Press Releases

October 24, 2019November 22, 2019

Sponsors sign up for 2019 International Travel & Tourism Awards

Companies from across the worlds of broadcasting, resort development and sustainability have signed up to sponsor the second International Travel & Tourism Awards, presented by WTM London. ... Read more

October 24, 2019

North America and Caribbean exhibitors bring their best to WTM London

Press Releases, WTM London

From Canada to Tobago, and New York to California, exhibitors at WTM London – the global event where ideas arrive – will be highlighting new hotels, fresh ... Read more

October 23, 2019October 23, 2019

WTM London unveils Sri Lanka as Premier Partner for 2019

Press Releases, WTM London

Sri Lankan Tourism will be the Premier Partner at WTM London 2019 as the island’s tourism industry continues it’s resolute for recovery. The high-profile partnership will ensure ... Read more

October 21, 2019November 6, 2019

Tourism with aquatic animals: the tide is changing

Blog, Responsible Tourism, WTM Latin America

By João Almeida Watch dolphin shows, swim with pink dolphins in the rivers of the Amazon region, touch these animals and take selfies with them. It all ... Read more

October 21, 2019November 6, 2019

Sustainable Tourism Certification: What does the next generation of certification look like?

Blog, Responsible Tourism, WTM Latin America

By Teresa Llusá There is growing evidence that consumers expect business and destination governments to ensure that consumers are offered more sustainable holidays. According to World Travel ... Read more

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019

Wellness tourism is in good health at WTM London

Press Releases, WTM London

Experts and entrepreneurs will be taking the pulse of the booming multibillion-pound wellness sector during WTM London – the global event where ideas arrive. Wellness tourism is ... Read more

October 21, 2019

WTM Africa Travel & Tourism Awards Winners will compete at the International Travel & Tourism Awards in London

Press Releases, WTM Africa

Adding excitement to the news of the inaugural WTM Africa Travel & Tourism Awards at #WTMA20 is an announcement that the category winners will automatically be nominated ... Read more

October 18, 2019October 24, 2019

The Amazon fires: how did the travel and tourism industry act for support and change?

Blog, Responsible Tourism, WTM Latin America

By Gustavo Pinto The day São Paulo became ‘night’ at 3P.M.: only after the biggest city in South America felt direct impacts from the Amazon fires with ... Read more

October 18, 2019December 2, 2019

WTM Latin America presents three reasons for taking part in the Responsible Tourism Awards

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM Latin America

The award recognizes outstanding Latin American initiatives in the sector The entries for the WTM Latin America Responsible Tourism Award are open and are already at full ... Read more

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019

Middle East’s tourism growth potential in focus at WTM London 2019

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Press Releases

With Expo 2020 on the horizon and the Middle East continuing to represent high growth potential for the travel industry, delegates from the region are heading to ... Read more

October 16, 2019October 16, 2019

Middle East’s tourism growth potential in focus at WTM London 2019

Press Releases, WTM London

Outstanding successes from MENA destinations, tourist boards and travel companies will be celebrated at the International Travel & Tourism Awards. With Expo 2020 on the horizon and ... Read more

October 16, 2019October 16, 2019

Live the dream – the MTV tie-up redefining Malta

Press Releases, WTM London

Destinations interested in appealing to the youth travel market are advised to attend a session at WTM London which highlights how the Isle of MTV Malta has ... Read more

October 11, 2019December 6, 2019

London Travel Week Announce Key Events

London Travel Week, Press Releases

Taking place from the 1 to 7 November 2019, London Travel Week will bring together industry events and become the largest festival supporting the global travel and ... Read more

October 10, 2019

Innovation Continues to Boom at #WTMA20

Press Releases, WTM Africa

Growing from strength to strength, World Travel Market Africa continues to go the extra mile in delivering innovation and the latest trends to the travel and tourism ... Read more

October 8, 2019

Olympic Legend and Top Psychologist to Headline Leaders’ Lunch

Press Releases, WTM London

One of the UK’s best-known athletes and a leading psychologist, who is an expert in influence, are joining forces to speak at this year’s exclusive Leaders’ Lunch ... Read more

October 8, 2019

Top Tech Experts and Travel Brands Share Insights at Travel Forward

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Delegates at Travel Forward – the travel technology event co-located with WTM London – will hear from the likes of Google, Facebook and Expedia about hi-tech ways ... Read more

October 8, 2019October 8, 2019

WTM Africa Travel & Tourism Awards Celebrate the Power of Storytelling

Press Releases, WTM Africa

The inaugural WTM Africa Travel & Tourism Awards at #WTMA20 are set to shine a spotlight on exceptional individuals and businesses which have written the most compelling ... Read more

October 7, 2019October 8, 2019

Turn Flightshame to your advantage – Promote train travel

Responsible Tourism, Responsible Tourism, Social Media

A friend of mine called last week for holiday advice. It’s not the first time someone has done this, but it is the first time that a friend has done ... Read more

October 4, 2019October 4, 2019

BorderlessLive Debut is a Huge Success

Press Releases, WTM Portfolio

The inaugural BorderlessLive – the festival where aspiring and established content creators meet the travel industry – was a hit with both brands and destinations as well ... Read more

October 4, 2019October 4, 2019

Leading Industry Speakers lined-up for WTM London 2019

Press Releases, WTM London, WTM Portfolio

WTM London will once again host a series of high-profile industry conferences and seminars showing that Ideas Arrive Here. The leading global event, taking place between the ... Read more

October 3, 2019October 12, 2019

The Latest Global Travel Research revealed at WTM London 2019

Press Releases, WTM London, WTM Portfolio

The most current and thought-provoking research into global and regional travel trends will be revealed over all three days at WTM London 2019 (Monday 4 November to Wednesday ... Read more

September 26, 2019October 24, 2019

Luciane Leite and Adriana Cavalcanti meet with WTM Latin America’s Advisory Board

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM Latin America

Insights for the event’s 2020 edition along with new business formats were presented at the meeting WTM Latin America’s Director Luciane Leite and the Advisory Board’s Chair ... Read more

September 26, 2019

WTM London Welcomes Only the Finest Global Travel Buyers to Join 40th Edition

Press Releases, WTM London, WTM Portfolio

For the 40th Anniversary of WTM London, the Buyers’ Club programme is being revamped to create a new and exclusive experience for buyers, exhibitors and visitors. ... Read more

September 24, 2019September 25, 2019

Airlines: survival of the fittest

Arabian Travel Market, Aviation, Blog

There is the usual share of volatility making it rough going for airlines as this year’s WTM approaches. When exactly a particular challenge will rear its head ... Read more

September 20, 2019September 23, 2019

Announcing the finalists for the annual WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards 2019

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism

The WTM World Responsible Tourism Gold and Silver Award finalists have been announced for 2019. After an extensive process, the panel of expert judges have decided on ... Read more

September 20, 2019

Travel Forward Tech Event Hosts its first #HackTravel Hackathon

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Travel Forward, the only dedicated global event serving the entire travel and hospitality technology ecosystem is hosting its first Hackathon on Tuesday 5 November 2019 at ExCeL ... Read more

September 19, 2019

WTM Africa Partners with Seeza to Boost Southern African Travel SME’s

Press Releases, WTM Africa

World Travel Market Africa and Seeza Destination Network have partnered for #WTMA20 to establish the ‘Seeza Pavilion’ at the 7th edition of the African continent’s biggest B2B ... Read more

September 17, 2019

SOUTH AFRICA CRIME STATISTICS 2019 TOURISM PRIVATE SECTOR EXPRESSES CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO TOURISM SAFETY

Press Releases, WTM Africa

JOHANNESBURG, 16 SEPTEMBER 2019 – SATSA acknowledges the release of South Africa’s 2018/2019 crime statistics on 12 September 2019, at a time when perceptions around the safety and ... Read more

September 16, 2019October 17, 2019

Events crucial for the Middle East to realise tourism market value of US$133.6 billion by 2028, says Arabian Travel Market

Arabian Travel Market

Direct contribution of travel and tourism to the Middle East’s GDP to rise by 4.2%, driven in part by an increase of events in the region Expo ... Read more

September 16, 2019September 16, 2019

Events crucial for the Middle East to realize tourism market value of US$133.6 billion by 2028, says Arabian Travel Market

Arabian Travel Market

Direct contribution of travel and tourism to the Middle East’s GDP to rise by 4.2%, driven in part by an increase of events in the region Expo ... Read more

September 12, 2019September 19, 2019

Floriade Expo 2022 – Green City of the Future

Blog, Exhibitor News, Responsible Tourism

With only a few more years to go, the preparations for the Floriade Expo 2022 are in full swing. Everyone is working hard on the realization of ... Read more

September 10, 2019September 10, 2019

Registration is now LIVE for WTM London and Travel Forward 2019

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London, WTM Portfolio

WTM London 2019, which takes place between Monday 4 – Wednesday 6 November, is poised to be the most successful event yet with more Ideas Arriving ... Read more

September 10, 2019

Italian debutants showcase fresh ideas at WTM London

Press Releases, WTM London, WTM Portfolio

Six exhibitors from Italy will make their debut at WTM London 2019 – the event where ideas arrive – showcasing new destinations, cutting-edge technology and fresh touring ... Read more

September 4, 2019September 4, 2019

WTM AFRICA & ASATA PARTNER ON TRAVEL AGENTS’ ACADEMY

Press Releases, WTM Africa

JOHANNESBURG, 30 AUGUST 2019 – WTM Africa, in partnership with the Association of Southern African Travel Agents (ASATA), have launched the ASATA Travel Agents’ Academy, which will be ... Read more

September 2, 2019October 24, 2019

WTM Latin America holds a Leader Meetings with companies in the sector

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM Latin America

These meetings are part of a strategy for recognizing market needs and generating opportunities. WTM Latin America’s team met up with Air Europa, Copa Airlines, Orinter Tour ... Read more

September 2, 2019

WTM Africa Travel & Tourism Awards Inspired by Africa’s Stories

Press Releases, WTM Africa

Entries for the inaugural WTM Africa Travel & Tourism Awards are open across 12 innovative categories which reward individuals, small and large organisations for powerful and compelling ... Read more

September 2, 2019September 2, 2019

2019 AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP FORUM – A GATHERING OF THOUGHT LEADERS

Press Releases, Uncategorised, WTM Africa

Johannesburg, Wednesday 10 July 2019 – As the foremost annual gathering of African travel and tourism leaders, the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards 2019, will provide an ideal ... Read more

September 2, 2019September 2, 2019

Innovation is the Name of the Game at #WTMA20

Press Releases, Uncategorised, WTM Africa

World Travel Market Africa just keeps getting bigger and better – and a host of exciting innovations promises to make WTM Africa 2020 even more exciting. The ... Read more

August 28, 2019October 8, 2019

Shambala Festival: What tourism should do next

Responsible Tourism, Responsible Tourism, Social Media

To imagine what tourism should do next in my ongoing quest for ‘tourism’s new stories’, I found that the Shambala Festival is one of the best examples around

August 23, 2019August 27, 2019

“We take our holidays in other peoples’ homes.”

Human Rights, Responsible Tourism, Responsible Tourism

As the UK’s Tourism Concern pointed out in a long-running campaign “We take our holidays in other peoples’ homes.” Way back in 1994 Colin Marshall, at the ... Read more

August 16, 2019

Moke International to launch new electric Cargo Moke at WTM London 2019

Press Releases, WTM London, WTM Portfolio

Moke International is launching its new hotel-and-resort-friendly electric vehicle at this year’s WTM London – the event where ideas arrive. The iconic jeep-like vehicle has been ... Read more

August 15, 2019

WTM Latin America arranges an agenda with Aerolíneas Argentinas and MPI Brasil

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The initiative is part of the Leaders Meeting programme, headed up by the event’s directors The team from WTM Latin America met with Aerolíneas Argentinas and MPI ... Read more

August 15, 2019August 15, 2019

Second shortlist unveiled for International Travel & Tourism Awards 2019

Awards, WTM London

The second line-up of shortlisted candidates for the International Travel & Tourism Awards (ITTAs), presented by WTM, is revealed today (Thursday 15 August). More than 90 nominations ... Read more

August 14, 2019October 24, 2019

WTM Latin America publishes the results of the 7th Edition of the Satisfaction Survey

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM Latin America

Overall indices in terms of satisfaction and return to the event are up WTM Latin America, the leading B2B event for the Latin American travel industry, presents ... Read more

July 25, 2019July 30, 2019

First shortlist unveiled for International Travel & Tourism Awards 2019

Awards, Press Releases, WTM London

The first line-up of shortlisted candidates for the International Travel & Tourism Awards (ITTAs), presented by WTM, is revealed today (Thursday 25 July). More than 90 nominations ... Read more

July 24, 2019July 30, 2019

Take responsibility “don’t turn a blind eye to child abuse.”

Human Rights, Responsible Tourism, Responsible Tourism

The Archers will be familiar to many UK readers of this post. It a radio soap with over 5 million listeners and a further million listening online. ... Read more

July 22, 2019

WTM Latin America returns to the Leader Meetings agenda

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The board met executives from the corporate programme to discuss innovations and changes for 2020 Luciane Leite, director of WTM Latin America, welcomed executives Eduardo Murad, executive ... Read more

July 15, 2019July 15, 2019

Accessible tourism matters for everyone, not just the wealthy

Disability, Responsible Tourism, Responsible Tourism

For a long time, those making a case for accessible tourism for people with disabilities have argued that there is a large market composed of those with ... Read more

July 10, 2019July 10, 2019

Registration is now open for the WTM Latin America Responsible Tourism Awards

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Launched in April during the show, the awards will comprise four categories in its first edition The registration process for the first edition of the WTM Latin ... Read more

July 4, 2019

Huge American contingency set to tempt WTM London visitors

Press Releases, WTM London, WTM Portfolio

Meet the United Greats of America at WTM London’s 40th Anniversary show Travel and tourism representatives from all over America have committed in huge numbers to WTM ... Read more

June 26, 2019April 22, 2020

WTM AFRICA AWARDS

Awards, Video, WTM Africa

June 25, 2019June 25, 2019

Travel Forward announces second annual Startup Competition

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Travel Forward, the only dedicated global event serving the entire travel and hospitality technology ecosystem, confirms that Amadeus is continuing its sponsorship of the Startup Showcase and ... Read more

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019

BorderlessLive to launch with high-profile exhibitors

Press Releases, WTM Portfolio

BorderlessLive is the brand-new event where creative thinkers, worldwide brands and destinations from across the globe will come together for a festive style exhibition and conference. ... Read more

June 19, 2019April 22, 2020

WTM Latin America 2019 – Travel changes lives

Travel Industry, Video, WTM Latin America

We all know that travel has the power to change lives. We asked our exhibitors how it has changed theirs. ... Read more

June 11, 2019July 15, 2019

China, Saudi, travel tech and innovation, dominate ATM 2019 agenda

Arabian Travel Market

Chinese visitors up over 100% & international visitors up 20% Massive potential of Saudi Arabia’s new ‘White Oil’ recognised Travel & tourism technology now beyond disruption, say ... Read more

May 31, 2019June 7, 2019

WTM Latin America convenes its Advisory Board and starts planning for 2020

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Luciane Leite welcomed directors who discussed new ideas and proposals for the next edition of the event On Thursday (30) in the headquarters of Reed Exhibitions, WTM ... Read more

May 21, 2019May 21, 2019

Travel Forward exhibitors sign up for more space to secure more deals

Travel Forward

Travel Forward – driving next generation technology for travel and hospitality – is welcoming back a number of exhibitors, many of whom are taking bigger stands as ... Read more

May 20, 2019June 6, 2019

WTM Latin America invests in live marketing actions

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

In partnership with B2Live, the event innovates in actions and experiences involving the public The latest edition of WTM Latin America, which was attended by more than ... Read more

May 14, 2019

Iconic red Routemaster bus to feature at WTM London 2019

Press Releases, WTM London

Unique afternoon tea sightseeing tour want a bigger slice of the tourism market An iconic red London bus will take centre stage in the UK & ... Read more

May 7, 2019

Gold ITTA award enhances Slovenia’s global reputation

Awards, Press Releases

Slovenia has boosted the profile of its tourism and wellness credentials, thanks to its victory at the inaugural International Travel & Tourism Awards, presented by WTM London. ... Read more

May 1, 2019

Machine learning and artificial intelligence will revolutionise the way you do business, GCC tourism firms told at ATM 2019

Arabian Travel Market

Companies that embrace innovation will be best placed to ‘sell travel’ to Gulf customers, according to panellists at ATM 2019 Striking the right balance between high-tech and ... Read more

May 1, 2019

Diversify and digitise to attract younger Muslim travellers, GCC destinations told at ATM 2019

Arabian Travel Market

Hospitality firms should offer tailored, halal-friendly products to appeal to younger Muslim travellers, experts tell attendees at ATM 2019 Halal tourism expected to create 1.2 million jobs ... Read more

May 1, 2019

ATM to launch inaugural M.E. edition of Travel Forward in 2020

Arabian Travel Market

Event to showcase next-gen industry innovations as part of Middle East’s largest gathering of hospitality professionals Conference will connect buyers and suppliers from around the world, enabling ... Read more

April 30, 2019April 30, 2019

Morocco wins Best Stand Design at Arabian Travel Market 2019

Arabian Travel Market

Morocco wins Best Stand Design at Arabian Travel Market 2019 Popular ‘Best Stand Awards’ recognises North African tourism board’s representation of a traditional townhouse Other stands ... Read more

April 30, 2019

Emirates President “satisfied” with performance amid numerable industry headwinds

Arabian Travel Market

Emirates will post a “positive” annual result shortly despite variable fuel prices, currency volatility and geopolitical headwinds, President Sir Tim Clark told ATM delegates today. Speaking in ... Read more

April 30, 2019August 12, 2019

Travel Forward pays off for Ixaris

Travel Forward

Global B2B payments optimisation company, Ixaris, is increasing its stand size at Travel Forward 2019 by 70%. This comes after signing a deal with the potential to ... Read more

April 30, 2019

Saudi Arabia’s USD 25 billion ‘White Oil’ market is the key to economic diversification, say tourism experts at ATM

Arabian Travel Market

Tourism related sectors expected to generate 3.3 per cent of KSA GDP in 2019 Hospitality, leisure and entertainment will play a major role in realising Saudi Vision ... Read more

April 29, 2019April 30, 2019

GCC hospitality companies must appeal to ‘free independent travellers’ in order to unlock a larger share of China’s growing outbound tourist market

Arabian Travel Market

Gulf hospitality firms can attract younger Chinese tourists with tech-enabled services and unique experiences, according to experts speaking at ATM 2019 The GCC is expected to attract ... Read more

April 29, 2019

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum opens 2019 edition of Arabian Travel Market

Arabian Travel Market

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, inaugurates ATM 2019 Middle East’s largest travel ... Read more

April 29, 2019

ATM 2019’s Global Stage gears up for in-depth industry discussions on key travel and tourism trends

Arabian Travel Market

Saudi Arabia’s hospitality market, hotel industry and halal tourism among key topics to be discussed on ATM Global Stage Several high-profile speakers confirmed include Emirates Airline’s Sir ... Read more

April 24, 2019

WTM Latin America 2019 is the largest to date

Press Releases, WTM Latin America, WTM Portfolio

The seventh edition of WTM Latin America saw record-breaking numbers and an increase all around. Early unique participant numbers from the show, which took place from Tuesday ... Read more

April 19, 2019June 6, 2019

WTM Latin America registers more than 19,400 participants at the 2019 edition

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The figures represent a 12% growth over the previous year WTM Latin America’s 7th edition, which was held between April 2nd and April 4th, at Expo Center ... Read more

April 18, 2019

3 Multi-city Trends and Why You Should Care

Technology, The Travel Tech Show, Uncategorised

The travel industry is absolutely massive ($1.6 trillion in 2017)! But, with a massive market comes massive competition. The industry that thrives on beautiful Instagram photos and ... Read more

April 10, 2019April 24, 2019

Travel Forward Latin America: Vision, Strategy, Delivery

The Travel Tech Show, Travel Forward, WTM Latin America

Expectations ran high for this, inaugural event, taking the principles of the Travel Forward technology conference to an international audience and showing how technology needs to adapt to ... Read more

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019

Saudi tourism sector worth over $70 billion in 2019

Arabian Travel Market

New leisure and tourism facilities forecast to fuel domestic tourism at 8% per year until 2023, says new Arabian Travel Market report 33% of delegates, exhibitors and ... Read more

April 4, 2019

Business and content: success on the second day of WTM Latin America

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The second day of the WTM Latin America was focussed on the generation of business. Up until this Thursday April 4th, the Expo Center Norte, in São ... Read more

April 3, 2019

WTM Latin America 2019 opens its first day with a “full house” and much optimism

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

In its 7th edition, the main global event in the travel sector in Latin America brought together authorities and the organization’s board in the opening ceremony ... Read more

April 3, 2019

WTM Latin America ends first day of event

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Full pavilion, the presence of authorities, exhibitor optimism and a lot of content marked the show’s first day Three intense days with agendas concentrated on business ... Read more

April 3, 2019April 16, 2019

Winners of inaugural ITTAs already reaping rewards

Awards, Press Releases

International Travel & Tourism Awards are an ‘important and influential’ boost to business, say recipients Winners of the inaugural International Travel & Tourism Awards (ITTAs), presented ... Read more

April 2, 2019April 2, 2019

Middle East visitors to Egypt to increase 50% by 2022, ATM report reveals

Arabian Travel Market

Arrivals from Middle East to Egypt to grow by 11% CAGR to 2.23 million by 2022 Growth fuelled by cheaper Egyptian pound and government incentives for charter ... Read more

April 1, 2019

See the conference programme at WTM Latin America 2019

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The second day of the event, 3/04, has conferences that range from how the future technology is going to affect tourism to how to reach tour agencies ... Read more

April 1, 2019

WTM Latin America 2019 confirms Moscow as an exhibitor destination

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The Russian capital reveals it’s beauty and gastronomy at the event’s seventh edition, to be held inSão Paulo WTM Latin America has announced another destination to be ... Read more

April 1, 2019April 1, 2019

Carbon emissions are the subject of a conference at WTM Latin America

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The responsible tourism programme will discuss ways of helping reduce the pollutant in the environment As in previous editions, responsible tourism has its place in WTM Latin ... Read more

April 1, 2019

Travel Forward presents strong content with experts from the technology area

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The event taking place on the first day of WTM Latin America features initiatives in the travel and hospitality sector On 2 April, WTM Latin America, which ... Read more

March 29, 2019

WTM Latin America announces Ecuador as an exhibitor: the country that divides the world brings new features to the pavilion

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Situated between the southern and northern hemispheres, this destination presents its natural beauties, diversified itineraries and a new air route to Brazil At its 7th edition which ... Read more

March 29, 2019

Dragon Trail Interactive is bringing relevant content to WTM Latin America about the behaviour of Chinese tourists

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The Asian marketing agency will be promoting its new website during the event, which takes place in São Paulo, and discussing smart possibilities and strategies for attracting ... Read more

March 29, 2019

WTM Latin America’s Responsible Tourism Program grows and launches awards

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Interested parties will be able to enrol for the awards throughout 2019 and the result will be known at the 2020 edition of the event Already well-established ... Read more

March 29, 2019

Phocuswright will have two panels at WTM Latin America for discussing the tourism industry

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Carolina Sass de Haro and Trícia Neves present trends, new developments, challenges and opportunities for the sector The Inspire Theatre will be the setting for studies and ... Read more

March 29, 2019

Live University in conference during WTM Latin America, bringing technology to the pavilion

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The third day of the event, 4/04, includes the participation of Alex Leite, the institution’s Education Director, who will talk about trends in digital transformation in the ... Read more

March 28, 2019

WTM Latin America receives a “giant of the seas” in the 7th edition of the event

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Cruising is a segment that increased in the 2017/2018 season and proof of this is the presence of Norwegian Cruise Line in the pavilion, with its launch ... Read more

March 26, 2019March 27, 2019

63% of Dubai Airport passengers were in transit during 2018, says new ATM report

Arabian Travel Market

Only 8% of Dubai airport’s transit passengers left the airport to explore the emirate during 2018 New transit visas and dedicated tourism packages to drive stopover tourism ... Read more

March 20, 2019March 20, 2019

Wesgro and Martelize Brink to tag team at 2019 African Responsible Tourism Awards

Press Releases, WTM Africa

With less than one month to go until the ceremony for the 2019 African Responsible Tourism Awards (#ARTA19), the award has two exciting announcements. Wesgro – Cape ... Read more

March 19, 2019March 19, 2019

Bots, A.I, wearables and VR to create billion-dollar savings in the tourism industry says latest ATM report

Arabian Travel Market

The global airline industry expected to make savings of up to US$30 billion in the next 15 years due to Internet of Things (IoT) implementation 42 million ... Read more

March 19, 2019March 19, 2019

WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards 2019 launches

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, Responsible Tourism Spotlight, WTM London

Innovators and pioneers working in tourism are encouraged to enter this year’s WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards. Today (Tuesday 19 March) the six categories, chosen to highlight ... Read more

March 12, 2019March 13, 2019

European visitors to GCC to increase 29% by 2023, says ATM report

Arabian Travel Market

8.3 million EU residents will travel to the GCC in 2023, an additional 1.9 million travellers when compared with 2018 The number of ATM delegates, exhibitors and ... Read more

March 12, 2019

Asia to colour the corridors of the 7th edition of WTM Latin America

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Thailand and Indonesia confirm their presence at the event and bring their stunning island and lake landscapes, their temples, and their rich gastronomic culture to the Asian ... Read more

March 6, 2019March 6, 2019

Building a Business Case for Responsible Tourism in Africa

Press Releases, Uncategorised, WTM Africa

Responsible Tourism is on the global industry agenda – and at WTM Africa 2019, we have a series of dedicated events, including a two-day Business Case for ... Read more

March 6, 2019March 6, 2019

From the Cradle of Humankind to the Cradle of Human Culture

Blog, Press Releases, WTM Africa

Wesgro’s Destination Marketing Unit in partnership with the Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT), the provincial Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and the Cradle ... Read more

March 6, 2019

Oman tourism arrivals to increase 5% annually to 2023, says ATM report

Arabian Travel Market

Arrivals to Oman to increase at a CAGR of 5% fuelled by visitors from India who accounted for 21% of total arrivals in 2018 The number of ... Read more