US Civil Rights Trail to launch in 2018

Exhibitor News 2017

Travel South USA will launch the US Civil Rights Trail on January 1, 2018, the anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s decree that freed slaves in the South during the Civil ... Read more

September 9, 2017September 13, 2017

Hotel rewards research shows room for improvement

Exhibitor News 2017

Two out of three UK business travellers belong to at least one hotel loyalty club, yet nearly half are unsatisfied with the rewards they get, according to research that will ... Read more

September 9, 2017September 14, 2017

Be bowled over by Barbados

Exhibitor News 2017

Over 35 hoteliers and suppliers are set to be joined by some national cricketing heroes and the Minister for Tourism on the Barbados stand. The Hon. Richard L. Sealy, MP, Minister ... Read more

September 9, 2017September 14, 2017

Meet Allora, the first AI-powered direct booking platform

Exhibitor News 2017

Hotel technology provider Avvio will showcase Allora, the world’s first direct booking platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI), at WTM London. Allora uses machine learning to constantly improve the booking ... Read more

September 8, 2017September 14, 2017

AC Group celebrates expansion

Exhibitor News 2017

Visitors to the Global Village can find out more about the AC Group’s expansion plans following the acquisition of two companies. The AC Group is a leading provider of independent ... Read more

September 8, 2017September 13, 2017

Abu Dhabi hots up

Exhibitor News 2017

Tourism in Abu Dhabi is hotting up, with several new developments. First off, the eagerly anticipated Louvre Abu Dhabi will open to visitors towards the end of this year, the ... Read more

September 8, 2017October 4, 2017

Service beyond the sell-by date

Blog, Technology

A recent study by Carlson Wagonlit Travel has discovered that business travellers tend to take four technology devices with them on trips. The survey of more than 1,900 business travellers ... Read more

September 8, 2017September 6, 2017

WTM London will weave its magic for Merlin Entertainments

Exhibitor News 2017

International attractions giant Merlin Entertainments is one of the new main stand-holders at this year’s WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry. The parent company of ... Read more

September 7, 2017August 18, 2020

The rise of influencer marketing and why bloggers need to rebrand

Blog, marketing, Social Media

Brands are increasingly looking to use influencers, such as Instagram stars and bloggers, in their marketing but the chasm between what brands and their PR companies expect to pay for ... Read more

September 7, 2017September 7, 2017

WTM London helps Mayflower400 prepare for 2020 anniversary

Exhibitor News 2017

Visitors to WTM can find out about a national visitor campaign to mark 400 years since the Mayflower set sail from the UK. The celebrations do not take place until ... Read more

September 7, 2017September 7, 2017

2017 sees the biggest responsible tourism programme ever at WTM London

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

This year sees big developments in WTM’s Responsible Tourism programme, as it seeks to build on its ever-growing popularity and increase its profile amongst its mainstream audience. For the first ... Read more

September 7, 2017September 8, 2017

WTM delivers hotel and tech partnerships for eRevMax

Exhibitor News 2017

eRevMax will be exhibiting at the Travel Tech Show at WTM for the fifth consecutive year, with the hospitality technology specialist focussing its presence this year on its rapidly growing ... Read more

September 6, 2017September 25, 2017

Additional flights, award-winning sites and winter delights: Croatia hits new heights

Exhibitor News 2017

Croatia is pulling out all the stops to showcase its extensive tourism potential at WTM London 2017 – the leading global event for the travel industry – as it looks ... Read more

September 6, 2017September 13, 2017

Italy to promote rural life and gastronomy at WTM London 2017

Exhibitor News 2017

The Italian National Tourist Board will be the Premier Partner at WTM London 2017 – the leading global event for the travel industry – as Italy takes a “fundamental step” ... Read more

September 5, 2017October 4, 2017

WTM Responsible Tourism Awards

Development, Responsible Tourism, Social Economy

Word Responsible Tourism Awards have been presented at World Travel Market in London since 2004. Each year we have seen the bar rise, competition has been tough and the successive ... Read more

September 5, 2017September 25, 2017

MAMMA MIA! Croatia fast becoming Europe’s top film location hotspot

Exhibitor News 2017

Croatia’s strategy of encouraging the filming of blockbuster shows on its shores is paying off, with several high-profile films choosing the South-Eastern European destination as a backdrop – including the ... Read more

September 5, 2017September 5, 2017

UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit to debate the so called ‘overtourism’

Press Releases, WTM London

The UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit will debate the so-called ‘overtourism’ at WTM London on Tuesday 7 November 2017. The so called ‘Overtourism’ has become a hot topic in the ... Read more

September 4, 2017September 5, 2017

Asia Boom at WTM London 2017

Exhibitor News 2017

Exhibitors from the Asia Pacific region have significantly increased the size of their stands at this year’s WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry. WTM London ... Read more

September 4, 2017April 21, 2022

Four new exhibitors join Germany Stand at WTM London

Exhibitor News 2017

The German stand at WTM London, the leading global event for the travel industry, will be packed with a vast array of product offerings including four new exhibitors. Miller Reisen, ... Read more

August 30, 2017October 10, 2017

Using social media to do more than sell holidays

Overtourism, Responsible Tourism, Social Media

Among this summer’s slew of stories about overtourism, one took a slightly different angle. In an article titled 10 tourist destinations ruined by Instagram, the Independent reported how “the rise ... Read more

August 30, 2017January 11, 2019

Ecotourism and Cultural Experiences are in Demand (and other revealing facts from Adventure Travel research)

Adventure, Blog, WTM Latin America

by JoAnna Haugen Today’s adventure traveler is changing. Not so very long ago, people who defined themselves as adventure travelers sought out extreme, hard-core experiences that involved risk and danger. But ... Read more

August 29, 2017September 19, 2017

How to adapt to doing business with Americans

Destinations

There is no doubt that the USA remains a hugely tempting place to do business. After all, with a population of over 326 million and with many of world’s biggest ... Read more

August 29, 2017

Mamma Mia! Croatia fast becoming Europe’s top film location hotspot

Press Releases, WTM London

Croatia’s policy of encouraging the filming of blockbuster shows on its shores is paying off, with several high-profile films choosing the eastern Mediterranean destination as a backdrop – including the ... Read more

August 29, 2017September 12, 2017

20th edition of IGTM sees substantial year-on-year growth in number of pre-registered buyers

IGTM, Press Releases

Reed Travel Exhibitions, organisers of International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) have revealed a 6% year-on-year growth in buyer registrations for the 20th edition of the appointment-based event. The latest figures ... Read more

August 25, 2017January 11, 2019

Infrastructure in tourism

Blog, Disability, Trends, WTM Latin America

by Fedetur There is lot of talk nowadays about the transformation of the tourist, who is a product of the incorporation of technology and the growing awareness of sustainability, both ... Read more

August 24, 2017September 14, 2017

10 reasons to attend WTM London 2017

Press Releases, WTM London

1) Around £3 billion in travel industry deals will be signed between 5,000 exhibitors and 10,000 members of the WTM Buyers’ Club. Almost one million on-stand business meetings will take ... Read more

August 23, 2017October 4, 2017

Travel Tech: The Last Frontier for #FemaleFounders?

Blog, Women in Travel

Technology is changing the way we work, travel, socialise and enjoy our leisure time. But when it comes to employment and entrepreneurship, technology is still very much the domain of ... Read more

August 22, 2017October 4, 2017

Modern Slavery in the UK and in orphanages

Human Rights, Responsible Tourism

Modern slavery is an underground issue in the UK, it is hidden from view. Trafficking is at the heart of much of it. I know of no evidence that children ... Read more

August 21, 2017January 11, 2019

Brazil – A border-less vocation

Blog, Destinations, WTM Latin America

by Alexandre Sampaio, FBHA. The numbers involved in tourism give an overview of their importance and, above all, reveal its potential to become Brazil’s main productive activity – one of those that ... Read more

August 21, 2017

WTM London 2017’s Premier Partner is Italy

Press Releases, WTM London

The Italian National Tourist Board will be the Premier Partner at WTM London 2017 – the leading global event for the travel industry – as Italy takes a “fundamental step” ... Read more

August 18, 2017August 21, 2017

WTM London open registration for Digital Influencers’ Speed Networking 2017 sponsored by Whalar

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London 2017, 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

August 18, 2017August 18, 2017

WTM strengthens travel credentials with new marketing appointment

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM has boosted its executive team with a new Portfolio Head of Marketing, who has a wealth of travel industry experience. Jeannette Gilbert joins WTM from her role as Head ... Read more

August 16, 2017October 4, 2017

Do bikinis mean bookings?

Blogging

There’s a bit of a joke these days that you’ll never be a successful digital influencer in the travel sphere if you don’t post photos on the beach in a ... Read more

August 15, 2017October 4, 2017

Why tourism needs to support rewilding initiatives

Development, Responsible Tourism

Last week I spent an afternoon training my binoculars on a field of cows. I got very excited by the sight of some pigs walking down a lane. Then had ... Read more

August 11, 2017September 12, 2017

WTM Africa 2018 to celebrate Women in Travel

Press Releases, WTM Africa

In 2012, statistics released by business consultancy Prowess.org.uk, indicated that more than 126 million women entrepreneurs were starting or running both large and small businesses in 67 economies in 2012. ... Read more

August 11, 2017August 11, 2017

What’s love got to do with it?

Blog, Technology

In the last month, I was invited by an airline to contribute to a strategy day. A few external experts such as myself had been invited along to the strategy ... Read more

August 9, 2017January 23, 2018

WTM Latin America: “We’re going to expand our programme for corporate travel managers”

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The event, which takes place 3 – 5 April 2018, has strategic partners for increasing activities aimed at the segment “We’re going to expand our programme for corporate travel managers ... Read more

August 8, 2017August 10, 2017

From virtual reality to easier payment systems and customer safety: Meet WTM London’s new travel tech exhibitors

Press Releases, WTM London

More than 20 technology companies have signed up as new exhibitors at the Travel Tech Show at WTM – the dedicated travel technology event at WTM London. The impressive list ... Read more

August 8, 2017October 4, 2017

“Anarchist threat to tourists”

Overtourism, Responsible Tourism

Last Saturday the London Times led its front page with a photo of Mo Farah winning the 10,000m at the IAAF world championships. But the headline on the front page ... Read more

August 1, 2017August 1, 2017

Asia Pacific region sees surge in stand space booked at WTM London

Press Releases, WTM London

August 1, 2017October 4, 2017

How can we truly measure tourism’s impact?

Carbon & Water, Development, Responsible Tourism, Social Economy

When people are looking to assert how important tourism is as an industry, they are likely to cite the proportion of global Gross Domestic Product that it is responsible for. ... Read more

July 28, 2017January 23, 2018

Southern Brazil is a strategic target for WTM Latin America

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The event seeks to strengthen ties with businesspeople and government bodies in order to expand exposure of the region ... Read more

July 27, 2017July 27, 2017

Transform your business, transform the industry at #SATSA2017

Blog, Trends

Transformation is at the forefront of the debate of the current political economy. The focus is often on how to carve up the pie and then distribute the pieces equally. ... Read more

July 26, 2017October 4, 2017

How can brands sell luxury travel effectively?

Blog, Luxury

As each year brings different travel trends in the luxury market, we see the face of luxury travellers changing. Their lifestyle, the way they travel, and even who they are, ... Read more

July 25, 2017October 4, 2017

Tourism is not a zero sum game

Development, Responsible Tourism, Social Economy

When you are working in the field trying to improve the livelihoods of local people this is the kind of email you want to receive: ““Hi – Peter , sorry ... Read more

July 25, 2017July 25, 2017

Registration open for WTM London 2017

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London, the leading global event for the travel industry, has opened registration for its 2017 edition. WTM London 2017, which takes place between Monday 6 – Wednesday 8 November, ... Read more

July 24, 2017July 24, 2017

La 20e édition de l’IGTM accueille de nouveaux acheteurs du monde entier

IGTM, Press Releases

L’International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) a annoncé une importante augmentation du nombre de représentants de tour-opérateurs et d’agences de voyages s’inscrivant pour la première fois à sa 20e édition, événement ... Read more

July 20, 2017July 20, 2017

Team bonding #UpattheO2

WTM Team

When travelling to WTM London in November, the Emirates Cable Car will get you across the Thames and offer stunning views of London. Whilst taking in the views you might ... Read more

July 20, 2017October 4, 2017

Purpose as well as profit motivates travel and tourism female entrepreneurs

Blog, Women in Travel

In the 1970’s, economist and Nobel Prize winner Milton Friedman, from the Chicago School of Economics, asserted that the purpose of organisation is to create value for its shareholders Numerous ... Read more

July 19, 2017October 4, 2017

Could the world’s hotels run on renewable energy?

Carbon & Water, Development, Responsible Tourism

Last week a significant climate change milestone was passed. On July 10th, the Climate Group’s RE100 (the RE standing for renewable energy) announced that the 100th multinational had signed up ... Read more

July 18, 2017July 18, 2017

From down under to Legoland, WTM London welcomes fresh faces from across the world

Press Releases, WTM London

Sixty new exhibitors have already signed up to do business at this year’s WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry – including major tourist boards, innovative ... Read more

July 18, 2017July 18, 2017

What to expect at the 20th Edition of IGTM

Blog, Events

The first edition of IGTM launched in 1998 to give the golf travel industry a forum to meet and do business. The need for such an event was evident from ... Read more

July 17, 2017October 4, 2017

The general data protection regulation

Blog, Technology

The Data Protection Act 1998 is old news. Taking over is the General Data Protection Regulation. The Regulation will harmonise data privacy laws across Europe. It will protect EU citizens’ ... Read more

July 14, 2017September 18, 2017

Tourism’s Natural Advantage: Creating Shared Value

Development, Responsible Tourism, Social Economy

The concept of shared value emerges from the writing of Harvard Professor Michael Porter– well-known for his previous work on competition strategy, value chains and cluster theory. In 2011, in ... Read more

July 12, 2017July 14, 2017

20th edition of IGTM set to welcome a number of new buyers from across the globe

IGTM, Press Releases

International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) has announced a significant increase in the number of first-time buyers to pre-register for the 20th edition of the world’s premier global event for the golf ... Read more

July 4, 2017September 18, 2017

Why tourism finds it hard to talk about climate change

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Despite the rain pouring down outside my window right now and the fact I am wearing a jumper in late June, I can’t actually see climate change. I can go ... Read more

July 3, 2017June 28, 2017

How Hoteliers react to vacation rentals

Hospitality

While the vacation rental (VR) industry has a long history, it has mostly been limited to resort destinations. Recent disruption of new platforms, technology and the sharing economy bring drastic ... Read more

June 28, 2017June 28, 2017

An inside look at the golf tourism industry in France

Blog, Trends

France is preparing to showcase the quality and diversity of its golf heritage and golf courses over the next eighteen months, when it will stage the 20th edition of golf travel’s premier ... Read more

June 27, 2017September 18, 2017

Tourism, decent work and the SDGs

Development, Disability, Responsible Tourism, Social Economy

Tourism and hospitality are labour intensive, with 8% of the global workforce employed in the sector. As the ILO has pointed out there are many highly skilled well trained professionals ... Read more

June 27, 2017June 27, 2017

Brits Change Holiday Plans Due To Fear Of Terrorism

Press Releases, WTM London

One third of Brits have changed their travel plans due to the fear of terrorism according to the latest research by World Travel Market London, the leading global event for ... Read more

June 26, 2017October 4, 2017

Young, Rich and Adventurous: What do the Affluent Chinese Millennial Travellers Want?

Luxury

It’s not news that Chinese travellers have been dominating the tourism sector over the last decade as outbound travel from China continues to grow. It’s also no secret that Asian ... Read more

June 21, 2017October 4, 2017

So You Are A Female Travel Entrepreneur…Now What?

Women in Travel

Female entrepreneurship is growing at a fast pace. Although globally the gap between women- and men-owned businesses is still high, female entrepreneurship is one of the fastest growing areas of ... Read more

June 20, 2017September 18, 2017

How tourism is providing hospitality and support to refugees and asylum seekers

Human Rights, Responsible Tourism, Social Economy

A couple of years ago I wrote a blog for this site reporting on inspirational tourism industry initiatives responding to the refugee crisis. My aim was to show “how tourism ... Read more

June 14, 2017August 18, 2020

Forget social media – why quality blog content is the most valuable

Blog, Blogging, marketing, Social Media

It’s easy as a blogger to find yourself chasing your own tail scrambling to keep up with the latest social media platform and focusing on your follower numbers. Amongst all ... Read more

June 13, 2017September 18, 2017

Hotels, the SDGs and transparent reporting

Carbon & Water, Certification, Responsible Tourism, Video

At the heart of Responsible Tourism are commitments to transparency and accountability. Responsible Tourism is about what people do, individually and collectively in businesses, to move towards sustainability. It is ... Read more

June 13, 2017June 22, 2017

Four New Exhibitors Join Germany Stand At WTM London

Press Releases, WTM London

The German stand at WTM London, the leading global event for the travel industry, will be packed with a vast array of product offerings including four new exhibitors. Miller Reisen, ... Read more

June 9, 2017October 4, 2017

The British Airways lesson

Blog, Technology

Many opinions have been written about the technology issue that affected BA and the way in which the airline handled the situation. It must be one of the worst PR ... Read more

June 7, 2017October 4, 2017

Defining the luxury traveller of today

Blog, Luxury

As luxury travellers’ needs keep evolving, it gets more and more complex to define who they are and what they really want. It’s no longer just about targeting who likes ... Read more

June 6, 2017June 6, 2017

Travel Tech Show at WTM to Highlight Payment Solutions

Press Releases, WTM London

The Travel Tech Show at WTM London 2017 will focus on payments solution with a dedicated lounge, reflecting not only the importance of payments across the global travel ecosystem but ... Read more

June 6, 2017September 18, 2017

Pandora’s Paradox: social media, tourism and FOMO

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing, Social Media

Last week, a village in Switzerland got loads of press coverage for banning tourists from taking photos of its scenery and sharing them on social media. According to the local ... Read more

May 31, 2017September 18, 2017

Certification: what comes next?

Carbon & Water, Certification, Responsible Tourism

The purpose of consumer facing certification is presumably to assure the guest or client that the hotel they are planning to stay in, or the operator they plan to travel ... Read more

May 31, 2017May 31, 2017

Travelocity and Kayak Pioneer Terry Jones To Speak At WTM London 2017

Press Releases, WTM London

Travelocity founder Terry Jones will be a keynote speaker at World Travel Market London 2017 – Monday 6 to Wednesday 8 November. Jones has been involved in two launch companies ... Read more

May 25, 2017May 30, 2017

Top trends affecting the golf travel industry

Blog

In preparation for the 20th edition of IGTM this year, the team wanted to find out more about the industry and in particular the challenges and opportunities that are affecting ... Read more

May 24, 2017October 4, 2017

Interview with Coxless Crew rower about female resilience, leadership and strength

Women in Travel

This month I am delighted to share an exclusive heart-to-heart interview with Natalia Cohen, who is one of 6 of the only all female crew to have rowed across the ... Read more

May 23, 2017May 23, 2017

Impressive increase in visitor numbers puts WTM Portfolio on target for record-breaking year of business deals

Press Releases, WTM Portfolio

The WTM Portfolio is set to smash last year’s achievement of $7 billion worldwide industry deals after posting impressive visitor increases at its recent 2017 events – WTM Latin America, ... Read more

May 22, 2017September 18, 2017

Bringing Biodiversity back home – lessons from the graveyard

Carbon & Water, Development, Responsible Tourism

Today is the UN’s International Day for Biodiversity. This year being the UN’s International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, the theme is ‘Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism’. Last Sunday, I ... Read more

May 19, 2017October 4, 2017

SEO Tactics for the Tourism Industry

Technology

Search Engine Optimisation – or SEO as it’s more commonly known – is one of the most important digital marketing fundamentals to get right. Why? Because the majority of online ... Read more

May 16, 2017July 5, 2017

WTM London Expands Speed Networking Programme

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London 2017 is introducing an extra Speed Networking session on the Tuesday of the event – meaning each day will kick off with a speed networking event before the ... Read more

May 15, 2017October 4, 2017

Man vs. machine – no contest

Technology

A week or so ago I was chairing this year’s Eyefortravel Europe conference. All of the important subjects of the day were discussed, including mobile, data, personalisation, disruptive technology, artificial ... Read more

May 11, 2017May 11, 2017

Increased international visitor numbers swell ATM 2017

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

GCC visitors up 7% ATM records 71% growth since 2012 Over 100 new exhibitors debut at ATM 2017 Responsible tourism to be key theme of 2018 event This year’s Arabian ... Read more

May 10, 2017May 15, 2017

WTM Connect Asia – Meet The Buyers

Blog, Destinations

In preparation for WTM Connect Asia we asked some of the buyers to share with us what their company does in 10 words, the challenges they are seeing in the ... Read more

May 9, 2017September 18, 2017

Embracing timeshare to tackle tourism issues

Development, Responsible Tourism, Social Economy

Timeshare is almost a dirty word in tourism today. But its structure offers much for those trying to make the industry more sustainable. It can deepen connections between guests and ... Read more

May 9, 2017June 15, 2017

India Sees Surge In Visitors, Thanks To ‘Premier Partnership’ Deal With WTM London

Press Releases, WTM London

India’s ‘Premier Partner’ status with World Travel Market London last year has led to double-digit growth in international tourism and a bumper number of business deals. The Premier Partnership status ... Read more

May 4, 2017May 24, 2017

The faith that’s driving tourism

Destinations

The biggest statue in the Catholic world is in Rio Grande do Norte. The vocation that Santa Cruz has for religious tourism comes from when it was first founded and ... Read more

May 2, 2017May 2, 2017

ATM launches 2017 exhibitor awards

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Creative design and people skills among the five categories in the popular award programme, back for a third year running; panel of top industry and design personalities set to reprise ... Read more

May 2, 2017September 12, 2017

WTM Responsible Tourism Awards 2017

Development, Responsible Tourism, Social Economy, Video

For many years the industry has asserted its economic and social importance. The WTTC suggests that travel & tourism is 10.2% of world GDP and that the sector employs 292 million ... Read more

May 2, 2017May 2, 2017

Travellers return to booking with traditional agents in digital twist

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

After years of tough competition with Online Travel Agents (OTAs), traditional agencies are re-gaining popularity as travellers seek out bespoke service and specialist advice over discounted deals Traditional travel agencies ... Read more

April 27, 2017April 27, 2017

Where are all the female airline pilots?

Women in Travel

Today’s guest blogger is Sarah Hanan Partner at executive recruitment firm Dunleavy White. Sarah discusses the challenging career context for women in aviation and in particular women pilots. Make sure ... Read more

April 27, 2017May 15, 2017

#ATMDubai – The Final Day!

Blog

The fourth and final day of #ATMDubai did not disappoint. The halls were once again packed with industry professionals looking to unlock business potential within the Middle East. Meanwhile, there ... Read more

April 27, 2017June 7, 2017

Is isolation the next big thing in luxury travel?

Blog, Luxury

Through the years, there have been many attempts to define what luxury is. What we can all agree on is that luxury is subjective, personal, and ever changing. Last month, ... Read more

April 26, 2017May 15, 2017

#ATMDubai Day 3 – The Highlights

Blog

Day three at #ATMDubai continued the theme; quality and quantity of exhibitors, visitors and buyers, plus another packed day of education across the ATM Event Programme. If you haven’t joined ... Read more