October 27, 2014June 15, 2020

World Travel Market Welcomes Its First North Korean Exhibitor

Press Releases, WTM London, WTM Portfolio

It has a notorious reputation as the most secretive state in the world under the dictatorship of Kim Jong-Un. But now leisure trips to see the isolated communist country of ... Read more

October 27, 2014February 2, 2017

World Travel Market Welcomes Its First North Korean Exhibitor

Press Releases, WTM London

It has a notorious reputation as the most secretive state in the world under the dictatorship of Kim Jong-Un. But now leisure trips to see the isolated communist country of ... Read more

October 27, 2014April 20, 2022

How delegates can engage with the WTM Social Media Team

Social Media

I came across a great article by Mashable entitled, ‘5 Tips for Using Social Media During Conferences’describing how best to interact when attending conferences using social media. With World Travel ... Read more

October 24, 2014February 2, 2017

Luxury Sellers Need to Get Smarter to Impress New Types of Traveller

Press Releases, WTM London

A high-profile panel of luxury travel specialists at World Travel Market 2014 will share new research on affluent travellers and debate how not only luxury product, but also the theory ... Read more

October 24, 2014January 24, 2017

Investing in local talent in emerging markets

Hospitality

Investing in the training, development and IT of local middle managers is vital in growing tourism destinations such as Sri Lanka, says Peter Ducker FIH, chief executive of the Institute ... Read more

October 23, 2014February 2, 2017

More Than 200 New Exhibitors Reveal WTM’s Vibrant Variety

Press Releases, WTM London

Tourist boards, luxury operators, emerging destinations and technology specialists from a wide range of sectors and countries are among the 213 new exhibitors confirmed for World Travel Market 2014, the ... Read more

October 23, 2014February 12, 2015

Tokyo City Travel Briefing

City Travel Briefings, Reports

  Key Findings Strong recovery in demand from international markets: After a sharp drop in arrivals in 2011, inbound tourism recovered surprisingly quickly and Tokyo has since enjoyed strong double-digit ... Read more

October 22, 2014February 2, 2017

Virtual Tour of UK/Ireland Region to be Events Industry First

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry, has linked up with US-based VPiX to produce an interactive 360-degree tour of the UK and Ireland region which ... Read more

October 22, 2014January 24, 2017

Will Storify enter the Room 101 of digital travel?

Social Media, Technology

I don’t know how I feel about Storify. I mean, we’ve been together for two years now and I’ve never been let down. Yes, I’ve dumped others. Farewell, Foursquare. So ... Read more

October 21, 2014April 28, 2022

Korea Tourism launches “Imagine Your Korea”

Press Releases, WTM London

The Korea Tourism Organisation is launching the country’s new tourism brand in partnership with the WTM Buyers’ Club at World Travel Market – the leading global event for the travel ... Read more

October 20, 2014January 24, 2017

Volunteering Abroad – how to pick the best programmes

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Issues around overseas volunteer programmes have been widely discussed in recently. The key is to find programmes that suit the volunteer and the community

Read more

October 20, 2014June 2, 2020

Retail Therapy: WTM Seminar Explores The Taxing Issue Of Duty Free

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market 2014 – the leading global event for the travel industry – is putting shopping in the spotlight in a seminar session exploring the importance of the duty ... Read more

October 17, 2014June 2, 2020

35 Reasons to Attend World Travel Market 2014

Press Releases, Reed Exhibitions, WTM London, WTM Portfolio

The leading global event from the travel industry marks its 35 anniversary with 35 reasons why you should attend. World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry, ... Read more

October 16, 2014June 2, 2020

WTM Unveils its Biggest and Best Blogging Programme

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry, has unveiled the line-up of experts for its most extensive blogging seminar programme yet. Organised on behalf of WTM ... Read more

October 15, 2014June 2, 2020

Myanmar Tourism Motors Ahead, Thanks to Top Gear

Press Releases, WTM London

The emerging destination of Myanmar is set drive up international visitor numbers from about two million last year to 7.5 million by 2020 – thanks in part to Top Gear. ... Read more

October 15, 2014January 24, 2017

Wellness is the New Black

Wellness

The ‘cultural cauldron of wellness’ that is destination, regional and global authenticity abound; is hotting up and spearheading a sea change in how wellness is understood, communicated, collaborated upon and ... Read more

October 14, 2014September 18, 2017

What do you get if you cross sustainable tourism with a sense of humour?

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing

Could humour help engage guests and staff in your efforts to act responsibly? What examples are there of the use of humour in sustainable tourism communications?

Read more

October 14, 2014February 2, 2017

Ryanair, TUI and Flybe Bosses Debate The Future of Flying

Press Releases, WTM London

Delegates will hear first-hand from top airline bosses about the future of flying during a key aviation debate at World Travel Market – the leading global event for the travel ... Read more

October 10, 2014February 2, 2017

The Europcar Mobility Centre – and new business lounge – at ExCeL London set to take pole position at WTM

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry, is pleased to announce that Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, will be the official Mobility ... Read more

October 9, 2014June 2, 2020

Tablets and Smartphones to Drive Next Phase of Online Travel Growth, WTM Vision Rimini Delegates Discover

Press Releases, The Travel Tech Show, WTM London

ttendees at today’s WTM Vision Conference Rimini will hear how the rapid adoption of tablets and smartphones by consumers around the globe is creating a new business environment for the ... Read more

October 9, 2014January 24, 2017

Have we reached peak InstaMeet? Queensland breaks the record

Social Media, Technology

We spoke in our last blog post about why Instagram was the star social performer for 2014. Just this week, we have heard how the Australian state of Queensland has ... Read more

October 7, 2014February 2, 2017

Understanding the Youth Traveller of Today at WTM 2014

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry, is launching a new Youth Tourism programme looking at trends in the sector. Youth travel has become an increasingly ... Read more

October 7, 2014January 24, 2017

Open Destinations: Celebrating 15 Year of Travel Technology

Technology

Introduction Celebrating its 15th year in business, Open Destinations is provider of travel technology solutions for tour operators and wholesalers worldwide.  The flagship travel booking system, Travel Studio, provides a ... Read more

October 7, 2014January 24, 2017

Innovator Spotlight – sustaining rural Russian lifestyles with Absolute Siberia

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Alexey Nikiforov talks to Jeremy Smith about the responsible tourism company he founded in the Lake Baikal region of Russia, Absolute Siberia.

Read more

October 6, 2014January 24, 2017

Women for Women International: Developing a Burgeoning Tourist Industry

Women in Travel

This week my guest blogger is Nora Russell, WTM Women in Travel panelist and Marketing Manager at Women for Women International an organisation dedicated to supporting women in countries affected ... Read more

October 6, 2014September 18, 2017

Sustainable Destinations: How can we partner for better tourism?

Blog, Responsible Tourism, Social Economy

How can outbound operators best work with destinations to make better places for people to live in and better places for people to visit?

Read more

October 3, 2014February 2, 2017

Announcing the Shortlist of the World Responsible Tourism Awards 2014

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

A koala walking tour in Australia, a responsible luxury hotel in India, and a whole town in Ireland dedicated to disability awareness are among the organisations selected for the Shortlist ... Read more

October 3, 2014January 24, 2017

A Valuable Networking Tool at WTM

Blogging

A valuable new networking feature for exhibitors and travel trade visitors will be introduced to World Travel Market this year. The WTM Bloggers Speed Networking event, taking place on Thursday ... Read more

October 2, 2014February 2, 2017

UNWTO and WTM Ministers’ Summit to address mega events, tourism and creating lasting legacies

Press Releases, WTM London

The 2014 UNWTO and WTM Ministers’ Summit at World Travel Market (WTM) will put a spotlight on the essential connection between tourism and mega events, looking in particular at how ... Read more

October 1, 2014January 24, 2017

Pioneering the Next 50 Years, Today

Adventure

Tourism needs pioneers. And, tourism needs pioneers today. Why? Because the tourism industry and its current dominant path of development is stuck in a rut. The current model includes a ... Read more

September 30, 2014April 22, 2022

Out Now Business Class offers annual memberships to Tourism Businesses prior to WTM

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry, is at the forefront of the LGBT tourism industry – providing complimentary annual memberships in the world’s largest LGBT ... Read more

September 30, 2014September 18, 2017

Everyone working in responsible tourism can learn something from watching golf

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Rather than dismissing golf for its negative impacts, those working for more sustainable tourism should seek out its more positive stories and champion them

Read more

September 29, 2014January 24, 2017

Wellness Tourism – growth, impact, momentum

Wellness

The autumn season always feels like the busiest of times and this year is no exception.  I’ve recently returned from the Global Wellness Tourism Congress and Summit in Marrakech and ... Read more

September 26, 2014January 24, 2017

Is another hotel crash on its way?

Hospitality

The latest data shows that an upturn in European hotel performance is stimulating the transaction market again. For the UK hotel market in particular, the recession is a thing of ... Read more

September 25, 2014February 2, 2017

Egypt to Sponsor WTM 2014 Registration

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry, is delighted to confirm that the Egyptian State Tourism Office will sponsor the registration for World Travel Market 2014. ... Read more

September 24, 2014January 24, 2017

Instagram: the star social performer of 2014

Social Media

Let’s put video to one side for a moment. But if you accept that images are very important to your social media strategy, then Instagram has to be near the ... Read more

September 23, 2014February 2, 2017

World Travel Leaders at WTM to toast the industry past and predict the future

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry, is marking its 35th event by celebrating the industry’s achievements since 1980 and looking forward to future success with ... Read more

September 22, 2014January 24, 2017

How can tourism best help the animals people go on holiday to see?

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Animals like elephants, dolphins and lions are some of the biggest draws in tourism. As issues like lion petting and dolphin shows become more prominent, what can the industry do ... Read more

September 20, 2014February 12, 2015

Travel and the Sharing Economy

City Travel Briefings, Reports

  What is the sharing economy? The term “sharing economy” was first seen in the mid 2000s, and is also referred to as collaborative consumption, or the peer-to-peer economy. It ... Read more

September 19, 2014January 24, 2017

Are blogs the future?

Blogging

After 10 years plus, I am putting my hobby website, travelfromHere.com, up for sale.  Take a look and you will see that it is a very straightforward directory of websites ... Read more

September 18, 2014February 2, 2017

Gulf Tourism Boosted As Sixth Emirate Joins WTM Line-up

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry, has signed yet another emirate from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), meaning six out of the seven states will ... Read more

September 16, 2014January 24, 2017

Pearls of trav-preneurship wisdom!

Women in Travel

As the (UK) Shine Awards night approaches on 16th September– in which women from across the hospitality, travel and tourism industry will be crowned as outstanding  professionals, managers and business ... Read more

September 16, 2014June 15, 2020

World Responsible Tourism Day 2014 to tackle two of tourism’s most controversial issues at WTM London

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

The two flagship events at World Travel Market’s World Responsible Tourism Day programme, which takes place on Wednesday November 5 at WTM in Excel, London, will address two of the ... Read more

September 15, 2014February 2, 2017

First Time Exhibitor Saudi Looks to WTM to Help Grow Its Tourism

Press Releases, WTM London

Saudi Arabia will appear on the exhibition floor for the first time this year, as the Saudi government unveils plans to invest heavily into its tourism industry over the next ... Read more

September 15, 2014September 18, 2017

How to create great holiday experiences by engaging with sustainability (this recipe includes fish)

Blog, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing

It’s easy to excite tourists about your efforts to act more responsibly if you can connect your work with their pleasure. All it takes is a good story.

Read more

September 11, 2014February 2, 2017

Travel Bloggers Urged to Apply for WTM Bloggers Speed Networking

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market 2014, the leading global event for the travel industry, is calling on bloggers to apply for the new WTM Bloggers Speed Networking. The hour-long session, which takes ... Read more

September 10, 2014January 24, 2017

Valuable thoughts and takeaways from key sessions at TBU Nantes

Blogging, Social Media

TBU Nantes, our sixth (!) blogging and social media conference ended last week after three days of networking, learning and discovery. I was particularly proud of the conference lineup this ... Read more

September 10, 2014January 24, 2017

Addressing wildlife tourism and poaching at World Travel Market

Blog, Responsible Tourism

This year WTM is putting issues around tourism and wildlife centre stage with some of the world’s key voices gathered to discuss what can be done.

Read more

September 9, 2014January 24, 2017

From Ice Buckets to Bucket Lists: social goes commercial

Social Media

You cannot fail to have noticed the Ice Bucket Challenge videos that have been filling our Facebook news feeds over the summer. According to Facebook, between 1 June and 1 ... Read more

September 9, 2014February 2, 2017

WTM 2014 To Be Opened By Retailing Royalty Justin King

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market 2014, the leading global event for the travel industry, will be opened by retailing royalty Justin King CBE, former CEO of J Sainsbury’s and one of the ... Read more

September 5, 2014January 24, 2017

Women, women everywhere

Women in Travel

As a long standing advocate for women in the sector (amongst other things, I co-launched the Shine Awards for Women Achievement in Travel Tourism, Events and Hospitality in 2004 now ... Read more

September 4, 2014June 1, 2020

Google and Yahoo! Executives Discuss the World of Search

Press Releases, The Travel Tech Show, WTM London

Top executives from well-known search engines, Google and Yahoo!, will advise delegates at World Travel Market 2014, the leading global event for the travel industry, how to improve their rankings. ... Read more

September 2, 2014September 18, 2017

Airbnb claims homesharing more sustainable than going to a green hotel

Blog, Carbon & Water, Certification, Responsible Tourism

Homesharing website airbnb is publicising findings claiming homesharing is more sustainable than saying in green hotels. So why hasn’t it released the report?

Read more

September 1, 2014February 2, 2017

Kreeger to tell WTM about plans to pilot Virgin Atlantic

Press Releases, WTM London

Virgin Atlantic boss Craig Kreeger will tell delegates at World Travel Market (WTM) – the leading global event for the travel industry – about plans for the airline’s future, as ... Read more

August 29, 2014January 24, 2017

Innovator Spotlight: sustainable tourism in remote mountain communities with Andean Lodges

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Andean Lodges develops sustainable tourism itineraries in the remote Andes in partnership with indigenous rural communities otherwise excluded from society. The company’s administrative manager Juan Carlos Flores speaks to Jeremy ... Read more

August 29, 2014January 24, 2017

Facebook cracks down on the click-baiters

Social Media

It’s called click-baiting, whereby fantastically humorous quizzes await those who link through and then (usually) share the results with friends on Facebook. In this case, ‘Canvey Island (oh dear)’ said ... Read more

August 27, 2014January 24, 2017

Cancelled flights and the fight against Ebola

Aviation

The correct information and stringent hygiene procedures are needed to avoid panic amongst passengers and airline crew. Hotels and airlines are constantly dealing with ever-changing large volumes of guests. In ... Read more

August 27, 2014June 2, 2020

Rugby legend Keith Wood joins WTM’s Sport Tourism Team

Press Releases, WTM London

Following another dramatic summer of sport around the world, World Travel Market 2014 – the leading global event for the travel industry – will be assessing the relationship between sporting ... Read more

August 22, 2014January 24, 2017

Reputation is Everything

Social Media, Technology

Image: Dilbert Some news in the last few days has reminded me of one of the subjects I was addressing at my World Travel Market seminar back in 2010.  The ... Read more

August 20, 2014September 18, 2017

Was TBEX right to cancel its dolphin ride tours? I’m not sure.

Blog, Certification, Responsible Tourism

Travel blogger conference TBEX has removed a dolphin tour from its programme. Despite objecting to the very existence of such tours, I am not sure how pleased I am.

Read more

August 20, 2014March 23, 2015

Social Denmark in Numbers

Infographics

Social Denmark: it’s all about recommendations Check out the report here.

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August 20, 2014March 23, 2015

Social Denmark: it’s all about recommendations

Reports, Social Media

Throughout Denmark, at 50 popular tourist spots, you will find a sign this summer encouraging visitors to take a photo. Like the photo above. Each sign carries a distinct hashtag, ... Read more

August 19, 2014February 2, 2017

First Time Exhibitor Saudi Looks to WTM to Help Grow Its Tourism

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry, is delighted to welcome representation from Saudi Arabia on to the exhibition floor for the first time this year, ... Read more

August 19, 2014January 24, 2017

Responsible Blogging – a Quick Industry Guide

Blogging

This month saw the launch of the 2014 WTM Responsible Tourism Website and along with other developments within our community over the past few months, I found myself thinking once more ... Read more

August 16, 2014February 12, 2015

The Evolution of Loyalty Programmes in the Travel Industry

City Travel Briefings, Reports

  Key Findings Airline loyalty programmes in transformation: To better cater to their highest paying passengers, airlines have made moves to reward these lucrative travellers better, including switching to a ... Read more

August 15, 2014January 24, 2017

Wellness and Wellness Tourism – the need and reason for demand is increasingly more obvious

Wellness

Wellness and wellness tourism is an enormous segment. It encompasses more than what may readily spring to mind and certainly, today, depression, resilience, stress, anxiety and general mental health issues, ... Read more

August 13, 2014January 24, 2017

What is the ROI of social media?

Social Media

This post’s title is a much repeated question and one that is often answered by digital agencies with “What is the ROI of a chair or a phone?” The chair ... Read more

August 12, 2014June 22, 2017

World Responsible Tourism Awards Long-list published

Blog, Responsible Tourism

For the first time the Responsible Tourism awards long list has been published to create an opportunity for people to comment and share their views

Read more

August 12, 2014June 2, 2020

World Travel Market 2014 To Reveal The Blogger Of The Future

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market 2014, the leading global event for the travel industry, will give an insight into the future of blogs during this year’s WTM Blogging Progamme. There are two ... Read more

August 11, 2014September 18, 2017

Heroes of responsible tourism take one step closer to Awards

Disability, Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

Debate over who will win the World Responsible Tourism Awards 2014, sponsored by the Sultanate of Oman Ministry of Tourism, begins in earnest today as the official Longlist is released. ... Read more

August 11, 2014August 28, 2015

World Responsible Tourism Awards Long-list

Responsible Tourism

The presentation of the World Responsible Tourism Awards at World Travel Market on World Responsible Tourism Day at Excel each year is a red letter day; an opportunity to see ... Read more

August 5, 2014September 18, 2017

What should smart travel companies do about elephant rides, dolphinariums and orphanage visits?

Blog, Certification, Responsible Tourism

Issues around tourism and dolphins, elephants and orphanages have been in press recently. How should smart travel companies respond?

Read more

August 5, 2014February 2, 2017

WTM 2014 Puts Women In The Spotlight

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market 2014, the leading global event for the travel industry, is hosting two new seminar sessions looking at the relationship between women and the travel and tourism sector. ... Read more

August 1, 2014January 24, 2017

How long can we go on drinking bottled water?

Hospitality

Any business that is serious about its sustainability credentials should seriously look at how it sells water, says Peter Ducker FIH, chief executive of the Institute of Hospitality Bottled water ... Read more

July 31, 2014January 24, 2017

Innovator Spotlight: discover authentic rural Italy with Terra Tua

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Terra Tua introduces guests to authentic Italian village life. Jeremy Smith spoke to Elena Riccioni about her company’s responsible tourism approach.

Read more

July 31, 2014January 24, 2017

The splintered picture in travel and social media

Aviation, Social Media

I work with social media in travel every day. Nose down to the grindstone, I don’t sniff the air often enough to always gauge what others are doing. But this ... Read more

July 29, 2014September 18, 2017

How to ensure destinations and guests benefit from tourism

Development, Responsible Tourism

Managing tourism to maintain quality of life for local people and a quality visitor experience is a challenge in increasing numbers of destinations.

Read more

July 25, 2014January 24, 2017

Airlines, Hotels: Why are you giving away your mobile customers?

Technology

Image: TepWireless I make no apologies for getting back to the subject of mobile.  It is simply the most important issue that is affecting travel right now.  It is vital ... Read more

July 22, 2014September 18, 2017

Where are the best places to discuss responsible tourism online?

Blog, Certification, Responsible Tourism

Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and various websites provide many ways to discuss sustainable and responsible tourism online. Do you agree with our favourites?

Read more

July 22, 2014June 15, 2020

WTM’s Responsible Tourism Programme Includes The Biggest Companies In The Industry

Disability, Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

World Travel Market 2014’s, the leading global event for the travel industry, Responsible Tourism Programme includes some of the biggest names in travel including Tui, Thomas Cook, Kuoni, Virgin Holidays ... Read more

July 19, 2014February 12, 2015

Online Travel Consumer Briefing

City Travel Briefings, Reports

  Key Findings Internet penetration continues to grow: Internet users are recording steady growth worldwide and reached 2.7 billion globally in 2013. Their rise is expected to continue in the ... Read more

July 18, 2014January 24, 2017

Revelation and Education in Wellness Tourism

Wellness

It’s been a sociable and revelatory few weeks.  I was very privileged to be invited to the newly opened Woburn Forest Center Parcs in Bedfordshire last week, to see the ... Read more

July 17, 2014January 24, 2017

Using Twitter for Twitter stats

Social Media

In preparing monthly reports for travel clients on how well their social media is faring, I’m a fan of Twitonomy in gathering data on Twitter. It gives you a pile ... Read more

July 16, 2014January 24, 2017

4 Blogger Benefits at WTM from TBU

Blogging

Since 2011, Travel Bloggers Unite have been working in partnership with World Travel Market to further the blogging industry. This year’s collaboration sees the greatest range of opportunities for bloggers ... Read more

July 15, 2014September 18, 2017

Meeting the many challenges of child protection for tourism

Blog, Human Rights, Responsible Tourism

Issues around tourism & child protection are wider than paedophilia. This year WTM looks at the issues at their widest level yet.

Read more

July 10, 2014February 2, 2017

Register Now for WTM 2014

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry, has opened registration for WTM 2014. WTM 2014, which takes place between Monday 3 – Thursday 6 November, is ... Read more

July 8, 2014February 2, 2017

Register Now for WTM Speed Networking Programme

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry, is calling on its WTM Buyers’ Club members to register for the hugely popular WTM Speed Networking programme. Speed ... Read more

July 7, 2014September 18, 2017

How to make a difference using social media marketing for tourism

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing

Social Media gives travel companies an incredible opportunity. How can we use the tools better and provide leadership as well as noise?

Read more

July 4, 2014January 24, 2017

Welcoming Chinese travellers

Hospitality

With a new simplified visa process, the UK is expected to welcome more Chinese visitors.  Peter Ducker FIH, chief executive of the Institute of Hospitality, explores how operators can best ... Read more

July 4, 2014January 24, 2017

WTM & Just a Drop – New Challenges

Charity

As you all know, this January we headed out to 2 schools in Kenya that had successfully had water tanks installed for them, funded by WTM and implemented by Just ... Read more

July 2, 2014January 24, 2017

The anatomy of a perfect blog post

Blogging

They say that email marketing is dead. That the opening rates are so low, that you do your brand more damage than good by abseiling into an inbox. I can ... Read more

July 1, 2014January 24, 2017

Wholesalers and Butterflies

Technology

At the beginning of June, I organised the recent Distribution Best Practice Forum for Travel Technology Initiative – www.tti.org.  (TTI will be partnering with WTM to bring you the WTM ... Read more

July 1, 2014February 2, 2017

New location for UK & Ireland prompts near sell-out

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry, has announced strong interest in its UK & Ireland region, with confirmed attendance from new and returning exhibitors meaning ... Read more

July 1, 2014September 18, 2017

Would TUI merger push industry towards greater transparency and sustainability?

Blog, Carbon & Water, Certification, Responsible Tourism

Will TUI’s ongoing commitment to develop the sustainability of its portfolio, matched with its financial success, encourage more in industry to follow suit?

Read more

June 26, 2014June 2, 2020

Innovator Spotlight: Surtrek and sustainable luxury travel in South America

Blog, Carbon & Water, Certification, Responsible Tourism

Surtrek runs luxury travel experiences across South America. jeremy Smith spoke to its founder Alfonso Tandazo about his inspirations, challenges and ideas.

Read more

June 25, 2014January 24, 2017

The 360 degree value of Wellness Tourism

Wellness

I had the privilege of attending a speech last week by a gold medal winning Paralympian, from the 2012 games. David A. Smith MBE has been on a heart-rending journey ... Read more

June 24, 2014September 18, 2017

20 beautiful words which remind me why I love travel

Blog, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing

Across the world, different cultures have perfect words that capture the essence of why we travel. This is language designed to inspire better holidays

Read more

June 24, 2014February 2, 2017

WTM Invites Industry Buyers to Apply for Buyers’ Club Membership

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market (WTM), the leading global event for the travel industry, is inviting the industry’s most senior buyers to apply for Buyers’ Club membership for WTM 2014. WTM Buyers’ ... Read more

June 23, 2014March 23, 2015

Social Qatar in Numbers

Infographics

Social Qatar: Watching the World Cup with interest Check out the report here.

Read more

June 23, 2014June 2, 2020

Social Qatar: Watching the World Cup with interest

Reports, Social Media

QATAR has more reason to watch the World Cup this year as it looks to Brazil to learn what lessons it can put into practise when hosting the tournament in ... Read more