Press Releases

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020

Green light for WTM Africa 2021 live/hybrid event in April

Press Releases, WTM Africa

WTM Africa will go ahead from 07-09 April 2021 in the format of a hybrid event, delivering a significant ROI for exhibitors and providing a much-needed platform for live and ... Read more

November 24, 2020

1st edition of WTM Virtual has a good impact on the Brazilian market

Press Releases, WTM London

The three-day event brings together participants from around the globe Brazil uses speed networking meetings to connect to rest of the world The 1st edition of WTM Virtual, which took ... Read more

November 18, 2020April 28, 2021

Arabian Travel Market 2021 to run live event in Dubai as new dawn beckons for travel & tourism industry

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual, Press Releases

Live event to take place at DWTC on 16-19 May 2021 and will focus on what the future holds Aviation and travel professionals more optimistic after recent vaccine announcement by ... Read more

November 18, 2020November 24, 2020

Wrap Up: Sustainable Tourism is Open for Business – Just A Drop Session

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

Sustainability and a spirit of openness will help drive the post-COVID recovery of not only the travel and tourism industry but also the wider global economy, according to a panel ... Read more

November 18, 2020

Exhibitors Praise Online Format of WTM Virtual

Press Releases, WTM London

Tourist boards from destinations as diverse as Andalucia, the Caribbean, Slovenia and Israel have hailed the new format of WTM Virtual, describing it as “productive” and “brilliant”. They praised the ... Read more

November 16, 2020October 25, 2023

WTM Latin America announces new dates for 2021

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The event will be held 23-25 June 2021 at Expo Center Norte, São Paulo WTM Latin America has announced its new dates in 2021. The decision was taken in consultation ... Read more

November 13, 2020November 16, 2020

TF Virtual Final Wrap Up: Data will drive the rebuild and recovery

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Travel Forward Virtual has completed its three-day conference, leaving the industry with a plethora of technology-focused takeaways to help frame the travel’s rebuild and recovery phase. “Data” in its broadest ... Read more

November 13, 2020

Wrap Up: Expedia data confirms dominance of late bookings

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Data from Expedia Group Media Solutions, shared at Travel Forward Virtual, shows that the vast majority of global travellers are looking to book within 21 days of departure. Senior director ... Read more

November 13, 2020November 13, 2020

Wrap Up: Tech giants ready for the connected trip complexity

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Bookable and serviceable inventory is the first of many challenges facing suppliers involved in developing the technology to power the connected trip, a Travel Forward Virtual panel said this week. ... Read more

November 13, 2020November 13, 2020

Wrap Up: Google tips winter staycation boom

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Google has revealed its latest UK traveller sentiment survey at Travel Forward Virtual, showing how the threat of quarantine and isolation is the biggest worry, leading to the prospect of ... Read more

November 13, 2020

Wrap Up: Tours and activities stay positive for a different future

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Tours and activities providers are rethinking internal and external operations during the current slowdown while planning for the future, according to a panel discussion at Travel Forward Virtual. Nadav Zin ... Read more

November 13, 2020

Wrap Up: Holiday Pirates maintains social media focus during slowdown

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Deals publisher and inspiration brand Holiday Pirates has shared some of its social media secrets with the Travel Forward Virtual audience. Nick Cooper, head of the UK, told the audience ... Read more

November 13, 2020November 18, 2020

Wrap Up: Through a Diversity Gaze: How Travel Risk Is Changing in the Covid19 Era – BAME

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

With the pandemic changing the shape of travel and tourism, the subject of How Travel Risk is Changing in the COVID-19 era was discussed. Specialists in risk and security joined ... Read more

November 13, 2020November 13, 2020

Wrap Up: ‘Tourism is a Force for Good – We’re Not Victims or Villains’

Press Releases, WTM London

The travel and tourism sector must show how it can help economies to rebuild – and stop being seen as victims or villains, say industry bosses. The sector must demonstrate ... Read more

November 13, 2020

Wrap Up: UK travel trade sees green shoots of recovery

Press Releases, WTM London

Agents and operators in the UK are optimistic about a recovery next year, especially for cruise and beach holidays. Talking at WTM Virtual, industry bosses said they were boosted by ... Read more

November 13, 2020

Wrap Up: Digital skills are most in demand, say recruitment experts

Press Releases, WTM London

Companies in other sectors are recruiting staff from travel and tourism who have digital, finance and HR skills. Millions of jobs in the travel sector have been lost or affected ... Read more

November 13, 2020

Wrap Up: JetBlue still on track for London 2021 routes

Press Releases, WTM London

The CEO of low-cost US carrier JetBlue has said the airline will go ahead with plans to fly to London in 2021, promising to “disrupt” the market by offering “a ... Read more

November 13, 2020November 13, 2020

Wrap Up: China’s outbound travel market may take two years to rebound

Press Releases, WTM London

China’s domestic tourism industry has started to bounce back – but the outbound travel market may not recover fully for two years, WTM Virtual heard. Ning Guoxin, Vice President at ... Read more

November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: Ryanair boss predicts air traffic volumes will bounce back quickly

Press Releases, WTM London

The prospect of widespread vaccinations means the aviation sector can plan for recovery by summer 2021 with optimism, according to the boss of Ryanair. Michael O’Leary, chief executive at the ... Read more

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: WTM Virtual looks to the future at ITIC Investment Summit

Press Releases, WTM London

Representatives from all sectors of travel and tourism took part in a virtual tourism investment summit to discuss ways to boost business recovery and restore traveller confidence. Organised by International ... Read more

November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: Bright future for tourism but we must remember lessons, warn bosses

Press Releases, WTM London

The future for travel and tourism looks bright after the pandemic recedes but firms, tourist boards and governments must not forget the lessons of the Covid-19 crisis. That was the ... Read more

November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: COVID caution sees hoteliers cut back on cleaning, check-in and concierges Cleaners, concierges and check-in may be history in post-pandemic hotels

Press Releases, WTM London

Daily housekeeping visits and traditional concierges may be consigned to history, as hotels will increasingly use technology to limit touchpoints and reduce contact between staff and guests. Hoteliers are also ... Read more

November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: It’s a Wonderful Life – Travel has had its ‘George Bailey’ moment

Press Releases, WTM London

Travel has had its George Bailey moment in 2020 as COVID-19 redefines the industry – a reference to the 1946 film classic It’s a Wonderful Life – according to one ... Read more

November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: ITIC Session Presents Innovation in Crisis

Press Releases, WTM London

Innovation in crisis was the subject of the ITIC Tourism Investment Ministerial Panel at Monday’s WTM Virtual. In a session entitled Rethinking the Global Travel & Tourism Industry with a ... Read more

November 12, 2020November 18, 2020

Wrap Up: It’s not about us if it’s without us – Responsible Tourism Programme at WTM Virtual on Wednesday 11 2020

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

“It’s not about us if it’s without us,” said Keith Henry, President and CEO, Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, during a session that brought together commentators from a broad range ... Read more

November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: “Let’s talk” Tourism Minister tells trade

Press Releases, WTM London

The UK’s Tourism Minister has told the travel trade he’s happy to hear their views on how the industry can work its way through the COVID crisis, telling WTM Virtual: ... Read more

November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: Ministers from Israel, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates discussed tourism opportunities at WTM Virtual

Press Releases, WTM London

Ministers from Israel, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have discussed the peace enhancing tourism opportunities created by the signing of the Abraham Accords this September, which formally normalised relations ... Read more

November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: UNWTO, WTTC and WTM Ministers’ Summit 2020

Press Releases, WTM London

Greater international coordination and a widespread antigen testing regime are the most important factors for restarting tourism according to industry leaders at WTM Virtual’s UNWTO, WTTC and WTM Ministers’ Summit. ... Read more

November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: Passenger routes could be determined by where the cargo is going: How aviation is reacting to the coronavirus pandemic

Press Releases, WTM London

Ticket flexibility will overtake inflight entertainment or on-board dining as a key reason to choose a particular airline – while carriers may start prioritising destinations by where the cargo’s going ... Read more

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: YouGov research reveals Gen Z and Millennials more likely to travel than older generation

Press Releases, WTM London

Younger travellers are more likely than the older generation to head overseas next year, according to YouGov research presented at WTM Virtual. About 52% of consumers surveyed for YouGov’s Vacation ... Read more

November 11, 2020November 18, 2020

Wrap Up: WTM Responsible Tourism Session on Tuesday November 10

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

WTM Virtual’s Responsible Tourism Programme on Tuesday November 10 started with the issue dominating everyone’s minds, Covid. Inge Huijbrechts, Global Senior Vice President Responsible Business and Safety & Security at ... Read more

November 11, 2020November 11, 2020

German National Tourist Board wins Best Stand Award at WTM Virtual

Press Releases, WTM London

The German National Tourist Board has been named as the winner of the Best Stand Award at WTM Virtual. It won the honour thanks to the virtual stand’s clear and ... Read more

November 10, 2020November 18, 2020

Wrap Up: UNWTO, WTTC and WTM Ministers’ Summit – Sustainable Practices

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

Any government financial support to help the travel industry recover from the pandemic should be linked to sustainable practices, it was argued during this year’s UNWTO, WTTC and WTM Ministers’ ... Read more

November 10, 2020January 13, 2021

WTM Virtual publishes roadmap for Decarbonising Aviation

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

The tourism sector, airlines, airports, aircraft manufacturers, governments and international organisations need to work in co-operation to take immediate action to rethink aviation in order to head off the carbon ... Read more

November 9, 2020

Wrap Up – Euromonitor session at WTM Virtual: Digital and Sustainable Innovations will boost travel recovery

Press Releases, WTM London

Creative new ideas in digital and sustainable technologies will help travel and tourism to rebound after the pandemic, according to Euromonitor International at WTM Virtual. The global research specialist said ... Read more

November 9, 2020

Wrap Up: EasyJet Holidays – ‘Trade bookings exceed our expectations’

Press Releases, WTM London

The boss of easyJet Holidays has hailed the role of travel agents in selling the operator’s holidays – and hopes the UK government will swiftly introduce policies to give consumers ... Read more

November 9, 2020November 9, 2020

Wrap Up – Trust is key consideration, say travel marketing experts

Press Releases, WTM London

Travel companies must be honest, transparent and flexible with their marketing amid the pandemic, say experts. The TTG Summit – ‘Putting travel back on the map’ – heard from Kuoni, ... Read more

November 9, 2020

Wrap Up – Travel experts slam UK government and industry pandemic response

Press Releases, WTM London

Aviation experts have accused the UK government and trade bodies of a “pathetic” response to the Covid-19 crisis. They slated politicians for a “fragmented” approach to travel and highlighted countries ... Read more

November 9, 2020November 18, 2020

Wrap Up – Addressing the Real Issues on virtual World Responsible Tourism Day

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

Despite World Responsible Tourism Day being by necessity virtual in 2020, its speakers ensured it focussed on the key issues of our time for tourism, with the recurring themes throughout ... Read more

November 9, 2020

WTM Virtual Announces Saudi as its Registration Sponsor

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM Virtual has unveiled Saudi as its registration sponsor, as the kingdom prepares to re-open its borders to international tourists in early 2021. The sponsorship deal is a key element ... Read more

November 9, 2020

Research revealed at WTM Virtual give powerful insights about post-COVID travel

Press Releases, WTM London

Leading researchers from across the world will share their analysis of travel trends and consumer behaviour at WTM Virtual (November 9-11), helping delegates recover, rebuild and innovate in 2021. Delegates ... Read more

November 9, 2020

WTM Virtual Destination Briefing is the perfect opportunity to pitch to a captivate audience

Press Releases, WTM London

Countries from all four corners of the globe are taking advantage of an exciting opportunity at WTM Virtual to showcase what they have to offer to a captivate audience. Indonesia, ... Read more

November 6, 2020November 18, 2020

Beyond the COVID crisis: the future of Sustainable Tourism Join Four Recent World Tourism Award Honorees

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

The organisers and sponsors of the annual World Tourism Awards will present a Virtual Live Discussion, Beyond the COVID crisis: the future of Sustainable Tourism as part of WTM Virtual’s ... Read more

November 6, 2020November 9, 2020

Travel Industry Prepares To Do Business at WTM Virtual

Press Releases, WTM London

Travel and tourism professionals from around the world will reconnect with vital business partners next week at WTM Virtual (9-11 November). Final preparations are being made for the online event ... Read more

November 5, 2020

Investment Conference: Ministers and Industry Bosses Unite to Plan Travel’s Recovery

Press Releases, WTM London

Tourism ministers and industry executives from around the world will take part in a major two-day investment conference to promote the recovery of travel. The International Tourism & Investment Conference ... Read more

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020

Experience Cape Town from township to terroir

Press Releases, WTM Africa

eKasi to Constantia illustrates the story of two vastly different worlds merged together through the flavours of food and wine. This is the story of how a small restaurant from ... Read more

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020

World-renowned Zeitz MOCAA celebrates Cape Town’s creative talent

Press Releases, WTM Africa

Zeitz MOCAA, the world’s largest Museum of Contemporary African Art, is celebrating the work of local Capetonians on its hallowed walls. The museum reopened on 22 October, after seven months, ... Read more

November 4, 2020

Wrap Up: Millennials Prioritise Wellness and Nature for Their Next Trip

Press Releases, WTM London

Millennials interested in nature breaks will drive the first stage of wellness tourism’s recovery, according to data released at London Travel Week Virtual. Research from Wellness Tourism Association, carried out ... Read more

November 4, 2020

Wrap Up: London Travel Week lifts lid on content creation and how it’ll change post-COVID

Press Releases, WTM London

Travel influencers say people who think their global-trotting lifestyle is easy are sadly mistaken – while destination representatives warn it’s going to get tougher for content creators once tourist boards ... Read more

November 4, 2020November 18, 2020

Wrap Up: Diversity in Travel ads helps humankind as well as the industry

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

Travel marketers which embrace diversity in their campaigns can play a role in creating a more tolerant society around the world, according to a London Travel Week Virtual panel. Stephanie ... Read more

November 4, 2020November 18, 2020

Wrap Up: Airlines Can Sustain Their Carbon-Neutral Goals During COVID Recovery

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

Aviation industry guru John Strickland has told a London Travel Week Virtual seminar that the upheaval faced by airlines “is not temporary crisis, this is a major structural change for ... Read more

November 4, 2020November 18, 2020

World Responsible Tourism Awards 2020 Addressing the Challenge of COVID-19

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

This year, the World Responsible Tourism Awards are dedicated to recognising those working across tourism who have done something extraordinary to address the many challenges of the pandemic. The ambition ... Read more

November 4, 2020

Euromonitor Launches Global Report: Accelerating Travel Innovation after Coronavirus at WTM Virtual

Press Releases, WTM London

Global tourism will take at least three-five years to recover from Covid-19, but players are finding innovative ways to survive the impact of coronavirus, according to a Euromonitor International report, ... Read more

November 3, 2020November 18, 2020

Announcing the Responsible Tourism Programme for London Travel Week and WTM Virtual

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

Throughout two unique events, WTM Virtual and London Travel Week have gathered an unrivalled selection of voices to explore the way forward for responsible tourism. On November 4, London Travel Week will host a ... Read more

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020

WTM Virtual Honours the Very Best in the Industry

Press Releases, WTM London

Winners Announced at the WTM Virtual World Travel Leaders Awards Ceremony WTM Virtual has named this year’s World Travel Leaders, the annual recognition of companies and individuals from around the ... Read more

November 2, 2020

WTM Virtual hosts first meeting of tourism ministers from Israel, UAE and Bahrain since historic Abraham Accords signing

Press Releases, WTM London

Government representatives will discuss plans to use tourism as a path to peace Tourism Ministers from Israel, United Arab Emirates and Kingdom of Bahrain will come together at WTM Virtual ... Read more

October 29, 2020November 18, 2020

What to Expect at London Travel Week Virtual

Press Releases, WTM London

Kicking off tomorrow, London Travel Week Virtual will maximise the online experience of all WTM Virtual delegates over the next seven days. Taking place between 30th October and 5th November ... Read more

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020

Travel Forward Virtual Platform is Now Live

Press Releases, Travel Forward, Uncategorised

TF Visitors will have full access to TF Virtual conference programme and meetings with TF Exhibitors free of charge TF Virtual Conference Programme will welcome Booking.com, Expedia, Lufthansa and Google ... Read more

October 27, 2020

Two Steps to Marketing Your Business Out of COVID-19 in Partnership with The Five Percent

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM Virtual announce the launch of two tailored marketing events that are going to take place during London Travel Week and WTM Virtual. Aimed at senior travel marketing professionals, the ... Read more

October 22, 2020

WTM Virtual To Hold On Demand sessions

Press Releases, WTM London

Visitors don’t need to wait for live sessions to keep up with travel industry trends WTM Virtual is offering a series of pre-recorded On Demand Virtual Sessions so visitors can ... Read more

October 20, 2020

WTM Virtual Platform is Now Live

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM Virtual platform, the exciting, new virtual arena for this year’s WTM London and London Travel Week, is now live and open for all registered delegates to create professional and ... Read more

October 15, 2020

Exhibitors gear up for WTM Virtual and Travel Forward Virtual

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

Travel companies and tourist boards from around the world are preparing to set out their stalls at WTM Virtual and Travel Forward Virtual (November 9-11). Thousands of travel professionals are ... Read more

October 14, 2020October 22, 2020

Travel Forward Virtual Conference Programme Welcomes Booking.com, Expedia and Lufthansa

Press Releases, Travel Forward

The sessions will cover issues faced by travel tech providers and touch on the specifics of the current situation while also looking at how COVID-19 plays into trends Travel Forward ... Read more

October 7, 2020

Buyers can seal deals with contacts around the world at WTM Virtual

Press Releases, WTM London

The virtual event will focus on restoring and developing buyers’ business connections, growing network, and learning how to make a comeback in the travel industry Buyers from travel firms around ... Read more

October 5, 2020November 18, 2020

London Travel Week Virtual partners with BCMA Influence and Traverse to create the newest Content Creator Summit

Press Releases, WTM London

As part of London Travel Week Virtual 2020, a virtual event designed for content creators to learn and network will take place in partnership with the BCMA and Traverse, helping ... Read more

October 1, 2020October 1, 2020

WTM Virtual unveils Andalucia as Premier Partner for 2020

Press Releases, WTM London

Andalucia will be WTM Virtual’s Premier Partner, as the Spanish region’s tourism industry recovers from the pandemic. The sponsorship deal is part of Andalucia’s nearly €9 million international marketing campaign ... Read more

September 28, 2020September 28, 2020

Registration Now Live for Travel Forward Virtual

Press Releases, Travel Forward

TF Visitors will have full access to TF Virtual conference programme and meetings with TF Exhibitors for free To access the full WTM Virtual content, TF Visitors can register for an ... Read more

September 28, 2020September 28, 2020

Trade Registration Opens for WTM Virtual

Press Releases, Uncategorised, WTM London

Early bird tickets for £25 will give visitors access to an extensive conference programme, virtual exhibition, and the chance to book one-to-one meetings with exhibitors. Ticket price includes access to ... Read more

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020

What can we do right now to help Africa’s travel industry recover?

WTM Africa

By WTM Africa Team As travel restrictions slowly begin to lift throughout Africa, and confidence rebuilds, there’s one question that needs to be answered: what can we do right now ... Read more

September 23, 2020September 24, 2020

WTM first as Ryanair and JetBlue CEOs touch down for Q&As at WTM Virtual

Press Releases, WTM London

Michael O’Leary and Robin Hayes in conversation with aviation expert John Strickland CEOs of low-cost carriers from both sides of the Atlantic will give updates on how they are adapting ... Read more

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020

London Travel Week will be fully virtual in 2020

London Travel Week, Press Releases, WTM London

The event will give the opportunity to travel professionals, businesses and destinations to enhance their WTM Virtual experience by attending virtual events designed to inspire industry recovery, rebuilding and innovation. ... Read more

September 14, 2020September 14, 2020

WTM London and Travel Forward will be virtual-only shows in November 2020

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

The shows will take place on 9-11 November and are set to be the main virtual travel trade events of 2020 WTM Virtual to feature one-to-one meetings, conference sessions, roundtables ... Read more

September 8, 2020

WTM London joins forces with BAME Women in Travel Partnership kicks off with virtual webinar session

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London has joined forces with Women in Travel (CIC), the social enterprise dedicated to empowering women through employability and entrepreneurship, to host a series of webinars and blogs on ... Read more

August 19, 2020October 25, 2023

WTM Latin America announces that the event is being postponed until 2021, but that a Virtual WTM event is going to be held

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The event will now take place in April 2021, but there will also be a global show in an on-line format WTM Latin America has announced that the event is ... Read more

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020

WTM Global Hub webinar will show the “Not So Smooth Path to Returning to Business”

Press Releases

WTM Global Hub has opened registration for its next digital webinar taking place on Thursday 20 August at 2pm (BST). The title – “Bounce Back: The Not So Smooth Path to ... Read more

August 18, 2020

London Travel Week Presents its Umbrella of Events

Press Releases, WTM London

As part of the development of the event this year, London Travel Week will provide new offerings to attendees to help them maximise their time in the UK in a ... Read more

August 17, 2020October 25, 2023

WTM Latin America is postponed until April 2021

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Due to the continuing escalation of the Covid-19 pandemic in Brazil, Reed Exhibitions has decided to postpone the 2020 edition of WTM Latin America. The event, which had initially been ... Read more

August 11, 2020

Moving beyond COVID-19: Euromonitor International joins WTM Global Hub

Press Releases

Next event reveals latest outlook for global tourism demand The next event scheduled for WTM Portfolio’s new online portal, WTM Global Hub, will feature the very latest insight on global ... Read more

August 7, 2020October 25, 2023

WTM Latin America to re-broadcast webinar with Latin American tourism authorities and the WTTC

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

It will be shown again on 11 August at 14:30 on WTM Global Hub We have some good news for those of you who were unable to watch the webinar ... Read more

July 29, 2020July 31, 2020

WTM London and Travel Forward reveal plans for 2020

Press Releases, WTM London

Shows announced activities taking place before, during and after the physical shows from 2-4 November 2020 at ExCel London WTM London and Travel Forward create a safe forum to help ... Read more

July 27, 2020

UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit will issue a manifesto: To Create Safer, Greener, Smarter Travel & Tourism

Press Releases, WTM London

Tourism leaders from around the world will once again come together for the Ministers’ Summit at WTM London to set out a roadmap for a safer, greener and smarter future ... Read more

July 17, 2020October 25, 2023

WTM promotes a webinar with authorities from tourism in Latin America and with the WTTC

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Hosted by CNN en Español anchor, Gabriela Frias, the encounter will be simultaneously translated into Portuguese and English On 21 July at 15.00, WTM Latin America will be promoting a ... Read more

July 16, 2020November 13, 2020

COVID-19 crisis sparks innovation across travel

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Industry experts shared technological innovations and their learnings from the COVID-19 crisis at the first Travel Forward ONLINE Conference, the leading travel technology event, co-located with WTM London. Richard Gayle, ... Read more

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020

London Travel Week is back for 2020 It’s time to Recover. Rebuild. Innovate.

Press Releases, WTM London

Taking place from 30th October to the 5th November 2020, London Travel Week will be returning to play a pivotal role in the recovery of the global travel and tourism ... Read more

July 14, 2020August 20, 2020

Catch up – Industry Interview: with Chiara Quaia, Mastercard

Blog, Events, Travel Forward, Travel Forward Online, Travel Technology, Video, Webinars

Speakers Chiara has been working in the travel and payments industry for the past 20 years and is currently the Vice President Market Development Travel, within the Enterprise Partnerships team ... Read more

July 14, 2020August 20, 2020

Catch up – Keynote Opening Address

Blog, Technology, The Travel Tech Show, Travel Forward, Travel Forward Online, Travel Technology, Video, Webinars

Speakers Paul Charles is a former BBC News Presenter, former Communications Director to Sir Richard Branson at Virgin Atlantic and at Eurostar, and now runs The PC Agency, a global ... Read more

July 7, 2020November 13, 2020

Travel Forward expands reach with series of online mini-conferences

Press Releases, Technology, Travel Forward

Payment processes, chargebacks and refunds will be discussed at length in the first Travel Forward Online, a new imprint designed to bring a digitised Travel Forward experience to the desktops ... Read more

July 1, 2020November 18, 2020

ATM Virtual draws almost 12,000 online attendees

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual, Press Releases

  Debut Arabian Travel Market Virtual event registers 11,977 attendees Participants represented 140 countries   Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 22 June 2020: Travel trade professionals from across the world gathered ... Read more

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020

WTM London and Travel Forward ramp up physical and digital activities ahead of ‘recover, rebuild and accelerate’ phase

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London and Travel Forward are adding new products to their portfolio, designed to support the flagship three-day events taking place this November at ExCeL London, as the travel industry ... Read more

June 30, 2020

WTM webinar will show travel companies how to ‘Bring Your Brand to Life with Video Content’

Press Releases

Top TV producer reveals tried-and-tested tips to stand out and gain new business Travel brands are missing huge opportunities by not embracing video content to showcase what they have to ... Read more

June 30, 2020August 12, 2020

WTM symposium showcases the science of zero-carbon aviation fuels

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism

WTM Portfolio is leading the way in tackling the climate crisis by hosting a symposium of top scientists who are working on ways to decarbonise aviation. Harold Goodwin, WTM’s Responsible ... Read more

June 26, 2020November 18, 2020

Saudi Arabia will be ready to welcome the world

Arabian Travel Market, Destinations, Press Releases

Tourism may be on hold, but Saudi Arabia is working hard to ensure we are ready to receive visitors again when international travel resumes.

Read more

June 23, 2020

WTM Global Hub to host wellness tourism webinar during World Wellbeing Week

Press Releases

WTM Global Hub – WTM Portfolio’s new online portal – will host an in-depth webinar about the future of wellness tourism in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. The webinar ... Read more

June 20, 2020November 18, 2020

Future Travel Booking Habits

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Resilience and Recovery, Travel Industry

ForwardKeys, the world’s leading travel analytics company, latest air bookings data shows the road to recovery is plausible for the Middle East to kick-start this year, despite the imminent drop ... Read more

June 19, 2020July 20, 2020

WTM Global Hub and WTM Africa present a series of webinars dedicated to LGBTQ+ travel

Press Releases, WTM Africa

“Understanding and successfully reaching the LGBTQ+ traveller” is the first webinar taking place on Monday 22 June at 2pm, British Summer Time (BST) This Pride Month, EQUAL Africa in partnership ... Read more

June 18, 2020

WTM Global Hub presents Altiant webinar to unearth treasure trove of exclusive data on luxury market

Press Releases

Tune in to hear research specialist Altiant’s wealth of knowledge about premium market and post-COVID travel The session hosted by WTM Global Hub will share exclusive insight and data from ... Read more

June 16, 2020October 25, 2023

WTM Latin America on Shortlist for Prestigious Events Industry Honour

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

WTM Latin America – the leading global event for the Latin American travel industry – has been shortlisted by the AEO Excellence Awards in the category of Best International Show ... Read more

June 16, 2020June 16, 2020

Dive into the ‘Blue Ocean’ with WTM Global Hub

Press Releases

Webinar will reveal proven strategies to create new travel opportunities Three experts, who have used ‘blue ocean’ strategy to create innovative offerings for the travel and tourism industry, will be ... Read more

June 16, 2020

WTM Global Hub and BBC Global News host webinar with tourism bosses to debate the way forward after pandemic

Press Releases

WTM Global Hub – WTM Portfolio’s new online portal – is again partnering with BBC Global News to turn the spotlight on European destinations recovering from the impact of COVID-19. ... Read more

June 15, 2020July 24, 2020

UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit will issue a manifesto: To Create Safer, Greener, Smarter Travel & Tourism

Press Releases, WTM London

Tourism leaders from around the world will once again come together for the Ministers’ Summit at WTM in London to set out a roadmap for a safer, greener and smarter ... Read more