This Monday – April 22, is Earth Day. It’s the 49th anniversary of the event, first celebrated in 1970. And this year, the theme is “Protect our Species”. What should ... Read more
The figures represent a 12% growth over the previous year WTM Latin America’s 7th edition, which was held between April 2nd and April 4th, at Expo Center Norte in the ... Read more
In this interview, Nayan Peshkar, SVP of Digital, Distribution & Revenue Strategy at Millennium Hotels & Resorts presents a case study on how his brand has worked successfully with distribution, ... Read more
The travel industry is absolutely massive ($1.6 trillion in 2017)! But, with a massive market comes massive competition. The industry that thrives on beautiful Instagram photos and elite festivals (Fyre ... Read more
At International Marine Volunteers our mission is to inspire our volunteers to make a difference in the world around them by providing them with life-changing opportunities and experiences, and creating ... Read more
Unlike hotels where guests can sometimes book nights out of necessity, resorts are an entirely different business wherein guests book simply because they want to indulge. From equine therapy to ... Read more
The strikes by school children demanding government action in climate change are growing, reflecting the next generation’s concern about the impact on their future, as they become voters expect to ... Read more
Are you a recently engaged Indian couple that’s looking to have a destination wedding outside India? Here’s a list of the 5 best places to have your Indian wedding abroad… ... Read more
Today’s travellers are looking increasingly for the ‘perfect’ and ‘authentic’ travel experience to share with their friends and followers on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. But finding these unique and hidden ... Read more
While some Halal tourism networks showcase outstanding promotional services to their audiences, many travel professionals still struggle to address their Muslim travellers’ needs. A panel of thought leaders in the ... Read more
Expectations ran high for this, inaugural event, taking the principles of the Travel Forward technology conference to an international audience and showing how technology needs to adapt to the broadest range ... Read more
New leisure and tourism facilities forecast to fuel domestic tourism at 8% per year until 2023, says new Arabian Travel Market report 33% of delegates, exhibitors and visitors to Arabian ... Read more
“Hamstrung by the idea that any mention of eco-problems would make audiences switch off, and the broadcasters’ preferred strategy of hoping that sharing incredible sights around the world would inspire ... Read more
Holiday packages are ideal, with increasing number of travelers opting for this choice over the traditional bed and breakfast options. If you’ve never experienced tour packages before, don’t let the ... Read more
Blunt force trauma is a medical term which describes an injury caused when an object hits or strikes a body. These days, social media has pretty much the same effect. ... Read more
The second day of the WTM Latin America was focussed on the generation of business. Up until this Thursday April 4th, the Expo Center Norte, in São Paulo, is hosting ... Read more
Halal tourism is amongst the fastest developing sectors in the travel industry, gradually becoming more conventional. Global travel companies are thus implementing business models to be included into this growing ... Read more
If influencer bashing had begun a while ago, we’re certainly in full swing now. Only if you’d been sleeping under a rock (or in one of those deluxe Fyre festival ... Read more
In its 7th edition, the main global event in the travel sector in Latin America brought together authorities and the organization’s board in the opening ceremony WTM Latin America, ... Read more
Full pavilion, the presence of authorities, exhibitor optimism and a lot of content marked the show’s first day Three intense days with agendas concentrated on business generation, networking and ... Read more
International Travel & Tourism Awards are an ‘important and influential’ boost to business, say recipients Winners of the inaugural International Travel & Tourism Awards (ITTAs), presented by WTM London, ... Read more
Beware of Greenwash – Why Awards Matter. The World Responsible Tourism Awards open today for nominations. The judges can only choose from amongst those that apply. So, if you know ... Read more
Arrivals from Middle East to Egypt to grow by 11% CAGR to 2.23 million by 2022 Growth fuelled by cheaper Egyptian pound and government incentives for charter airlines operating international ... Read more
A lot has changed in Brazil, and the country’s skies will never be the same again. We can safely say that that “country of the future”, which was carefully and ... Read more
Rediscover Nature in great style and true to the African safari camp of a past era at the Thula Thula Luxury Tented Camp, where the peaceful essence of the African ... Read more
The second day of the event, 3/04, has conferences that range from how the future technology is going to affect tourism to how to reach tour agencies and make a ... Read more
The Russian capital reveals it’s beauty and gastronomy at the event’s seventh edition, to be held inSão Paulo WTM Latin America has announced another destination to be exhibiting at its ... Read more
The responsible tourism programme will discuss ways of helping reduce the pollutant in the environment As in previous editions, responsible tourism has its place in WTM Latin America 2019. This ... Read more
The event taking place on the first day of WTM Latin America features initiatives in the travel and hospitality sector On 2 April, WTM Latin America, which is taking place ... Read more
If there’s one thing you can’t miss when you visit Madrid and step into its beautiful streets, surrounded by grand Art Deco and Spanish Baroque architecture, it’s the sense that ... Read more
Situated between the southern and northern hemispheres, this destination presents its natural beauties, diversified itineraries and a new air route to Brazil At its 7th edition which will take place ... Read more
The Asian marketing agency will be promoting its new website during the event, which takes place in São Paulo, and discussing smart possibilities and strategies for attracting these tourists to ... Read more
Interested parties will be able to enrol for the awards throughout 2019 and the result will be known at the 2020 edition of the event Already well-established at WTM Latin ... Read more
Carolina Sass de Haro and Trícia Neves present trends, new developments, challenges and opportunities for the sector The Inspire Theatre will be the setting for studies and research presented by ... Read more
The third day of the event, 4/04, includes the participation of Alex Leite, the institution’s Education Director, who will talk about trends in digital transformation in the world of tourism ... Read more
Cruising is a segment that increased in the 2017/2018 season and proof of this is the presence of Norwegian Cruise Line in the pavilion, with its launch confirmed for 2019 ... Read more
Some good news for a change. Two high profile marketing campaigns, for two very different destinations, show the time is increasingly right for stories about sustainability to inspire. For a ... Read more
As current children under the age of 18 are capable of booking holidays on their own, the access to digital technology has made children sharper and more advanced than ever ... Read more
Only 8% of Dubai airport’s transit passengers left the airport to explore the emirate during 2018 New transit visas and dedicated tourism packages to drive stopover tourism across the UAE ... Read more
One of the incredible things about living in Dubai is how well-placed residents are to explore the rest of the world. With Emirates Airlines you can reach an incredible 140+ ... Read more
Instagram has taken another step forward in becoming a key marketplace for people to buy things. This week the company announcemenced the rollout of something called Instagram Checkout, which will ... Read more
March is a month that celebrates women. It is Women’s History Month, an annual commemoration to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. On top ... Read more
With less than one month to go until the ceremony for the 2019 African Responsible Tourism Awards (#ARTA19), the award has two exciting announcements. Wesgro – Cape Town and the ... Read more
“Sustainability” is the word on everybody’s lips these days, and not without reason. Far from being just another passing online trend, sustainability – or the lack thereof – is having ... Read more
In a crowded market place it’s important to stand out from the crowd. WTM’s World Responsible Tourism Awards enable you to do just that. In a market place where increasing ... Read more
Upon the recent news that women make 80% of all travel decisions, the future of travel certainly appears to be female. But how do travel professionals speak up and get ... Read more
The global airline industry expected to make savings of up to US$30 billion in the next 15 years due to Internet of Things (IoT) implementation 42 million domestic service robotics ... Read more
Innovators and pioneers working in tourism are encouraged to enter this year’s WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards. Today (Tuesday 19 March) the six categories, chosen to highlight those companies, organisations ... Read more
With skyscrapers above and streets filled with yellow taxis below, there is a bewildering number of choices of things to do in New York with kids. Here is a list ... Read more
Thailand is making moves in the right direction to protect its vast natural and scenic beauty, having instigated a range of environmental initiatives and green-minded programmes in different industry and ... Read more
We’re already well into 2019 and with figures from the Subdepartment of Tourism to hand, Chile is already assessing where to focus its eyes and efforts for improving the growth ... Read more
8.3 million EU residents will travel to the GCC in 2023, an additional 1.9 million travellers when compared with 2018 The number of ATM delegates, exhibitors and attendees interested in ... Read more
A wave of climate protest is sweeping the planet, and those of us working in tourism would do well to reflect quickly on how it will impact our industry, and ... Read more
Thailand and Indonesia confirm their presence at the event and bring their stunning island and lake landscapes, their temples, and their rich gastronomic culture to the Asian space Despite being ... Read more
By Francesca Benati, Amadeus Senior VP Online Travel Channels, Western Europe, Middle East and Africa Planes, Trains and Automobiles. That’s not just the title of the 1987 comedy starring mismatched ... Read more
By Dr Kevin Ashbridge, VP Global Travel, Leisure & Hospitality Solutions, SDL There is great interest in the travel industry around artificial intelligence (AI) and in understanding how it can ... Read more
Gemma Greenwood, Director of Content Inc. panelled a discussion to gain insight into pivotal market trends and how the industry is going to evolve and move on from the Muslim ... Read more
Holidays are where unforgettable memories are made to last a lifetime. It is also a great way to spend quality time together with family members, yourself or with friends. Life ... Read more
“What is work, Mummy?” “Oh it was just something we used to do before AI and robots started doing everything for us, darling.” “And what did you do?” “Oh I ... Read more
Day by day the travel industry is improving and people are learning about more features and innovations that they didn’t know before. Technology makes the daily technical processes easier, but ... Read more
Responsible Tourism is on the global industry agenda – and at WTM Africa 2019, we have a series of dedicated events, including a two-day Business Case for Responsible Tourism conference, ... Read more
Wesgro’s Destination Marketing Unit in partnership with the Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT), the provincial Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and the Cradle of Humankind World ... Read more
As ATM 2019 rapidly approaches, I’m delighted to say that Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates, will be our first guest for the aviation programme. Sir Tim’s words are always ... Read more
Arrivals to Oman to increase at a CAGR of 5% fuelled by visitors from India who accounted for 21% of total arrivals in 2018 The number of ATM visitors interested ... Read more
Raymond Vrijenhoek, Vice President of the Sabre Travel Network caught up with Antono Fellino, Vice President of Retail and E-commerce for Dnata, to hear about his observations of the future ... Read more
In the Responsible Tourism Awards each year we see many examples of businesses which have made real efforts to benefit local communities by sourcing goods and services in the local ... Read more
Travel Forward – driving next generation technology for travel and hospitality – is making its debut on the first day of WTM Latin America, Tuesday 2 April at São Paulo’s ... Read more
Listen now on iTunes Listen now on Spotify Branded content in the travel sector means telling memorable stories, but how can you be sure you’re delivering your brand story ... Read more
Who says you shouldn’t visit Dubai in the Summer? A city made to adapt for the scorching desert climate, there are still plenty of ways you can keep the kids ... Read more
Africa is alive with possibilities – and Tourism is a major potential revenue stream that could help significantly grow the continental economy. The African Tourism Investment Summit in partnership with ... Read more
Endless opportunities await the approximately 6 000 global, regional and local travel professionals, stakeholders and media who are expected to attend WTM Africa 2019. For those Travel Buyers with serious ... Read more
Just two months into 2019 and it’s clear to see that food travel is well and truly on the menu for this year’s travel agenda – and it’s here to ... Read more
The prestigious International Travel & Tourism Awards – which celebrates the best of travel and tourism around the world – will open nominations tomorrow (Friday 1 March) for the second awards ceremony ... Read more
From adventure to art, there is never a dull moment in the Mother City. One of the unique features of Cape Town is that it allows the tourist a variety ... Read more
February in Cape Town means long summery evenings and plenty of fantastic events. So get out there and celebrate summer in style! Here are a few of our top picks ... Read more
This blog takes a different approach to normal, because when it is 20 degrees on a February morning in London, apparently the hottest February day ever in the UK, things ... Read more
India, Saudi Arabia and UK top UAE arrivals, while Russian and Chinese source markets lead comparative growth with CAGR of 12% and 8% respectively Expo 2020 legacy will help sustain ... Read more
The programme has made 30 new spots available for operators and agents from Latin America to take part in the event, which is happening in April in Sao Paulo WTM ... Read more
They say that love is the food of life, and travel is the dessert. If that is to be believed, then it means that honeymoon (the dessert after the wedding) ... Read more
For those wishing to take holidays with kids this summer, Asia should be strongly considered in your plans. Offering great value for money and a culturally rich experience, here are ... Read more
SIT back and enjoy the films. No, not The Oscars silly, but a series of travel shorts from Culture Trip, the media company promising to shake up travel. Consciously being ... Read more
Travel is a right for all people, but all too few travelers are actually aware of the passenger rights in case of disruptions. Are you aware of your passenger rights? ... Read more
This year we are focussing on climate change and carbon emissions at all tour WTM shows. Some of you will recall the stark presentation made by Professor Kevin Anderson at ... Read more
The world of travel content is as vast as the globe itself. Newspaper and magazine articles, blogs and vlogs, influencers’ social media posts, TV documentaries, radio podcasts – and not ... Read more
“Roses are red, violets are blue. Love is in the air, bring out the fondue.” It’s the month of love, and whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day or not, I think ... Read more
Japan has got to be one of the best Asian countries to visit. Not only is their culture fascinating, but there is just so much to do and experience in ... Read more
The Digital Influencers’ Speed Networking session takes place on 3 April and provides the opportunity for digital influencers to meet exhibitors from the tourism industry and drum up business The ... Read more
Known as the leading global event for the Latin American travel industry, WTM Latin America 2019, which will take place in São Paulo between 2 and 4 April in Expo ... Read more
At the beginning of this month, the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) published a series of detailed maps revealing that 36% of England’s population live too far away from ... Read more
Following a hugely successful inaugural event, The International Travel & Tourism Awards (ITTAs) will return bigger and better in 2019 celebrating excellence in the travel and tourism industry in a ... Read more
Cast your mind back… Do you remember the reason you started blogging in the first place? Maybe it was because you wanted to publish your words and experiences, to help ... Read more
The tourism industry generates income and employment worldwide, and it’s no different for Brazil. The segment drives the aviation, hotel, gastronomy, entertainment, and leisure industries and many others; in other ... Read more
Looking for activities in Dubai that are off the beaten track? Make the most of your time in Dubai by skipping the typical desert safari and going up the Burj ... Read more
Messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are a shady place. Lots of stuff gets shared around in these private places. That’s kind of annoying if you work in ... Read more
Listen now on iTunes Listen now on Spotify TV presenter and campaigner June Sarpong came to the WTM to host a panel on the issue of gender equality in ... Read more
WTM London 2018, the event where ideas arrive, will generate a record £3.4 billion in travel and tourism industry deals, surpassing the figure of £3.1 billion from WTM London 2017. ... Read more
I was privileged to spend last week in India, first in Kerala and then in Delhi, for the 4th India Responsible Tourism Awards – one of the family of awards ... Read more
Halal tourism is one of the fastest-growing facets of the global travel industry. Muslim travellers around the world are hungry for travel experiences and this is driving the sector’s phenomenal ... Read more
Registration for accreditation for the 7th edition of WTM Latin America 2019 that takes place in São Paulo from 2 – 4 April at Expo Center Norte is now open. ... Read more