December 10, 2015January 23, 2017

Expat experiment – A family discover a travel lifestyle

Women in Travel

A travelling family of digital nomads tell their story. Travelling professionals (a former retail manager and a financial advisor) Tracey and Rob took extended sabbaticals to see the world with ... Read more

December 9, 2015June 2, 2020

Jump into the stream: Facebook trials live video

Social Media

I can’t emphasise this enough – if you are not using video yet, you had better start soon. Video’s rise has been stratospheric this year. In its third quarter results ... Read more

December 8, 2015September 18, 2017

A great man died ten days ago

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

I do not subscribe to the “great men or women” theory of history, but some people see the world differently, understand it differently ahead of the crowd. Generally, they are ... Read more

December 3, 2015January 23, 2017

Harnessing the Positive Power of Emotions

Women in Travel

When the curtain eventually drew on the Women in Travel event this month at World Travel Market the one thing that continued to linger on and was sensed again and ... Read more

December 2, 2015April 21, 2022

WTM London 2015 Conference and Events Sees a Record 18,000 Attendees

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market London 2015’s Conference and Event programme experienced a 6.2% increase smashing through the 18,000 barrier for the first time. WTM London 2015 hosted more than 100 conferences ... Read more

December 2, 2015January 23, 2017

RM vs CRM

Technology

I have recently been exposed to revenue management. At the beginning of the month, I attended a Revenue Management and Pricing International (RMAPI) event. Watching the presentations and listening to ... Read more

December 1, 2015September 18, 2017

Can we save the climate for the price of a croissant?

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

This morning I asked my browser a simple question: “What costs $11?” I did this because a new study has just been released that claims that “the damaging effects of ... Read more

December 1, 2015January 23, 2017

Would you buy a present without reading the reviews?

Social Media

With Christmas shopping yet to reach its peak, time spent researching product reviews will be hugely on the increase. Online reviews now form a vital part of UK consumers’ decision-making, ... Read more

November 26, 2015May 26, 2017

MENA trade media and the tourism industry

Trends

by Tony Fields, General Manager at TTG MENA 1) How important is the role of a travel trade media publication in the motivation of the tourism industry? The role of ... Read more

November 26, 2015May 26, 2017

Brazil Travel Insight

Destinations

In many ways, the second decade of the 21st century could be said to belong to Brazil. Classed as one of the BRIC nations – the quartet of rapidly advancing ... Read more

November 24, 2015September 18, 2017

Why the industry needs to withdraw from orphanage tourism

Human Rights, Responsible Tourism

Child protection is an issue which is not going to go away – the industry cannot turn a blind eye to it. The challenge for the industry is much broader ... Read more

November 23, 2015January 23, 2017

Inspirational Leadership Journeys from Women in Travel

Women in Travel

I cannot believe it is 3 weeks since that amazing day at Women in Travel 2015! The afternoon of mentoring, debates and presentation went flying past, but it left behind ... Read more

November 20, 2015February 2, 2017

WTM London Again Attracts 50,000 Participants

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM Buyers’ Club visitors remain at event-high figure of above 9,100 World Travel Market London 2015 was a phenomenally successful event surpassing the average attendance of the previous five events ... Read more

November 19, 2015April 29, 2022

Do you have a love for BBC wildlife documentaries and want to hear how they’re made?

Charity

Join award-winning wildlife filmmakers Patrick Morris and Huw Cordey as they give their personal insights into the making of ambitious and ground-breaking TV series such as Life, Galapagos, South Pacific, Planet ... Read more

November 18, 2015June 15, 2020

The Two Ps

Technology

I had a busy few days at World Travel Market at the beginning of this month. On Monday, I was moderating the WTM Travel Innovation Summit in Association with TTI ... Read more

November 17, 2015February 2, 2017

REED TRAVEL EXHIBITIONS TO PARTNER WITH oneworld

Press Releases, Reed Exhibitions, WTM London

Exclusive deal covers 19 of 2016’s largest travel industry shows Global reach and scale to benefit all RTE customers Believed to be biggest such contract yet gained by any airline ... Read more

November 17, 2015September 18, 2017

The biggest problem with ecotaxes is… they are called taxes

Carbon & Water, Development, Responsible Tourism

The Maldives began charging a so called ‘Green Tax’ at US$6 per tourist bed from the November 1. This followed on the heels of an announcement in September that the ... Read more

November 16, 2015January 23, 2017

Luxury Travel Trends to Look Out For

Luxury

The 2015 World Travel Market just ended successfully last week. As always, WTM serves both as an industry ‘wrap up’ for the travel year that’s been, and more importantly, as ... Read more

November 11, 2015September 18, 2017

Clarity and imagination required to reduce the tourism sector’s dependency on fossil fuels

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

The Sackur panel interview last week at World Travel Market faced up to the challenge confronting us as a species. Derek Hanekon, the South African Minister of Tourism, argued that ... Read more

November 5, 2015February 2, 2017

The Travel Tech Show at WTM – Day Four

Press Releases, WTM London

Hints and advice from online giants for established players and startups alike ran through many of the sessions at Day 4 of the Travel Tech Show at WTM 2015, the ... Read more

November 5, 2015February 2, 2017

Thursday confirms the thirst for speed networking

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London 2015 ended on a high, with speed networking for buyers and a separate session for bloggers setting the tone for a busy final day. Speed networking is one ... Read more

November 5, 2015February 2, 2017

Snowsports, Cruising and Food Tourism: making them more responsible

Press Releases, WTM London

Responsible Tourism and Snowsports Various ski resorts and ski holiday companies shared the many sustainability initiatives they were implementing. “We want to share mountain experiences with future generations,” said Marion ... Read more

November 4, 2015February 2, 2017

Delegates check in for aviation keynote address at WTM London day three

Press Releases, WTM London

The airline sector was in the spotlight on the third day of World Travel Market London 2015 – the leading global event for the travel industry. The highlight was a ... Read more

November 4, 2015February 2, 2017

The Travel Tech Show at WTM 2015 – Day Three

Press Releases, WTM London

The challenges of the changing consumer best sums up the flavour of Day three of the Travel Tech Show at World Travel Market, the largest travel tech event in the ... Read more

November 4, 2015February 2, 2017

World Responsible Tourism Day Press Release Climate Change and Tourism: is sacrifice inevitable?

Press Releases, WTM London

The keynote speech for World Responsible Tourism Day 2015 was undoubtedly the hardest hitting yet. Tyndall Centre climate scientist Professor Kevin Anderson pulled no punches when laying out the level ... Read more

November 4, 2015January 23, 2017

WTM Travel Innovation Summit

Blog, Technology, WTM TV

Innovation drives the travel industry. At this Summit you will hear from senior travel executives who have led innovative initiatives within their own businesses. They will share their thoughts and ... Read more

November 4, 2015February 2, 2017

Content and personalisation dominated Day Two of the Travel Tech Show at WTM

Press Releases, WTM London

Content and personalisation dominated Day Two of the Travel Tech Show at WTM Speakers during the ‘Consumers Crave Content’ session run by technology consultancy Genesys, touched on everything from the ... Read more

November 4, 2015April 29, 2022

Highlights of the WTM London Responsible Tourism Programme Sessions – Tuesday 3 November

Press Releases, WTM London

Child Protection This year’s child protection session progressed from last year’s focus on understanding how child abuse issues are intertwined with tourism, to exploring what the industry can do to ... Read more

November 4, 2015February 2, 2017

Yes minister: social media has revolutionised tourism branding

Press Releases, WTM London

“The rules of the game have changed and the consumer is in command.” That was the conclusion from Dr Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General of the UN World Tourism Organization, after today’s ... Read more

November 4, 2015February 2, 2017

Major New LGBT Business Deal Announced at World Travel Market London #LGBTvillage

Press Releases, WTM London

On Day 1 of World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel industry – a significant new business deal focused on the substantial global LGBT market ... Read more

November 3, 2015February 2, 2017

Increase of buyer and visitor numbers during day two at World Travel Market London

Press Releases, WTM London

Tuesday saw a busy second day at World Travel Market London with buyer numbers up a huge 29% and visitor numbers up 3% by lunchtime compared with the same day ... Read more

November 3, 2015February 2, 2017

Eloi D’Avila de Oliveira, Founder of FlyTour Group, wins prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London

Tourism entrepreneur Eloi D’Avila de Oliveira has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2015 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of his continued work in the tourism sector and the ... Read more

November 3, 2015February 2, 2017

WestJet win prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London

WestJet has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2015 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its excellent levels of customer service whilst continuing to expand their global brand. The ... Read more

November 3, 2015February 2, 2017

Gareth Williams, founder and chief executive of Skyscanner, wins prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London

Gareth Williams, founder and chief executive of Skyscanner, has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2015 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of creating one of the leading travel search ... Read more

November 3, 2015February 2, 2017

G Adventures wins prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London

G Adventures has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2015 World Leaders Award in recognition of its impressive growth and its promotion of responsible tourism. The company received the coveted ... Read more

November 3, 2015February 2, 2017

Vila Gale Hotels win prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London

Portuguese hotel chain Vila Gale has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2015 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its impressive commercial success and sustained growth strategy. Vila Gale ... Read more

November 3, 2015February 2, 2017

Loro Parque Fundacion wins prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London

The Loro Parque Fundacion (LPF) has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2015 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its continued work of the conservation of the world’s most ... Read more

November 3, 2015February 2, 2017

Air Arabia wins prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London

Air Arabia has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2015 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its route innovation and adherence to the Low-cost carrier (LCC) model. The airline ... Read more

November 3, 2015February 2, 2017

Trenitalia wins prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London

Train company Trenitalia has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2015 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its transformation of travel in Italy. The comapny received the coveted award ... Read more

November 3, 2015February 2, 2017

Bronevik.com wins prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London

Bronevik.com has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2015 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its excellent booking system of hotels both domestically and abroad. The website received the ... Read more

November 3, 2015February 2, 2017

roomsXML Solutions Limited wins prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London

roomsXML Solutions Limited has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2015 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its simplicity and excellent user feedback. The company received the coveted award ... Read more

November 3, 2015February 2, 2017

Arthur Frommer wins prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London

Writer Arthur Frommer has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2015 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of his lifelong work to encourage Americans to travel the world. Frommer received ... Read more

November 3, 2015February 2, 2017

World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF) wins prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London

World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF) has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2015 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its ability to improve city life around the world. WTCF ... Read more

November 3, 2015February 2, 2017

Out-stand-ing exhibitors win accolades at WTM London 2015

Press Releases, WTM London

Japan, the Canary Islands and Egypt are among the exhibitors honoured with awards for their stands at World Travel Market London 2015, the leading global event for the travel industry. ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Delegates hail busy first day at WTM London

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel industry – has seen a busy first day of business deals and networking. Simon Press, World Travel Market ... Read more

November 2, 2015September 18, 2017

Why are so few in the Travel Industry planning a response to climate change?

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

“Travellers and the tourism industry are at odds over what sustainability means, whose responsibility it is and how green they really are,” according to the World Travel Market 2015 Industry ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Indian Travellers Bank on ‘Cash-on-Delivery’ Payments

Global Trends Report, Press Releases, WTM London

Travel firms are adopting ‘cash-on-delivery’ payments to cater for the half a billion Indians without a bank account, says the WTM Global Trends Report 2015, in association with Euromonitor International. ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Keeping in with the crowd: Luxury hotels turn to social media to design and fund new properties

Global Trends Report, Press Releases, WTM London

Luxury hotels are turning to crowdsourcing and crowdfunding to get their properties financed, rather than banks and traditional investment routes, reveals the WTM Global Trends Report 2015, in association with ... Read more

November 2, 2015September 18, 2017

Smart technology: Gateway to the UK?

Global Trends Report, Press Releases, WTM London

Digitalisation is providing new opportunities to entice tourists to visit regions outside of London, reveals the WTM Global Trends Report 2015, in association with Euromonitor International, released today (Monday 2 ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Let’s Get Personal: Smart Technology Redefines Tailor-Made Travel

Global Trends Report, Press Releases, WTM London

Smart technology is transforming the tourism industry with personalised services that suggest richer and more enjoyable experiences suited to a traveller’s individual preferences, reveals the WTM Global Trends Report 2015, ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Technology Start-ups to Boost African Tourism

Global Trends Report, Press Releases, WTM London

Technology start-ups are flourishing across Africa which is helping to boost the economy and offer a fresh image to international tourists, reveals the WTM Global Trends Report 2015, in association ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

‘Hipster Holidays’ are changing the European city break landscape

Global Trends Report, Press Releases, WTM London

Demand for ‘Hipster Holidays’ is opening up tourism opportunities in areas of European cities that were once undesirable but are now considered trendy, reveals the WTM Global Trends Report 2015, ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Chinese Travellers See Shift to Sharing Economy

Global Trends Report, Press Releases, WTM London

The sharing economy looks set for success in China, despite a shaky start, says the WTM Global Trends Report 2015, in association with Euromonitor International. Released today (2 November) at ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

The All-New American Dream: Work Less, Travel More

Global Trends Report, Press Releases, WTM London

The travel industry is keenly watching the development of a new trend in the US, in which employers are allowing staff to take as much time off as they want, ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Iran Rebrands and Prepares for International Tourism

Global Trends Report, Press Releases, WTM London

The diplomatic relations between the US and Iran have thawed and the recent lifting of sanctions sparked a scramble to open the country up to visitors, says the WTM Global ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Terror attacks now a major concern for UK holidaymakers

At event Reports, Industry Report, Reports, WTM London

The fear of terrorism is of such concern for holidaymakers that four in 10 couldn’t totally relax on holiday this year because they were worried about an attack, reveals the ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Iran to become a tourism hotspot

At event Reports, Industry Report, Reports, WTM London

Iran could benefit from an influx of international visitors, including Brits, as a result of recent political changes in the country, typified by the nuclear agreement signed in Vienna earlier ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Fifty shades of green – who should take control of the environmental impact of travel?

At event Reports, Industry Report, Reports, WTM London

Travellers and the tourism industry are at odds over what sustainability means, whose responsibility it is and how green they really are, reveals the World Travel Market 2015 Industry Report, ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Budget airlines are in it for the long-haul

At event Reports, Industry Report, Reports, WTM London

Globetrotters are likely to see a low-cost long-haul revolution in aviation, according to the World Travel Market 2015 Industry Report, unveiled at World Travel Market London – the leading global ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

After the 2015 Rugby World Cup, Will England see a scrum of visitors?

At event Reports, Industry Report, Reports, WTM London

Fans throughout the land were left crying into their beer glasses when host nation England failed to get through the group stages of the 2015 Rugby World Cup. But tourism ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Bargain-hunting Brits stay faithful to staycations 2016, Staycations stay popular, thanks to thrifty Brits

At event Reports, Industry Report, Reports, WTM London

British holidaymakers are most worried about their wallets and the weather, according to the World Travel Market 2015 Industry Report. Released today (Monday 2 November) by World Travel Market London ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Online ad targetting misses the mark with Brits

At event Reports, Industry Report, Reports, WTM London

A fear that online advertising is becoming too invasive and creepy appear to be unfounded, reveals the World Travel Market 2015 Industry Report, released today (Monday November 2) at World ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Fly out, Work out, Pig out, Brits exercise more but eat less healthily on holiday

At event Reports, Industry Report, Reports, WTM London

Brits are more active on holiday but less likely to eat healthily, reveals the World Travel Market 2015 Industry Report, released today (Monday 2 November) at World Travel Market London. ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Optimistic outlook for travel as WTM London opens

At event Reports, Industry Report, Reports, WTM London

The travel industry looks set for further growth around the world in 2016, according to new research from World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

A-peer-ances can be deceptive P2P sites and blogs yet to impact in travel

At event Reports, Industry Report, Reports, WTM London

User-generated content and the sharing society have yet to make serious inroads in travel, reveals the World Travel Market 2015 Industry Report, released today (Monday 2 November) at World Travel ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Snap Happy Brits Big on Selfies on Holiday

At event Reports, Industry Report, Reports, WTM London

As the selfie stick ban goes global within major tourist attractions and destinations, four out of ten snap happy UK holidaymakers will be left feeling disappointed according to the World ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

The Great Pull of China – Brits put Chinese holidays on their wish list

At event Reports, Industry Report, Reports, WTM London

More than half of UK holidaymakers are interested in visiting China, reveals research from World Travel Market London, released today (Monday 2 November). The findings could herald a boom in ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

The Phoney War: UK holidaymakers and industry rally against calls on planes

At event Reports, Industry Report, Reports, WTM London

There is a strong argument against making telephone calls on planes, reveals the World Travel Market 2015 Industry Report, released today (Monday 2 November) at World Travel Market London. More ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Industry sends out mixed message on tourism caps

At event Reports, Industry Report, Reports, WTM London

Travel industry professionals think tourism caps are a good way, in theory, to stop overcrowding at key attractions but are less convinced about the practical benefits to their own business, ... Read more

October 30, 2015January 23, 2017

How the Millennial Generation is Changing the Way we Travel

Adventure

Here come the Millennials!  Loosely defined as people born after the mid-1980s, Millennials currently account for 217 million trips, a number expected to rise to 320 million in 2020. According ... Read more

October 30, 2015February 2, 2017

Footloose and fancy-free or a future in jeopardy?

Press Releases, WTM London

New report on independent lodgings to be revealed exclusively at WTM London The findings of a large study on the future of independent accommodation providers will be exclusively revealed during ... Read more

October 29, 2015February 2, 2017

WTM London welcomes 250 new exhibitors

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market London 2015, the leading global event for the industry, has signed up almost 250 new exhibitors for next month’s event. The 247 newcomers hail from all four ... Read more

October 27, 2015February 2, 2017

WTM London adds career networking to Future You programme

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market London 2015 is giving travel and tourism students the chance to talk to potential employees as part of its ITT Future You program. It is the sixth ... Read more

October 26, 2015January 23, 2017

The time is nigh… Make sure you make the most of it!

Women in Travel

We are now a week away from #WomeninTravel meet up taking place on 3 November 2015 at World Travel Market! I am incredibly excited about it because I feel that ... Read more

October 26, 2015September 18, 2017

Can you have too many tourists?

Overtourism, Responsible Tourism

Many in the industry would probably say no. We often describe ourselves as travellers and visitors, in the same way that people complain about traffic without recognising that they are ... Read more

October 26, 2015January 23, 2017

What does the future hold for Malaysian Airlines?

Aviation

2014 was a black year for Malaysian Airlines with the loss of two of its flights. These tragic events only served to compound a range of difficulties that had already ... Read more

October 22, 2015October 22, 2015

Innovator Spotlight: Interview with the 2014 World Responsible Tourism Awards Joint Overall Winner, South African Animal Sanctuary Alliance

Responsible Tourism, Responsible Tourism Spotlight

1 – What inspired you to create your business? The South African Animal Sanctuary Alliance (SAASA) became a seed of a thought during the late 60’s and early 70’s when ... Read more

October 22, 2015October 22, 2015

Two is better than one, says CATA

Exhibitor News

The Central America Tourism Agency (CATA), which represents Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama, has launched a pan-European campaign to maintain the steady growth of European ... Read more

October 22, 2015October 22, 2015

Transfers for the trade

Exhibitor News

Transfer specialist A2B transfers.com will unveil its new XML API to the travel trade at WTM London, where is it is exhibiting again this year. With 95% of sales made ... Read more

October 22, 2015February 2, 2017

WTM London 2015 Announces Blogging Sessions Line-up  

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market London 2015, the leading global event for the travel industry, has announced its most comprehensive blogging programme to date, with sessions spread over three days and almost ... Read more

October 21, 2015October 21, 2015

TAP pays tribute to 70th anniversary

Exhibitor News

Portuguese airline TAP will be in a celebratory mood during World Travel Market London 2015 as this year marks its 70th anniversary. The carrier is also celebrating strong year-on-year growth ... Read more

October 21, 2015October 23, 2015

Sleep well with NH Hotel Group

Exhibitor News

Business accommodation specialist NH Hotel Group is expanding in Latin America following the recent acquisition of the 20-chain Hoteles Royal. The group’s product range is structured under the following brands: ... Read more

October 21, 2015October 21, 2015

Say hi to new Halkidiki hotels

Exhibitor News

New resort company, Ikos Resorts, will be at World Travel Market London 2015 to highlight its first two properties, which opened this year. The Ikos Oceania opened in March and ... Read more

October 21, 2015October 21, 2015

Republic on the rise

Exhibitor News

World Travel Market London 2015 will offer the Dominican Republic Tourism Board a chance to celebrate the 6% rise in international visitors seen in the first half of 2015. About ... Read more

October 21, 2015January 23, 2017

Food Tourism: The Latest Fad or Here to Stay?

Food Tourism

A group of 200 industry food tourism industry leaders met last April at the Basque Culinary Center in San Sebastian, Spain at a conference co-hosted by the United Nation (UN) ... Read more

October 20, 2015October 20, 2015

REAL deal

Exhibitor News

A new upmarket passenger transfer company is aiming to set new standards in customer service for the sector. REAL specialises in high quality passenger car transfers and excursions, primarily to ... Read more

October 20, 2015October 20, 2015

Queue up for Kew in 2016

Exhibitor News

The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew hopes that World Travel Market London 2015 visitors will queue up to hear about its ambitious projects in 2016. As part of celebrations for ... Read more

October 20, 2015October 20, 2015

New York’s Travelling Theatre

Exhibitor News

A different take on the New York City tour, THE TOUR offers a unique coach ride, with VIP seating with all seats facing the street to provide a head-on view ... Read more

October 20, 2015October 20, 2015

It’s natural to visit Germany in 2016

Exhibitor News

Germany is well-known for the warm welcome visitors receive, exciting cities, the Christmas markets and fairytale castles. But visitors to WTM  London will learn that Germany is also a land ... Read more

October 20, 2015September 18, 2017

What responsible tourism marketing could learn from food communication

Food Tourism, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing

For anyone seeking to communicate the benefits of a responsibly run holiday to potential guests, a good place to look for inspiration is the local supermarket. or restaurant, market, or ... Read more

October 20, 2015February 2, 2017

Social media takes centre stage at WTM London

Press Releases, WTM London

This year’s social media programme at World Travel Market London 2015 takes place across three days and will feature senior executives from Facebook, Twitter and Tripadvisor as well as startups, ... Read more

October 19, 2015October 19, 2015

Iberostar to offer Sustainable Luxury in Mallorca

Exhibitor News

IBEROSTAR is set to open its first Grand Collection hotel in Mallorca in May 2016. The new IBEROSTAR Gran Hotel Portals Nous, located in Portals Nous cove, in the area ... Read more

October 19, 2015October 19, 2015

Gambia hopes tourists will flock to bird festival

Exhibitor News

The Gambia Tourism Board will be promoting the first Gambia International Bird Festival while at World Travel Market London 2015. Organised with the Department of Parks and Wildlife Management, the ... Read more

October 19, 2015October 19, 2015

Fox Rent A Car sees strong growth in key markets

Exhibitor News

Fox Rent A Car, currently at almost 100 locations worldwide, has experienced heavy growth in the UK and Mexico and recently, South Africa, allowing renters to book with a trusted ... Read more

October 19, 2015October 19, 2015

Festive treats at Conrad London St James

Exhibitor News

Conrad London St James will champion its latest afternoon tea menu at World Travel Market London 2015, designed to reflect the winter season. The Snow Queen Tea is “inspired by ... Read more

October 19, 2015April 29, 2022

Cycling is the new golf: 5 ways that may change luxury hotels

Luxury

Last year’s World Travel Market’s Global Trends Report has revealed that cycling tourism is overtaking golf tourism’s popularity as more businessmen (middle-aged males) swap their golf clubs for bicycles. In the ... Read more

October 16, 2015October 16, 2015

Come to our castles, says English Heritage

Exhibitor News

English Heritage will be highlighting refurbishments and new exhibitions while at World Travel Market London 2015. Eltham Palace, Walmer Castle, and Dover Castle’s First World War story have all been ... Read more

October 16, 2015October 16, 2015

Attention! Milary Pilates at Maldives resort

Exhibitor News

The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi resort in the Maldives will call attention to new military Pilates classes during World Travel Market London 2015. Taken by instructor Joji Chacko, the new ... Read more

October 16, 2015October 16, 2015

Abu Dhabi in cruise control

Exhibitor News

The 2015-16 cruise season will be Abu Dhabi’s busiest to date, according to the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority. The authority will be at World Travel Market London 2015 ... Read more

October 16, 2015October 16, 2015

A world-beater for Brighton

Exhibitor News

Visitors to Brighton next summer will have the chance to enjoy the world tallest moving viewer experience, the Brighton i360. Developed by the same architects who built the London Eye, ... Read more