March 4, 2021March 4, 2021

Balancing Safety and Business: How the Hospitality and F&B Sector are Thriving and Surviving in the Face of COVID-19

Blog, Hospitality

The hospitality and F&B sectors are two of the industries most affected by COVID-19. Though normal dining appears not too far away from the horizon, establishments are ... Read more

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021

What can tourism do for biodiversity?

Blog, Responsible Tourism

David Attenborough in his most recent series A Perfect Planet has celebrated our Earth’s biodiversity and documented the natural forces – volcanos, the Sun, weather and oceans ... Read more

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021

UAE hotels preparing for a V-shaped recovery, after vaccine rollout and herd immunity take effect

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

UAE hotels averaged 51.7% occupancy in 2020 Fujairah & RAK hotels increase Y-on-Y; ADR at +7% & +1% respectively, in 2020 Dubai hotels record 76% occupancy over ... Read more

February 26, 2021February 26, 2021

Tourism’s recovery plan for 2021

Blog, Resilience and Recovery, Travel Industry

The Roadmap out of coronavirus, unveiled by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, prompted the rush to book, with consumers understandably wishing to have a holiday to look forward ... Read more

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021

Travel Industry Reacts To Boris Johnson Announcement on 2021 Travel

Blog, Travel Industry

How can the industry adapt to the new normal this summer? ... Read more

February 24, 2021February 23, 2021

The comeback of leisure travel: key roles and responsibilities

Blog, Travel Industry

51% of travellers are planning a relaxing vacation for 2021. Although travelling remains constricted in most of the global regions, there are ways to get travels going ... Read more

February 23, 2021February 22, 2021

We cannot continue with Business as Usual

Blog, Responsible Tourism

The greenhouse gases we emit are largely invisible, the travel and tourism industry does not have smoke stacks and many of our emissions are embedded in our ... Read more

February 22, 2021February 24, 2021

WTM Latin America will adopt a hybrid model for its event in 2021

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The event will last five days, three of which will be physical and two digital WTM Latin America has announced its first news of 2021. The model ... Read more

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021

Timing is everything for travel marketing in 2021

Blog, marketing, Travel Industry

Timing is everything in travel marketing at the moment. Trying to keep a step ahead of restrictions, guidelines and lockdowns, plus matching that with consumer sentiment and ... Read more

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021

Arabian Travel Week to focus on recovery of Middle East tourism

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

In-person ATM event to take place 16-19 May 2021 Host of additional events in Dubai aimed at stimulating hotel, travel and tourism sectors under an ATM theme ... Read more

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021

Pandemics and Climate Change

Blog, Responsible Tourism

The challenge of climate change is characterised by scale and complexity. But, it is not seen as a clear and present danger; it is not seen as ... Read more

February 15, 2021February 15, 2021

2021: How New York is bouncing back post-COVID

Blog, Destinations

Due to the impact of coronavirus, sectors and industries dependent on tourists witnessed declines. With the start of 2021, the question is; how will New York bounce ... Read more

February 12, 2021February 15, 2021

How to Include Casual Travellers in Tourism’s Recovery Process

Blog, Resilience and Recovery, Travel Industry

Casual travellers are the backbone of the tourism industry, and they shouldn’t be left behind in developing plans for recovery. ... Read more

February 11, 2021February 9, 2021

Can tourism help us rethink nature’s value?

Blog, Resilience and Recovery

Our relationship with nature is so broken that we need to write laws to protect our ‘peaceful enjoyment’. We are so unable to appreciate the real value ... Read more

February 10, 2021February 9, 2021

How destinations can use social media to encourage travel once restrictions lift

Blog, marketing, Travel Industry

In an hyperconnected digital world, social media sites offer massive chances and tools for destinations to engage with travellers and help them travel safely again. ... Read more

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021

Kerry Prince appointed Brand Director in Reed Exhibitions restructure

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Arabian Travel Market to reap benefits of new strategic brand leadership team and additional international experience Reed Exhibitions – www.reedexhibitions.com – has announced that Kerry Prince, ... Read more

February 9, 2021February 9, 2021

Nature Strikes Back: Denial, Delay and Mistakes

Blog, Responsible Tourism

The consequences of climate change are with us. Climate change is a real and present danger. ... Read more

February 8, 2021February 24, 2021

Responsible tourism is resilience

Blog, Responsible Tourism

The sudden changes caused by pandemics in 2020 forced us to reconsider innumerable times the ceremony format of WTM – Latin America Responsible Awards, initially scheduled to ... Read more

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021

What does business travel look like during a pandemic?

Blog, Travel Industry

Despite lockdowns and border restrictions, some business travel associations have reported a better 2020 than most. They are also experiencing some green shoots for 2021. ... Read more

February 2, 2021February 1, 2021

COVID-19 reminds us that we are a global industry with global responsibilities

Blog, Responsible Tourism

It is improbable that there will be a post-COVID world. Our sector will need to learn to deliver business and leisure travel in a world where COVID-19, ... Read more

January 29, 2021January 29, 2021

Africa Travel Week unveils 2021 roadmap to reignite travel and tourism in Africa

Press Releases, WTM Africa

WTM Africa and suite of sister shows to run as a virtual event from 07-09 April 2021 with a live element from 01-03 September during Tourism Month. ... Read more

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021

WTM Latin America Announces New Dates

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The event will take place from 3 to 5 August 2021 at Expo Centre Norte, in São Paulo Simon Mayle, the new Exhibition Director at WTM Latin ... Read more

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021

Types of travellers emerging in 2021

Blog, Travel Industry, Trends

New kinds of travellers willing to explore and discover the world emerge in a reshaped travel sector that keeps reinventing itself on its way to recovery. ... Read more

January 26, 2021January 26, 2021

46% of Middle East luxury travellers plan to holiday abroad in 2021, says YouGov survey

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Dedicated luxury event ILTM Arabia to be co-located with ATM 52% of luxury travellers in ME also keen to take a staycation The latest data analysis produced ... Read more

January 26, 2021January 25, 2021

International travel relies on a rules-based international order

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Three current crises – COVID-19, climate change, biodiversity loss – all have one thing in common. No country, state or individual can successfully solve or even ... Read more

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

Which destinations are consumers booking first in 2021?

WTM Virtual

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

TRAVEL FUTURE Embracing the new world of tourism

WTM Virtual

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

Accommodation Industry Outlook

WTM Virtual

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

Racism in Tourism

WTM Virtual

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

TRAVEL FUTURE Balancing Risk & Restoring Confidence

WTM Virtual

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

Through a Diversity Gaze: How Travel Risk Is Changing In the COVID-19 Era

WTM Virtual

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

Build Travel Back Better

WTM Virtual

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

Resilience and COVID-19

WTM Virtual

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

How can cruise, ski and airlines reinvent themselves post-COVID?

WTM Virtual

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

The evolution of aviation after COVID-19

WTM Virtual

January 22, 2021January 21, 2021

These are the trends to expect for UK camping holidays in 2021

Blog, Destinations

A brand new report from camping experts Cool Camping has revealed the key trends the industry can expect to see in 2021. ... Read more

January 20, 2021January 20, 2021

What if Tourism…?

Blog, Travel Industry

“What if Tourism becomes a platform for deep connection and understanding between humans and nature?” What if we did that? ... Read more

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

UAE & KSA top global YouGov survey for intent to travel abroad in 2021

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

48% of UAE & 46% of KSA residents confirmed they intended to make an international trip within the next 12 months Survey results further good news for ... Read more

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

Accelerating Travel Innovation After Coronavirus

WTM Virtual

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

How purposeful travel will speed the sector’s recovery

Blog, Destinations, Travel Industry

The travel industry faces an opportunity to embrace a sustainable, authentic, and inclusive way of travelling beneficial from locals, to travellers, to the tourism industry. ... Read more

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

How does the smaller world of tourism look to you?

WTM Virtual

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

Tourism: The Path to Peace in the Middle East

WTM Virtual

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

Can We Make Tourism Better?

WTM Virtual

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

Beyond the COVID crisis: The future of Sustainable Tourism

WTM Virtual

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

Holidays at home blooming in 2021

WTM Virtual

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

Missing Travel

WTM Virtual

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

UNWTO, WTTC and WTM Ministers’ Summit

WTM Virtual

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

One to one interview with Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary

WTM Virtual

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

Your 2021 vision

WTM Virtual

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

Middle East hotels ready to capitalise on workation trend, says ATM

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

• The pandemic and progressive IT companies have accelerated demand for remote working • ‘On the go’ bleisure stays increasingly popular with Gen Z singletons, white collar ... Read more

January 13, 2021January 14, 2021

WTM Latin America announces a new director for the event

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Simon Mayle will be assuming the position as from 15 January As of January 15 the Latin American event in WTM’s portfolio will have a new director, ... Read more

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021

Travel Forward Unveils New Executives for the Travel Tech Show

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Travel Forward – the travel technology event co-located with WTM London – and part of the WTM Portfolio, which also includes WTM London, Arabian Travel Market, WTM ... Read more

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021

Five strategies you need for your travel business in 2021

Blog, Resilience, Resilience and Recovery, Travel Industry

As we begin the New Year in a UK-wide lockdown, where they’re might be jetting off to next is likely far from consumers’ minds. But as the ... Read more

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021

2021: what to expect for global travel and tourism

Blog, Travel Industry

As 2020 is left behind, key factors such as critical geopolitical changes, health developments, or new trends in traveller behaviour are set to shape the sector and ... Read more

January 4, 2021January 4, 2021

Marketing luxury travel and hospitality brands in 2021

Blog, Hospitality, Luxury

With not much to travel to and explore, everybody is on their digital devices these days. It’s only wise for brands to use this as a means ... Read more

December 22, 2020December 18, 2020

11 lessons I learned during 2020

Blog, Responsible Tourism

We can’t keep reinventing the wheel, operating in silos, or treating efforts to act more sustainably as a marketing differentiator. We’re all in this together, and we ... Read more

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020

This is why people are being encouraged to keep travelling right now

Blog, Travel Industry

Travel specialists The Latin America Travel Company are encouraging would-be holidaymakers to continue travelling right now, where current rules and restrictions allow. ... Read more

December 11, 2020December 11, 2020

Three reasons why European tourism should return by train

Blog, Responsible Tourism

As we move towards 2021, and begin to imagine what comes next, isn’t it time we prepared for an increasingly inevitable future, rather than build backwards to ... Read more

December 8, 2020

UAE & Bahrain First to Benefit From Israeli Tourism

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

ATM expects influx of participants from Israel and across the globe as Abraham Accords opens-up UAE & Bahrain to massive potential 6 million outbound trips made from ... Read more

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020

Winter Ski Season in the time of COVID-19: What we all Need to Know

Adventure, Blog

It’s that time of the year again when we all crave that much-deserved break and good cheer over the holidays. Given the challenging year we’ve all had, ... Read more

December 8, 2020

WTM London Proclaims Manifesto for Safer, Smarter and Greener Travel and Tourism

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London publishes a manifesto to guide policy-makers with concrete solutions to our present and future challenges The document had the support from UNWTO and WTTC, plus ... Read more

December 2, 2020November 27, 2020

This year WTM went virtual, here’s what we learnt from our most popular sessions

Blog, Travel Industry

Close to 20,000 meetings took place during WTM Virtual, and our sessions were viewed by 10,000 people across the three days. ... Read more

November 27, 2020November 27, 2020

Clouds on the horizon for travel

Travel Technology, Video

November 27, 2020February 8, 2021

How startups can rethink travel

Travel Technology, Video

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020

Green light for WTM Africa 2021 live/hybrid event in April

Press Releases, WTM Africa

WTM Africa will go ahead from 07-09 April 2021 in the format of a hybrid event, delivering a significant ROI for exhibitors and providing a much-needed platform ... Read more

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020

One-to-one interview: Investment Opportunities in Brazil

WTM Virtual

Speakers: Lucas Fiuza, National Secretary for Investment Attraction, Partnerships and Concessions for Brazilian Ministry of Tourism Rajan Datar, Presenter and Broadcaster, BBC ... Read more

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020

Closing

WTM Virtual

Speakers: Rajan Datar, Presenter and Broadcaster, BBC Dr. Taleb Rifai, Chairman of ITIC & Former Secretary-General UNWTO Simon Press, Senior Exhibition Director, WTM Gerald Lawless, Director ITIC ... Read more

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020

Recovery plan for a stronger digital travel and tourism industry post Covid-19 and Beyond

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Professor Dimitrios Buhalis, Director eTourism Lab & Deputy Director, International Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Research, Bournemouth University Business School Speakers: Jayant Kolla, Founder and Partner ... Read more

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020

Tourism job retention and job growth strategy: marketing tourism as a destination for Employment

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Nigel Fell, C-Suite leader and not-for-profit Board Advisor to Governments, Tourist Boards and Tourism Business Owners Speakers: Judy Kepher-Gona, University Educator / Sustainable Tourism Advisor & ... Read more

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020

Tourism Resilience: This may not be the last crisis, how can you prepare to face for any future global catastrophe

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Peter Greenberg, CBS News Speakers: Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica Hon. Nikolina Angelkova, Member of Parliament and former Minister of Tourism of Bulgaria Dr. ... Read more

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020

Saudi Arabia, The Future of Travel and Tourism in Saudi Arabia, recovery through sustainable investment.

WTM Virtual

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020

Investment opportunities – Presentation of Destinations and Tourism Projects in quest of investment

WTM Virtual

Project Introduction by Paul Hoskins, Director ITIC Ltd and Invest Tourism Ltd Brazil Brazil – presented by Karl Heinsenberg Santos, General Manager – Investment Attraction, Ministry of ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Challenges and Opportunities for Mergers and Acquisitions in the Post Covid Stage

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Ibrahim Osta, International Tourism Strategist, Chief of Party, USAID Developing Sustainable Tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina, implemented by Chemonics International Speakers: Video presentation by Duma Wang, ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

How to attract China outbound investment and tourism during and post covid19

WTM Virtual

Presentation by Marcus Lee, Chairman of Association of SME Business owners in China. ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

How investment in travel and tourism sector can drive growth and cooperation within the Commonwealth countries?

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Lerato Mbele, Journalist and Broadcaster, BBC Speakers: Hon. Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, Minister of Tourism, South Africa Hon. Memunatu B. Pratt, Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Sierra ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Re-starting the tourism economy in Central Asian countries

Blog, Destinations, Travel Industry

As the impacts of COVID-19 continue to be felt across the globe, the Central Asian trade forum took place in November to discuss and determine how this ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Looking at the Economic Impact of Current Investment Trends in Airports

WTM Virtual

A Conversation with Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, hosted by Peter Greenberg, CBS News ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Investing in Africa: Tourism an important pillar for African development

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Mark Beer, Chairman Metis Institute Speakers: Nick Barigye, Chief Executive Officer, Rwanda Finance Limited Cuthbert Ncube, Chairman African Tourism Board Belise Kariza, Chief Tourism Officer, Rwanda ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Special Focus on the Middle East market – Investment opportunities in Sustainable Travel and Tourism sector

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Gerald Lawless, Director ITIC & Ambassador WTTC Speakers: Hon. Nayef Al-Fayez, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Jordan H.E Avedis Guidanian, Former Minister of Tourism, Lebanon Haitham ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Analysing the Challenges and Investment Opportunities in the Aviation Sector

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Vijay Poonoosamy, Director International and Public Affairs of QI & former VP, Etihad Airlines Speakers: Dale Keller, Chief Executive, Board of Arline Representatives – UK Suha ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

One-to-One interview

WTM Virtual

With Majed AlGhanim, Managing Director, Tourism Quality of Life – Ministry of Investment, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by Rajan Datar, Presenter and Broadcaster, BBC ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Understanding the financial mechanisms that allow you to survive and rebuild

WTM Virtual

Presentation by Nicolas Mayer, Global Tourism Leader, PWC and in conversation with Rajan Datar, Presenter and Broadcaster, BBC ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Health: Dealing with COVID-19 and how do we restore travellers’ trust and confidence to rebuild business. The New Normal – Learning to live, travel, work and play despite Covid-19

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Rajan Datar, Presenter & Broadcaster, BBC Speakers: Presentation: Angus Urquhart, Sales Director, GeneMe UK Simon Vincent, President Hilton, EMEA Filipe Silva, Board Member, Turismo de Portugal ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

The Future of Tourism in the Green Economy

WTM Virtual

Speakers: Hon. Nayef Al-Fayez, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Jordan, Dr. Taleb Rifai, Chairman of ITIC & Former Secretary-General UNWTO Ms. Maribel Rodrigues, Senior Vice-President, WTTC Conversation ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Keynote Speech

WTM Virtual

Speaker: Mahmoud Abdulhadi, Deputy of Investments – Ministry of Tourism, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Shaping the Future of Aviation and its projection by 2025

WTM Virtual

Speakers: A conversation with Sir Tim Clark, President, Emirates Airline Hosted by Rajan Datar, Presenter and Broadcaster, BBC ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 24, 2020

Reflecting on WTM Virtual: How should tourism talk about biodiversity?

Blog, Responsible Tourism

One of the recurring themes during the sessions for WTM Virtual and London Travel Week was the need for tourism to pay far greater attention to the ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

ITIC Live Stream – Tourism Investment Summit

WTM Virtual

Watch full 10-hour summit as it was live streamed on Tuesday 10th November (to push the button and start at the 22nd minute) ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Current Economic Outlook, predictions and Recovery plan for 2021

WTM Virtual

Speaker: Prof. Ian Goldin, Professor of Globalisation and Development, Oxford University ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

ITIC Virtual Summit – Invest, finance & rebuild the travel & tourism industry – Welcome

WTM Virtual

Speakers: Rajan Datar, Presenter and Broadcaster, BBC Dr. Taleb Rifai Chairman of ITIC & Former Secretary-General UNWTO, Simon Press Senior Exhibition Director, WTM, Ibrahim Ayoub Group CEO ... Read more

November 24, 2020

1st edition of WTM Virtual has a good impact on the Brazilian market

Press Releases, WTM London

The three-day event brings together participants from around the globe Brazil uses speed networking meetings to connect to rest of the world The 1st edition of WTM ... Read more

November 24, 2020November 24, 2020

Tourism & Racism

Blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Responsible Tourism

Our industry thrives on the diversity of our world – we need to ensure that we ensure that we are diverse and inclusive, to build a better ... Read more

November 18, 2020November 26, 2020

Arabian Travel Market 2021 to run live event in Dubai as new dawn beckons for travel & tourism industry

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual, Press Releases

Live event to take place at DWTC on 16-19 May 2021 and will focus on what the future holds Aviation and travel professionals more optimistic after recent ... Read more

November 18, 2020November 24, 2020

Wrap Up: Sustainable Tourism is Open for Business – Just A Drop Session

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

Sustainability and a spirit of openness will help drive the post-COVID recovery of not only the travel and tourism industry but also the wider global economy, according ... Read more

November 18, 2020

Exhibitors Praise Online Format of WTM Virtual

Press Releases, WTM London

Tourist boards from destinations as diverse as Andalucia, the Caribbean, Slovenia and Israel have hailed the new format of WTM Virtual, describing it as “productive” and “brilliant”. ... Read more

November 18, 2020

World Travel Market (Virtual) forecasts new tourists for Enjoy Tatras DMC

Exhibitor News 2020

London, November 2020: EnjoyTatras dmc’s new sports travel guide went down very well at the first WTM “virtual” on 9-11 November 2020. Conversations with tour operators and ... Read more

November 18, 2020November 17, 2020

How can cruise and airlines reinvent themselves post-COVID to win back consumers

Aviation, Blog, Travel Industry

While the global travel industry keeps striving to cope with the disruption caused by COVID, airlines and cruise lines need to undertake an innovative approach to be ... Read more

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020

Responsible Tourism: the Elephant in the Room

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Reflecting on the two days of Responsible Tourism panels at WTM, London last week it is clear that there is increasing recognition of the role of government ... Read more

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020

WTM Latin America announces new dates for 2021

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The event will be held 23-25 June 2021 at Expo Center Norte, São Paulo WTM Latin America has announced its new dates in 2021. The decision was ... Read more

November 13, 2020November 16, 2020

TF Virtual Final Wrap Up: Data will drive the rebuild and recovery

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Travel Forward Virtual has completed its three-day conference, leaving the industry with a plethora of technology-focused takeaways to help frame the travel’s rebuild and recovery phase. “Data” ... Read more