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

April 25, 2017September 18, 2017

New European student travel scheme offers a vision of tourism’s future

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism, Social Economy

If I was asked to sum up the challenge facing tourism in one sentence, I would say something like the following: Can the travel industry of the future be environmentally ... Read more

April 25, 2017May 15, 2017

#ATMDubai Day Two – What did you miss?

Blog

Day two at #ATMDubai kicked off with an in-depth look at cruise tourism. With Dubai alone targeting one million cruise tourists by 2020, our cruise experts were on hand to ... Read more

April 25, 2017April 25, 2017

Arabian Travel Market 2017 opens

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, tours ATM, the Middle East’s leading travel and tourism event as it ... Read more

April 24, 2017April 24, 2017

GCC turns to China and India to boost growth in tourism receipts

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Chinese outbound tourism market currently growing 6.7% year-on-year; India experiencing average growth of 7% Indian visitors to Abu Dhabi up 15% in 2016 Oman has seen an increase of 60% ... Read more

April 24, 2017May 15, 2017

#ATMDubai Day 1 – The best bits!

Blog

At 1pm today Arabian Travel Market opened its doors. Tourism professionals from around the world filled the halls, all here to take advantage of this unique opportunity to unlock business potential ... Read more

April 21, 2017September 13, 2017

Responsible Tourism and the African Responsible Tourism Awards at WTM Africa

Development, Responsible Tourism, Social Economy

The first Responsible Tourism panel on market access for SMEs and emerging entrepreneurs drew an audience of 90 to hear Enver Mally – originally an SME and now part of ... Read more

April 21, 2017May 16, 2017

African Responsible Tourism Award Winners

Press Releases, WTM Africa

Revealed on the second day of WTM Africa 2017, were the winners for the auspicious African Responsible Tourism Awards. The champions of responsible tourism in Africa were announced as follows: ... Read more

April 21, 2017May 8, 2017

WTM Responsible Tourism Awards 2017 to Focus on UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM Africa, WTM London

To celebrate 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, World Travel Market London is focusing World Responsible Tourism Day – including the WTM Responsible Tourism Awards – ... Read more

April 20, 2017May 16, 2017

Sports & Events Tourism Exchange to form integral part of Africa Travel Week 2018

Press Releases, WTM Africa

Africa Travel Week is pleased to announce a collaboration with the established and successful Sports & Events Tourism Exchange (SETE), which will see the two parties join forces in Cape ... Read more

April 20, 2017May 16, 2017

IBTM Africa 2017 sets strong tone for business events in Africa

Press Releases, WTM Africa

The first day of ibtm africa staged in Cape Town saw a powerful cross-section of the business events industry in Africa work through topical trends, insightful case studies and reports ... Read more

April 19, 2017April 19, 2017

Revenue management vs school holidays

Technology

A news story in the UK press ran a couple of weeks ago about Term-time holidays: Supreme Court rules father must pay fine for taking daughter out of school. John ... Read more

April 19, 2017May 16, 2017

WTM Africa celebrates a busy first day

Press Releases, WTM Africa

One of Africa’s most highly-anticipated travel trade shows opened its floors to inbound and outbound travel professionals today, hosting a varied mix of international buyers, local outbound specialists, tourism product ... Read more

April 19, 2017April 19, 2017

La Perle: how a resident show can boost Dubai’s economy

Blog

When you mention Dubai to a tourist, it conjures images of the Burj Khalifa, sunny beaches and, of course, a shopping metropolis. Until now, other than a sensational choice of ... Read more

April 18, 2017April 18, 2017

Dubai to welcome largest Arabian Travel Market yet

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Middle East’s largest travel trade event will feature 2,600 exhibitors, 65 national pavilions, over 35 seminar and technology theatre sessions and anticipates 30,000 trade visitors Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2017, ... Read more

April 18, 2017April 18, 2017

ATM to feature cultural tourism as GCC invests in multi-billion dollar projects

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Saudi Arabia to invest US$2bn in cultural projects Oman continues to pursue plans for US$2.5bn Omagine mega-development UAE welcomes the region’s first permanent show Saudi Arabia and Oman will lead ... Read more

April 12, 2017April 23, 2017

UAE airports forecast 6.3% passenger growth in 2017 despite headwinds

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Middle East carriers reported the strongest annual traffic growth of any region globally for the fifth year running in 2016 Saudi Arabian Airlines CEO Mr. Jaan Albrecht to head aviation seminar ... Read more

April 12, 2017April 12, 2017

Retail therapy pushes hotel ADR up 25%

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

UAE leads the region in retail tourism, with Mall of the Emirates alone attracting 56 new hotels into its vicinity over the last 10 years Hotels developed in and around ... Read more

April 11, 2017September 18, 2017

If you’re looking after the environment, you’re looking after your guests. Tell them.

Carbon & Water, Development, Human Rights, Responsible Tourism

Written above a doorway at London’s Horniman Museum is an Einstein quote that reads: ‘The environment is everything except myself.’ When I saw it last week it reminded me of ... Read more

April 10, 2017April 10, 2017

ATM Travel Agents’ Academy schedule revealed

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Top level training series to return with sessions covering itinerary planning for well-travelled visitors and universal sales principles The ATM Travel Agents’ Academy will return to Arabian Travel Market in ... Read more

April 6, 2017June 1, 2017

WTM Latin America 2017: new attractions and positive economic expectations give the event a boost

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Visitor participation is up 20% and the number of speed networking meetings scheduled during the three days adds up to a total of 12,000 Good news marks the last day ... Read more

April 5, 2017June 1, 2017

New Business and networking mark the second day of WTM Latin America

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The event brings together key players in the market and goes on until tomorrow (6th) in São Paulo The second day of activities of the 5th edition of WTM Latin ... Read more

April 5, 2017June 1, 2017

The role of tourism as an economic force prevails and WTM Latin America begins 23% bigger than in 2016

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The main Latin America event has begun and continues until tomorrow (6) in São Paulo The optimistic tone of economic recovery was predominant during the speeches on the first day ... Read more

April 5, 2017June 1, 2017

Development, job creation and sustainable tourism are the topics of the debate involving Latin American ministers

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

This morning’s (5/04) meeting brought together leaders from Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, who presented their ideas and proposed solutions In a meeting that brought together more than 100 people, including ... Read more

April 4, 2017September 18, 2017

World Travel Market and the Sustainable Development Goals

Development, Responsible Tourism, Social Economy, Video

WTM, supported by the UNWTO, has sought to present examples of good practice to educate, inspire and challenge business and destinations to deliver on sustainability through WTM Responsible Tourism and ... Read more

April 4, 2017April 7, 2017

WTM London Hosts Almost One Million On-Stand Meetings

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market London, the leading global event for the travel industry, facilitates almost one million on-stand business meetings which sees the event generate around £2.8 billion in industry deals. ... Read more

April 4, 2017May 17, 2017

5 minutes with Ben Stuart, University of St. Andrews

Blog

Ben Stuart, Director, University of St. Andrews tells us more about the University of St. Andrews, what he sees as the biggest challenge facing the golf travel industry at the moment ... Read more

April 3, 2017June 1, 2017

Responsible tourism and social actions are given a greater emphasis in the 5th edition of WTM Latin America

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Participants will be able to learn a little bit more about the Viagem do Bem, Just a Drop and UNICEF projects, in addition to attending conferences that deal with the ... Read more

April 2, 2017June 1, 2017

WTM Latin America contributes to and values the presence of travel agents

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Professionals will be able to get to know some of the sector’s trends, get up to date with the latest initiatives, and above all, do some good business The 5th ... Read more

March 31, 2017July 5, 2017

WTM Latin America values technology’s contributions to tourism with The Travel Tech Show 2017

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Major technology companies from the market are involved in the presentation programme and will lead debates that are important for modernizing the industry The fifth edition of WTM Latin America, ... Read more

March 31, 2017March 31, 2017

How to improve your blog content without getting distracted by the latest fad

Blogging

These days travel blogging has become a multi-faceted skillset with a valuable range of skills that push beyond simply writing a travel diary on the internet. The importance of good ... Read more

March 31, 2017September 18, 2017

Tourism and Nature A Brazil of Opportunities

Development, Responsible Tourism

by Luiz Del Vigna, ABETA For the first time in history, more than half of the world’s population lives in urban areas. Part of it is confined to mega cities ... Read more

March 31, 2017May 24, 2017

The power of the brand through the incentive travel experience

Incentive Travel

by Silvana Torres, AMPRO By definition, incentive travel occurs when a group of people travels to a pre-established destination, in the off-season and with the right to each bring a ... Read more

March 31, 2017May 24, 2017

Why do we need eTourism Conferences?

Events

by Emanuele Mele, IFITT General Secretary Tourism is widely recognized as an important sector for the economic growth of a country. According to UNWTO (http://www2.unwto.org/content/why-tourism; “Current developments and forecasts”; UNWTO), ... Read more

March 30, 2017May 15, 2017

WTM Africa partners with water development charity Just a Drop

Press Releases, WTM Africa

WTM Africa, which will take place from 19 – 21 April 2017 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town, South Africa, has collaborated with international water development ... Read more

March 30, 2017March 30, 2017

Asian Airline Perspectives at this year’s ATM

Aviation, Blog

I’m looking forward to a lively discussion with our line up of airline leaders from Asia. We are fortunate to have two of them joining us and there’s plenty to ... Read more

March 28, 2017June 22, 2017

Responsible tourism and social actions are given a greater emphasis in the 5th edition of WTM Latin America

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Participants will be able to learn a little bit more about the Viagem do Bem, Just a Drop and UNICEF projects, in addition to attending conferences that deal with the ... Read more

March 28, 2017April 7, 2017

Tackling Overtourism and meeting the Sustainable Development Goals key themes for WTM London’s responsible tourism programme 2017

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

World Travel Market London has announced that the two key responsible tourism themes this November will be what the travel industry should do about the emerging phenomenon of Overtourism; and ... Read more

March 28, 2017August 10, 2017

Tourism in Saudi Arabia – Huge Opportunities for a Transformation to a New Economy

Hospitality

With The Saudi’s endeavour to attract more foreign visitors in an attempt to open both the economy and the tourism industry to the world, the need to broaden the travel, ... Read more

March 28, 2017September 18, 2017

Tourism will be the future’s most important industry. We aren’t ready.

Carbon & Water, Overtourism, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing, Social Economy

Last weekend I paid for my shopping at a self-service till. I swiped my credit card across the automatic turnstile on the Underground. I streamed a movie from my Netflix ... Read more

March 27, 2017March 28, 2017

The time is right for female tourism entrepreneurship in the MENA region!

Women in Travel

Entrepreneurship is an important yet untapped resource in the MENA region. Even as recently as the 3rd March 2017, an event was held in Brussels with several institutional actors from ... Read more

March 27, 2017March 27, 2017

India remains top source market as GCC countries prepare to entice visitors at Arabian Travel Market 2017

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Dubai welcomed 1.8 million visitors from India last year, up 12.5% Indian visitors to Abu Dhabi up by 15% in 2016 Oman has seen a 60% increase in arrivals from ... Read more

March 22, 2017March 22, 2017

The Rise and Rise of Luxury Travel Agents

Luxury

When online travel booking sites became the norm for people to book their travels, everybody soon became their own travel agents. For a number of years, we’ve seen the closure ... Read more

March 21, 2017June 1, 2017

Google will be at the 5th edition of WTM Latin America

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Executives will present the evolution of the platforms and the digital ecosystem, in addition to the creation of the relationship of a brand with the tourist before ever planning a ... Read more

March 21, 2017September 18, 2017

Seasonality, Cruises and Overtourism: Coping with Success

Carbon & Water, Development, Overtourism, Responsible Tourism

How does a small archipelago cope with becoming Britain’s most successful cruise destination? In 2011 there were 36,000 cruise passengers, last year there were close to 100,000, projected to hit ... Read more

March 21, 2017March 21, 2017

Kuwait to showcase multi-billion dollar tourism plan at ATM

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Kuwait Government adds $1 billion promotional campaign to its projected tourism industry investment Country prepares to welcome 440,000 visitors by 2024, up from 270,000 in 2014 With ambitions to welcome ... Read more

March 20, 2017March 20, 2017

ATM Global Stage to open with Expo 2020 legacy debate

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Exciting programme of seminars includes focus on experiential travel theme, selling local experiences, and halal tourism The legacy of Expo 2020 is set to come under the spotlight on ... Read more

March 20, 2017June 1, 2017

Facebook will be attending WTM Latin America 2017

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Executives from the company present research regarding the influence of mobile phones on travel purchases and tourists’ behaviour At the 5th edition of WTM Latin America, which will be held ... Read more

March 20, 2017June 1, 2017

Amadeus will be presenting a Big Data tool during the 5th edition of WTM Latin America & the 47th Braztoa Business Event

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Amadeus, a technology provider which collaborates with clients and partners to build the future of travel, has confirmed that it will be taking part as an exhibitor and as a ... Read more

March 17, 2017June 1, 2017

Uruguay’s Minister of Tourism is taking part in WTM Latin America 2017 & the 47th Braztoa Business Event

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The Country is investing in and honouring the 5th edition of this event, which has become a reference in the region A friendly country and one that is home to ... Read more

March 16, 2017June 1, 2017

WTM Latin America 2017 invests in technology to connect participants

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The resource, which will be available for exhibitors, buyers and the press, will help promote strategic meetings Something significantly new for all participants will mark the fifth edition of WTM ... Read more

March 16, 2017May 15, 2017

2017 African Responsible Tourism Awards longlist revealed

Press Releases, WTM Africa

Longlist for the 2017 African Responsible Tourism Awards demonstrate the power of responsible tourism in Africa The competition for the 2017 African Responsible Tourism Awards has moved into the second ... Read more

March 16, 2017May 15, 2017

WTM Africa 2017 numbers are up

Press Releases, WTM Africa

With just three weeks until the opening of an even bigger and better WTM Africa, the team is extremely thrilled to have seen a significant increase in both buyers set ... Read more

March 15, 2017September 18, 2017

Why it matters what stories tourism tells to promote destinations

Human Rights, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing, Social Economy

Museums and Heritage Advisor doesn’t sound like a particularly radical or controversy-seeking website. Described as “The ultimate news, product and opinion resource for museum, gallery, cultural and heritage visitor attraction professionals”, ... Read more

March 15, 2017March 15, 2017

Destination Management Organisations vs. Tour Operators

Technology

In the early days of the Internet, we tried to forecast how it would change the way travel was sold. A common prediction was that the Internet would cause travel ... Read more

March 14, 2017June 1, 2017

WTM Latin America 2017 & the 47th Braztoa Business Event will host the first Ministerial Round Table on Tourism as a Tool for Development

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

WTM Latin America will be hosting the first Ministerial Round Table on Tourism as a Tool for Development. The agenda will form part of the World Travel Market Latin America ... Read more

March 14, 2017March 14, 2017

ILTM Arabia launches as outbound travel market set to be worth $165 billion by 2025

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Luxury travel show ILTM Arabia to launch at Arabian Travel Market The Middle East registered a 9 per cent growth in outbound travel numbers in 2015, making it the fastest ... Read more

March 14, 2017September 18, 2017

Largest ever Arabian Travel Market will be ‘experiential’

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Over 30,000 visitors expected to attend annual showcase ATM 2017 boasts additional exhibition hall, with 2,800 exhibiting companies, 100 new exhibitors and 65 country pavilions UNWTO and ATM Ministerial Forum, ... Read more

March 13, 2017March 13, 2017

Why Experiential Travel Is Not Just For Millennials

Blog

Millenials, often known as the smartphone generation as 76% of them own smartphones globally, are often associated with experiential travel. Yet, according to TripBarometer, 2015, 69% of global travellers – of ... Read more

March 9, 2017June 1, 2017

WTM Latin America launches a five-year commemorative logo for the event

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

WTM Latin America, celebrating its fifth anniversary, launches a new logo that reinforces the importance of the 2017 edition and of the activities scheduled for this year. The creation of ... Read more

March 8, 2017September 18, 2017

Does tourism really contribute to sustainable development?

Carbon & Water, Development, Responsible Tourism, Social Economy, Video

The Resolution of the 70th United Nations General Assembly to designate 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development has shone the spotlight on tourism. Tourism will either ... Read more

March 6, 2017May 15, 2017

Travel industry insights with Bert Bakker, Events Travel

Blog, Destinations

Bert Bakker, Operations Manager, Events Travel shares his views on the single biggest challenge facing the travel industry right now, the difference between working in APAC compared to Europe, and what ... Read more

March 6, 2017June 1, 2017

Registration is already open for WTM Speed Networking

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Meetings between buyers and exhibitors boost the generation of business World Travel Market Latin America 2017 & 47th Braztoa Business Meeting, the world’s main event for the Latin American travel ... Read more

March 6, 2017March 6, 2017

Qatar tourism growth to generate US$17.8 billion in visitor spending by 2030

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Qatar Tourism Authority to highlight its experiential offering at Arabian Travel Market – culture and heritage to drive visitor numbers towards 10 million target Experiential travel, the main theme of ... Read more

March 3, 2017March 3, 2017

International Women’s Day 2017: How the travel industry can embrace #BeBoldForChange

Women in Travel

With International Women’s Day (IWD) 2017 just around the corner, some people may be wondering why it is still so important to celebrate this day, and whether we should be ... Read more

March 2, 2017June 1, 2017

Registration is open for the road caravans to WTM Latin America 2017 & the 47th Braztoa Business Event

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Braztoa (the Brazilian Tour Operators Association) has already opened registration for the traditional road caravans to WTM Latin America 2017 & the 47th Braztoa Business Event, which will take place ... Read more

March 1, 2017June 1, 2017

Result of an unprecedented survey regarding the satisfaction of customers with the industry companies is the theme at the Conference Theatre

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Specialist in digital transformation presents INSC Viagens The National Index of Consumer Satisfaction of the tourism industry (INSC Viagens) will be one of the topics covered at the fifth edition ... Read more

March 1, 2017September 18, 2017

How should men mark International Women’s Day 2017?

Responsible Tourism, Women in Travel

I should start by apologising to all women readers of this blog. You will learn nothing new from it. I doubt I have anything to say that you don’t already ... Read more

February 27, 2017February 28, 2017

Bahrain tourism industry to reach US$1 billion by 2020

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Kingdom set to showcase at Arabian Travel Market as it targets 36.2% increase in tourism arrivals by 2018 The tourism industry in the Kingdom of Bahrain is growing rapidly and ... Read more

February 27, 2017March 6, 2017

SEO Is Changing Completely In 2017. Here’s What You Need To Know

Blog, Technology

Technology is changing the travel industry so quickly and relentlessly that it feels impossible to keep up. How can one company possibly keep up with everything from bluetooth beacons to ... Read more

February 23, 2017May 15, 2017

Unique Food Experiences in Cape Town

Destinations, Food Tourism

Want to sink your teeth into something unique in Cape Town? From healthy, to meaty to over-the-top sweet, here’s our list of what not to miss while in Cape Town. ... Read more

February 23, 2017February 23, 2017

Middle East countries aim for greater share of $168 billion outbound Chinese travel market

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Region looks to attract more Chinese visitors through Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2017; Abu Dhabi to increase Chinese tourist numbers by 265% by 2021 Tourism professionals across the Middle East ... Read more

February 23, 2017April 4, 2017

Social highlights of IGTM 2016

Blog

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February 23, 2017May 17, 2017

Top Travel, Tourism, & Hospitality Trends For 2017

Blog, Hospitality, Trends

Many travel and hospitality professionals closed it doors on 2016 with a sigh of relief. Low oil prices, dramatic political changes, and unstable geo-political factors have all had a significant ... Read more

February 23, 2017February 23, 2017

Join Connect Asia’s exclusive club and capitalise on the region’s outbound travel boom

Press Releases, WTM Connect Asia

WTM Connect Asia – the newest event in the WTM portfolio and the most exclusive hosted buyer event in the region – has signed up several leading global travel companies ... Read more

February 22, 2017February 23, 2017

5 Luxury Travel Trends for 2017

Blog, Luxury

We may be in the last throes of 2017’s first quarter, but it’s better late than never. For a luxury travel trend article, that is. From the rise of smaller hotels ... Read more

February 21, 2017September 18, 2017

Should destinations focus on yield rather than arrivals?

Development, Overtourism, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing

From a consumer or traveller perspective there are many answers, but it is not difficult for a traveller or holidaymaker to say why they are travelling. It could relate to ... Read more

February 21, 2017February 23, 2017

Appy’ exhibitors shun ‘byte’-size stands for a bigger presence at the Travel Tech Show at WTM

Press Releases, The Travel Tech Show, WTM London

Storming sales for WTM London 2017’s dedicated technology area Visitors to WTM London 2017, the leading global event for the travel industry, will do a ‘double tech’ at the size ... Read more

February 20, 2017June 1, 2017

WTM Latin America & the Braztoa Business Event bring together more than 1,300 representatives from the trade in activities in Latin America

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The event’s team visited eight countries in South America and Central América The promotional action in Bogotá brought together 83 representatives of the Colombian travel industry. Latin America was the ... Read more

February 20, 2017February 20, 2017

Tourism numbers increase 15% as Oman rolls out billion dollar investment plan

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Total investment in travel and tourism set to hit $1.17 billion by 2026; Visitor numbers increase 15% through October 2016; Hotel occupancy rates forecasted to rise by 3% this year; ... Read more

February 20, 2017May 16, 2017

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

Press Releases, WTM Africa

Three leading travel industry exhibitions in the World Travel Market portfolio of events are expected to set new records in April for visitor numbers and trade deals. Registration is now ... Read more

February 20, 2017May 16, 2017

South African Airways (SAA) – the “Airline Partner” of AFRICA TRAVEL WEEK 2017

Press Releases, WTM Africa

SAA is committed to provide delegates attending the Africa Travel Week 2017 a discount offering ranging from 5 – 18% per point of sale, off its lowest published airfares on ... Read more

February 17, 2017February 23, 2017

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

Press Releases, WTM Portfolio

February 17, 2017May 15, 2017

Morocco Sees Growth in Chinese Visitors Due to Visa Changes

Blog, Destinations

HM King Mohammed VI gave His High instructions to waive visa requirements for Chinese nationals wishing to visit Morocco in June 2016 and the country has seen a positive impact ... Read more

February 16, 2017June 1, 2017

Palestine makes debut at WTM Latin America

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

A Palestinian delegation will be at World Travel Market Latin America for the first time, as part of the destination’s drive to boost visitor numbers by 10% in 2017. The ... Read more

February 14, 2017September 18, 2017

Will Transformative Tourism be more than the latest travel trend?

Development, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing, Trends

Industry leaders are discussing why ‘Transformative Travel’ will be the travel trend of 2017 after Vogue released this article in January. While 2016 was all about experiential travel, this year ... Read more

February 14, 2017February 14, 2017

Saudi tourism to reach $81 billion by 2026

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

New leisure facilities forecast to fuel domestic tourism at over 7.5% per year until 2020 61,224 hotel rooms currently in the pipeline to meet projected demand from domestic and religious ... Read more

February 10, 2017February 14, 2017

Robots and Chatbots

Technology

Mentioned in the news over the last few days is the London Science Museum’s Robot exhibition. It will be exploring the 500-year quest to recreate ourselves in mechanistic form. On display will ... Read more

February 8, 2017February 8, 2017

Challenging Times ahead for the Region’s Airlines

Aviation, Blog

The airline business in the Gulf is always interesting, the dynamics shift regularly. As this year’s ATM approaches there are a number of challenges brewing with 2017 looking likely to ... Read more

February 8, 2017

Experiential tourism to power UAE travel, hotel and leisure receipts to AED 236 billion by 2026

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Arabian Travel Market to highlight key growth drivers of UAE tourism market Theme parks and entertainment offerings to increase family demand, average spend and average length of stay Hotel ... Read more

February 7, 2017May 15, 2017

5 Minutes with Hany Khanagry, My Way Tourism LLC.

Blog, Destinations

In preparation for WTM Connect Asia the team spent 5 minutes getting to know Hany Khanagry from My Way Tourism LLC. Read on to find out his favourite travel destinations, ... Read more

February 7, 2017February 14, 2017

Chinese tech start-up seeks global exposure with WTM Portfolio

Press Releases, WTM Portfolio

A Chinese technology start-up with ambitious global expansion plans is exhibiting at all the World Travel Market Portfolio events this year, following its success at WTM London. Travel aggregator ... Read more

February 7, 2017September 18, 2017

Why take Responsibility for Tourism?

Carbon & Water, Development, Responsible Tourism, Video

The simple answer of course is that we should, because tourism is what we make it. We can make tourism better, we can use tourism to make better places to ... Read more