings

Press Releases, WTM London

The WTM London Africa Region experiences almost 45,000 on-stand meetings from 4,671 industry professionals interested in the region. The Africa region at WTM London saw a total of 44,413 on-stand ... Read more

June 25, 2018June 26, 2018

WTM London’s Asia Region hosts almost 186,000 meetings

Press Releases, WTM London

The WTM London Asia Region plays host to more than 185,000 on-stand meetings from 7,799 industry professionals interested in the region. The Asia region at WTM London 2017 saw a ... Read more

June 25, 2018

WTM London’s ME Region Hosts almost 75,326 meetings

Press Releases, WTM London

The WTM London Middle East Region experiences more than 75,000 on-stand meetings from more than 6,700 industry professionals interested in the region. The Middle East region at WTM London saw ... Read more

June 25, 2018

WTM London’s Americas Region Hosts almost 105,000 meetings

Press Releases, WTM London

The WTM London Americas Region experiences almost 105,000 on-stand meetings from more than 9,000 industry professionals interested in the region. The Americas region at WTM London saw a total of ... Read more

June 20, 2018August 20, 2018

Egyptian tourism turns the tide

Summer 2018 Magazine

Egypt is working hard to recoup visitor numbers lost due to the continued ban on flights to Sharm el Sheikh airport, reports Katherine Lawrey The Egyptian State Tourist Authority is ... Read more

June 11, 2018August 20, 2018

Taking off with confidence

Aviation, Summer 2018 Magazine

Denmark’s Primera Air is spreading its wings with budget transatlantic flights, as chief commercial officer Anastasija Visnakova tells Gary Noakes Look – no pizza colours, no ads,” says Primera Air’s ... Read more

June 8, 2018August 20, 2018

Transparency leads to trust

Summer 2018 Magazine, Technology

The EU’s new data protection rules, known as GDPR, are now in place and could have a global impact on the travel industry, Rob Gill reports. During the early months ... Read more

June 7, 2018August 20, 2018

Putting world food on the travel menu

Food Tourism, Summer 2018 Magazine

Once an afterthought to a holiday, food is now central to the experience and tourist boards are realising this, Charlotte Cullinan finds. Food tourism is booming, and savvy operators and ... Read more

June 5, 2018July 26, 2018

WTM London 2018 Turns The Spotlight On The Regions

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London 2018, the leading global event for the travel industry, will be the world’s local meeting place as the event adopts an increased regional focus and evolves into six ... Read more

June 4, 2018June 1, 2018

The Benefits of Being Shortlisted for the International Travel & Tourism Awards

WTM Team

Of course you enter Awards with the main aim to win, however it is not always just about the winning. Here is a quick checklist of the ways you can ... Read more

May 30, 2018

More of the world meets at WTM’s 2018 global events

Press Releases, WTM London

Reed Travel Exhibitions’ first three main events of the year mark major milestones and record attendance The first three major WTM worldwide events to take place so far this year ... Read more

May 22, 2018

Marketing and Media firms snap up spaces at WTM Agency Pavilion

Press Releases, WTM London

The WTM Agency Pavilion is set to become a hive of activity as companies involved in media, PR, marketing and related services jump to secure a presence in this exciting ... Read more

May 15, 2018July 11, 2018

Travel Forward welcomes initial round of high-profile industry experts

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Travel Forward announces the first set of keynote speakers for its inaugural event this November, with the confirmed names representing business-to-business specialists Travelport, Carlson Wagonlit Travel and hotel group CitizenM. ... Read more

May 11, 2018May 11, 2018

International Travel & Tourism Awards: Meet the Judges

Events, Professional Development, WTM Team

The International Travel and Tourism Awards team are busy pulling together a panel of independent credible industry experts, business leaders and senior advisors from around the world to sit on ... Read more

May 4, 2018August 20, 2018

Meet the WTM Team: A week in the life of Ben Dunster

Spring 2018 Magazine

Sales manager for sponsorship and digital across all of WTM’s events   I’ve worked at Reed Exhibitions for three years. It’s a brilliant job, working with people from all over ... Read more

May 1, 2018May 1, 2018

All you need to know about tourism in Russia

Destinations

Russia has a great offering of tourism, and after reading this blog you will get the complete picture of the Russian travel market and what it has to offer tourists ... Read more

April 25, 2018April 25, 2018

#ATMDubai25 – The Final Day!

Blog

It may have been the fourth and final day of #ATMDubai25 but that didn’t mean things slowed down at all. The halls were once again a hive of activity and ... Read more

April 24, 2018April 24, 2018

#ATMDubai25 Day Three – What did you miss?

Blog

It was business as usual on day three at #ATMDubai, with travel professionals from around the world once again filling the halls at the 25th edition of the Middle East’s ... Read more

April 23, 2018April 23, 2018

#ATMDubai25 Day Two – Making things happen!

Blog

Day two of #ATMDubai25 was once again all about making things happen. With a buzzing show floor that continued to connect travel professionals and communities from around the world with ... Read more

April 22, 2018April 22, 2018

#ATMDubai 2018 Day One – The Highlights!

Blog

At midday today the 25th edition of Arabian Travel Market, the leading global event for the Middle East, got underway! Inbound and outbound tourism professionals filled the halls, all here ... Read more

April 20, 2018August 20, 2018

Big interview: Setting responsible travel standards

Overtourism, Responsible Tourism, Spring 2018 Magazine

G Adventures has helped push sustainable tourism to the top of the world travel agenda. Katherine Lawrey speaks to founder Bruce Poon Tip about how the company did it   ... Read more

April 18, 2018August 20, 2018

Bahamas – doors open at Baha Mar

Destinations, Spring 2018 Magazine

After financial difficulties impeded the opening of Baha Mar in the Bahamas, the development is finally welcoming guests. Andrew Doherty reports   Following more than two years of delays, the ... Read more

April 16, 2018August 20, 2018

A golden year for Mauritius

Destinations, Spring 2018 Magazine

Celebrations around the island, new aircraft for Air Mauritius and hotel refurbishments mark an anniversary year, finds Katherine Lawrey   This year will be a special one for Mauritius as ... Read more

April 16, 2018July 11, 2018

Tech Innovators Travel Forward to ExCeL from Shrewsbury, Shanghai, San Francisco

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Travel Forward, the new technology focused event co-located with WTM London and which builds on the success of the Travel Tech Show at WTM, has signed up 61 exhibitors so ... Read more

April 16, 2018July 11, 2018

Reed Travel Exhibitions launches Travel Forward alongside WTM London 2018

Press Releases, Travel Forward

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

April 11, 2018May 10, 2018

Artificial intelligence: to infinity and beyond

Spring 2018 Magazine, Technology

Artificial intelligence has the potential to be as transformative as the introduction of computers – and the travel industry stands to benefit. Jenny Southan explains Over the past few years, ... Read more

April 9, 2018April 11, 2018

Responsible relaxation in Central America

Responsible Tourism, Spring 2018 Magazine, Wellness

Wellness and sustainable travel are top of the agenda for Central America tourism boards, writes Katherine Lawrey Costa Rica is promoting a new tourism strategy for 2018 titled Wellness Pura ... Read more

April 6, 2018

Prepare to be impressed by Dubai

Destinations, Spring 2018 Magazine

Dubai continues to break the mould with its attractions and hotels. Tom Jordan rounds up new headline acts in the emirate and elsewhere As Dubai Expo 2020 creeps ever nearer, ... Read more

March 27, 2018

WTM London 2017 Facilitates a Record £3.1 Billion in Travel Industry Deals

Press Releases, WTM London

Approaching one million business meetings took place at WTM London 2017 WTM London 2017, the leading global event for the travel industry, will generate a record £3.1 billion in travel ... Read more

March 20, 2018April 3, 2018

Cold is the new hot

Luxury, Spring 2018 Magazine

Virtuoso, a luxury consortium with a keen eye on global trends, gives the lowdown on the luxury market to Charlotte Cullinan Luxury travellers will be heading to colder climes in ... Read more

March 14, 2018April 3, 2018

Benefits of tourism grant programme spread throughout England

Destinations, Economy, Spring 2018 Magazine

A £40 million Discover England fund has been distributed to ensure England stays competitive in the global tourism industry. Debbie Ward finds out what the grant recipients will bring to ... Read more

March 13, 2018

WTM London announces exciting new exhibiting area for Marketing and PR professionals

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London 2018 – the leading global event for the travel industry – is introducing a brand new exhibiting area, the WTM Agency Pavilion, specifically for those in PR and ... Read more

March 13, 2018March 13, 2018

Nominations open for inaugural International Travel & Tourism Awards

Awards, Press Releases, WTM London

A prestigious new awards scheme which celebrates the best of travel and tourism around the world has opened nominations for its categories. The International Travel & Tourism Awards, presented by ... Read more

March 9, 2018April 3, 2018

Cape Town’s Big Five tourism trends

Destinations, Responsible Tourism, Spring 2018 Magazine, Trends

Here are five ways that Cape Town, host city of WTM Africa, is at the forefront of tourism trends, writes Katherine Lawrey.  1. Investment in Halal training Cape Town Tourism ... Read more

March 7, 2018May 10, 2018

City break innovations in a Balearic capital

Destinations, Spring 2018 Magazine, Technology

Now that Palma de Mallorca has reinvented itself as a city break destination, Katherine Lawrey finds out how the city is refining the visitor experience. Encouraging visitors to disperse throughout ... Read more

March 5, 2018

Nominations open for inaugural International Travel & Tourism Awards

Press Releases

A prestigious new awards scheme which celebrates the best of travel and tourism around the world has today (March 2) opened nominations for its categories. The International Travel & Tourism ... Read more

February 16, 2018February 19, 2018

WTM Latin America open registration for Digital Influencers’ Speed Networking Session

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

WTM Latin America is calling on digital influencers to apply for its popular Digital Influencers’ Speed Networking Session – Deadline is 23rd February WTM Latin America 2018, the world’s number one ... Read more

February 14, 2018

WTM Portfolio Opens Registration for Events In Latin America, Africa and Middle East

Press Releases, WTM Portfolio

Registration is now open for the three leading travel industry exhibitions in the World Travel Market portfolio: WTM Latin America, WTM Africa and ATM (Arabian Travel Market). The events expect ... Read more

February 6, 2018February 14, 2018

WTM London renews corporate partnership deal with UKinbound

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry – has signed a ‘Platinum Partnership’ agreement with UKinbound, the trade body for the UK’s valuable inbound tourism sector. ... Read more

January 15, 2018February 14, 2018

Brits beat blues by booking breaks

WTM London

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

January 2, 2018January 2, 2018

Keynote Catch-up: British Airways – A year of mixed fortunes

Aviation

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

December 22, 2017December 22, 2017

Keynote catch-up: maximising revenue in the luxury travel space with minimal investment

Luxury

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

November 21, 2017February 14, 2018

Buyers Mean Business at WTM London 2017

Press Releases, WTM London

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

November 15, 2017February 14, 2018

Travel industry encouraged to say ‘I do’ to the destination wedding market

Press Releases, WTM London

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

November 8, 2017February 14, 2018

WTM London concludes in a festival mood

Press Releases, WTM London

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

November 8, 2017February 14, 2018

Move on from the wow of augmented and virtual reality now and get creative say digital media experts at WTM London

WTM London

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

November 8, 2017February 14, 2018

World Responsible Tourism Day

Responsible Tourism, WTM London

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

November 8, 2017

Rotana continues relationship with Arabian Travel Market

Arabian Travel Market, WTM London

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

November 8, 2017November 8, 2017

#WTMLDN Day 3 – The best bits!

Blog, WTM Team

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

November 7, 2017November 10, 2017

Tourism ministers set the agenda on second day of WTM London

WTM London

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

November 7, 2017November 20, 2017

Rock stars and rising stars in startups and chatbots for hotel discovery make the tech headlines at the Travel Tech Show at WTM

WTM London

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

November 7, 2017

UNWTO & WTM Ministers Summit: Tourism protests are a ‘wake-up call’

WTM London

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

November 7, 2017

Highlights from the Responsible Tourism seminars on Tuesday at WTM London

WTM London

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

November 7, 2017March 23, 2018

Reed Travel Exhibitions launches Travel Forward alongside WTM London 2018

WTM London

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

November 7, 2017January 2, 2018

NEW WTM Awards to recognise excellence in the Global Travel Industry

WTM London

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

November 7, 2017November 7, 2017

#WTMLDN Day 2 – The Highlights!

Blog, WTM Team

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

November 7, 2017

Abu Dhabi, Greek National Tourism Organisation, AC Group, Tourism Ireland and Fortymee Ltd win WTM London 2017 Best Stand Awards

WTM London

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

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Qatar standoff has repercussions for all Middle East carriers

WTM London

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

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Thinking deeply about the emotions around travel shopping and search

WTM London

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