Press Releases

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

الاستثمار في الأفكار الجديدة والتكنولوجيا والشمولية لدفع عجلة تعافي قطاع السياحة في المنطقة

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

سلطت اللجنة الوزارية في معرض سوق السفر العربي 2022 قمة السياحة في الشرق الأوسط الضوء على الحاجة إلى تبني نظام معرفي جديد من شأنه إعادة تعريف الاستثمار في السفر والسياحة. ... Read more

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

Investment in new ideas, technology and inclusivity to drive Middle East tourism sector

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Ministerial Panel at ATM 2022 Middle East Tourism Summit highlighted the need to embrace a new cognitive system that will redefine travel and tourism investment An equitable recovery strategy in ... Read more

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

In-destination experiences shape the future of global travel and tourism, according to latest research revealed at ATM 2022

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Tours, activities and attractions have become key motivators for travellers Travel experiences worth $254 billion in 2019 Close to one million operators belong to this sector worldwide      These insights ... Read more

May 9, 2022May 11, 2022

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed opens Arabian Travel Market 2022

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, CEO and Founder of the Emirates Group and chairman of Dubai World, opens the leading event ... Read more

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022

Arabian Travel Market to open next week

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

The 2022 edition of the event to see an 85% year-on-year increase in floor space, with Middle East destinations eclipsing 2019 figures More than 20,000 visitors and 1,500 exhibiting companies ... Read more

May 5, 2022

Travel and tourism firms sign up to exhibit at World Travel Market London 2022

Press Releases, WTM London

Some of the world’s most exciting destinations have already signed up as exhibitors at World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel industry which returns to ... Read more

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022

Arabian Travel Market returns to Dubai with 1,500 exhibitors, representatives from 112 destinations, and an anticipated 20,000 attendees

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

ATM 2022 to shine spotlight on ‘The future of international travel and tourism’ Arabian Travel Week events include ATM, ITIC, ARIVAL Dubai and ILTM Arabia ATM Draper-Aladdin Start-up Competition will ... Read more

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022

ATM to focus on aviation and the future of transport

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Private and domestic flights expected to recover faster than international travel Emirates, Etihad, SAUDIA, Qatar Airways continue to drive investment Aviation sector expected 6% CAGR over next five years The ... Read more

April 20, 2022

WTM Latin America 2022 presents official figures and confirms the 2023 dates

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The biggest edition ever. That was WTM Latin America 2022, the region’s main B2B travel show, held at the Expo Center Norte Exhibition Centre, in the city of São Paulo ... Read more

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022

ITIC-ATM Middle East Summit to shine spotlight on post-pandemic project financing as tourism investment looks set to grow in Gulf markets

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

GCC hotel construction contract awards worth US$4.5 billion expected in 2022 More than 169,000 pipeline rooms currently under contract across Middle East Gulf’s transactional market set for future growth as ... Read more

April 7, 2022April 12, 2022

WTM Latin America’s 2022 edition comes to an end with a record attendance

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The event showed an 8.7% growth in the number of visitors vis-à-vis 2019  Busy corridors, 565 exhibitors from 40 countries, training theatres packed full and a lot of positive energy ... Read more

April 6, 2022April 12, 2022

WTM Latin America presents the Responsible Tourism Awards and debates the reconstruction of tourism

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

In another day of intense movement in the pavilions, WTM Latin America was the stage for debates on topics that are essential for the reconstruction of tourism. With full audiences, ... Read more

April 5, 2022April 13, 2022

WTM Latin America’s opening ceremony highlighted resilience and the willingness to transform

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The opening ceremony of WTM Latin America’s 2022 edition was innovative in terms of its format and brought a different pace to the start of the event. From the Networking ... Read more

April 5, 2022April 12, 2022

The first day of WTM Latin America highlights the impact of the metaverse and the launch of the Manifesto for Diversity & Inclusion in Tourism

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The schedule also explored the synergy between sustainability and luxury and highlighted the good practices of the industry’s major players. Diversity & Inclusion, Responsible Tourism and Technology. The three cornerstones ... Read more

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022

India remains key source market for GCC’s inbound travel sector, as industry prepares to explore future opportunities at ATM 2022

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

GlobalData analysts predict India’s outbound trips will hit 29 million by 2025 India remained biggest source market for Dubai in 2021, with 910,000 visitors Flight queries for UAE and Egypt ... Read more

April 4, 2022April 13, 2022

Via Liberdade, the largest tourist hub in Brazil, will bring together all the natural attractions and history of the BR-040 highway

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The route will include the states of Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais and Goiás along with the Federal District in a tourist-cultural route that extends over 1,000 kilometres. A new ... Read more

April 4, 2022April 13, 2022

Year of Identity of the State of Minas Gerais celebrates the diversity of its people

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

A Secult initiative will bring together a series of actions and projects designed to strengthen culture and tourism in the state A unique accent, a prized cuisine and the already ... Read more

April 1, 2022April 12, 2022

WTM Latin America announces Programme for the Digital Influencers Lounge

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Podcasts as a trade tool and the importance of the niche approach are some of the highlighted topics in the space The 2022 edition of WTM Latin America, the main ... Read more

March 30, 2022April 12, 2022

WTM Latin America reveals the highlights of its programme and the arrival of new exhibitors for the 2022 edition

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The focus on business and training will be expanded with the participation of 33 countries, the offer of technical conferences and a scheduling platform that suggests important contacts There are ... Read more

March 30, 2022April 12, 2022

‘WTM Latin America’s Manifesto for Diversity and Inclusion’ will be launched during the 2022 edition of the event

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The document has suggestions for companies and organisations that work with tourism on how to adopt practices that actually lead to greater diversity and inclusion The 2022 edition of WTM ... Read more

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022

Arabian Travel Market launches best stand awards for 2022

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Creative design, people skills and the business-friendly appeal of exhibiting companies’ physical presence will be recognised in the popular Best Stand Awards Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022 exhibitors will be ... Read more

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022

More than 30,000 hotel rooms under development in Saudi Arabia, as kingdom prepares to cater for pent-up demand

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

KSA’s overall RevPAR stands at 52% due to pandemic’s impact on holy cities Al Khobar outperforms other markets as hotel demand passes pre-2020 levels ATM Saudi Forum key focus at ... Read more

March 23, 2022April 2, 2022

WTM Latin America 2022 presents WTM Travel Tech, with its own theatre for discussing technology and innovation in business

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

With technology one of the pillars of this edition, sessions will deal with the legacy of the pandemic for the industry, opportunities for synergy with digital influencers and strategies for ... Read more

March 16, 2022March 22, 2022

The finalists are announced for the WTM Latin America Responsible Tourism Award

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Fourteen projects were chosen and the winners will be revealed at the event in April The 14 projects that are finalists in the second edition of the Responsible Tourism Award, ... Read more

March 16, 2022March 16, 2022

Travel businesses encouraged to enter the WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards 2022

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

Travel businesses and tourism destinations are being encouraged to showcase their sustainable credentials by entering the WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards 2022. Launched in 2004, the awards recognise and reward ... Read more

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022

WTM Latin America sets up a Diversity Committee

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

First collective and collaborative meeting will take place on March 11  Adriana Cavalcanti, Carolina Stolf, Clovis Casemiro, Mariana Aldrigui, Ricardo Gomes, Rogéria Pinheiro and Wellington Melo. These are the seven ... Read more

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022

Calling all tourism and hospitality entrepreneurs! Pitch for up to $500,000 of investment at the first ever ATM Draper-Aladdin Start-up Competition

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Taking place on the Travel Tech Stage at Arabian Travel Market 2022, the inaugural competition will give up to 15 start-ups from travel and transportation, hospitality tech, and experiences and ... Read more

March 7, 2022April 1, 2022

WTM Latin America 2022: with hundreds of confirmed exhibitors, the edition is consolidated as a complete, democratic and plural event

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The event will be held between April 5th and April 7th, at the Expo Center Norte Exhibition Centre, in São Paulo, marking the start of the season of large-scale tourism ... Read more

February 24, 2022February 28, 2022

Operators mark their presence at WTM Latin America 2022

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

With more than 30 companies already confirmed, the Tour Operators Area has been consolidated Having been conceived with the objective of becoming a model for a new direct relationship with ... Read more

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022

Hotel development in prime GCC tourism destinations growing at six times global average, says ATM

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Latest STR report highlights massive hotel development plans in Makkah, Doha, Riyadh, Medina, Muscat and Dubai ATM 2022 organisers expect significant presence at live event from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman ... Read more

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022

WTM London unveils new brand identity for its travel & hospitality tech event

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry – has redesigned and renamed its co-located travel & hospitality technology show. Previously called Travel Forward, it will become ... Read more

February 16, 2022February 28, 2022

WTM Latin America: registration now open for the 2022 edition

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Registration is free but needs to be done before arriving at the pavilion Registration for WTM Latin America 2022 is now open. The event, which is expected to bring together ... Read more

February 15, 2022

WTM London appoints Juliette Losardo as new Exhibition Director

Press Releases, WTM London

RX, the parent company of World Travel Market London, has announced that Juliette Losardo is the new Exhibition Director of WTM London, the leading global event for the travel industry. ... Read more

February 10, 2022February 14, 2022

Responsible Tourism is the highlight at WTM Latin America 2022

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

More relevant than ever, the topic now has a dedicated auditorium and the award date has been confirmed as 6 April “We need to take responsibility for the positive and ... Read more

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022

Spending on corporate travel in Middle East set to rise by 32% in 2022

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) to address delegates on ATM Global Stage, as growth in business travel spending estimated to have outstripped leisure travel in 2021 – WTTC report findings ... Read more

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022

Russia climbs rankings to become Dubai’s second-largest source market in 2021, with UAE set to remain the country’s preferred GCC destination

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Russian market on course to surpass US$1 billion for UAE within next four years Average length of stay for Russian visitors grew by 74.5% from 2019 to 2020 With continued ... Read more

January 19, 2022February 2, 2022

WTM Latin America announces novelties for its 10th edition in 2022

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The in-person event will be held at Expo Center Norte in São Paulo, and is likely to have 500 exhibitors and 8,000 unique visitors ‘The explosion of the omicron variant ... Read more

January 13, 2022January 28, 2022

Arabian Travel Market changes 2022 dates to accommodate new UAE working week

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

ATM 2022 will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 May New timings coincide with Arabian Travel Week Monday opening will strengthen alignment with ... Read more

December 14, 2021January 14, 2022

Innovation, sustainability and human resources top ATM Advisory Board agenda

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Middle East’s travel and tourism leaders come together to discuss key post-pandemic opportunities & challenges facing the industry today Arabian Travel Market (ATM), once again hosted an Advisory Board Meeting ... Read more

November 23, 2021November 24, 2021

ATM to examine MENA hotel sector as research suggests a return to pre-pandemic levels in 2022, driven by corporate demand and halo effect of regional mega events

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Arabian Travel Market Hotel Industry Summit to address future trends, the evolving priorities of tourists, and the latest innovations from across the sector UAE set for 12% year-on-year increase in ... Read more

November 16, 2021November 23, 2021

Delegates hail the success of WTM London and Travel Forward 2021

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

Exhibitors, buyers, partners and members of the media from around the world have hailed the success of this year’s hybrid WTM London and Travel Forward. The annual co-located events took ... Read more

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021

Expat retirement visas could boost tourism numbers at GCC events and attractions says ATM

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

ARIVAL Dubai @ ATM to focus on new expat visa options, which could provide a boost for regional events, attractions, activities and entertainment venues Visiting family & friends of retirees ... Read more

November 5, 2021

WTM London & Travel Forward Virtual Takes place next week, 8-9 November

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

The platform is designed with one-on-one meetings, networking and business opportunities and brings huge choice of on-demand sessions During the two-day show, those unable to attend the physical event will ... Read more

November 3, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 3 – WTM London, business concludes

Press Releases, WTM London

The third day of WTM London saw another packed schedule of press briefings, meetings and networking as the show drew to a successful close. Among the highlights was a deep ... Read more

November 3, 2021November 8, 2021

Day 3 – Euromonitor warns of ‘long, hard recovery ahead’

Press Releases, WTM London

Euromonitor International, the strategic market research company, is predicting travel spend will return to pre-pandemic levels by 2024 at the earliest, and warned recovery could take longer. Euromonitor Head of ... Read more

November 3, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 3 – Travel Forward embraces the complexity

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Experts from payments, foreign exchange and cybersecurity ensured that this year’s Travel Forward ended with deep dives into some of the industry’s most challenging use cases. The final morning of ... Read more

November 2, 2021November 15, 2021

Day 2 – Sustainable Saudi Arabia is ready to welcome the world

Press Releases, WTM London

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has used WTM London to tell the trade it is ready to welcome international tourists. Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO of the Saudi Tourism Authority, told a ... Read more

November 2, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 2 – Maldives aims to be leading meetings and events destination

Press Releases, WTM London

The Maldives unveiled a new initiative to become a leading meetings and events destination, during a press conference at WTM London. The Indian Ocean nation will also offer homestay holidays ... Read more

November 2, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 2 – WTM London, the business continues

Press Releases, WTM London

The second day of WTM London 2021 saw a busy agenda of business meetings, speed networking, high-level conferences, awards and press briefings. One of the highlights was the annual ministers’ ... Read more

November 2, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 2 – UNWTO head tells ministers: ‘The climate emergency is a bigger threat than Covid’

Press Releases, WTM London

The head of the United Nations World Tourism Organization has warned that the “climate emergency is a bigger threat than Covid”. Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of UNWTO, said the pandemic has ... Read more

November 2, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 2 – Travel Forward Automation is about more than cost cutting

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Technology tools that support Automation are emerging as mission-critical for the recovery of travel, according to experts on stage at Travel Forward. Many travel companies were forced to furlough staff ... Read more

November 2, 2021November 9, 2021

Day 1 – Artificial intelligence is real

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Senior technology executives from across the travel industry believe that artificial intelligence (AI) will play a pivotal role driving the recovery of travel so long as mind sets and attitudes ... Read more

November 2, 2021November 4, 2021

Front Runners start-ups pitch winners brings innovation to the fore

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Hotel reshopping engines, a community homestay network and a mobility analytics specialist have won the Front Runners Travel Tech Competition for startups, taking place at this year’s WTM London. The ... Read more

November 2, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 2 – The Very Best Stands Recognised at WTM 2021

Press Releases, WTM London

The most artistic, ingenious and striking stands at WTM London have been announced, with destinations such as the Canary Islands, Ireland and Saudi Arabia among the winners. A panel of ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 1 – WTM Responsible Tourism Awards Winners Announced

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

The winners of the WTM Responsible Tourism Awards have been announced, celebrating the best in practice across the globe. The awards, first launched in 2004, recognise and reward businesses and ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 1 – WTM Responsible Tourism sessions debate the importance of nature and climate change

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

People in developed nations are becoming more concerned about climate change because it is affecting them directly now, according to WTM London’s responsible tourism expert. Harold Goodwin told delegates at ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 8, 2021

Day 1 – The travel industry finally meets face-to-face again

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London physical show is finally back! The WTM London opening officially took place with HE Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism in Saudi Arabia; Fahd Hammidaddin, Chief Executive Officer ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 1 – WTM London Honours the Best in the Industry

Press Releases, WTM London

The elite World Travel Leader award winners announced today (1 November) at WTM London 2021. WTM London has named this year’s World Travel Leaders, the annual recognition of companies and ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 1 – UK operators ramp up capacity for Greece in 2022

Press Releases, WTM London

UK tour operators are adding flights and holidays across Greece in 2022 and 2023 to cater for recovering levels of demand from British holidaymakers. The Greek National Tourism Organisation showcased ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 1 – Aviation chiefs debate the future for the sector

Press Releases, WTM London

Delegates at this year’s Big Airline Session heard moderator, John Strickland, Director of JLS Consulting, describe Covid-19 as the “biggest and longest shock to hit aviation”. The aviation analyst said: ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Industry and consumer share concerns over the future cost of travel

Press Releases, WTM London

Industry professionals are almost equally split over whether only the wealthy will be able to afford holidays in the future, reveals research released today (Monday 1 November) by WTM London, ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Brexit’s effect on travel still to come

Press Releases, WTM London

The full impact of Brexit on the global travel industry has not yet been felt, reveals research released today (Monday 1 November) by WTM London. Some 700 senior professionals from ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Industry execs optimistic travel recovery will be under way in 2022

Press Releases, WTM London

Four-out-of-ten senior travel professionals think 2022 booking volumes across the industry will match or exceed 2019’s levels, reveals research released today (Monday 1 November) by WTM London. Almost 700 senior ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Travel companies to enhance online engagement with travellers

Press Releases, WTM London

Travel company will explore how to use technology to engage more effectively with customers online, reveals research released today (Monday 1 November) by WTM London and Travel Forward. Around 700 ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Travel tech budgets to increase for 2022

Press Releases, WTM London

Travel companies will start ramping up their technology spend next year, reveals research released today (Monday 1 November) by WTM and its sister-event Travel Forward. Some 700 professionals from around ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Technology’s primary role in 2022 is to increase revenue

Press Releases, WTM London

Industry professionals have identified “helping to increase revenues” as technology’s main job over the next twelve months, reveals research released today (Mon 1 November) by WTM London and Travel Forward. ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Travel Industry Execs Say Digital and Direct Outperformed Traditional and High Street During Covid

Press Releases, WTM London

Digital technology served the industry more effectively than traditional options during the Covid-19 pandemic, reveals research released today (Monday 1 November) by WTM London and Travel Forward. Nearly 700 senior ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: UK set for tourism boom in 2022

Press Releases, WTM London

Destinations, suppliers and attractions in the UK are set to see a sustained recovery in 2022, thanks to inbound and domestic holidaymakers’ keenness to explore the British Isles, reveals research ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Londoners will drive leisure travel recovery in 2022, says WTM London survey

Press Releases, WTM London

Londoners look set to lead the way to the sun loungers in summer 2022, as more of them say they will book holidays – and they want to splash more ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Half of Brits plan two or more holidays in 2022, says WTM London survey

Press Releases, WTM London

Half of Brits plan two or more holidays in 2022 – and 70% plan to take at least one holiday next year, according to research released today (1 November) by ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Saudi Arabia set to become tourism hotspot

Press Releases, WTM London

Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning tourism industry is set to get back on track to reach its ambitious targets, as four in 10 Brits say they would consider holidaying in the kingdom, ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Spain will continue to reign in 2022, says WTM London holidays survey

Press Releases, WTM London

Sun-starved Brits want to flock back to the Med next summer, with the traditional hotspot of Spain regaining its crown as our favourite destination, reveals research released today (Monday 1 ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Fly-and-flop beach holidays are top of Brits’ wish list, says WTM London survey

Press Releases, WTM London

A fly-and-flop beach break is the favourite choice for Brits who want an overseas holiday next year, reveals research released today (Monday 1 November) by WTM London. Almost half (43%) ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Traffic-light system stopped two in three holidaymakers going overseas

Press Releases, WTM London

Two-thirds of Brits blame the traffic-light system for their decision not to take an overseas holiday in the past year, reveals research released today (Monday 1 November) by WTM London. ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: I’ve got more equity… Get me out of here!

Press Releases, WTM London

“Stuff home improvements – get us out of the house and away on holiday,” say those who have more cash since start of Covid More than half of UK adults ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Covid fuels car-cation travel trend as holidaymakers maintain a safe social distance

Press Releases, WTM London

Continuing demand for Covid-safe travel is expected to fuel a boom in holidaymakers getting away in their own car in 2022, so they can socially distance and keep contact with ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Twice as many Londoners defied Covid and holidayed abroad in last year than national average

Press Releases, WTM London

Londoners have proved they are less willing than people from anywhere else in the UK to give up their annual overseas holiday during a pandemic – even if that means ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: ‘Traffic light system had us seeing red’

Press Releases, WTM London

Up to three-quarters of holidaymakers say travel rules stopped them going overseas Three-quarters of would-be holidaymakers in Northern Ireland – and almost as many in the South West, East of ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: It’s ‘plane’ daft not to wear a mask on flights, say passengers

Press Releases, WTM London

Three in four of the UK adult population think face masks should continue to be worn by passengers on flights, according to research released today (Monday 1 November) by WTM ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 1- Sabre identifies brand dotcoms as first stage in personalisation for hotels

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Sabre Hospitality Solutions president Scott Wilson has told delegates at Travel Forward that hoteliers should start their personalisation journey at their brand dotcom and other owned channels. Joining the event ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: COVID pushes sustainability towards the top of the agenda

Press Releases, WTM London

As world leaders meet in Glasgow for COP26, the United Nations’ annual climate change conference, research released today (Monday 1 November) by WTM London, reaffirms that senior travel industry executives ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Most British travellers talk the talk on responsible travel

Press Releases, WTM London

More than three-in-four UK travellers say that the environment and sustainability is an important factor when choosing a trip, reveals research released today (Monday 1 November) by WTM London. The ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: 2022 holidaymakers four times as likely to book a package than a sharing-economy stay

Press Releases, WTM London

Next year’s holidaymakers are four times as likely to opt for the security of a package holiday than choose a sharing economy option, reveals research released today Monday 1 November) ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: One in five Londoners now more likely to use travel agents than before pandemic

Press Releases, WTM London

Confusion around constantly changing COVID-related travel regulations is pushing holidaymakers in certain parts of the country towards travel agents who can advise them correctly, rather than risk getting it wrong ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: One in five have defied Government advice against holidaying abroad

Press Releases, WTM London

One in five people cast aside worries over Covid – and defied repeated warnings from politicians and experts to stay at home – in order to take an overseas holiday ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: City breaks can help hotels and airlines make up for the shortfall in business travellers

Press Releases, WTM London

Almost a third of Brits who are planning an overseas holiday 2022 want to book a city break, reveals research released today (Monday 1 November) by WTM London, the leading ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Public point finger of blame at government policies for overseas travel chaos

Press Releases, WTM London

Seven out of 10 Brits say the government is to blame for the chaos surrounding overseas travel during the pandemic, according to research released today (Monday 1 November) by WTM ... Read more

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021

Travel industry professionals prepare for WTM London – the largest industry gathering since the pandemic began

Press Releases, WTM London

The UNWTO, WTTC and WTM Minister’s Summit will welcome more than 30 Tourism Ministers, including the UK Government Tourism Minister, Nigel Huddleston Exhibitors from more than 100 countries confirmed, while ... Read more

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021

Excitement mounts as Travel Forward prepares for blockbuster return to physical event

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Travel Forward takes place from November 1-3 2021, at ExCeL, London, and will be followed by WTM & TF Virtual on November 8-9. Travel Forward is ready to welcome travel ... Read more

October 27, 2021

PR predictions and Marketing masterclasses at WTM London and Travel Forward 2021

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

The PR & Marketing Summit Day will take place on Wednesday 3 November from 10:30am to 5pm and will include panel discussions, workshops and networking opportunities Some of the brightest ... Read more

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021

Following ethical tourism brands will become a major trend, says Arabian Travel Market

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Feedback from 2021 responsible tourism seminar identifies potential market trend with sustainability and social awareness at its heart Hotels, airlines and resort destinations will have to live and breathe their ... Read more

October 26, 2021

100+ UK & I exhibitors confirmed for WTM London 2021

Press Releases, WTM London

More than 100 exhibitors from the UK and Ireland have signed up for WTM London to network with trade buyers and media from across the globe. They include tourist boards, ... Read more

October 25, 2021

WTM London and Travel Forward 2021 to run COVID test facility at ExCeL in partnership with ExpressTest by Cignpost

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

WTM London and Travel Forward 2021 will have a COVID testing facility inside ExCeL so visitors who need to take a test before flying home can do so without having ... Read more

October 25, 2021

‘Invest, Finance & Restart’: The thought-provoking Tourism Investment Summit on 1-2 November at ExCeL, London

Press Releases, WTM London

The International Tourism and Investment Conference (ITIC) will hold, in partnership with World Travel Market (WTM London), its hybrid (in-person and virtual) Global Tourism Investment Summit on ‘Invest, Finance & ... Read more

October 22, 2021October 26, 2021

Blue-chips and start-ups to share the Travel Forward stage

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Travel Forward Stage will welcome some of travel technology’s established players including Sabre, MasterCard and SITA Travel Forward, the global event for travel technology co-located with WTM London, has revealed ... Read more

October 20, 2021

UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit commits to Investing in Tourism’s Sustainable Future

Press Releases, WTM London

Tourism leaders from around the world will once again come together for the UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit at WTM London this November, to commit to investing in the ... Read more

October 19, 2021

WTM London unveils Saudi as Premier Partner for 2021

Press Releases, WTM London

Saudi, the authentic home of Arabia has been announced as Premier Partner of WTM London 2021 as the country ramps up its global drive to reach 100 million visitors a ... Read more

October 18, 2021

Research released at WTM London & Travel Forward will point the way for post-pandemic travel

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

World-class market research firms will be at WTM London and Travel Forward to reveal their insights and forecasts about the future of travel in a post-pandemic world. As borders around ... Read more

October 13, 2021

Greece continues sponsorship of International Media Centre at WTM London 2021

Press Releases, WTM London

Partnership between Greece National Tourism Organisation and WTM London started back in 2008 The Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) will again sponsor the International Media Centre at WTM London 2021 ... Read more

October 12, 2021

WTM London and Travel Forward leading the travel industry back to business through an app

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

Emperia, RX’s contactless lead capture app, lets exhibitors capture leads from the conversations they have with a scan of a badge Exhibitors at WTM London and its co-located technology-focused show ... Read more