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January 18, 2017January 27, 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
January 18, 2017September 18, 2017

Going beyond trickledown

Development, Responsible Tourism, Social Economy
Responsible Tourism is about using tourism to make better places for people to live in and better places for people to visit. 2017 is the UN’s International Year of Sustainable ... Read more
January 16, 2017May 16, 2017

WTM Africa registration is now open!

Press Releases, WTM Africa
WTM Africa registration is now open! With registration officially open, the local and international travel sectors are gearing up for a bigger and better year than ever with WTM Africa ... Read more
January 16, 2017January 26, 2017

To build or to buy? That is the question

Technology
I have worked with many travel companies across the years, helping them to buy new systems. It is very important to buy the system that will best suit your business. ... Read more
January 10, 2017January 27, 2017

US$104 billion global spa market to rub off on the UAE

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases
•ATM 2017 to return with dedicated Wellness & Spa Lounge as global spa market set to top US$104 billion by 2020 according to Global Wellness Institute report •MENA market research ... Read more
January 9, 2017June 22, 2017

The 20th edition of IGTM will take place in Cannes

IGTM, Press Releases
Reed Travel Exhibitions and David Lisnard, Mayor of Cannes, are pleased to announce the 20th edition of the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) will be held at the Palais des ... Read more
January 4, 2017September 18, 2017

A New Year, anti-globalisation and tourism

Carbon & Water, Development, Responsible Tourism, Social Economy
2016 brought the Brexit vote and the election of Donald Trump to be the next President of the USA, the full impact of these momentous changes in the government agendas ... Read more
December 28, 2016January 27, 2017

ATM hits the tech highway

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases
Fast-paced change for travel industry set to continue as ATM 2017 prepares to showcase the trends shaping the future of tourism Innovations in travel technology will continue to transform the ... Read more
December 23, 2016January 26, 2017

Why Rooster PR is helping the Women in Travel Meetup

Women in Travel
Women make up a high percentage of the travel industry globally – somewhere between 50 and 80 percent; yet, there still seems to be a feeling that many women struggle ... Read more
December 22, 2016September 18, 2017

Reality has to be on tourism’s bucket list for 2017

Development, Overtourism, Responsible Tourism
About six months ago my plans to write about a press trip to Jordan were disrupted by the Brexit vote, and I had to write about that instead. Today, my ... Read more
December 21, 2016January 26, 2017

Seeing Sustainability in Action

Charity
I’ve recently returned from Uganda where I went with Project Officer and engineer Colonel Mike Reynolds and Senior Project Manager Melissa Campbell to assess Just a Drop’s work in the ... Read more
December 20, 2016September 18, 2017

Tourism at the End of the Earth….

Development, Responsible Tourism
Well almost. Thanks to the UK government’s Newton-Picarte science funding and the Economic and Social Research Council’s Impact Acceleration fund I was invited, through Bangor University, to Puerto Williams in ... Read more
December 19, 2016January 26, 2017

Total Profit Management

Technology
I often mention that travel is an information product.  When it is purchased it is no more than information on a computer hard drive.  It doesn’t physically exist.  Not only ... Read more
December 13, 2016September 18, 2017

How to ensure your hotel isn’t used by traffickers… just got easier

Human Rights, Responsible Tourism
It would be safe to assume that most people working in hotels do not want their businesses used for human trafficking. And it would be just as likely that most ... Read more
December 13, 2016September 18, 2017

Cape Town hotel’s bucket brigade recycles water in the CBD

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism
Capetonians in the CBD may have noticed men and women watering plants on traffic islands with buckets. They are the staff members of the Townhouse Hotel on the corner of ... Read more
December 13, 2016May 15, 2017

Food and Wine Pairing

Food Tourism
Creative Food and Drink Pairings in the Cape Devil’s Peak Craft Beer and food pairings (sausages, ribs, pulled pork, lamb, cheese etc.) Cape Grace Bascule Bar single malt whiskey and ... Read more
December 12, 2016May 16, 2017

Reed Exhibitions strengthens foundation for WTM Africa

Press Releases, WTM Africa
Set to stage its fourth WTM Africa in Cape Town from 19-21 April 2017, Reed Exhibitions is looking forward to continued success. Reed Exhibitions is a world leading events organiser. ... Read more
December 12, 2016January 26, 2017

Instagram: the winner in the 2016 social media channel wars

Social Media
Instagram is looking forward to 2017 by adding a host of bells and whistles to its increasingly strong dominance of social media channels. While Twitter’s social stock has shrunk, and ... Read more
December 8, 2016May 16, 2017

10 extraordinary reasons to attend WTM Africa 2017

Press Releases, WTM Africa
We know that you don’t need too many reasons to spend a week in glorious Cape Town, but just in case WTM Africa have put together their 10 reasons why ... Read more
December 6, 2016September 18, 2017

The joy of travel – other peoples’ places

Development, Responsible Tourism
We travel to enjoy other peoples’ places, the brochures and websites show us images of their natural and cultural environment the buildings and cafes the landscapes and wildlife. Increasingly those ... Read more
December 6, 2016January 27, 2017

WTM London 2016 Conference and Events Sees A Record 19,000 Attendees

Press Releases, WTM London
World Travel Market London 2016’s Conference and Event programme experienced a 5% increase, taking the number of attendees to a record of almost 19,000. WTM London 2016 hosted more than ... Read more
December 1, 2016May 24, 2017

How travel agencies can benefit from the rise of blogs

Blogging
by Guilherme Tetamanti At the end of 2015 I was invited by a well-respected travel agency to a meeting. I confess I was suspicious; after all, the relationship between participants ... Read more
November 30, 2016May 16, 2017

WTM Africa renews partnership with SATSA

Press Releases, WTM Africa
Reed Exhibitions is pleased to announce that it has once again renewed its partnership with SATSA ahead of WTM Africa 2017 in order to assist emerging businesses within the tourism ... Read more
November 29, 2016September 18, 2017

Why partnership has to be the buzzword for sustainable tourism in 2017

Development, Responsible Tourism
2016 has not been a year that many people will look back on that fondly. But as we begin to look forward to 2017, I’d suggest there are some less ... Read more
November 29, 2016January 27, 2017

UAE theme parks to welcome more than 19 million visitors by 2020

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases
ATM to highlight increasingly important role of UAE’s major theme parks in achieving tourist arrival targets for 2020 The UAE’s existing and new generation theme parks will attract more than ... Read more
November 28, 2016February 17, 2017

Who doesn’t love the exhilaration of theme parks?

Blog
Who doesn’t love the exhilaration of theme parks? From the 7 year old, who can’t wait for her school field trip, to the co-worker at work, who constantly craves the ... Read more
November 24, 2016September 18, 2017

Airbnb, disintermediation and communities

Development, Responsible Tourism, Social Economy
Airbnb is only one of many new distribution channels which are creating new opportunities for suppliers and consumers. Like previous disruptors it will probably face competition from other web based ... Read more
November 23, 2016January 26, 2017

Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Real-Life Adventurers…The Inspirational Stories of Women in Travel!

Women in Travel
‘Women in Travel Meetup is a brilliant initiative – it was heartwarming to see women from travel trade from different parts of the world converge in one place to exchange ... Read more
November 21, 2016February 17, 2017

How To Start Planning for ATM 2017

Blog
Did you know that the organisers of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) start planning for the show at least 12 months in advance? As the biggest travel and tourism show in ... Read more
November 18, 2016June 22, 2017

Glittering IAGTO Awards ceremony brings the curtain down on another hugely successful IGTM

IGTM, Press Releases
(Mallorca – November 18, 2016) With over 400 buyers, more than 500 golf tourism suppliers and in excess of 14,000 meetings taking place, this year’s International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) ... Read more
November 16, 2016January 27, 2017

WTM London 2016: The Most Successful Ever With A record 51,500 Participants

Press Releases, WTM London
World Travel Market London 2016 was the most successful ever with a joint-record attendance of 51,500 and the highest number of exhibitor invitees and buyers in the event’s 37 year ... Read more
November 15, 2016January 27, 2017

Halal Tourism worth US$238 billion by 2019

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases
ATM to host first global halal summit – experts from the Muslim travel world to highlight growth opportunities and positive economic impact Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of the annual Arabian ... Read more
November 15, 2016September 18, 2017

8 Challenges for sustainable tourism posed at WTM London 2016

Development, Overtourism, Responsible Tourism
I spent the whole of World Travel Market sat in the lecture halls, listening to the women and men most committed to developing sustainable tourism discuss the greatest challenges as ... Read more
November 15, 2016June 22, 2017

Record-breaking International Golf Travel Market in Mallorca is officially underway

IGTM, Press Releases
(Mallorca, Spain – November 15, 2016) The record-breaking 2016 edition of International Golf Travel Market (IGTM), the world’s premier global event for golf tourism suppliers, buyers and media, officially opened ... Read more
November 14, 2016January 23, 2017

Hotel Bonanza

Technology
Another World Travel Market has come and gone. I held my Genesys Digital Transformation Summit there on the Tuesday. The seminar room was completely full and we all heard some ... Read more
November 9, 2016January 25, 2017

WTM London closes on a high

Press Releases, WTM London
Tourism ministers, bloggers and party goers turned the final day of the revamped three-day WTM London into a festival of business and fun. The UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit is ... Read more
November 9, 2016April 7, 2017

Chatbots the focus of Day Three of the Travel Tech Show at WTM

Press Releases, WTM London
Chatbots are not going to take over the world yet but solid use cases are emerging according to experts speaking during the final day of the Travel Tech Show at ... Read more
November 9, 2016January 23, 2017

WTM London 2016 – Final Day Highlights

Blog, WTM Team
The halls of ExCeL London were again packed with travel professionals and there was more invaluable content across the impressive WTM Conference and Seminar Programme on the final day. UNWTO ... Read more
November 9, 2016April 7, 2017

UNWTO and WTM Ministers’ Summit Calls For Global Solutions to Tackle Terrorism

Press Releases, WTM London
Industry leaders at the UNWTO and WTM Ministers’ Summit have called for global co-operation and collaboration to help destinations affected by terrorism and other crises. One hundred tourism ministers from ... Read more
November 9, 2016April 7, 2017

International Wellness Tourism Growing Much Faster than Domestic

Press Releases, WTM London
 New Global Wellness Institute data presented at the World Travel Market: U.S. is largest national wellness tourism market by far – China made biggest gains from 2013-2015, jumping from 9th ... Read more
November 9, 2016April 7, 2017

Wednesday Responsible Tourism Programme Release

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London
The day opened with a session on Captivity, Wildlife and Tourism. Dylan Walker, CEO of the World Cetacean Alliance, said that thanks to the growing demand for wild whale watching ... Read more
November 9, 2016September 18, 2017

WTM London 2016 10 years of Responsible Tourism

Development, Overtourism, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing
Simon Press, Senior Exhibition Director World Travel Market, toasted the ten years of Responsible Tourism at WTM and thanked all those who have become part of the WTM Responsible Tourism ... Read more
November 8, 2016April 7, 2017

Travel Tech Show At WTM Day Two Dominated by New Channels To Market and Marketing Channels

Press Releases, WTM London
New channels to market and new marketing channels dominated day two of the Travel Tech Show at WTM. A compelling presentation from a Facebook executive told the packed room that ... Read more
November 8, 2016April 7, 2017

WTM London Day Two: Partnerships And Collaboration Are Key To Tourism Success

Press Releases, WTM London
Collaboration between the public and private sectors was a key theme on the second day of WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry – as destinations, ... Read more
November 8, 2016January 23, 2017

WTM London 2016 Day Two – The Best Bits

Blog, WTM Team
On day two at WTM London 2016 responsible tourism was in focus, with masses of Responsible Tourism professionals all attending for the same reason, to be part of the largest ... Read more
November 8, 2016April 7, 2017

The Tenth WTM World Responsible Tourism Day Celebrated at WTM London

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London
Twenty years ago the post-apartheid government in South Africa adopted the principles of Responsible Tourism in their national tourism policy and the campaign for Responsible Tourism began in the UK. ... Read more
November 8, 2016April 7, 2017

Powerful potential of big business recognised in World Responsible Tourism Awards 2016 at WTM London

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London
Lemon Tree Hotels, India and Tren Ecuador have been announced as the joint-overall winners of the 2016 World Responsible Tourism Awards at WTM London sponsored by Belize in a special ... Read more
November 8, 2016September 18, 2017

Ten years of promoting responsible tourism at WTM

Carbon & Water, Development, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing
Today World Travel Market celebrates the 10th anniversary of World Responsible Tourism Day with a programme that assesses the past, present and future of efforts to make the industry more ... Read more
November 8, 2016January 25, 2017

Global LGBT Market Expands — Now Valued at USD$211 Billion Annually

Press Releases, WTM London
— Latest global LGBT travel market valuation released at WTM — New Travel Agents LGBT Certification Program Launched at WTM London The global value of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and ... Read more
November 8, 2016January 25, 2017

Out-Standing Exhibitors Win Accolades at WTM London 2016

Press Releases, WTM London
The stand out stands at this year’s World Travel Market London, 2016 have been announced, with Flanders, Egypt and Kerala among the winners. The Best Stand Design Awards is judged ... Read more
November 8, 2016January 27, 2017

Safaris and Spas Create a Sweet Spot for Africa

Press Releases, WTM London
Africa’s tourism industry is ideally placed to benefit from the current interest in wellness travel, reveals the WTM Global Trends Report 2016, in association with Euromonitor International, released today (Tuesday ... Read more
November 8, 2016January 25, 2017

Middle East Destinations Are Setting a Trail for Tourism

Global Trends Report
Twenty-first-century hikers are boosting tourism along ancient trails in the Middle East, reveals the WTM Global Trends Report 2016, in association with Euromonitor International, released today (Tuesday 8 November) at ... Read more
November 8, 2016January 27, 2017

What’s your ‘Bleisure’? The Rise of the Microadventurer

Press Releases, WTM London
Thrill-seekers who are short on time but big on seeking new experiences are opting for a ‘microadventure’ in order to fulfil their passion, according to the WTM Global Trends Report ... Read more
November 8, 2016January 27, 2017

Walking In A Wanda-land As Chinese Theme Parks Boom

Press Releases, WTM London
China is poised to overtake the US to become the number-one market in theme parks, reveals the WTM Global Trends Report 2016, in association with Euromonitor International, released today (Tuesday ... Read more
November 8, 2016January 27, 2017

Groom Service? Millennials are Ditching the Luggage and Hiring Suits for their Suites

Press Releases, WTM London
Millennials are leaving their suitcases at home when they travel, preferring to rent clothes and shoes when they reach their destination, reveals the WTM Global Trends Report 2016, in association ... Read more
November 8, 2016January 27, 2017

Indi-pendent Ladies: How Tourism is Empowering India’s Women

Press Releases, WTM London
Tourism in India is helping to empower women by providing unique employment opportunities, reveals the WTM Global Trends Report 2016, in association with Euromonitor International, released today (Tuesday 8 November) ... Read more
November 8, 2016January 27, 2017

Travel set to Boom as Supersonic Jets Return

Press Releases, WTM London
Holidaymakers will be able to fly from the UK to the US in just three hours in the near future as supersonic flights make a return, reveals the WTM Global ... Read more
November 8, 2016January 27, 2017

Rooms for Roamies: Meet the mod-con nomads

Press Releases, WTM London
Changes to the way we work, live and travel is leading to the creation of a new species of consumer – the Roamie – a 21st century nomad who travels ... Read more
November 8, 2016January 27, 2017

Apps are not Enough – Agents need VR and Chatbots

Press Releases, WTM London
Digitally savvy clients want more from their travel agents than just a website or an app, reveals the WTM Global Trends Report 2016, in association with Euromonitor International, released today ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 27, 2017

Global giants rub shoulders with niche operators as WTM London opens for business

Press Releases, WTM London
WTM London 2016 began with a busier-than-ever Speed Networking event, attracting a number of first time participants as well as returning buyers looking to repeat the success of previous years. ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 27, 2017

Brexit Will Hit Inbound and Outbound Markets – But Trade Is Resilient, Say Bosses

Press Releases, WTM London
Countries around the world will see a decline in visitors from the UK as Brits feel the pinch following the referendum vote, according to experts in a WTM London debate ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 27, 2017

India’s People Are “Warm, Funny, Joyous and Welcoming” Says Film Star Miriam Margolyes

Press Releases, WTM London
Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes joined the Indian tourism minister at WTM London today (7 November) to sing the praises of ‘Incredible India’. The star of The Real Marigold Hotel ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 27, 2017

Travel Tech Show at WTM Day 1

Press Releases, WTM London
Sessions on disruptive technologies and innovation drew a huge audience during the travel tech show at WTM on Monday 7 November. A vast panel of experts including tourism and hospitality ... Read more
November 7, 2016April 7, 2017

WTM London Day 1 Responsible Tourism

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London
The 2016 responsible tourism programme opened with a public ‘Conversation’ on How to Enhance the Guest Experience in India. A new format for this year, these Responsible Tourism Conversations have ... Read more
November 7, 2016September 27, 2023

Day One at WTM London 2016 – What did you miss?

Blog, WTM Team
At 10am WTM London 2016 got underway, travel professionals from across the globe flooded the halls of the leading global event for the travel industry. All here for the unrivalled ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 27, 2017

Destination Canada wins prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London
Canada’s national tourism marketing organisation, Destination Canada, has won a prestigious World Travel Market London 2016 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its success in raising the country’s international ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 27, 2017

Timelooper boss wins prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London
Yigit Yigiter, Chief Executive of virtual reality app Timelooper, has won a prestigious World Travel Market London 2016 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of how the innovation helps tourists ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 27, 2017

UTour Group wins prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London
Chinese outbound travel agency UTour Group Co. Ltd has won a prestigious World Travel Market London 2016 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its remarkable growth over the past ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 27, 2017

Holiday Extras wins prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London
British ancillaries specialist Holiday Extras has won a prestigious World Travel Market London 2016 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its business growth, innovations and customer service. The company’s ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 27, 2017

glh Hotels wins prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London
glh Hotels has won a prestigious World Travel Market London 2016 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of the way it has developed highly personalised online hotel bookings. The company’s ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 24, 2017

Logitravel wins prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases
Spanish online travel agency Logitravel has won a prestigious World Travel Market London 2016 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its use of ‘big data’ to develop tailored packages. ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 24, 2017

Serra Verde Express wins prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases
Brazilian tourist train operator Serra Verde Express has won a prestigious World Travel Market London 2016 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its positive effect on the economy of ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 24, 2017

Azores Tourism Board wins prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases
The Azores Tourism Board has won a prestigious World Travel Market London 2016 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its successful promotion of the Portuguese archipelago. The company received ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 24, 2017

Grimaldi Lines wins prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases
Italian ferry operator Grimaldi Lines has won a prestigious World Travel Market London 2016 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its development of new routes and environmental efforts. The ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 24, 2017

SpiceJet Airlines wins prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases
Low-cost carrier SpiceJet Airlines has won a prestigious World Travel Market London 2016 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its turnaround from a loss-making business into a profitable enterprise. ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 24, 2017

Dubai Parks & Resorts wins prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases
Dubai Parks & Resorts has won a prestigious World Travel Market London 2016 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its development of a theme park destination to rival Orlando. ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 23, 2017

Airlines: Turning

Aviation
So the autumn leaves are falling and WTM 2016 is finally with us.  Just as the seasons turn so the landscape for this year’s airline guests is changing too. The ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 24, 2017

BoJo Remains a Popular Choice, Come What May

Press Releases
British holidaymakers would rather sit next to Boris Johnson than Theresa May on a flight, reveals World Travel Market London research released today (Monday 7 November) at the event. Boris ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 24, 2017

Brits Reluctant To Check Out Airbnb

Press Releases
British holidaymakers are not as engaged with Airbnb as the hype suggests, according to the World Travel Market Industry Report 2016, released today (Monday 7 November) at World Travel Market ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 24, 2017

Responsible Tourism is the Industry’s Responsibility, Say Consumers

Press Releases
UK holidaymakers think that the travel industry rather than the Government should take the lead in responsible tourism, according to World Travel Market London research released today (Monday 7 November) ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 24, 2017

WTM Survey Reveals Positive Outlook For Out-of-favour Destinations

Press Releases
The tourism industries in Greece, Egypt and Turkey could be getting back on track, according to the WTM Industry Report 2016 released today (Monday 7 November) at World Travel Market ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 24, 2017

Passengers Back ‘No Boozing When You Should Be Snoozing’ Rule As Airlines Tackle Increase In Air Rag

Press Releases
The majority of holidaymakers back plans to clamp down on passengers drinking alcohol before and during early morning flights in a bid to curb air rage, reveals research from World ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 24, 2017

Over half of parents would take kids out of school to go on a family holiday

Press Releases
The majority of parents have no qualms about taking their children on holiday during term time, as confusion reigns about the legality of term-time fines, reveals the World Travel Market ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 24, 2017

After The BRICs and MINTs, Check Out ChIIC Destinations Tipped for 2017

Press Releases
China, India, Iceland and Cuba are tipped as hot spots for travel in 2017 – and have been dubbed the ‘ChIIC’ new destinations by World Travel Market London, in a ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 24, 2017

Terrorism is the Main Concern for Holidaymakers and Industry

Press Releases
Terrorism is the number-one concern for British holidaymakers, while travel industry bosses say terror attacks have had the greatest impact on their business in the past year, reveals research released ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 24, 2017

Reports of the Death of the Holiday Brochure Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Press Releases
The use of the traditional holiday brochure as part of the booking process appears to be making a comeback, with a third of holidaymakers saying they relied on brochures this ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 24, 2017

A Passage to India: More Trips to ‘Incredible India’ Predicted

Press Releases
Half of travel companies which conduct business in India expect to do more business in the country next year, according to research by World Travel Market London, the leading global ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 24, 2017

Reports of the Death of the Holiday Brochure Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Press Releases
The use of the traditional holiday brochure as part of the booking process appears to be making a comeback, with a third of holidaymakers saying they relied on brochures this ... Read more
November 7, 2016January 24, 2017

Blue Sky Thinking Could Become Reality As Supersonic Technology Takes Off

Press Releases
The travel industry feels the need for speed – and expects supersonic flights to return to the skies, according to research by World Travel Market London, released today (Monday 7 ... Read more
November 7, 2016February 2, 2017

Travel Firm Failures Raise Awareness of Consumer Protection

Press Releases, WTM London
Nine out of ten Brits say it is important that their holiday is financially protected, according to research by World Travel Market London, the leading global event for the travel ... Read more
November 7, 2016February 2, 2017

Post-Brexit Staffing Crisis Looms For Travel and Tourism Firms

Press Releases, WTM London
Almost half of travel and tourism companies employing overseas workers fear Brexit will make it difficult to recruit foreign staff, according to research from World Travel Market London, released at ... Read more
November 7, 2016February 2, 2017

Industry Has Reservations About Hotelier Trump Becoming US President

Press Releases, WTM London
Donald Trump’s experience as an hotelier and businessman has not convinced the global travel industry that his winning the US Election would be better for business than serial politician Hillary ... Read more
November 7, 2016February 2, 2017

The Cap Fits: More Industry Professionals Support Limits On Tourists At Popular Attractions

Press Releases, WTM London
The number of senior industry professionals who think tourism caps are a good way to curb overcrowding at key attractions has increased year-on-year, according to World Travel Market London research ... Read more
November 7, 2016February 2, 2017

China in Their Plans: Travel Firms Set Sights on Growing Chinese Market

Press Releases, WTM London
China is poised for an influx of tourists next year with tourism business looking to increase their holiday offerings and tourists looking to snap them up, reveals research by World ... Read more
November 7, 2016February 2, 2017

Brexit Price-Hike Fears Will Be Realised As Travel Firms Prepare To Increase Rates

Press Releases, WTM London
A majority of Brits fear their holidays will cost more next year because of Brexit – and almost a third of travel firms expect to raise prices as a result ... Read more
November 4, 2016June 22, 2017

Trips to festivals are a promising niche market for the travel industry

Trends
by Priscila Brito There are those who travel in search of history, of flavours or of adventure; and then there are those who travel to music festivals. Because of music-driven ... Read more
November 3, 2016January 23, 2017

Euromonitor International – Future Travel Trends: Two Predictions from last year that came true

Trends
Euromonitor International and World Travel Market (WTM) London collaborate for the eleventh year to predict future trends shaping the travel industry in the annual WTM Global Trends Report. In 2015, ... Read more
November 2, 2016January 23, 2017

Vine is dead. Long live social video

Social Media
So farewell then Vine, your life has been almost as short as the clips you host. The platform, which enabled users to create short, looped videos of up to six ... Read more
November 2, 2016February 2, 2017

WTM London announces ‘all-spa’ line-up for Wellness Lounge

Press Releases, WTM London
World Travel Market London 2016, the leading global event for the travel industry, is again hosting spa specialists in its Wellness Lounge, with 25 partners showcasing their product and – ... Read more
November 1, 2016February 21, 2017

#ATM2016 & Beyond: Dubai Tourism

Blog, Video
Issam Kazim, CEO, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Following his ‘The Future of the UAE As A Global Tourism Hub’ session, Issam gave us his predictions for 2016 and ... Read more

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