April 19, 2023April 19, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts opens its first hotel on Dubai’s iconic Palm Jumeirah

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Hospitality

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 hotels, is making waves with the opening of voco Dubai The Palm, a brand-new beachfront hotel ... Read more

April 18, 2023August 1, 2023

ITIC session to shine spotlight on industry financing at ATM 2023, with more than 150,000 pipeline hotel rooms currently under contract in GCC

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 April 2023: Industry experts will gather in the UAE to discuss sustainable decision-making and financing during the International Tourism & Investment Conference (ITIC) Middle East ... Read more

April 18, 2023April 11, 2023

ATM – fueling growth of the regional tourism boom

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Events, Hospitality, Travel Industry, Trends

Following a second showing in Bahrain in 1995, Arabian Travel Market moved back to Dubai the following year and set out to burnish its credentials as an essential element on ... Read more

April 14, 2023April 6, 2023

The new face of loyalty: what members really want

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Economy, Hospitality, Incentive Travel, Luxury, marketing

We have seen a swathe of loyalty programme revamps in recent years, which encouragingly, have ditched old and tired one-dimensional models in favour of more flexible concepts. In general, rewards ... Read more

April 12, 2023August 1, 2023

Middle East consumers willing to pay more for sustainable, authentic luxury excursions and accommodation, as industry prepares for ATM 2023

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 11 April 2023: Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important consideration within the Middle East’s luxury travel sector, especially in the UAE where 61% of residents say ... Read more

April 11, 2023April 12, 2023

Why the world has opened its arms to digital nomad visas

Blog, Social Media, Travel Industry, Trends

By Steve Keenan, Co-Founder, Travel Perspective DARREN Cronian is currently in Kuala Lumpur. He’s been a digital nomad since 2015 and Malaysia is his favourite of the 25 countries this Yorkshire ... Read more

April 5, 2023August 1, 2023

World leaders to shape the future of sustainable tourism at ATM 2023

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 05 April 2023: Travel professionals and policymakers from across the globe will explore how the tourism sector is ‘Working Towards Net Zero’ at the 30th edition ... Read more

April 5, 2023April 5, 2023

Innovating in the Clouds: Why data-driven approaches are critical for airline retailing in 2023

Blog, Technology

By Brian Staunton, Chief Commercial Officer at Atlas Last year, I moderated a panel on travel technology at the Arabian Travel Market. It was a fascinating discussion about how far ... Read more

April 4, 2023May 23, 2023

WTM Latin America brings together the main Latin American authorities and registers a 35% growth in visitation compared to 2022

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Discover, innovate and learn. The watchwords chosen as WTM Latin America 2023 slogans also guided the opening ceremony of the event this morning (3/4). The ceremony was attended by authorities, ... Read more

April 4, 2023May 23, 2023

WTM Latin America debates over artificial intelligence and challenges related to sustainability

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Informing trends, sharing cases, highlighting practical tips. Offering current knowledge focused on the tourism industry is one of the main pillars of WTM Latin America, and it was not different ... Read more

March 29, 2023May 23, 2023

WTM Latin America announces new exhibitors

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

In its tenth edition, the event celebrates 10 years and expects to gather 600 exhibitors, a 10% growth over the previous edition Bringing the world to Latin America and promoting ... Read more

March 28, 2023August 1, 2023

China makes welcome return to Arabian Travel Market, Middle East on the cusp of a surge in Chinese tourists

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases, Travel Industry, Trends

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 28 March 2023: Chinese exhibitors and travel professionals are making a welcome return to Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 which is being held at the Dubai ... Read more

March 28, 2023March 24, 2023

SAFs and the Middle East: opportunity or threat?

Aviation, Blog, Responsible Tourism

By Mark Frary, Co-Founder, Travel Perspective In January this year, an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER took off from Dubai International Airport and, just over an hour later, it landed back in ... Read more

March 27, 2023May 23, 2023

WTM Latin America will be the stage for discussions on sustainability, inclusion and diversity

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

With the presence of speakers who are protagonists of black, female, LGBTQIAPN+ and indigenous inclusion and diversity in the Latin American tourism industry, inspiring stories will be told at Explore ... Read more

March 26, 2023March 20, 2023

Zero Mile Hospitality: The rise of self-sufficient hotels

Blog, Development, Responsible Tourism

By Jenny Southan, Editor, Founder and CEO, Globetrender In our globalised world, consumers can eat strawberries in winter or lamb from New Zealand regardless of the fact that they may live ... Read more

March 22, 2023March 20, 2023

The future of travel and tourism in the metaverse

Adventure, Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Destinations, marketing, Technology, Travel Industry, Trends

It’s fair to say the metaverse has generated a lot of hype, although in 2023, it’s certainly been superseded by AI chatbot ChatGPT. While it’s not currently the talk of ... Read more

March 15, 2023August 1, 2023

Emirates’ Sir Tim Clark to discuss rapid growth within Middle East aviation at 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market, as regional traffic takes off

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 15 March 2023: Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, will participate in an in-depth discussion on the Global Stage of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023, ... Read more

March 15, 2023March 10, 2023

Top food and beverage trends shaping the Middle East in 2023

Blog, Food Tourism

If your food preference and choices changed during the pandemic, you’re not alone. A 2021 study done by the American Society for Nutrition found that how people ate, shopped and ... Read more

March 14, 2023May 23, 2023

WTM Latin America presents the 15 finalists for the Responsible Tourism Award

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The third edition had 66 entries for the award that recognises the most inspiring and replicable initiatives in sustainable and responsible tourism in the region A pioneer in terms of ... Read more

March 11, 2023March 1, 2023

The Best Way to Use AI Copywriting Tools for Travel Marketing

Blog, marketing

By Tom Mcloughlin, Founder, SEO Travel AI copywriting technology isn’t exactly a new development. Humans have been creating programs and software that use machine learning to answer questions and respond to ... Read more

March 9, 2023June 21, 2023

Mato Grosso do Sul launches a campaign and gastronomic route during WTM Latin America

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The State will have a sustainable stand at the 2023 edition After certifying Bonito as the world’s first carbon neutral ecotourism destination, the State of Mato Grosso do Sul has ... Read more

March 9, 2023August 1, 2023

Middle East and Africa region expected to return to pre-pandemic levels of business travel spend by 2024

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

GBTA sessions to focus on the future of business travel at ATM 2023 Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 8 March 2023: Business travel in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is ... Read more

March 8, 2023May 23, 2023

ConnectMe and the importance of scheduling meetings for optimising business

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Tailor-made for WTM Latin America, the platform provides intelligent features that help with the pre-event planning and promote more assertive meetings Promoting professional meetings with the potential to generate business ... Read more

March 8, 2023March 3, 2023

Blimps and Balloons: a new era of silent aviation

Aviation, Blog, Development, Responsible Tourism

By Jenny Southan, Editor, Founder and CEO, Globetrender There has been a lot of talk in the press recently about UFOs and Chinese spy balloons, but in the coming years, ... Read more

March 6, 2023May 23, 2023

WTM Latin America shares cases and practical data in technology and innovation

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Content will be presented during panels and debates held in the Explore Technology Theatre How to convert likes into sales? What are the strategies for turning followers into tourists? And ... Read more

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023

Growth with a sustainable mindset in the travel & tourism sector over 46 years

Blog

Al Rais Travel is responsible when planning your trip, looking for accommodation and activities that have sustainability certifications, use renewable energy sources or support local communities. Their packages have the ... Read more

March 1, 2023February 27, 2023

Back of the net! Qatar tourism scores post World Cup

Blog, Destinations, Economy, Travel Industry

By Steve Keenan, Co-Founder, Travel Perspective IN retrospect, the World Cup was just the beginning. When, in 2010, Qatar was named as the venue for the 2022 tournament, it gave ... Read more

February 24, 2023June 21, 2023

WTM Latin America: connection to boost business

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Speed networking sessions bring together exhibitors and qualified buyers during the event Bringing the right people together in order to close deals lies at the very core of WTM Latin ... Read more

February 23, 2023August 1, 2023

ATM 2023 witnesses 20% year-on-year increase in exhibitors from India, with the country’s outbound journeys expected to hit 27 million by 2024

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases, Travel Industry, Trends

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 23 February 2023: Thanks to a significant uptick in annual outbound journeys predicted over the next two years, the Indian tourism sector will represent a key ... Read more

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023

Leading from the heart, in travel, and beyond

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Economy, Professional Development, Travel Industry

By Gemma Greenwood, Director, Content Inc. In my last ATM blog I promoted the virtues of ‘giving back with positive impact in the travel industry’ and how I hoped it ... Read more

February 18, 2023February 17, 2023

The dawn of the tourism industry in the Middle East

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Travel Industry

In the beginning … Thirty years ago, when the Arabian Travel Market was conceived by Reed Exhibitions, the travel industry in the Middle East looked very different, writes Kathi Everden, ... Read more

February 16, 2023June 21, 2023

WTM Latin America presents new features in the floor plant for the 2023 edition

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The region’s main B2B tourism event will have a more integrated flow between pavilions It’s not by chance that WTM Latin America has consolidated its status as the industry’s most ... Read more

February 15, 2023June 21, 2023

WTM Latin America confirms Speed Networking with digital influencers

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Applications will remain open until February 17 Connecting the right people and closing deals. This is WTM Latin America, which this year will be holding its tenth edition, from April ... Read more

February 6, 2023August 1, 2023

ATM launches ‘Exhibitor Environmental Checklist’ and ‘Most Sustainable Stand’ award

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, Travel Industry, Trends, Wellness

The organisers behind Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 have implemented an ‘Exhibitor Environmental Checklist’ and introduced a brand-new ‘Most Sustainable Stand’ award as part of their commitment to ensuring the ... Read more

February 3, 2023February 27, 2023

What is Content Repurposing?

Blog, marketing, Social Media

By Tom Mcloughlin, Founder, SEO Travel We all know the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling when it comes to waste. But what if we explained that a similar concept ... Read more

February 1, 2023June 21, 2023

WTM Latin America is forecasting that the Agente na Estrada programme will generate more than 600 visits

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

WTM Latin America 2023 has now opened up registration for the Agente na Estrada programme , which was created with the aim of reinforcing ... Read more

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023

Giving Back With Positive Impact In The Travel Industry

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Destinations, Responsible Tourism, Travel Industry, Trends, Trends, Wellness

As we start a new year, full of good intent, the travel industry is looking at what it can ‘do better’ in 2023. The trends of 2022 that continue to ... Read more

January 25, 2023June 21, 2023

WTM Latin America: last call for the Responsible Tourism Award

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Companies may submit their cases up until January 31, 2023 Learning, sharing good practices, recognition and reputation. These are the main benefits and gains for companies that apply for the ... Read more

January 24, 2023June 21, 2023

WTM Latin America launches a new tool to boost business

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The Exhibitor Dashboard offers exhibitors the chance to analyse their participation based on data that measures their performance, offers insights to improve their performance and information to guide future actions ... Read more

January 24, 2023August 1, 2023

Saudi Arabia ranks first among Arab nations for inbound visitors in 2022 – Strong Kingdom representation expected at Arabian Travel Market 2023

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Saudi Arabia registered more international arrivals than any other Arab nation during the first nine months of 2022, as government officials target 100 million annual visitors by the end of ... Read more

January 23, 2023June 21, 2023

WTM Latin America opens up registration for the 2023 edition

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Registration is now open for WTM Latin America 2023, which will be held between April 3 and April 5, at the Expo Center Norte Exhibition Centre, in the city of ... Read more

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

Registration now open for 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

ATM 2023 will feature over 34,000 participants from more than 150 destinations Attendees will explore challenges and opportunities related to sustainable travel Registrants can now book one-to-one meetings with fellow ... Read more

January 13, 2023June 21, 2023

WTM Latin America 2023 presents theme-based theatres

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Spaces have been reconfigured with new names and maintain the objective of sharing trends, technologies and information that has transformation potential. The satisfaction index in relation to the conferences reached ... Read more

January 9, 2023December 6, 2023

The rise and impact of women entrepreneurs in travel and tourism

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Professional Development, Technology, Travel Industry, Women in Travel

Globally, the surge in the number of women spearheading start-up roles in travel and tourism is not just noteworthy; it’s revolutionary. Over the past few years, there’s been an unmistakable ... Read more

January 6, 2023September 1, 2023

A Guide to Marketing Sustainable Tourism Services

Blog, marketing, Travel Industry

By Tom Mcloughlin, Founder, SEO Travel Sustainability is making an impact across a range of different industries, affecting everything from the cosmetic products we buy to the suppliers we buy ... Read more

January 5, 2023

In the travel know with Jamie-Lee Abtar & Zina Bencheikh, Managing Director EMEA at Intrepid Travel

Podcast

In this episode of In the travel know, Zina Bencheikh, Managing Director EMEA at Intrepid Travel shares her experience in challenging Morocco’s tourism industry for women’s rights and ultimately driving ... Read more

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023

In the travel know with Jamie-Lee Abtar & Anthony Daniels, General Manager, Hurtigruten UK

Podcast

In this episode of In the travel know, Jamie-Lee Abtar sits down with Anthony Daniels, General Manager at Hurtigruten UK to discuss the importance of building a strong team through ... Read more

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023

In the travel know with Jamie-Lee Abtar & Lee Haslett, Vice President, Global Sales, Virgin Atlantic

Podcast

In this episode of In The Travel Know, Jamie-Lee Abtar sits down to chat with Lee Haslett, Vice President of Global Sales at Virgin Atlantic about the difference between working ... Read more

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

Future Travellers and How To Win Their Business

WTM London 2022

Travel decision-makers are increasingly going to be millennials and from Gen Z and what they are looking for from travel has changed. There are more solo travellers and travel companies ... Read more

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

AWTE Presents: Burnout to Breakthrough and Beyond with Kelly Swingler

WTM London 2022

The Association of Women Travel Executives present Kelly Swingler, leading motivational speaker, coach and author for core-led professional women. Kelly talks about how to live and lead from your core ... Read more

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

Powered Up: Driving Travel Forward with Digital and Sustainable Innovation

WTM London 2022

Euromonitor’s Senior Head of Travel Research, Caroline Bremner, and Senior Industry Analyst, Alex Jarman showcase the best of digital, consumer-centric, and sustainable innovation across key regions of the world – ... Read more

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

Tomorrows Travel Leaders Panel

WTM London 2022

An informative panel session with TTG’s 30 under 30 tomorrow’s travel leaders and industry’s rising stars. Moderator: Dan Pearce, TTG Panellists: Pelumi Nubi, Founder, Comfy Trav Bex Landale, Senior Travel ... Read more

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

ITT Future You

WTM London 2022

Since 2009 Future You at WTM has brought to the stage a range of inspirational speakers from senior leaders to rising stars to inspire and inform with career advice and ... Read more

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

Preparing for the Unknown – Travel trends to keep an eye on in 2023

WTM London 2022

Join the VP of Insights as he presents a review of noteworthy trends and changes taking place in the travel and tourism world via the extensive travel data available at ... Read more

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

Being agile in a time of Crisis

WTM London 2022

The pandemic taught travel firms about flexibility, repaying or holding onto customers, to cope with rapid change, staffing, and dwindling income. That experience is again being tested due to war, ... Read more

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

Space: the final travel frontier?

WTM London 2022

Space tourism has been dreamed of ever since the first people went outside the Earth’s atmosphere in the Sixties. With the world’s billionaires now showing that it is possible – ... Read more

January 3, 2023January 4, 2023

An Audience With…Steven Bartlett

WTM London 2022

Dragon’s Den star and international brand guru Steven Bartlett shares extracts from his rapid rise to fame – and the creation of Social Chain, an award-winning and innovative social marketing ... Read more

January 3, 2023January 4, 2023

Ministers’ Summit at World Travel Market, in association with UNWTO and WTTC – Rethinking Tourism

WTM London 2022

“What should the tourism sector of tomorrow look like? And how do we get there?” This central question guides the discussions of the Ministers’ Summit. The summit provides a high-level ... Read more

January 3, 2023January 4, 2023

Future of Transport with Anna Stewart, Reporter, CNN

WTM London 2022

From new hyperloop systems and driverless vehicles to next-generation aircraft and space travel, new modes of transport are fast emerging, transforming how we move from A to B. Fuel is ... Read more

January 3, 2023January 4, 2023

The BIG Airline Session with John Strickland, Director, JLS Consulting

WTM London 2022

John Strickland presents his perspectives on the outlook for the airline business. This is followed by a high-level, all-woman line-up. The panel explores the opportunities and challenges for women to ... Read more

January 3, 2023January 4, 2023

The Global Responsible Tourism Awards 2022

WTM London 2022

Every year remarkable new responsible businesses and destinations are ‘discovered’ and recognised through the Awards. The BBC’s Tanya Beckett will present the Gold and Silver Awards to those businesses and ... Read more

January 3, 2023January 4, 2023

The Landscape of Travel in 2030 and Beyond with Rohit Talwar, CEO, Fast Future

WTM London 2022

The last three years have shown us how rapidly the sector can be disrupted by external events, how the sector can bounce back, and the importance of thinking ahead to ... Read more

January 3, 2023January 4, 2023

Growing Consumer Demand for Responsible Tourism with Tanya Beckett, Broadcaster, BBC

WTM London 2022

Consumer surveys by Booking.com, Expedia, Euromonitor, IBM, and the Boston Consulting Group reveal a rapidly changing market. Consumers from nearly all source markets, in ever greater numbers, are seeking more ... Read more

January 3, 2023January 4, 2023

The Future of Travel Starts Now with Rohit Talwar, CEO, Fast Future

WTM London 2022

Rohit begins to help us understand and shape the emerging future, by putting people at the centre of the agenda. Predicting that travel and tourism will boom once more, hear ... Read more

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022

Wellness travel demand: How can travel brands offer value to wellness-seeking customers?

Blog, Food Tourism, Medical Tourism, Travel Industry, Trends, Wellness

I think that we can all agree that the biggest lesson here is one that we’ve often heard long before the pandemic: that health is indeed our greatest wealth. Often, ... Read more

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022

Active GCC hotel development pipeline now equal to 40% of existing room supply, compared with 11% globally

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Latest STR report reveals GCC has more than 170,000 hotel rooms in its active development pipeline  KSA & UAE lead the GCC with 39,070 & 32,272 rooms respectively under construction ... Read more

November 23, 2022November 23, 2022

Will Travel be Sustainable in the Face of a Cost of Living Crisis?

Blog, Economy, Travel Industry, Trends

By Caroline Bremner, Senior Head of Travel Research, Euromonitor International One question that we get frequently asked at Euromonitor International is will consumers pay more for sustainable travel products and ... Read more

November 22, 2022June 21, 2023

WTM Latin America 2023: forecast of a 10% growth in the number of exhibitors and a 5% increase in the number of total visitors at the 10th anniversary edition

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

With the “Explore New Horizons” theme, in absolute numbers, the expectation is for 16 thousand visitors and 600 exhibitors  “The 2022 edition was a boom and a milestone, not just ... Read more

November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

Five sustainable trends to look out for in the Middle East’s travel sector

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Sustainable progress within the Middle East’s travel, tourism and hospitality space is advancing rapidly, as the industry looks ahead to Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 The sustainable trends of green ... Read more

November 18, 2022

Have you ever thought about a black family as being your ideal customer profile?

Blog, Community Corner

*By Rogéria Pinheiro This is a question that very few businessmen in the tourism market have ever asked themselves. Even though Brazil is the country with the second largest black ... Read more

November 16, 2022September 1, 2023

How to Promote Sustainability Through Your Travel Brand

Blog, marketing, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing

By Tom Mcloughlin, Founder, SEO Travel There’s been a significant increase in interest in sustainable travel in the past few years. As protecting our planet becomes an increasing priority, many ... Read more

November 14, 2022November 15, 2022

WTM London 2022 heralds huge increase in buyer attendance

WTM London, WTM Portfolio

An incredible number of travel professionals walked through the doors at World Travel Market last week, with over 35,800 people participating – exceeding expected attendance – and presenting over double ... Read more

November 11, 2022

Ministers highlight importance of tourism jobs in sector’s sustainable recovery

Press Releases, WTM London

Tourism ministers from around the globe say supporting local workers and small businesses is a vital element of the sector’s sustainable recovery from the pandemic. The politicians joined private sector ... Read more

November 11, 2022

More people want travel to give them an emotional connection, explorer Levison Wood says

Press Releases, WTM London

Filmmaker and adventurer Levison Wood says more people want to feel their travels will give them a “spiritual, emotional connection”. “They want to feel good about what their journey has ... Read more

November 11, 2022

Don’t overlook the long-term value of younger travellers, WTM panel says

Press Releases, WTM London

Countries must see younger travellers as an investment despite new obstacles to growing this market sector, experts have urged.   A WTM London audience heard how younger travellers were the ... Read more

November 11, 2022

Futurist tips cryptocurrency and metaverse as key travel trends

Press Releases, WTM London

More travellers in the future will be able to pay for their holidays with cryptocurrency, according to futurist Rohit Talwar at World Travel Market London. He also urged travel companies ... Read more

November 11, 2022

EasyJet Holidays CEO tracks ‘seismic shift’ in travel’s attitude to sustainability

Press Releases, WTM London

There’s been a ‘seismic shift’ in attitudes from travel providers towards the importance of sustainability in recent years, the boss of EasyJet Holidays told World Travel Market. Harold Goodwin, WTM’s ... Read more

November 11, 2022

Gen Z influencer hails Ryanair and Virgin Atlantic marketing

Press Releases, WTM London

A Gen Z influencer has singled out Ryanair’s social media channels and Virgin Atlantic’s advertising some of the best in travel for younger consumers. Non-binary TikTok creator Perrin Hooper – ... Read more

November 11, 2022

Technology could help travel attract customers despite looming recession

Press Releases, WTM London

Addressing consumer demand for technology and sustainability could keep travel business better able to survive the economic downturn, a session heard at World Travel Market (WTM) London.  Caroline Bremner, head ... Read more

November 11, 2022

Travel firms urged to pay better and consider their image

Press Releases, WTM London

  Travel’s recruitment crisis means it can no longer offset lower pay rates with the promise of overseas visits and other perks, WTM London was told.   An expert panel ... Read more

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

How disability-friendly websites can improve your bottom line

Press Releases, WTM London

Companies should not overlook digital accessibility when considering travellers with disabilities or additional needs, a session heard at World Travel Market London.    Up to 95% of websites are not ... Read more

November 11, 2022

WTM, London Best Stand Winners of 2022 Announced

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM, London Best Stand Winners of 2022 Announced    The winners of the World Travel Market, London 2022 best stand competition have been announced. The show, at Excel Exhibition Centre, ... Read more

November 11, 2022

Buzzing with buzzwords

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London’s technology-focused sessions concluded on a digital high, with attendees getting an update on some familiar trends and an introduction to some new ones. Artificial intelligence and big data ... Read more

November 11, 2022

WTM 2022 Day 3 Highlights

Press Releases, WTM London

Inclusion was a key theme of Day Three at WTM with greater diversity suggested as a way to help widen both recruitment and customer bases. Technology was predicted to become ... Read more

November 11, 2022

Pandemic recovery, recruitment issues and sustainability take centre stage on Day 2 of WTM London

Press Releases, WTM London

Day 2 of WTM London hosted dignitaries at this year’s Tourism Ministers Summit, while Responsible Tourism subjects included ‘green hushing’ and offered an alternative interpretation on space tourism and all-inclusives. ... Read more

November 11, 2022

Sustainability is green thread running through Day One of WTM London

Press Releases, WTM London

Sustainability was the key theme for the first day of World Travel Market London, as travel experts, ministers, destinations, tourism firms and airlines gathered in the ExCeL exhibition centre. Other ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

UNWTO initiative puts women at Centre Stage of Covid recovery

Press Releases, WTM London

A United Nations-led initiative to empower women in tourism in the aftermath of Covid has been hailed a success and is to be rolled out as a blue-print across the ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Space flight technology is ‘the only way to get to net zero’

Press Releases, WTM London

Mass space tourism is still not yet on the horizon – but the billionaires investing in space travel are helping the planet to tackle the climate crisis.  That was the ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Travel marketing ‘must be more diverse and inclusive’

Press Releases, WTM London

Marketing experts have called on the travel industry to make its advertising more diverse and inclusive – and employ a broader range of staff.  Carol Hay, Founder of consultancy McKenzie ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Engineering a way to attract tech talent into travel’s hybrid workplace future

Press Releases, WTM London

The second day of technology-based sessions at WTM London looked at how the demand for developers, engineers and data scientists is prompting travel sellers and system providers to reassess how ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Customers will expect sustainability credentials ‘as a given’

Press Releases, WTM London

Tour operators need to step up and make a positive impact with their holidays if they want future customers to continue booking with them, says the boss of G Adventures.  ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Youngest-ever Dragon, Steven Bartlett, shares the secrets of his success

Press Releases, WTM London

It’s not too late to start a podcast – but it’s hard work and you increasingly need to have an original idea, according to the man responsible for the UK’s ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Space travel revolution ‘will benefit the planet’

Press Releases, WTM London

Commercial space travel will prompt a new industrial revolution that will far outweigh the environmental damage it causes, a leading exponent has claimed.   Speaking at WTM London, Will Whitehorn, chair, ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Hotels and car hire can educate on sustainability at home

Press Releases, WTM London

Travel companies can lead the way in encouraging sustainability at home, heard a session at World Travel Market (WTM) London.   Sarah Habsburg, hotel marketing correspondent and founder of The School ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Travel’s recovery rate is slowing, but the outlook is good, data reveals

Press Releases, WTM London

Global travel’s rate of recovery is slowing, but there is still cause for optimism about next year, according to market intelligence specialist ForwardKeys.    ForwardKeys vice president of insights Olivier ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Travel ‘a flag bearer for LGBT+ community but can do more.

Press Releases, WTM London

Travel is flying the flag for LGBT+ causes but more needs to be done.  That was the message from a WTM London panel, with participants urging the industry to take ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Leave toxic workplaces, urges burnout expert Kelly Swingler

Press Releases, WTM London

Burnout expert Kelly Swingler urges employees to trust their own instincts and leave toxic workplaces.  The renowned executive coach and author told delegates that there is no single cause of ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Give travel a global sustainability rating system, say experts

Press Releases, WTM London

The travel industry needs a single sustainability certification system to avoid ‘greenwashing’, a WTM London panel agreed.   Around 150 tourism labelling schemes exist, some of them paid-for, the session heard.  ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

‘Green hushing’ joins green washing in hampering responsible tourism choices

Press Releases, WTM London

It’s not only green washing that is holding back progress on responsible tourism but   ‘green hushing’, a session heard at World Travel Market (WTM) London.  Some companies making good progress ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

“Build product and they will come,” says slow travel pioneer

Press Releases, WTM London

Travel companies can “close the intention-action gap” by building easily bookable slow travel product says a pioneer in the field.    Flight-free tour operator and B Corp Byway, launched during the ... Read more