April 4, 2019October 27, 2023

Business and content: success on the second day of WTM Latin America

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

April 4, 2019April 4, 2019

Halal Tourism Becomes Mainstream

Halal Tourism, Trends

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

April 3, 2019May 13, 2019

The Painting of Money Grabbing Influencers

Blogging

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

April 3, 2019October 27, 2023

WTM Latin America 2019 opens its first day with a “full house” and much optimism

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

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

April 3, 2019

WTM Latin America ends first day of event

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

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

April 3, 2019April 16, 2019

Winners of inaugural ITTAs already reaping rewards

Awards, Press Releases

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

April 2, 2019May 16, 2019

2019 World Responsible Tourism Awards are now open

Responsible Tourism

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

April 2, 2019April 2, 2019

Middle East visitors to Egypt to increase 50% by 2022, ATM report reveals

Arabian Travel Market

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

April 1, 2019October 13, 2022

A vision of the future

Aviation, Blog

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

April 1, 2019

Thula Thula Exclusive Private Game Lodge

Luxury

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

April 1, 2019

See the conference programme at WTM Latin America 2019

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

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

April 1, 2019

WTM Latin America 2019 confirms Moscow as an exhibitor destination

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

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

April 1, 2019April 1, 2019

Carbon emissions are the subject of a conference at WTM Latin America

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

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

April 1, 2019

Travel Forward presents strong content with experts from the technology area

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

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

March 29, 2019April 9, 2019

How to have a bucket list worthy trip to Madrid

ATM Holiday Shopper

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

March 29, 2019October 27, 2023

WTM Latin America announces Ecuador as an exhibitor: the country that divides the world brings new features to the pavilion

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

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

March 29, 2019October 27, 2023

Dragon Trail Interactive is bringing relevant content to WTM Latin America about the behaviour of Chinese tourists

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

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

March 29, 2019

WTM Latin America’s Responsible Tourism Program grows and launches awards

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

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

March 29, 2019

Phocuswright will have two panels at WTM Latin America for discussing the tourism industry

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

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

March 29, 2019

Live University in conference during WTM Latin America, bringing technology to the pavilion

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

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

March 28, 2019

WTM Latin America receives a “giant of the seas” in the 7th edition of the event

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

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

March 27, 2019May 16, 2019

Success of Rent a Finn and Palau Pledge campaigns show how sustainable tourism stories can work

Responsible Tourism

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

March 26, 2019March 26, 2019

Shaping the Luxury Travel Experience for a New Generation

Halal Tourism, Trends

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

March 26, 2019March 27, 2019

63% of Dubai Airport passengers were in transit during 2018, says new ATM report

Arabian Travel Market

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

March 22, 2019April 9, 2019

Best Short Breaks from Dubai for Families

ATM Holiday Shopper

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

March 21, 2019May 13, 2019

Will Instagram let us shop for travel?

Social Media

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 20, 2019March 20, 2019

How luxury hotel brands cater to female travellers

Luxury

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

March 20, 2019March 20, 2019

Wesgro and Martelize Brink to tag team at 2019 African Responsible Tourism Awards

Press Releases, WTM Africa

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

March 20, 2019March 20, 2019

Why should the hospitality industry care about sustainability?

Hospitality

“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

March 19, 2019May 16, 2019

Why the WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards Matter

Responsible Tourism

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

March 19, 2019March 19, 2019

Marketing to Female Travellers in the Middle East

Halal Tourism, Trends

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

March 19, 2019March 19, 2019

Bots, A.I, wearables and VR to create billion-dollar savings in the tourism industry says latest ATM report

Arabian Travel Market

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

March 19, 2019March 19, 2019

WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards 2019 launches

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, Responsible Tourism Spotlight, WTM London

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

March 15, 2019April 9, 2019

NYC With Kids: Memorable Things to Do in New York as a Family

ATM Holiday Shopper

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

March 14, 2019March 14, 2019

Thailand is paving a sustainable, responsible tourism path that’s both admirable and effective

Destinations

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

March 12, 2019March 13, 2019

Chile eyes up the Brazilian market

Blog, Destinations

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

March 12, 2019March 13, 2019

European visitors to GCC to increase 29% by 2023, says ATM report

Arabian Travel Market

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

March 12, 2019May 16, 2019

Why tourism should support the Children’s Climate Strike this Friday

Responsible Tourism

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

March 12, 2019

Asia to colour the corridors of the 7th edition of WTM Latin America

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

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

March 12, 2019March 26, 2019

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Technology

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

March 12, 2019March 26, 2019

The Five Future States of Content

Technology

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

March 12, 2019March 12, 2019

Muslim travellers of the future

Halal Tourism, Trends

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

March 8, 2019April 9, 2019

7 Surprisingly affordable holiday destinations

ATM Holiday Shopper

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

March 7, 2019May 13, 2019

The rise of the influencer in residence

Social Media

“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

March 7, 2019March 18, 2019

Popular metrics to increase sales in the travel industry

Trends

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

March 6, 2019March 6, 2019

Building a Business Case for Responsible Tourism in Africa

Press Releases, Uncategorised, WTM Africa

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

March 6, 2019March 6, 2019

From the Cradle of Humankind to the Cradle of Human Culture

Blog, Press Releases, WTM Africa

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

March 6, 2019March 6, 2019

Emirates – a new direction?

Aviation

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

March 6, 2019

Oman tourism arrivals to increase 5% annually to 2023, says ATM report

Arabian Travel Market

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

March 5, 2019March 5, 2019

The Middle East Travel Landscape of the Future

Business Travel, Halal Tourism, Trends

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

March 5, 2019May 16, 2019

Going Beyond Trickle Down or Creating Shared Value

Development

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

March 5, 2019

Travel Forward introduced to WTM Latin America 2019

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM Latin America, WTM Portfolio

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

March 4, 2019July 10, 2020

Episode 9 – Unforgettable Journeys: The BBC on Creating Memorable Branded Content

Previous Podcast

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

March 1, 2019April 9, 2019

Dubai for Kids: 10+ unmissable summer activities

ATM Holiday Shopper

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

March 1, 2019March 4, 2019

#WTMA19 African Tourism Investment Summit is open for business!

Press Releases, WTM Africa

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

March 1, 2019March 4, 2019

Meet key decision-makers with real purchasing power at WTM Africa 2019

Press Releases, WTM Africa

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

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019

Top 5 destinations for food around the world in 2019

Food Tourism

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

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019

Nominations open for the International Travel & Tourism Awards

Awards, Press Releases, WTM London

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

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019

From adventure to art, Cape Town offers it all

Adventure

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 28, 2019February 28, 2019

What’s on in February in Cape Town

Events

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

February 27, 2019May 16, 2019

Four questions for tourism businesses about climate change risk

Responsible Tourism

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

February 27, 2019March 6, 2019

UAE set to welcome 8.92 million visitors from top five source markets by 2023, says ATM research

Arabian Travel Market

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

February 26, 2019

WTM Latin America 2019 creates new vacancies on its Hosted Buyers Programme for Latin America

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

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

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019

Popular honeymoon destinations in the Middle East & Asia

Destinations, Halal Tourism, Trends

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

February 22, 2019April 9, 2019

Which Asian destinations should you visit with your family this summer?

ATM Holiday Shopper

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

February 22, 2019February 22, 2019

2019: the year of Culture Trip?

Social Media

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

February 20, 2019February 20, 2019

Are your passenger rights an airlines’ best kept secret?

Aviation

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

February 19, 2019February 20, 2019

Climate Change, people are demanding action, but will governments act in time?

Responsible Tourism

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

February 18, 2019February 18, 2019

The importance of native language reviews and trusted sites for Middle Eastern travel consumers

Destinations, Halal Tourism, Trends

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

February 14, 2019

Most Romantic Luxury Hotel Amenities

Luxury

“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

February 14, 2019April 9, 2019

Your ultimate 5-day itinerary to Tokyo

ATM Holiday Shopper

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

February 12, 2019

Registration for WTM Latin America is now open for digital influencers

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

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

February 12, 2019

WTM Latin America 2019 discloses names of hotels confirmed for the 7th edition of the event

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

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

February 12, 2019

Using tourism to give people the benefits of time in nature

Responsible Tourism

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

February 12, 2019April 1, 2019

The International Travel & Tourism Awards Confirmed for 2019

Awards, Press Releases

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

February 11, 2019August 18, 2020

SEO overload: The rise of the machine is killing your blog

Blog, Blogging, marketing

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

February 8, 2019October 13, 2022

Women in the tourism industry

Blog, Women in Travel

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

February 8, 2019April 9, 2019

Hidden Gems of Dubai That Most Locals Don’t Know About

ATM Holiday Shopper

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

February 8, 2019February 8, 2019

Facebook messaging integration: is dark social going to get brighter?

Social Media

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

February 7, 2019July 10, 2020

Episode 8 – June Sarpong on the Importance of Diversity in the Travel Industry

Previous Podcast

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

February 6, 2019

WTM London 2018 Facilitates a Record £3.4 Billion in Travel Industry Deals

Press Releases, WTM London

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

February 5, 2019

Responsible Tourism in India

Responsible Tourism

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

February 5, 2019February 5, 2019

Top halal tourism trends for 2019

Halal Tourism

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

February 1, 2019February 12, 2019

Registration for WTM Latin America 2019 for visitors and the press is now open

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

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

February 1, 2019July 13, 2022

Top 10 Halal Friendly Luxurious Family Destinations

ATM Holiday Shopper

Halal holiday packages are on the rise, with more hotels and countries adapting their offers to their Muslim guests every year. Global demographics are changing, and the range of Muslim ... Read more

January 30, 2019

Reed Travel Exhibitions launches inaugural Arabian Travel Week

Arabian Travel Market

Arabian Travel Week will comprise four co-located events: ATM 2019, CONNECT Middle East, India and Africa; ILTM Arabia and ATM Holiday Shopper Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of the annual ... Read more

January 30, 2019

Malta’s transformation

Winter 2018 Magazine

A good spread of traveller types, source markets and seasons are the aims of most destinations, and Malta offers something of a masterclass in what’s possible, with a decade of ... Read more

January 29, 2019February 1, 2019

How tourism can remove single waste plastic from its supply chain

Responsible Tourism

“Gradually, then suddenly”. It’s how a character in Ernest Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises, describes how he went bankrupt. I was unaware of the phrase until last week. Yet when ... Read more

January 28, 2019

Long haul budget airline sector

Winter 2018 Magazine

It was a bold move, but Primera Air’s venture into low-cost long-haul will surely be recorded as the shortest-lived attempt to break into the market. From waving off the first ... Read more

January 28, 2019

Blippar stops trading: the long wait for AR and VR to become a reality

Social Media

ANOTHER new year, another debate on whether virtual and augmented reality will become, well, a reality. Not delivering on what’s been promised, gimmicky ideas, a focus on escapism – a ... Read more

January 25, 2019

The Luxury of Solo Travel

Luxury

Solo travel is on the rise across all markets, and you would have to be living under a rock not to notice it. Open any of your favourite social media ... Read more

January 25, 2019July 10, 2020

Episode 7 – How to Capitalise on Chinese Outbound Tourism

Previous Podcast

Listen now on iTunes Listen now on Spotify Destinations and travel businesses around the world are making great efforts to attract a larger share of China’s outbound travellers, but ... Read more

January 22, 2019January 22, 2019

The Orphanage Business

Responsible Tourism

Way back in 2011 the issue of orphanages in Cambodia was raised by Michael Horton during one of our Responsible Tourism sessions at WTM London. Michael reported that tourism was ... Read more

January 21, 2019

Arabian Travel Market launches inaugural consumer event ‘ATM Holiday Shopper’

Arabian Travel Market

ATM to debut consumer event which will offer attractive travel and tourism discounts and deals exclusively for visitors on the day Travellers from the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are ... Read more

January 21, 2019

Lesser known emirates

Winter 2018 Magazine

Of the seven sheikhdoms that together make up the United Arab Emirates, perhaps just two – Dubai and Abu Dhabi – are familiar names. But while the two largest emirates ... Read more

January 16, 2019

Artificial Intelligence and automation to increase hotel revenues by 10% and cut costs by 15%, says ATM report

Arabian Travel Market

Technology and innovation to headline Arabian Travel Market 2019 Voice and facial recognition, virtual reality (VR) and biometrics to be mainstream in hospitality industry by 2025 Cutting edge technology and ... Read more

January 16, 2019

Ireland post Brexit

Winter 2018 Magazine

Whatever the final outcome of the difficult negotiations between the UK and EU over Brexit, Ireland has had to re-assess its international marketing and try to address its over-dependence on ... Read more

January 16, 2019

Chinese visitors to GCC will increase 81% by 2022 says ATM report

Arabian Travel Market

9 million Chinese tourists will travel to GCC in 2022 Saudi Arabia to experience highest proportionate increase in arrivals from China, with a projected CAGR of 33% between 2018 and ... Read more

January 15, 2019

Arabian Travel Market signs partnership with Emaar Hospitality Group to be ATM’s Official Hotel Partner

Arabian Travel Market

Arabian Travel Market to host international press and key buyers across Emaar Hospitality Group’s hotel portfolio Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the leading travel and tourism ... Read more