Press Releases

March 15, 2023March 20, 2023

Emirates’ Sir Tim Clark to discuss rapid growth within Middle East aviation at 30^th 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 14, 2023March 14, 2023

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

Press Releases, Virtual Events, 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 9, 2023March 15, 2023

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

Press Releases, Virtual Events

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, 2023March 9, 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

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

WTM Latin America: connection to boost business

Press Releases, Virtual Events

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, 2023February 23, 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 16, 2023February 21, 2023

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

Press Releases, Virtual Events

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, 2023February 16, 2023

WTM Latin America confirms Speed Networking with digital influencers

Press Releases, Virtual Events

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, 2023February 23, 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 1, 2023February 21, 2023

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

Press Releases, Virtual Events

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 25, 2023January 30, 2023

WTM Latin America: last call for the Responsible Tourism Award

Press Releases, Virtual Events

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, 2023January 30, 2023

WTM Latin America launches a new tool to boost business

Press Releases, Virtual Events

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, 2023February 23, 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, 2023January 23, 2023

WTM Latin America opens up registration for the 2023 edition

Press Releases, Virtual Events

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, 2023January 13, 2023

WTM Latin America 2023 presents theme-based theatres

Press Releases

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

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 22, 2022November 24, 2022

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

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 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

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Sustainability will be top of the agenda again despite pandemic ‘blip’

Press Releases, WTM London

Holidaymakers have temporarily lost their focus on sustainability following the pandemic but will rapidly regain it, tour operators have predicted. A WTM London sustainability panel said the issue had slipped ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Events and reunion travel have boosted recovery, research shows

Press Releases, WTM London

Early opening, VFR links and events have been the strong factors in driving travel’s recovery during 2022, a market intelligence specialist told delegates at World Travel Market London. “It’s the ... Read more

November 8, 2022November 9, 2022

WTM Latin America announces the third edition of its Responsible Tourism Award

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Registration is open until the end of 2022 and the finalists will be announced in March 2023 In the week the world celebrates responsible tourism, WTM Latin America announces that ... Read more

November 8, 2022November 11, 2022

Insight stage: The Future of Destination Management & How Wellness Aligns

Press Releases, WTM London

Tourist destinations can learn from the wellness industry and should become more aligned to its principles post-Covid, a WTM London Insight session heard. Speakers agreed there had been a paradigm ... Read more

November 8, 2022November 11, 2022

Responsible tourism is good for business, WTM London hears

Press Releases, WTM London

More CEOs are pushing responsible tourism towards the top of their agendas – underlining its increasing importance in business decisions, delegates on day one of WTM London heard. In a ... Read more

November 8, 2022November 11, 2022

Rooms with a view – hotels embrace innovation

Press Releases, WTM London

Hotel distribution was a recurring theme across the technology-focused sessions on the opening day of WTM London. Startups, futurists, brands and technology suppliers alike presented their own perspectives on the ... Read more

November 8, 2022November 11, 2022

Female aviation bosses describe Covid challenges during BIG Airline Session

Press Releases, WTM London

The Chief Operating Officer of TUI Airline has described summer 2022 as the most difficult since starting to work in the industry more than three decades ago. Dawn Wilson recalled: ... Read more

November 8, 2022November 11, 2022

The Future of Destination Management & How Wellness Aligns

Press Releases, WTM London

November 8, 2022November 11, 2022

Travel industry needs to optimise data to communicate its value better

Press Releases, WTM London

Travel and tourism must communicate its massive global worth better, putting it on the G20 agenda, a panel at WTM London has agreed. Travel is a major part of world ... Read more

November 8, 2022November 11, 2022

Cross-industry is key to sustainability success

Press Releases, WTM London

The industry needs to come together and work towards standard science-based targets, sharing best practice. That was the message from sustainability sessions on day one of World Travel Market, London. ... Read more

November 8, 2022November 11, 2022

Travel brands should embrace technology but refine their products first

Press Releases, WTM London

Fledgling travel brands were urged by an expert panel to put product before technology – but to quickly embrace the latter. Jono Vernon-Powell, founder of Nomadic Thoughts, said start-up brands ... Read more