Influencers’ lack of originality and authenticity on Instagram can contribute to both overtourism and unrealistic expectations, delegates heard at WTM London – the event where ideas arrive. “Instagram does tend ... Read more
Advances in digital and artificial intelligence for air travel are coming in thick and fast, delegates heard. Liam McKay, Director of Corporate Affairs at London City Airport told delegates it ... Read more
The 40th edition of WTM London began with a session exploring Decarbonising Travel and Tourism: Is the Industry Doing Enough? Speaking by video before the main panel, climate scientist professor ... Read more
WTM audiences today (Wednesday 6 November) heard how Malta has successfully repositioned itself as a youth travel destination, by embracing experiential tourism, driven by the power of live entertainment. In ... Read more
Bloggers have urged writers and travellers to do their own research about countries with ‘morally questionable’ regimes. In a debate at WTM London about the ethics of promoting controversial countries, ... Read more
Tourism businesses who want to attract their share of the burgeoning Chinese travel market need to make sure they have a Chinese specific website and brush up on their language ... Read more
WTM London 2019 – the event where ideas arrive – saw a variety of interesting talks and conferences focused on making travel more inclusive. In a session called Access for ... Read more
The first two days of the 40th edition of WTM London saw three of the travel industries top bosses speak on their next business move and ideas for the future. ... Read more
Major global brands such as Google and Mastercard can help farmers, shopkeepers and restaurateurs to boost rural tourism, delegates heard today at WTM London – the event where ideas arrive. ... Read more
A vast array of exhibitors had a chance to illustrate just what makes their destinations unique to a global audience at WTM London 2019 – the event where ideas arrive. ... Read more
Winners Announced at the WTM World Travel Leaders Awards Ceremony Ten of the greatest World Travel Leaders, from around the world, picked up their coveted award today (Tuesday 5 November) ... Read more
The USA, Australia and India continue to take the top spot for the UK’s most favourite long-haul inbound tourism markets, according to research revealed today (Monday 4 November) at WTM ... Read more
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed the achievements of the country’s tourism industry in a welcome message to WTM London, the world’s leading travel trade event taking place today (Monday ... Read more
The Responsible Tourism Programme at WTM London began with a session asking Is Tourism a Strategy for Development? Cillian Murphy, destination consultant from Cillian Murphy Consulting, said tourism needs to ... Read more
WTM London – the event where Ideas Arrive – saw a variety of fascinating sessions in the Americas Inspiration Zone that aimed to highlight the tourism trends shaping the region ... Read more
Armenia, Eritrea, South Korea, Finland and Kazakhstan are all tipped to be the next hot ‘epic travel’ destinations for 2020 according to travel experts in this rapidly evolving travel niche. ... Read more
Brexit, politics and the travel trade was a major topic of discussion on Day 1 of WTM London 2019 – the event where Ideas Arrive. David Goodger, managing director of ... Read more
An array of diverse press conferences will be taking place at WTM London 2019 – the event where ideas arrive – that will illustrate tourism trends, new developments at famous ... Read more
WTM London – the event where ideas arrive – will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year and will attract new exhibitors to the annual event in London this year. The ... Read more
Content is king on social media – and WTM London will be discovering why it reigns supreme and reveal the secrets to success. Across the three days of WTM London ... Read more
Electric taxi company Sherbet London is setting out to offset 18 tons of CO2 emissions during WTM London 2019 by offering 1,000 one-way airport transfers and taxi rides within London. ... Read more
Egypt Tourism Authority has been confirmed as the sponsor for visitor registration at this year’s WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry. The partnership comes just ... Read more
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. New sponsors of ... Read more
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 campaigns and state-of-the-art ... Read more
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 global coverage for ... Read more
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 currently estimated to ... Read more
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 the Middle East ... Read more
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 boosted the Mediterranean ... Read more
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 at WTM London ... Read more
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 4 – 6 ... Read more
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 6 November). Research ... Read more
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. The aim is ... Read more
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 at WTM London than ... Read more
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 inspiration. They ... Read more
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 around since the ... Read more
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 have been shortlisted ... Read more
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 have been shortlisted ... Read more
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 London 2019 – ... Read more
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 & Ireland area of ... Read more
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 those companies, organisations ... Read more
The prestigious International Travel & Tourism Awards – which celebrates the best of travel and tourism around the world – will open nominations tomorrow (Friday 1 March) for the second awards ceremony ... Read more
WTM London 2018, the event where ideas arrive, will generate a record £3.4 billion in travel and tourism industry deals, surpassing the figure of £3.1 billion from WTM London 2017. ... Read more
A travel industry businessman with extensive experience at major brands and start-up ventures has been appointed as Portfolio Director at WTM Portfolio. Claude Blanc has an impressive track record of ... Read more
Visitor Increase Fuelled by Senior Industry Professionals WTM London 2018, the event where ideas arrive, and its co-located sister event Travel Forward experienced a massive 6% increase in visitors fuelled ... Read more
TripNinja, a Canadian multi-city flight search technology specialists, has won the inaugural Startup Pitch competition at Travel Forward. It was chosen from a shortlist of four, with attendees at the ... Read more
One Overall Winner, Eight Golds and Six Silvers have been awarded in this year’s World Responsible Tourism Awards, presented on Wednesday November 7th at WTM London. Recipients range from a ... Read more
The lucky fourteen winners of the first International Travel & Tourism Awards, presented by WTM London, have been revealed this evening (Tuesday 6 November) at a glittering awards ceremony in ... Read more
Consumer technology has a role to play in helping tackle over-tourism, delegates were told in a session on digital marketing held in the Asia zone at WTM London today. Mapping ... Read more
A survey of more than 100 travel brands has found more than 90% use Facebook as a marketing tool and similar number e-newsletters, with 20% saying they no longer issued ... Read more
Gastrodiplomacy in Jordan, plans for Expo 2020 in Dubai, opportunities in Africa and the latest travel trends for the region were all hotly debated topics in the Middle East & ... Read more
Keynote Speech from Derek Hanekom, Minister for Tourism, South Africa The third day of World Travel Market 2018 opened on a note of optimism. “WTM is such a celebration and ... Read more
Private sector entrepreneurs who invest millions in travel have asked tourism ministers at WTM London – the event where ideas arrive – to cut red tape and help them support ... Read more
The airline industry could face more failures due to higher oil prices and rising consumer compensation payouts, according to a leading aviation consultant. The sector has seen a string of ... Read more
To best tap the potential of the Chinese market you need to understand its calendar was the advice from travel analyst ForwardKeys in a session at WTM today. The dates ... Read more
Can travel businesses continue to innovate and take risks despite the threat of reduced funding after Britain’s departure from the EU next year? Just one of the questions and themes ... Read more
Wellness tourism is growing twice as fast as the tourism sector overall, accounting for around 830 million trips a year and is worth an estimated $639 billion, according to figures ... Read more
The issues of smart sustainability and music as a boost to tourism were the key talking points on the Americas Inspiration Zone on Day Two of WTM London, the event ... Read more
A panel of expert independent judges has revealed the winners in the WTM London 2018 Best Stand Awards. Assessing the stands at this year’s event at ExCeL London were Nicola ... Read more
Wildlife: animal welfare and conservation 60% of the 3.6-6 million wildlife tourists a year pay for activities with negative animal welfare and/or negative conservation impacts. This was the sobering statistic ... Read more
London — November 6th, 2018 (OUTNOW/WTM) — The annual value of total spending on travel and tourism by lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender (LGBT) people is being revealed today ... Read more
The wellness tourism sector is predicted to continue growing at a faster rate than the general tourism industry, as more travellers focus on their health, fitness and well-being, according to ... Read more
Budget airline Ryanair is taking the environmental lead in the travel industry, with a pledge to be plastic-free by 2023, reveals the report “Megatrends Shaping the Future of Travel” from ... Read more
Popular European cities are wooing more upmarket, niche and cultured travellers – and fewer mass-market tourists, according to the new report “Megatrends Shaping the Future of Travel” from global market ... Read more
China will overtake France as the world’s largest tourist destination by 2030, a leading research firm has predicted at the Europe Inspiration Zone on the first day of WTM in ... Read more
Travel technology is not only responding to some of the changes in traveller behaviour but also driving some of those changes, according to experts speaking on the opening day of ... Read more
China will overtake France as the world’s largest tourist destination by 2030, a leading research firm has predicted. Euromonitor International says demand from visitors from countries surrounding China and rising ... Read more
Connectivity and collaboration were the themes of debate between Western African nations at this year’s WTM London and it was announced that the sub region would exhibit on one pavilion ... Read more
Get a WeChat account, enable mobile payments and make Chinese visitors feel welcome – just some of the ways European businesses and travel companies can attract more Chinese travellers according ... Read more
A top businesswoman working with the UK government on Brexit urged travel bosses at World Travel Market London to plan for the worst possible scenario, in case no deal is ... Read more
US travellers are becoming more adventurous with their choice of international destinations and this trend is being fuelled by the Millennial generation. The number of US residents travelling outside North ... Read more
Best-selling author Victoria Hislop was a surprise guest of the Greece National Tourism Organisation at WTM London, where she revealed she is hoping to work with the tourist board to ... Read more
The opening session of World Travel Market’s 2018 Responsible Tourism Programme focussed on ‘Business Taking Responsibility for Security, Health and Safety’. Simon King, Founder of the South Africa-based organisation Park ... Read more
The increasing importance of social media – particularly Instagram, the challenge of managing tourism in popular cities and social enterprise all formed topics on the Global Stage on Day One ... Read more
If the UK crashes out of the European Union without a trade agreement, millions of Brits will stay at home and not book overseas holidays, according to global market research ... Read more
Travel brands have an enormous opportunity to capitalise on a growing consumer backlash against digital noise by offering tailored advice and personalised experience, according to new Mintel research exclusively revealed ... Read more
Since the last presidential election, one major segment of the economy has noticeably failed to keep up with global growth trends, Travel & Tourism. However, this Christmas, UK holidaymakers look ... Read more
Whilst the leaders of the travel industry are getting hot and bothered about Brexit, fearing long queues at passport control, a lack of agreed regulations governing flights between Britain and ... Read more
For the first time, the majority of British travellers are taking two or more holidays a year, reveals research released today (Monday 5 November) by World Travel Market London. A ... Read more
More than three million people booked a holiday after being influenced by a TV show, reveals research from World Travel Market London released this today (Monday 5 November). In the ... Read more
UK holidaymakers are demanding the British Government introduces a tourism levy for overseas visitors to the country as they are fed up with having to pay such taxes when travelling ... Read more
Holidays at home top the preferences of British travellers for a second year running, according to research revealed at World Travel Market London today (Monday 5 November). In the show’s ... Read more
Nine out of ten holidaymakers refuse to pay to reserve sunbeds, reveals research from World Travel Market London released today (Monday 5 November). This summer Thomas Cook introduced a service ... Read more
A massive 20 million people could turn their back on Europe as a holiday destination next summer unless a Brexit deal can be agreed, reveals research released today (Monday 5 ... Read more
Airlines, movie-set tour companies and adventure operators among 170 new exhibitors Almost 170 exhibitors are making their debut at this year’s WTM London 2018 – the event where ideas arrive ... Read more
The tiny country of Djibouti has been dubbed one of the world’s least visited nations – but now it wants to change that status by exhibiting at WTM London – ... Read more
The Muslim travel sector will contribute $183 billion to global GDP by 2020, reveals new research at this year’s WTM London, the event where ideas arrive. In 2017, this figure ... Read more
Brands and destinations which want to work with digital influencers will have access to insights and inspiration at the many dedicated sessions at this year’s WTM London, the event where ... Read more
ENIT commemorates 500 years since death of da Vinci among 2019 highlights Italy is following its success as Premier Partner at last year’s WTM London – the leading global event ... Read more
Posting the perfect Instagram pic on holiday is more important to young adults than drunken debauchery, reveals research released today (Wednesday 24 October) by WTM London. The survey of 2,000 ... Read more
Attendees at this year’s WTM London – the event where ideas arrive – will hear food tourism experts explain how destinations around the globe can benefit from the current interest ... Read more
Greece (EU1000) is encouraging visitors to pair a city break with a day or two’s skiing this winter. Few realise that the country has a number of ski resorts within ... Read more
With an eye on the future, thought-provoking research into global and regional travel trends will be revealed throughout all three days at WTM London 2018 (Monday 5 November and Wednesday ... Read more
All three day of WTM London 2018 – the event where ideas arrive – will kick off with a Speed Networking session before the exhibition floor opens – expanding the ... Read more
Figuring out how to increase travel industry sales to LGBT people is the focus of a key education event being held at next month’s WTM London – the event where ... Read more
The digital economy is top of the agenda on the Global Stage at WTM London – the event where ideas arrive – in a packed three-day programme that will also ... Read more
WTM London gives the inside track on Brexit negotiations with exclusive speaker appearance just as talks to finalise a deal take place Businesswoman Susan Hooper, who sits on the board ... Read more
Move is part of destination’s wider social media marketing strategy The Turkish Culture and Tourism Office is sponsoring two key digital events at this year’s WTM London – the event ... Read more
WTM London, the event where Ideas Arrive, has created an area dedicated to exhibitors in the tours and activities sector, as it recognises the market’s huge potential and rapid growth. ... Read more
The 18 finalists for the 2018 WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards have been announced, covering everything from multinational travel companies, destinations and NGOs, to a single homestay. They come from ... Read more