Professional Development

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023

Lessons from a travel start-up journey; top tips from a first-time entrepreneur

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, marketing, Professional Development

Many would like to think of themselves as born leaders, but most don’t really know if they can truly lead until they are put in a position of leadership. Can ... 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

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

May 30, 2019May 30, 2019

10 reasons to enter the International Travel & Tourism Awards

Professional Development, WTM Team

The International Travel & Tourism Awards, presented by WTM London take place on Tuesday 5 November 2019 at Magazine, London and are now open for entries. Here are ten reasons why ... Read more

May 14, 2018August 14, 2020

Women in Leadership and Gender Parity

Blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Professional Development, Women in Travel

This week it is my pleasure to interview Barbara (Bobby) Stewart, Executive Manager: Strategic Relations and Human Resources, V&A Waterfront. Bobby was a mentor at the recent Women in Travel meetup in ... Read more

May 11, 2018May 11, 2018

International Travel & Tourism Awards: Meet the Judges

Events, Professional Development, WTM Team

The International Travel and Tourism Awards team are busy pulling together a panel of independent credible industry experts, business leaders and senior advisors from around the world to sit on ... Read more

April 10, 2018April 12, 2018

African Travel & Tourism Entrepreneurship: a Female Perspective

Professional Development, Women in Travel

For the current blog I am delighted to interview the amazing Chantelle Cole, Executive Manager: Strategic Projects and Brand at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. Chantelle tells us about her career ... Read more

October 26, 2017

Look to the leaders for travel career inspiration – but look to your left and right too

Professional Development

Some of the most impressive leaders in travel today will take the stage of the first TTG Tomorrow’s Travel Leaders conference, taking place at WTM London this year. David Speakman, ... Read more

November 1, 2016May 24, 2017

Ten tips for boosting your participation in shows

Events, Professional Development

By Luciane Leite, Exhibition Manager – WTM Latin America Shows are one of the most important promotional tools in the travel and tourism sector, a versatile industry that is hungry for ... Read more

September 14, 2016June 20, 2017

Happy people are more successful!

Professional Development

Positive psychology, neuroscience and emotional intelligence have published various studies (www.6seconds.org; “Authentic Happiness”, Martin Seligman) showing that happy people are more successful socially and professionally, have good health and a ... Read more