Industry Report

February 26, 2020November 18, 2020

Five key source markets to drive additional 1.4 million arrivals to UAE during Expo 2020, says ATM research

Arabian Travel Market, Industry Report, Press Releases, Trends and Forecasts, WTM Portfolio

  Additional three million international visitors expected to visit UAE over the Expo period of 2020 to 2021 Arrivals from India, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, UK and Pakistan dominating increase in ... Read more

February 19, 2020November 18, 2020

Low-Cost Carriers to boost Middle East aviation market

Arabian Travel Market, Aviation, Industry Report, Press Releases, Reports, Trends, Trends and Forecasts

  Low-cost carriers share of total seat capacity across Middle East increased from 14.9% in 2018 to 16.5% in 2019 Aviation to feature heavily in Arabian Travel Market programme, including ... Read more

January 29, 2020November 18, 2020

GCC tourism spend in Egypt will increase 11% in 2020 generating $2.36 billion, says new ATM report

Arabian Travel Market, Industry Report, Press Releases, Trends and Forecasts

  Saudi Arabian visitor spend to grow 11% to $1.13 billion by 2024 Total tourism spend in Egypt reached $16.4 billion in 2019 and is expected to jump to $29.7 ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Terror attacks now a major concern for UK holidaymakers

At event Reports, Industry Report, Reports, WTM London

The fear of terrorism is of such concern for holidaymakers that four in 10 couldn’t totally relax on holiday this year because they were worried about an attack, reveals the ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Iran to become a tourism hotspot

At event Reports, Industry Report, Reports, WTM London

Iran could benefit from an influx of international visitors, including Brits, as a result of recent political changes in the country, typified by the nuclear agreement signed in Vienna earlier ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Fifty shades of green – who should take control of the environmental impact of travel?

At event Reports, Industry Report, Reports, WTM London

Travellers and the tourism industry are at odds over what sustainability means, whose responsibility it is and how green they really are, reveals the World Travel Market 2015 Industry Report, ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Budget airlines are in it for the long-haul

At event Reports, Industry Report, Reports, WTM London

Globetrotters are likely to see a low-cost long-haul revolution in aviation, according to the World Travel Market 2015 Industry Report, unveiled at World Travel Market London – the leading global ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

After the 2015 Rugby World Cup, Will England see a scrum of visitors?

At event Reports, Industry Report, Reports, WTM London

Fans throughout the land were left crying into their beer glasses when host nation England failed to get through the group stages of the 2015 Rugby World Cup. But tourism ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Bargain-hunting Brits stay faithful to staycations 2016, Staycations stay popular, thanks to thrifty Brits

At event Reports, Industry Report, Reports, WTM London

British holidaymakers are most worried about their wallets and the weather, according to the World Travel Market 2015 Industry Report. Released today (Monday 2 November) by World Travel Market London ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Online ad targetting misses the mark with Brits

At event Reports, Industry Report, Reports, WTM London

A fear that online advertising is becoming too invasive and creepy appear to be unfounded, reveals the World Travel Market 2015 Industry Report, released today (Monday November 2) at World ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Fly out, Work out, Pig out, Brits exercise more but eat less healthily on holiday

At event Reports, Industry Report, Reports, WTM London

Brits are more active on holiday but less likely to eat healthily, reveals the World Travel Market 2015 Industry Report, released today (Monday 2 November) at World Travel Market London. ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Optimistic outlook for travel as WTM London opens

At event Reports, Industry Report, Reports, WTM London

The travel industry looks set for further growth around the world in 2016, according to new research from World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Snap Happy Brits Big on Selfies on Holiday

At event Reports, Industry Report, Reports, WTM London

As the selfie stick ban goes global within major tourist attractions and destinations, four out of ten snap happy UK holidaymakers will be left feeling disappointed according to the World ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

A-peer-ances can be deceptive P2P sites and blogs yet to impact in travel

At event Reports, Industry Report, Reports, WTM London

User-generated content and the sharing society have yet to make serious inroads in travel, reveals the World Travel Market 2015 Industry Report, released today (Monday 2 November) at World Travel ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

The Great Pull of China – Brits put Chinese holidays on their wish list

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More than half of UK holidaymakers are interested in visiting China, reveals research from World Travel Market London, released today (Monday 2 November). The findings could herald a boom in ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

The Phoney War: UK holidaymakers and industry rally against calls on planes

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There is a strong argument against making telephone calls on planes, reveals the World Travel Market 2015 Industry Report, released today (Monday 2 November) at World Travel Market London. More ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Industry sends out mixed message on tourism caps

At event Reports, Industry Report, Reports, WTM London

Travel industry professionals think tourism caps are a good way, in theory, to stop overcrowding at key attractions but are less convinced about the practical benefits to their own business, ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

Term-Time Holiday Fines Rethink Could Decide 2015 Election

Industry Report, Press Releases, WTM London

A manifesto pledge to stop fining parents who take their children out of school for holidays could have a decisive influence on next year’s UK General Election, reveals the World ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

Positive Reaction To The New Ryanair Customer-Friendly Approach

Industry Report, Press Releases, WTM London

Nearly half of Ryanair passengers think the experience has improved since the airline adopted a more customer-friendly approach, reveals the World Travel Market Industry Report 2014 released today (Monday 3 ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

Travel Execs Feel The Heat As Peer-to-Peer Takes Hold

Industry Report, Press Releases, WTM London

The so-called “peer-to-peer” or “sharing” economy is starting to have a negative impact on the traditional travel and tourism industry reveals the World Travel Market Industry Report 2014 released today ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

Farage The 2015 UK General Election ‘Kingmaker’

Industry Report, Press Releases, WTM London

The 2015 UK General Election is likely to result in a hung parliament with UKIP holding the balance of power, reveals the World Travel Market 2014 Industry Report released today ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

Bargain-hunting Brits still opt for staycations

Industry Report, Press Releases, WTM London

The Great British holiday is still a hit with price-conscious UK holidaymakers – especially in the wake of airline disasters and Passport Office chaos, reveals research from World Travel Market ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

Fingerprint Passports Tipped as Top Travel Trend

Industry Report, Press Releases, WTM London

Holidaymakers in 2049 will all have fingerprint identification on their passports, according to two polls from World Travel Market – the leading global event for the travel industry – released ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

Green Credentials Are High on Travel’s Agenda

Industry Report, Press Releases, WTM London

The vast majority of travel companies consider sustainability is important to their business, according to the World Travel Market 2014 Industry Report. Released today by World Travel Market – the ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

No ‘Grand Depart’ as UK’s Summer of Sporting Excellence Boosts Staycations

Industry Report, Press Releases, WTM London

This summer’s high-profile sporting events in the UK are providing a further boost for the country’s growing domestic market, reveals the World Travel Market 2014 Industry Report, released today (Monday ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

Air Tax Cut Will Encourage More Long-Haul Holidays

Industry Report, Press Releases, WTM London

The travel trade expects more tourists to book holidays in far-flung destinations in 2015, thanks to tax cuts on long-haul flights, according to the World Travel Market 2014 Industry Report ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

Keep It Local: Support For Regional Airport Expansion Flying High

Industry Report, Press Releases, WTM London

Support for expansion at regional airports to ease the demand for extra flight capacity in the UK is on the increase, reveals the World Travel Market 2014 Industry Report released ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

Post-Sochi Winter Olympics Leaves Russian Tourism Out in the Cold

Industry Report, Press Releases, WTM London

The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games failed to deliver in terms of tourism interest to Russia, reveals the World Travel Market 2014 Industry Report, released today (Monday 3 November). The ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

Holiday Holograms and Resort Robots to Replace Reps?

Industry Report, Press Releases, WTM London

Androids or holograms could replace holiday reps by the middle of the century, according to research by World Travel Market – the leading global event for the travel industry – ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

Football Fans Undeterred by Qatar World Cup Controversy

Industry Report, Press Releases, WTM London

Controversy surrounding Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup will not deter football fans from visiting the Gulf state to support their national team, reveals the World Travel Market ... Read more