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November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Travel tech budgets to increase for 2022

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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“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

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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

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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’

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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

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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 1, 2021

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 27, 2021

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

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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 26, 2021

100+ UK & I exhibitors confirmed for WTM London 2021

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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

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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

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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 20, 2021

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

October 6, 2021

More than 65 countries represented at WTM London 2021

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Exhibitors from all continents will be attending WTM London 2021 More than 65 countries will be represented by exhibitors from across the globe next month at WTM London – the ... Read more

October 5, 2021October 9, 2021

Meet the Front Runners Travel Tech Competition Finalists

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The finalists in the Front Runners Travel Tech Competition – the joint initiative between WTM London, Travel Forward and World Tourism Forum Lucerne (WTFL) – have been announced. In Partnership ... Read more

September 28, 2021

WTM London & Travel Forward Platform is Now Live

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Connect Me is the networking and meeting tool that will help travel delegates to find buyers that match their business needs so they can arrange meetings in advance of WTM ... Read more

September 22, 2021

WTM London will be the centrepiece of the travel awards season

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Sister events London Travel Week and Travel Forward also host ceremonies WTM London, the leading global event for the travel industry, and its sister events London Travel Week and Travel ... Read more

September 20, 2021

Meet, Greet and Do Business at WTM Virtual and Travel Forward Virtual 2021

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WTM & TF Virtual will take place on 8-9 November 2021, following the in-person events taking place at ExCel from 1-3 November WTM London and Travel Forward will play a ... Read more

September 14, 2021

London Travel Week is back for 2021

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Taking place from Friday 29th October to Friday 5th November 2021, London Travel Week will be returning to play a pivotal role in the reconnection of the travel industry London ... Read more

September 13, 2021

Exhibitors from nearly 20 European countries confirmed for WTM London

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Exhibitors from nearly 20 European countries have signed up for WTM London, to seal lucrative business deals as the world opens up for travel again. WTM London’s physical show will ... Read more

September 9, 2021September 14, 2021

First look at WTM London Conference Programme 2021

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WTM London has released a sneak preview of the main live events that will take place on the WTM Global Stage at ExCeL London, 1 – 3 November 2021. Findings ... Read more

September 7, 2021

Face-to-Face Speed Networking Returns to WTM London

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A revamped version of the WTM Buyers’ Club Speed Networking is one of the major features lined up for this year’s WTM London. This year’s event is built upon an ... Read more

September 2, 2021

WTM London will be platform for exhibitors from across the globe

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Exhibitors from more than 30 countries around the world have already signed up for WTM London as all key elements of the global travel industry prepare for recovery. WTM London’s ... Read more

August 20, 2021

Final Call for Industry Innovators to Enter Front Runners Travel Tech Competition

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So far, 350 start-ups from 80 countries have signed up to enter the competition The deadline for entries is 26 August 2021 Organisers have put out a final call for ... Read more

August 18, 2021

WTM London and Travel Forward pledge ‘utmost priority’ for health and safety

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Organisers of WTM London and Travel Forward have unveiled details of robust safety measures for the face-to-face shows at ExCeL London. This year, the shows will be hybrid with the ... Read more

August 11, 2021

Key decision makers from more than 80 countries sign up to WTM London’s Buyers’ Club

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Buyers from Jet2holidays, easyJet Holidays, Saga Holidays and British Airways Holidays are among the companies confirmed at WTM London’s Buyers’ Club Representatives from more than 80 countries have signed up ... Read more

August 2, 2021

WTM Virtual Offers Exhibitors the Best of Both Worlds

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Exhibitors at WTM Virtual will be able to promote their brand to a global audience of thousands of customers in November – both live and online. WTM Virtual will take ... Read more

July 26, 2021

WTM London unveils important China Travel Online partnership

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Up to 50 Chinese Buyers will network and do business with exhibitors during WTM Virtual on 8-9 November 2021 WTM London has announced that China Travel Online is the show’s ... Read more

July 21, 2021November 11, 2021

Registration Live for Innovative Hybrid WTM London

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Travel professionals from around the globe are able to register for WTM London 2021, which will be held for the first time in an innovative hybrid format. The physical event ... Read more

July 13, 2021

WTM London, Travel Forward & World Tourism Forum Lucerne Launch a Start-Up Competition

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Innovative technology start-ups will have the opportunity to enter the Front Runners Travel Tech Competition which takes place on 2 November at Excel London WTM London, Travel Forward and World Tourism Forum ... Read more

July 6, 2021

WTM’s New Platform for Change Addresses the Challenges Facing Tourism

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Platform for Change comes as recent research shows 8.4 million UK consumers (16%) think it is up to travel companies rather than themselves to make their travel experiences sustainable. A ... Read more

June 29, 2021

Region of Murcia to promote free COVID insurance as part of WTM London campaign

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Tourism bosses from the Region of Murcia will be using WTM London as a platform to promote the Spanish destination’s free Covid-19 travel insurance. From 1 July 2021, visitors to ... Read more

June 29, 2021

RX UK appoints Vasyl Zhygalo as Portfolio Director of WTM and IBTM brands

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RX UK (Reed Exhibitions) today announced Vasyl Zhygalo as Portfolio Director for WTM and IBTM brands, in addition to his current role as Managing Director of RX Abu Dhabi office. ... Read more

March 24, 2021

Four in Ten can’t wait to book a holiday abroad, with Millennials twice as likely to choose a package than Baby Boomers

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4 in 10 eager Brits are holding out for an overseas holiday this year, with younger generations more likely to choose a package holiday than book a DIY trip, according ... Read more

December 8, 2020

WTM London Proclaims Manifesto for Safer, Smarter and Greener Travel and Tourism

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WTM London publishes a manifesto to guide policy-makers with concrete solutions to our present and future challenges The document had the support from UNWTO and WTTC, plus more than 200 ... Read more

November 24, 2020

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

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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, 2020November 24, 2020

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

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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

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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 13, 2020November 18, 2020

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

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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’

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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“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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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’

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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