Exhibitor News 2018

November 2, 2018

Colombia`s contagious music is spread at WTM

Exhibitor News 2018

The Latin American country is a world leader of music since it has more than 1000 rhythms grouped in more than 150 genres. It´s new tourism campaign presents a sample ... Read more

November 1, 2018

TIPS FOR WTM LONDON 2018: HOW TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL PRESENCE, EITHER AS AN EXHIBITOR OR AS A VISITOR

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Useful Tips & Information for a successful presence in one of the most popular fairs in the tourism industry, WTM London! World Travel Market (WTM) London is one of the ... Read more

November 1, 2018November 1, 2018

Open Destinations Launches Drag & Drop for Rapid Itinerary Generation

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Global travel technology specialist Open Destinations has today announced the addition of new functionality designed to supercharge the speed and efficiency with which its reservation software users build travel itineraries. ... Read more

November 1, 2018November 1, 2018

Just a Drop to celebrate 20th anniversary and reaching 1.5 million people with safe water and sanitation at World Travel Market 2018

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Launch of Just a Drop eco-friendly water bottles in partnership with Water-to-Go  Just a Drop to host ‘The Changemakers: How Inspiration Has Created Life Transforming Reality’ on World Responsible ... Read more

October 30, 2018

‘Their Royal Likenesses’ the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to join the fun at WTM 2018

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30th Oct 2018 – Madame Tussauds London will be bringing their unique brand of famous fun to World Travel Market 2018, as ‘Their Royal Likenesses’ the Duke and Duchess of ... Read more

October 24, 2018

Colombia hits the right note

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Tourist board to focus on country’s musical highlights Colombia is celebrating its musical wealth and heritage at WTM London 2018 – the event where Ideas Arrive. Together with UNWTO and ... Read more

October 24, 2018

Djibouti Has Much To Offer…

Exhibitor News 2018

We are very happy to exhibiting for the first time in WTM London 2018 because it is the leading global event for the travel industry. It is a great opportunity ... Read more

October 16, 2018

Tobago to launch new brand campaign

Exhibitor News 2018

The Tobago Tourism Agency Ltd will be launching its new brand strategy for 2018/19 at this year’s WTM. This will be officially launched to the travel trade at an exclusive ... Read more

October 16, 2018

Go West

Exhibitor News 2018

VisitWiltshire is leading the Great West Way project to create one of the world’s premier touring routes between London and Bristol.    This is one of a number of successful ... Read more

October 16, 2018

Discover Natural Sharjah

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Sharjah Tourism will be promoting key product messages including nature and wildlife, eco-tourism, culture and heritage, outdoor adventure and family activities on offer in this growing Middle Eastern tourism destination. ... Read more

October 16, 2018

New Athens Riviera property

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Santikos Collection has announced the opening of a new property in spring 2019 on the Athens Riviera. The new hotel will become the fifth property within the Santikos Collection portfolio, ... Read more

October 16, 2018

EasyJet opens up Aqaba to UK market

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The upcoming launch of easyJet flights from London Gatwick to Aqaba in Jordan will open up one of the Middle East’s most exciting destinations to travellers from the UK. The ... Read more

October 16, 2018

What’s new in Fort Lauderdale

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Visitors to WTM can find out about Greater Fort Lauderdale’s 23 miles of promenade-lined beachfronts, impressive art scene, world-class restaurants, bars and shopping – as well as the Everglades on ... Read more

October 16, 2018October 16, 2018

Grand Gardens

Exhibitor News 2018

For the first time ever, Grandi Giardini Italiani, the network of the finest gardens in Italy, is exhibiting at WTM London. The group, which aims to promote gardens and unique ... Read more

October 16, 2018

Belfast’s tallest hotel

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WTM London visitors can find out about the newest addition and the seventh hotel in the Hastings Hotels portfolio, the Grand Central Hotel, Belfast. Standing 23-storeys high on Bedford Street, ... Read more

October 16, 2018

Hospitality Industry First

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Criton, the UK’s first intuitive app builder for the hospitality sector, will showcase its newly launched group app functionality at WTM. The new product enables accommodation providers with multiple properties ... Read more

October 16, 2018

Fit for a queen

Exhibitor News 2018

Cleopatra Luxury Resorts is to open three new hotels next year and will unveil a brand new spa at its Sharm El Sheikh property in December 2018. The first new ... Read more

October 16, 2018

NEW NON-STOP LONDON TO AQABA FLIGHTS UNLOCK LEADING WINTER SUN DESTINATION

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Red Sea resort offers high quality diving, luxury hotels and easy access to Jordan’s wealth of natural and archaeological wonders  The Jordanian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Jordan ... Read more

October 15, 2018October 16, 2018

Sun Resorts set to showcase its Timeless Memories offering at WTM London

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Mauritius-based Sun Resorts, one of the leading hotel and leisure groups in the Indian Ocean, will be at WTM London 2018 promoting its commitment to creating Timeless Memories in exceptional ... Read more

October 12, 2018

Global City Cards expands portfolio

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Global City Cards has expanded its portfolio with the recent addition of the New York JFK AirTrain. Best known for its unrivalled range of public transport tickets and airport transfers ... Read more

October 12, 2018

A direct approach to rewards

Exhibitor News 2018

TravelClick, the tech specialist focused on increasing revenue for hotels, has linked up with loyalty business The Guestbook, giving independent hotels the chance to offer cash back rewards to guests ... Read more

October 12, 2018

Sharing is caring

Exhibitor News 2018

Travel Compositor (TravelC) has added two new features to its end-to-end marketplace and booking platform which will appeal its existing and potential B2B and B2C clients Magic Box is an ... Read more

October 12, 2018

SHR breaks new ground with Windsurfer

Exhibitor News 2018

Hotel distribution technology specialist SHR is adding new features to its flagship Windsurfer CRS Enterprise and Essentials products. One new aspect is the ability for hotels to assign policy by ... Read more

October 12, 2018

ReviewPro on message for hotels

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ReviewPro is inviting hotels to have a look at its new Guest Messaging Hub, a real-time communication platform which allows interaction with guests across messaging platforms such as Facebook Messenger, WeChat, ... Read more

October 12, 2018

RateGain’s Optima gets optimum

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Travel technology specialist RateGain is highlighting new releases of its flagship rate shopping tool Optima at this year’s Travel Forward. Optima which offers comprehensive global rate intelligence to hotels by ... Read more

October 12, 2018

Riding into the future with Pegasus Solutions

Exhibitor News 2018

Pegasus Solutions, one of the first-ever global distribution technology providers for the hotel industry, will demonstrate a number of recently launched products for hotels, while giving insights into its development ... Read more

October 12, 2018

Klook on the road to global expansion

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Klook, one of the world’s leading tours and activities platform, is using its presence at Travel Forward to kickstart plans to move beyond its Asia stronghold by attracting interest from ... Read more

October 12, 2018

It pays to think about payments

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Ixaris, which specializes in B2B payment processing for the travel industry, is inviting visitors to Travel Forward to find out how its products and solutions can help agents, TMCs, bedbanks, ... Read more

October 12, 2018

The gold standard for digital transformation

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Croatia’s InSky has designed and developed for a specific business bundle based on a suite of familiar Microsoft products to help hotels on their road to digital transformation. TourismInSky uses ... Read more

October 12, 2018

15ToGo uses blockchain to link social travelers with suppliers

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A startup backed by one of Eastern Europe’s leading entrepreneurs will be showing visitors to its stand at Travel Forward how blockchain can help solve many of the problems inherent ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 25, 2018

Slovenia Showcases Scenery, Spas And Historic Sites

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The European country of Slovenia will be at WTM London to promote its health tourism, heritage, wine regions, beekeeping attractions and alternative accommodation. It has 15 certified natural health resorts, ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 25, 2018

Fort Myers And Sanibel Wows WTM With Wildlife

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The beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel in Florida are wooing holidaymakers with a focus on their nature and wildlife. Following research by the region’s tourist board, campaigns will target ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 27, 2018

flybmi Unveils New e-Commerce Platform

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flybmi’s redesigned website offers a more customer-friendly platform, which is designed to appeal to business and leisure markets. The airline has also rebranded to become ‘flybmi’ to echo its web ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 27, 2018

Discover England Fund Project Launches Tour Guide Conference

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The Discover England Fund’s US Connections project has organised the UK’s first National Tour Guiding Conference, as part of a bid to attract more US visitors. It will take place ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 27, 2018

Ontario Options Increase With Hotel Openings And New Flights

Exhibitor News 2018

Visitors to Ontario now have more choice when booking luxury accommodation thanks to upmarket hotel openings. The Kimpton Saint George, which opened in July 2018, is near many of Toronto’s ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 27, 2018

Croatia Scores With Tourists Thanks To World Cup Success

Exhibitor News 2018

Croatia’s goal at WTM London will be to capitalise on its rising popularity among football fans, following its second place success at the FIFA World Cup in July. The country’s ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 27, 2018

Criton Unveils ‘Industry-First’ Group App For Hospitality

Exhibitor News 2018

App builder Criton has launched its group app functionality, created for the hospitality sector. The new product enables accommodation providers with multiple properties a platform to include information on each ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 27, 2018

New Costa Rican Tourism Minister Heads For WTM

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Costa Rica’s new Tourism Minister, María Amalia Revelo Raventós, will be at WTM London to update the trade about new products and transport links, sustainability and business travel. Since her ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 27, 2018

Currency Specialist Caxton Banks On New Partnership

Exhibitor News 2018

Caxton will be at WTM London to promote a new service which offers a “simple, fast and convenient way” for customers to load their prepaid multi-currency cards. The foreign exchange ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 27, 2018

Catalonia To Capitalise On Cultural Legacy

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The Catalan Tourist Board will be at WTM London to promote its Year of Cultural Tourism 2019. The organisation will update the trade about new cultural tourism products including six ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 27, 2018

CARWIZ Rental Business On The Road To European Expansion

Exhibitor News 2018

A new Croatian car hire firm, CARWIZ, has grown quickly in its home country and is now looking to develop across Europe. CARWIZ offers short-term and long-term leases to private ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 27, 2018

Cambria DMC Continues To Expand In 2019

Exhibitor News 2018

The team at Cambria DMC has almost doubled in 2018 to 10, who will be housed in a new office being established in their hometown of Aberystwyth to cope with ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 27, 2018

Bristol Airport Backs The Great West Way

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Bristol Airport has become the official airline sponsor for the Great West Way – a major touring route being developed between London and Bristol. The route links many of England’s ... Read more

September 21, 2018October 1, 2018

Capital Of Bahrain Boosted By Two New Hotels

Exhibitor News 2018

The Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) will be at WTM London to promote the opening of two new hotels. Launched in September 2018, The Merchant House is an all-suite ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 27, 2018

Arizona’s Grand Canyon To Celebrate Centenary In 2019

Exhibitor News 2018

The Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate its 100th anniversary as a National Park in 2019. Celebrations will be taking place throughout the year at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 27, 2018

French Tourism To Commemorate Amiens Centenary

Exhibitor News 2018

Amiens Tourist Office and the French tourist board Atout France will hold a celebration of peace at WTM London 2018. The event will mark the centenary of the First World ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 27, 2018

Alabama Celebrates Bicentennial And Moon Landing

Exhibitor News 2018

The US state of Alabama will begin two years of bicentennial celebrations on 14 December, 2018. Created from the Mississippi Territory in 1817, the Alabama Territory became the nation’s 22nd ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 27, 2018

Air Europa Takes Off With Latin America Routes And Dreamliner

Exhibitor News 2018

Air Europa will promote its routes to 20 Latin American destinations in 13 countries, with an ever-increasing number now operated by state-of-the-art Dreamliner aircraft. The UK team from the Latin ... Read more

September 21, 2018October 4, 2018

Iconic White Fort To Reopen In Abu Dhabi

Exhibitor News 2018

Abu Dhabi city’s oldest stone building, Qasr al Hosn, will reopen in late 2018 following extensive restoration work. Built in 1761 to defend the only fresh-water well on Abu Dhabi ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 27, 2018

Never Forget Nevada

Exhibitor News 2018

Nevada is promoting itself as a destination with something for everyone – culinary delights, historic towns, art and culture,  a road trip down the loneliest road in America, the list ... Read more

September 21, 2018October 2, 2018

Robots Redefine The Family Holiday

Exhibitor News 2018

MarBella Corfu is introducing educational robotic workshops giving children and teenagers the chance to create their own Lego robots with the help of 3D printing. With the help of a ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 27, 2018

Museum Of Qatar Opens In Spring 2019

Exhibitor News 2018

French architect Jean Nouvel has based his design for the National Museum of Qatar on the desert. The use of interlocking disk evokes the relationship between the Qatari people, the ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 27, 2018

Prince Hotels Plans To Convert Rugby World Cup Visitors Into Guests

Exhibitor News 2018

Japanese chain Prince Hotels is gearing up for the 2019 Rugby World Cup by promoting its properties which are conveniently located for games involving the home nations. England play their ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 28, 2018

Poland Has It All

Exhibitor News 2018

Poland, which is celebrating 100 years of independence in 2019, is preparing for a bumper 2019 year for tourism, positioning itself as a destination with universal appeal. The country is ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 26, 2018

Pegasus Continues To Upgrade

Exhibitor News 2018

Turkey’s Pegasus Airlines has just launched a new and improved website. Its app has also been redesigned and features exclusive offers and discounts for app users. This summer the airline ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 26, 2018

Patent-Pending Solution From Pathway

Exhibitor News 2018

Pathway Consulting Group is using its presence at WTM London 2018 to launch a new, patent-pending solution for the global tourism industry. It uses digitisation and the internet of things ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 25, 2018

New York City Has Pride In Its History

Exhibitor News 2018

NYC & Company, the tourism organisation for New York City, is preparing for 2019 with plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. The demonstrations by members of ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 26, 2018

New European Insights From OTA Insights

Exhibitor News 2018

OTA Insight, the cloud-based data intelligence platform for the hospitality industry, will be talking through its inaugural European Hotel Parity Report, due to be published around the time of WTM ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 27, 2018

Merlin Conjurs Up Bear Grylls And Peppa Pig Attractions

Exhibitor News 2018

Merlin Entertainments,  the world’s second-largest visitor attraction operator, continues to innovate and has added products based around international adventurer Bear Grylls and global family favourite Peppa Pig. The first Bear ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 27, 2018

There’s More To Mauritius

Exhibitor News 2018

Mauritius is using its presence at WTM London 2018 to remind the UK trade that the island is much more than just a beach destination. Family travel is a focus, ... Read more

September 21, 2018October 2, 2018

A Change For The Better

Exhibitor News 2018

Marigot Bay Resort and Marina in Saint Lucia has recently joined the LVX Collection, ending its association with Capella Hotels & Resorts, and is rebranding under a stronger management team ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 27, 2018

Adults Find Their Nest In Corfu

Exhibitor News 2018

MarBella Hotels has opened a newly-built adults-only hotel in the south-east corner of Corfu, MarBella Nido Suite Hotel & Villas MarBella Nido offers 70 individually designed rooms – junior suites, ... Read more

September 20, 2018September 27, 2018

Tees And Toasties

Exhibitor News 2018

The Magnolia Hotel is promoting access to Quinta do Lago’s three award-winning golf courses and facilities, ideal for golfers of all levels. The hotel and its staff are geared up ... Read more

September 20, 2018September 27, 2018

A Roaring Success

Exhibitor News 2018

Madhya Pradesh Tourism will use WTM London 2018 to build on the success of its international marketing and PR campaign launched last year. India’s “Tiger State” will launch new wildlife ... Read more

September 20, 2018September 28, 2018

Las Vegas Bets On Sports And Wellbeing

Exhibitor News 2018

Sports and wellbeing continue to develop in Las Vegas, adding an even wider range of options for visitors to the “Entertainment Capital of the World”. Luxurious spas and wellbeing experiences ... Read more

September 20, 2018September 28, 2018

Bring A Bottle

Exhibitor News 2018

Just a Drop, the water charity launched in November 1998 by Fiona Jeffrey OBE and former  WTM chairman, is celebrating its 20th anniversary at this year’s WTM London 2018. For ... Read more

September 20, 2018September 28, 2018

Good Neighbours

Exhibitor News 2018

Turkish destination management company Intra Tourism Group is adding services covering Greece, Cyprus and Bulgaria to its line-up under the new Intra World brand. Its Greek business is already strong, ... Read more

September 20, 2018September 28, 2018

A Taste For Hungary

Exhibitor News 2018

The Hungarian Tourism Agency has identified three segments for its first-ever international tourism campaign, Spice of Europe. It is targeting the campaign with creatives and positioning which will appeal to ... Read more

September 20, 2018September 28, 2018

Let’s hear it for heritage!

Exhibitor News 2018

2018 will see the largest ever British heritage presence at WTM. Under the strapline “Heritage is GREAT Britain”, many of the UK’s best known attractions will exhibit alongside some hidden ... Read more

September 20, 2018September 27, 2018

More Flights To St Helena

Exhibitor News 2018

A further 19 flights will now be available for the UK Overseas Territory of St Helena during the peak summer season from December 2018 to April 2019. The additional flights ... Read more

September 20, 2018September 27, 2018

A Tale Of Two Cities

Exhibitor News 2018

Dallas and Fort Worth are positioning themselves as ‘the perfect mix of traditional and contemporary Texas’ at WTM. Dallas is a city where Southern meets modern and legacy meets luxury, ... Read more

September 20, 2018September 27, 2018

Alabama Accommodation Update

Exhibitor News 2018

New accommodation options are on offer in Alabama, while the state is also proving a hit with foodies. The Elyton Hotel in Birmingham recently opened after a $45 million redevelopment ... Read more

September 20, 2018September 27, 2018

Alabama Anniversary

Exhibitor News 2018

Alabama continues to commemorate the 200th anniversary of its statehood throughout 2018 and 2019.  Created from the Mississippi Territory in 1817, the Alabama Territory became the US nation’s 22nd state ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

New Hotel Opens On Maldives Biosphere Reserve

Exhibitor News 2018

Visitors can find out about the new luxurious Westin resort that has just opened in the Maldives. Officially opening on October 1, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort is located on ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

Celebrating the Wales Coast Path

Exhibitor News 2018

The Wales Coast Path will launch a brand-new walking festival in 2019 to celebrate seven years of Wales’ 870 mile, uninterrupted coast path. The Wales Coast Path Walking Festival will ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

Wales Names 2019 Its Year of Discovery

Exhibitor News 2018

2019 will be Wales’ Year of Discovery, when visitors will be encouraged to not only discover Wales but also themselves through the wealth of attractions, adventures and experiences the country ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 28, 2018

Bridgend Highlights Its Hidden Attractions

Exhibitor News 2018

Bridgend is highlighting its attractions as part of Visit Wales’ Year of Discovery. Just 18 miles from the Welsh capital, Cardiff and 20 miles East of Swansea, Bridgend County offers ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

VisitFlanders Highlights Its Masterpieces

Exhibitor News 2018

The Flemish masters and cycling tours are the two main themes of VisitFlanders this year. During 2019, the focus will be on Pieter Bruegel the Elder, who is largely responsible ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

New Launch For TripCreator

Exhibitor News 2018

TripCreator has launched a Free Forever Plan that allows small and medium-sized companies to gain access to global suppliers and sell at a higher volume while allowing suppliers to capture ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

TAP Enhances Fleet

Exhibitor News 2018

TAP Air Portugal is modernising its fleet and have become the first airline in the world to operate the new A330-900neo aircraft. As well being equipped with the new Airspace ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

Discover Taiwan’s Hidden Gems

Exhibitor News 2018

The Taiwan Tourism Bureau’s main theme for 2019 is township tourism, which focuses on the destination’s lesser-known areas. This is part of the tourist board’s sustainable tourism policy, which aims ... Read more

September 19, 2018October 2, 2018

Sun Siyam Opens Luxury Resort

Exhibitor News 2018

As UK visitor figures to the Maldives increase, Sun Siyam Resort’s vibrant new resort is taking luxury all-inclusive to another level – and WTM visitors can find out more. Set ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

Staycity Opens Second Liverpool Property

Exhibitor News 2018

WTM visitors can find out more about the growing number of properties in the Staycity portfolio, including the latest opening, in Liverpool. Aparthotels Liverpool Corn Exchange is the company’s second ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

Discover YOUR South Africa

Exhibitor News 2018

South African Tourism is building on its recently launched campaign, Discover YOUR South Africa, at WTM London. The campaign uses the latest EEG-brain-reading technology to record electrical activity in participants’ ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

Slovenia Showcases Its Sites

Exhibitor News 2018

The Slovenian Tourist Board (STB) will promote its many cultural offerings at WTM as part of its Year of Culture campaign. During WTM London, the STB will focus on its ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

New Accommodation At The Palm Beaches

Exhibitor News 2018

The Palm Beaches has plenty of hotel news and updates to share with visitors, starting with the opening of two new hotels, scheduled for around the time of WTM 2018. ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

Flybmi Showcases New e-commerce Platform

Exhibitor News 2018

Flybmi has unveiled its newly redesigned website (flybmi.com), offering a more customer friendly platform, which is optimised for mobile usage and visually rich layout.   The new site is designed ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

Cape Town Pushes Back Day Zero

Exhibitor News 2018

Cape Town has experienced significant rainfall during the southern hemisphere winter and as a result, dam levels are now more than 60% full. These are the highest levels since 2016, ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 27, 2018

Plantation Relaxation

Exhibitor News 2018

Visitors to the Antigua stand can find out about a new wellness sanctuary retreat on the island. A 400-year-old former sugar plantation, set in the sweeping 26 acres estate of ... Read more