Press Releases

November 16, 2017November 16, 2017

SMARTmeetings powered by ibtm events launches in Rwanda

Press Releases, WTM Africa

In an exciting move to forward the MICE industry in Africa, Reed Exhibitions has announced the launch of SMARTmeetings powered by ibtm events, a dynamic two day event in Kigali, ... Read more

November 15, 2017February 14, 2018

Travel industry encouraged to say ‘I do’ to the destination wedding market

Press Releases, WTM London

It’s not too late for travel companies and tourist boards to take the plunge and get into the lucrative weddings market, delegates attending World Travel Market London’s first dedicated seminar ... Read more

November 10, 2017December 19, 2017

Cannes va faire valoir ses atouts golfiques pendant la 20e édition de l’International Golf Travel Market

IGTM

Les fournisseurs, acheteurs et médias spécialistes du tourisme golfique participant à la 20e édition de l’International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) vont découvrir par eux-mêmes pourquoi Cannes, et plus généralement la ... Read more

November 8, 2017February 14, 2018

WTM London concludes in a festival mood

Press Releases, WTM London

The third and final day of WTM London 2017 featured packed halls, numerous business meetings and insightful seminars and presentations. Responsible tourism was the key theme for the final day, ... Read more

November 8, 2017February 14, 2018

Move on from the wow of augmented and virtual reality now and get creative say digital media experts at WTM London

WTM London

Sessions on intelligent travel, Blockchain and Facebook were among highlights on the final day of the Travel Tech Show at WTM London on Wednesday 9 November.   Specialists shared how ... Read more

November 8, 2017February 14, 2018

World Responsible Tourism Day

Responsible Tourism, WTM London

WTM London Director Simon Press opened Wednesday’s World Responsible Tourism Day by reminding the audience that the focus this year has been on two key topics – overtourism and achieving ... Read more

November 8, 2017

Rotana continues relationship with Arabian Travel Market

Arabian Travel Market, WTM London

Rotana Hotels & Resorts is marking its 25th anniversary by continuing its sponsorship of the registrations for next year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM), also celebrating its 25th anniversary. The announcement ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 10, 2017

Tourism ministers set the agenda on second day of WTM London

WTM London

Tourism ministers from across the world met hoteliers, tourist boards and trade associations at World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel industry – to tackle ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 20, 2017

Rock stars and rising stars in startups and chatbots for hotel discovery make the tech headlines at the Travel Tech Show at WTM

WTM London

Tips from the coalface for the startup community made for a mix of highs and lows during Day two of the Travel Tech Show at WTM London on Tuesday 7 ... Read more

November 7, 2017

UNWTO & WTM Ministers Summit: Tourism protests are a ‘wake-up call’

WTM London

The tourism industry must act now to tackle overtourism, according to the head of the UNWTO, speaking at World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel ... Read more

November 7, 2017

Highlights from the Responsible Tourism seminars on Tuesday at WTM London

WTM London

Tuesday’s Responsible Tourism programme at WTM London started with a session exploring how travel can responsibly support some of the most excluded members of society – the homeless and those ... Read more

November 7, 2017March 23, 2018

Reed Travel Exhibitions launches Travel Forward alongside WTM London 2018

WTM London

Reed Travel Exhibitions is launching Travel Forward, a brand new event co-located with WTM London 2018 and part of the WTM portfolio of events. The inaugural Travel Forward conference, exhibition ... Read more

November 7, 2017January 2, 2018

NEW WTM Awards to recognise excellence in the Global Travel Industry

WTM London

The all-new WTM Awards, organised by WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry, is set to make its debut on the evening of Tuesday 6 November ... Read more

November 7, 2017

Abu Dhabi, Greek National Tourism Organisation, AC Group, Tourism Ireland and Fortymee Ltd win WTM London 2017 Best Stand Awards

WTM London

The winners of this year’s best stand awards at WTM London have been announced, with the judges pleased to see several exhibitors ringing the changes.   Best Stand Design was ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Qatar standoff has repercussions for all Middle East carriers

WTM London

The continuing diplomatic dispute between Qatar and some of its neighbours will have a negative impact on the travel industry across the Middle East, says the Top 100 City Destination ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Thinking deeply about the emotions around travel shopping and search

WTM London

The travel and tourism industry needs to be aware that facial and emotional recognition software will become advanced enough to influence travellers’ decisions, says the Top 100 City Destination Ranking ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Italy looks to build on successful 2017

WTM London

Tourism to Italy has performed strongly this year, thanks to its range of attractions and a shift away from less stable destinations, according to research for World Travel Market London ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Indian cities see ‘incredible’ growth rates

WTM London

The Indian city of Delhi is expected to see the largest rise in inbound arrivals in Asia this year, according to research for World Travel Market London – the leading ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Greece set for a record-breaking year with visitor arrivals reaching 30m

WTM London

Greek destinations Heraklion and Athens are “standout performers in 2017”, according to research for World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel industry – released today ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Terror attacks mean growth in UK inbound arrivals will slow down

WTM London

Growth in the number of arrivals to the UK is expected to stagnate in 2018, following a series of terror attacks, according to research for World Travel Market London – ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

City limits: Report reveals tourism hotspots struggling with overcrowding

WTM London

The fine line between successful tourism and too many tourists is now a major issue for the world’s most popular cities, with some close to overcrowding, according to research for ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Canada High: USA’s northern neighbour benefits from ‘Trump Slump’

WTM London

Almost a year to the day since the US public voted for Donald Trump to become their next leader, there are signs travellers are turning to alternative destinations, with Canada ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Brexit threatens to undermine London’s business destination reputation

WTM London

London is in danger of losing its reputation as a good place to do business because of Brexit, according to research for World Travel Market London – the leading global ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Asian cities become smarter in advance of even more visitors

WTM London

Asia is embracing the concept of smart cities, using technology and data to balance continued arrivals growth with sustainable expansion, reveals The Top 100 City Destination Ranking WTM London 2017 ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

‘No deal’ Brexit would deal a blow to UK outbound travel

WTM London

A ‘no deal’ Brexit would lead to a long-term decline in UK GDP growth, and curb the expansion of the British outbound travel market, according to research for World Travel ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Africa embraces the idea of open borders

WTM London

Countries in Africa are prioritising visa-free travel around the continent for inhabitants and visitors as an essential factor in the region’s economic development, reveals The Top 100 City Destination Ranking ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

US trade war would trigger Trump slump, warns WTM report

WTM London

A trade war caused by President Donald Trump pulling out of international agreements would hit the US travel industry, reveals Euromonitor International research for World Travel Market London – the ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

UK set for major domestic and international rail revolution

WTM London

The UK is undergoing significant rail developments on both domestic and international levels, which will see the train compete more effectively with road and air travel, reveals Euromonitor International research ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

London to tumble down travel league tables as Asian cities soar

WTM London

London will fall down the global city destination rankings in the next seven years, slipping from third to sixth, reveals Euromonitor International research for World Travel Market London – the ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Asian cities soar up the global travel league table

WTM London

Asian cities will dominate the global destination rankings in the next decade, thanks to the inexorable rise of Chinese outbound tourism, reveals Euromonitor International  research for World Travel Market London ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Cancun growth outpaces competitors in the Americas

WTM London

Cancun is expected to be the strongest growing city in 2017 in the Americas, reveals Euromonitor International research for World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Mobile-first China tackles cryptocurrencies

WTM London

The Chinese government’s plans to launch its own digital currency, while clamping down on existing providers, could influence how  travel is transacted in the future, reveals the Top 100 City ... Read more

November 6, 2017

Monday Responsible Tourism Press Release

Responsible Tourism, WTM London

The first panel session of the day explored tourism’s efforts to address its carbon and water footprints. Speaking by video from Australia, Professor Susanne Becken from Griffith University said that ... Read more

November 6, 2017

Brexit talks top the agenda on the opening day of WTM London

WTM London

Fears about the impact of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit on the travel trade dominated debates at World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel industry. The European ... Read more

November 6, 2017

Taking risk a must for innovation, says Travel Tech Innovator during WTM London

WTM London

Take risks and own the edge was the advice from travel industry innovator and Chairman of Wayblazer Terry Jones on Day 1 of the Travel Tech Show at WTM London ... Read more

November 6, 2017November 7, 2017

World Tourism Awards 2017 honored H.E. Paul Kagame, President, Republic of Rowanda, for visionary leadership, charity challenge, and Micato Safaris-Americashare honoured for sustainable tourism at the event

WTM London

(November 6, 2017, WTM London) H.E. Paul Kagame, President, Republic of Rwanda, was presented with the 2017 World Tourism Award for visionary leadership today, 6 November 2017, the opening day ... Read more

November 6, 2017

Brexit negotiator tells travel bosses that Europe needs more integration

WTM London

The European Parliament’s Brexit negotiator told industry bosses at World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel industry – that the UK’s departure from the European ... Read more

November 6, 2017November 1, 2017

Missed connection – Brits won’t pay for inflight wifi

WTM London

Two-thirds of British travellers are not prepared to pay for infight wifi access, reveals the World Travel Market London 2017 Industry Report, released today (Monday 6 November) at WTM London ... Read more

November 6, 2017November 1, 2017

Peer-to-peer fails to excite British travellers, but the industry is worried

WTM London

The sharing or peer-to-peer economy is failing to have any significant impact on the travel habits of UK holidaymakers, reveals the World Travel Market London 2017 Industry Report released today ... Read more

November 6, 2017November 1, 2017

Brexit complexity confirmed by Brits’ range of travel worries

WTM London

An increase in the price of holidays abroad is the major post-Brexit fear for British travellers, with other areas of concern reflecting the far-reaching implications of leaving the EU, reveals ... Read more

November 6, 2017November 1, 2017

Travel industry is getting greener again, albeit slowly

WTM London

The global travel industry is taking the environment more seriously this year than last, reveals the World Travel Market London 2017 Industry Report released today (Monday 6 November) at WTM ... Read more

November 6, 2017November 1, 2017

Hello. Can I sit next to someone like you? Adele tops list of fantasy flight companions

WTM London

Pop star Adele is the passenger we would most like to sit beside on a plane, according to a survey carried out for World Travel Market London – the leading ... Read more

November 6, 2017November 1, 2017

Firms fear Brexit will have adverse effect on UK’s reputation as holiday destination

WTM London

Just over half of the travel trade professionals quizzed in an industry survey say that Brexit will have a negative impact on the UK’s reputation as a holiday destination, according ... Read more

November 6, 2017November 1, 2017

Industry operation appears to have cured fake-sickness holiday claims bug

WTM London

A multi-pronged attack on fake sickness claims among UK holidaymakers appears to be curing the bug, reveals World Travel Market London research released today (Monday 6 November) at the event. ... Read more

November 6, 2017November 1, 2017

One in four won’t holiday in the US while Trump is in charge

WTM London

More than a quarter of UK holidaymakers are less likely to go to the US while Donald Trump is in the White House, while 40% of the travel trade say ... Read more

November 6, 2017November 1, 2017

British holidaymakers increasingly concerned over terror attacks

WTM London

Worries over terrorism are on the increase among British holidaymakers, with one-third more travellers now concerned about an attack than they were a year ago, according to research released today ... Read more

November 6, 2017November 1, 2017

Landmark court ruling scuppers parents’ plans for term-time holidays

WTM London

Jon Platt’s failed legal fight ‘makes to harder’ for others to take kids out of school The outcome of the long-running legal fight involving Jon Platt, the father who took ... Read more

November 6, 2017November 1, 2017

It’s collagen before carbon for UK holidaymakers

WTM London

Being ‘green’ is less important than having white teeth or a bronzed body for UK holidaymakers, according to research released today (Monday 6 November) at World Travel Market London – ... Read more

November 6, 2017November 1, 2017

Cash splashers v re-hashers – Brits either ‘go out and spend’ or ‘make do and mend’ before they hit the beach

WTM London

Britain is divided into a nation of holiday ‘splashers’ – those who spend money on new outfits and beauty must-haves in preparation for looking great on the beach – and ... Read more

November 6, 2017November 1, 2017

Great prospects for a resurgent Greece, research reveals

WTM London

Greece’s tourism has seen a bumper year in 2017, and the prospects for 2018 are even more positive, according to an annual survey released at World Travel Market London, the ... Read more

November 6, 2017November 1, 2017

Lights, camera, action – TV shows inspire millions to book a break

WTM London

One in 10 holidaymakers have booked a holiday to visit locations “seen on screen”, reveals research by World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel industry, ... Read more

November 6, 2017November 1, 2017

WTM London research shows 20% of Brits “likely to visit” Tunisia in the future

WTM London

One in five British holidaymakers say they may visit Tunisia, now that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has relaxed its travel advice, according to research by World Travel Market London ... Read more

November 6, 2017November 1, 2017

WTM research finds firms fear that Brexit will spark exodus of EU workers

WTM London

About two in five UK-based holiday companies expect Brexit will have an impact on their ability to recruit staff from overseas, according to research by World Travel Market London – ... Read more

November 6, 2017November 1, 2017

When in Rome? Italy is the favourite destination on consumers’ wish list

WTM London

Italy is top of the list of countries that UK holidaymakers would like to visit in future, according to research released at World Travel Market London – the leading global ... Read more

November 6, 2017November 6, 2017

Animal attractions are a turn off for eight out of 10 British holidaymakers

WTM London

Eight out of 10 British holidaymakers are not interested in visiting attractions that have performing animals or offer activities with animals outside their natural habitat, according to research released today ... Read more

November 6, 2017November 1, 2017

Travel Industry bosses predict more business will be done in 2018

WTM London

Optimism is bright before global travel event opens The International travel industry looks set for further growth around the world in 2018, according to new research from World Travel Market ... Read more

November 6, 2017November 1, 2017

Monarch and Ryanair failures Raise Awareness of Consumer Protection

WTM London

Nine out of ten Brits recognise the importance of their holiday being financially protected following the failure of Monarch and Ryanair’s mass cancelations of flights, according to research by World ... Read more

November 4, 2017

2017 UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit

Press Releases, WTM London

60 Tourism Ministers and companies gather to discuss ‘overtourism’ Ministers of Tourism from 60 countries and leaders from private sector companies and associations will summon next week at the Ministers ... Read more

November 3, 2017

IIPT to honour “Global Ambassadors of Peace Through Tourism” at WTM London

Press Releases, WTM London

The International Institute for Peace Through Tourism has chosen 5 outstanding people from the world of travel and tourism to honour as the “Global Ambassadors of Peace Through Tourism” at ... Read more

November 3, 2017December 19, 2017

Cannes to showcase its glamorous golf attractions during 20th edition of International Golf Travel Market

IGTM, Press Releases, Uncategorised

Golf tourism suppliers, buyers and media attending the 20th edition of International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) will experience first-hand why Cannes and the wider Provence and Cote d’Azur regions in ... Read more

November 3, 2017November 3, 2017

Mexico to sponsor visitor registration at WTM London 2017

Press Releases, WTM London

Mexico has been confirmed as the headline sponsor for visitor registration at WTM London 2017 – the leading global event for the travel industry. The agreement is part of the ... Read more

November 1, 2017November 1, 2017

Party on with WTM London’s Festival Programme

Press Releases, WTM London

Eat, drink and be merry – that’s the advice for delegates joining the fun during the Festival Programme at WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry. ... Read more

November 1, 2017November 1, 2017

WTM London welcomes 130+ new exhibitors for 2017

Press Releases, WTM London

More than 130 new exhibitors from across the globe have signed up for WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry, which takes place next week (Monday ... Read more

October 30, 2017October 30, 2017

Say ‘I Do’ to New Business at WTM London’s New Wedding Seminar

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry – is venturing into the destination weddings arena, with a brand new dedicated event aimed at helping travel professionals ... Read more

October 26, 2017

Food Tourism on the top table at WTM London 2017

Press Releases, WTM London

Food Tourism is once again primed to take a top slot at WTM London, the leading global event for the travel industry, taking place from Monday 6 – Wednesday 8 ... Read more

October 25, 2017October 25, 2017

Digital Influencers grow in importance on the global stage

Press Releases, WTM London

A series of sessions looking at how destinations and travel brands can work with digital influencers will take place on the Global Stage at this year’s WTM London – the ... Read more

October 24, 2017October 24, 2017

WTM London supports Caribbean’s announcement: “We’re still open for business. Visit the Caribbean”

Press Releases, WTM London

Following a devastating hurricane season, Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) confirms 75% of the region is still open for business Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) announces at WTM London the region is ... Read more

October 23, 2017October 23, 2017

New industry research set to inform debate at WTM 2017

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London 2017, the leading global event for the travel industry, will be a hotspot for debate informed by new research into a variety of sectors when it takes place ... Read more

October 20, 2017October 13, 2022

WTM Latin America creates hotel hospitality lounge

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The exclusive space will be dedicated to independent hospitality facilities in the 2018 edition of the world’s largest travel and tourism industry trade fair held  in Latin America and will ... Read more

October 20, 2017October 20, 2017

LGBT Travel: Tourism industry leaders showcase LGBT marketing success factors in The ONBC Masterclass at WTM London

Press Releases, WTM London

Some of the world’s leading experts on LGBT tourism take to the stage to present the latest industry developments for the LGBT Masterclass at WTM London, hosted for the 14th ... Read more

October 19, 2017October 19, 2017

Generation Jet Set: How to connect with affluent millennials

Press Releases, WTM London

If you think you know how Millennials think, you can think again, as a session at WTM London 2017, the leading global event for the travel industry, will unveil some ... Read more

October 18, 2017November 20, 2017

Responsible Tourism to headline ATM 2018

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

  Special industry theme at Arabian Travel Market will turn its attention to how the Middle East hospitality industry is becoming more responsible Energy demand in UAE hotels is within ... Read more

October 18, 2017October 18, 2017

WTM London puts Social Media and Artificial Intelligence under the spotlight

Press Releases, WTM London

How destinations market themselves as social media grows in importance will be a key topic at WTM London 2017, the leading global event for the travel industry. The issue will ... Read more

October 17, 2017October 17, 2017

WTM London launches event to connect investors, destinations and ministers

Press Releases, WTM London

A major new event bringing together international investors, government ministers and destinations will be held at WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry. Called ‘IHIF at ... Read more

October 16, 2017January 23, 2018

WTM Latin America presents its Advisory Board 2018

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Tourism leaders during the presentation of the Advisory Board of WTM Latin America 2018 (photo: publicity Constituted by leaders from the tourist trade, the group’s objective and the challenge it ... Read more

October 12, 2017October 12, 2017

Genesys Summit to bang the digital drum as part of WTM’s tech programme

Press Releases, WTM London

How technology could shape future travel and hospitality will be discussed at length by some of the most influential and knowledgeable people in the field during two sessions at WTM ... Read more

October 11, 2017October 11, 2017

WTM London hosts dedicated conference sessions on Asia markets

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market London, the leading global event for the travel industry, will hold two dedicated conference sessions focused on the Asia and China markets on 6th and 8th of ... Read more

October 10, 2017October 10, 2017

Transport Update for Travel to WTM London

Press Releases, Uncategorised, WTM London

Delegates to WTM London 2017 are advised that Docklands Light Railway (DLR) station Custom House – which is one of a number of transport options to enter ExCeL via the ... Read more

October 9, 2017January 23, 2018

WTM portfolio changes its logo and introduces a new concept

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

New format confirms the integrated work of the leading events in the segment The World Travel Market (WTM) portfolio, which includes five leading B2B events on four continents, has had ... Read more

October 5, 2017October 5, 2017

Content is the name of the Game at WTM London 2017

Press Releases, WTM London

How to Build a Dream Content Team will be a key tech topic discussed at WTM London, the leading global event for the travel industry, with a stellar line-up of ... Read more

October 3, 2017October 4, 2017

WTM has announced the 12 finalists in the 2017 WTM Responsible Tourism Awards

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

WTM has announced the 12 finalists in the 2017 WTM Responsible Tourism Awards to be presented at WTM London on November 8th 2017. This year, in the International Year of ... Read more

September 28, 2017October 4, 2017

‘All-spa’ line-up at WTM London for Wellness Symposium

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London 2017, the leading global event for the travel industry, will once again host the Wellness Symposium organised by Global Wellness Institute. The symposium, held over two days (Monday ... Read more

September 26, 2017September 26, 2017

ATM strengthens travel credentials with new marketing appointment

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Arabian Travel Market (ATM), part of the World Travel Market portfolio, has boosted its executive team with a new Portfolio Head of Marketing, who has a wealth of travel industry ... Read more

September 26, 2017September 26, 2017

Tunisia’s message at WTM London: ‘We are open for business’

Press Releases, WTM London

Tunisia aims to woo more tour operators at WTM London 2017, following news that Thomas Cook and other British travel firms will return to the country from early 2018. The ... Read more

September 21, 2017September 21, 2017

Former Belgian Prime Minister to speak at WTM London’s Leaders Lunch

Press Releases, WTM London

A leading MEP and former Prime Minister of Belgium, Guy Verhofstadt, is the keynote speaker at the exclusive WTM Leaders’ Lunch on the first day of World Travel Market London ... Read more

September 20, 2017October 4, 2017

Le salon IGTM note une augmentation substantielle d’année en année des inscriptions préalables d’acheteurs

IGTM, Press Releases

(Cannes, France – 15 Septembre 2017) À l’occasion de la 20e édition du salon IGTM (l’International Golf Travel Market), manifestation sur rendez-vous, la société organisatrice Reed Travel Exhibitions constate une ... Read more

September 20, 2017September 20, 2017

WTM London Offers Priority Access to Buyer Speed Networking Sessions

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London will be offering priority access to selected exhibitors for its hugely-popular buyer speed networking events. Speed Networking with exhibitors attending to speak to buyers was introduced in 2009 ... Read more

September 14, 2017September 18, 2017

Cruz control: BA boss to talk about radical strategy at WTM London

Press Releases, WTM London

Alex Cruz, the chief executive of British Airways, heads an impressive line-up of aviation high-fliers at WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry. The British flag-carrier ... Read more

September 14, 2017September 14, 2017

Experts at WTM London to predict key trends in UK market

Press Releases, WTM London

A panel of senior executives will debate the impact of Brexit, currency movements and other geopolitical trends during a ‘World Travel Leaders’ session at WTM London – the leading global ... Read more

September 7, 2017September 7, 2017

2017 sees the biggest responsible tourism programme ever at WTM London

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

This year sees big developments in WTM’s Responsible Tourism programme, as it seeks to build on its ever-growing popularity and increase its profile amongst its mainstream audience. For the first ... Read more

September 5, 2017September 5, 2017

UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit to debate the so called ‘overtourism’

Press Releases, WTM London

The UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit will debate the so-called ‘overtourism’ at WTM London on Tuesday 7 November 2017. The so called ‘Overtourism’ has become a hot topic in the ... Read more

August 30, 2017January 11, 2019

Ecotourism and Cultural Experiences are in Demand (and other revealing facts from Adventure Travel research)

Adventure, Blog, WTM Latin America

by JoAnna Haugen  Today’s adventure traveler is changing. Not so very long ago, people who defined themselves as adventure travelers sought out extreme, hard-core experiences that involved risk and danger. But ... Read more

August 29, 2017

Mamma Mia! Croatia fast becoming Europe’s top film location hotspot

Press Releases, WTM London

Croatia’s policy of encouraging the filming of blockbuster shows on its shores is paying off, with several high-profile films choosing the eastern Mediterranean destination as a backdrop – including the ... Read more

August 29, 2017September 12, 2017

20th edition of IGTM sees substantial year-on-year growth in number of pre-registered buyers

IGTM, Press Releases

Reed Travel Exhibitions, organisers of International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) have revealed a 6% year-on-year growth in buyer registrations for the 20th edition of the appointment-based event. The latest figures ... Read more

August 25, 2017January 11, 2019

Infrastructure in tourism

Blog, Disability, Trends, WTM Latin America

by Fedetur There is lot of talk nowadays about the transformation of the tourist, who is a product of the incorporation of technology and the growing awareness of sustainability, both ... Read more

August 24, 2017September 14, 2017

10 reasons to attend WTM London 2017

Press Releases, WTM London

1)      Around £3 billion in travel industry deals will be signed between 5,000 exhibitors and 10,000 members of the WTM Buyers’ Club. Almost one million on-stand business meetings will take ... Read more

August 21, 2017January 11, 2019

Brazil – A border-less vocation

Blog, Destinations, WTM Latin America

by Alexandre Sampaio, FBHA. The numbers involved in tourism give an overview of their importance and, above all, reveal its potential to become Brazil’s main productive activity – one of those that ... Read more

August 21, 2017

WTM London 2017’s Premier Partner is Italy

Press Releases, WTM London

The Italian National Tourist Board will be the Premier Partner at WTM London 2017 – the leading global event for the travel industry – as Italy takes a “fundamental step” ... Read more

August 18, 2017August 21, 2017

WTM London open registration for Digital Influencers’ Speed Networking 2017 sponsored by Whalar

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London 2017, the leading global event for the travel industry, is calling on digital influencers to apply for its hugely-popular and biggest-ever WTM London Digital Influencers’ Speed Networking event ... Read more

August 18, 2017August 18, 2017

WTM strengthens travel credentials with new marketing appointment

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM has boosted its executive team with a new Portfolio Head of Marketing, who has a wealth of travel industry experience. Jeannette Gilbert joins WTM from her role as Head ... Read more