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August 7, 2018September 21, 2018

Register Now For An Array Of Ideas At WTM London and Travel Forward 2018

WTM London, the leading global event for the travel industry, and Travel Forward have opened registration for its 2018 editions. WTM London 2018, which takes place between Monday 5 – ... Read more

July 31, 2018August 1, 2018

Second shortlist unveiled for inaugural International Travel & Tourism Awards

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The line-up of shortlisted candidates is now complete for the first International Travel & Tourism Awards, presented by WTM, and are revealed today (Tuesday July 31). The prestigious awards scheme ... Read more

July 24, 2018August 1, 2018

First shortlist unveiled for inaugural International Travel & Tourism Awards

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The first line-up of shortlisted candidates for the inaugural International Travel & Tourism Awards, presented by WTM, is revealed today (Tuesday July 24). More than 70 nominations have been shortlisted ... Read more

July 10, 2018

Ideas Arrive Here as travel leaders look ahead to 2019 at WTM London

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Four top executives from different sectors of the travel industry will take a look back on 2018 and a look ahead to 2019 at WTM London — the leading global ... Read more

June 27, 2018

Half of us argue on holiday – and World Cup widows are set to see red during the tournament

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New research out today – 27th June 2018 – reveals that 48% of us have arguments on holiday – and the football World Cup is likely to trigger more strife. ... Read more

June 26, 2018June 26, 2018

World Responsible Tourism Awards 2018 open for applications now

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Now in their 15th year, the tourism industry’s longest running and best known responsible tourism awards are once again looking to find the most inspiring companies and organisations work around ... Read more

June 25, 2018

WTM London’s UK&I Region hosts almost 58,000 meetings

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The WTM London United Kingdom and Ireland Region plays host to almost 58,000 on-stand meetings from almost 16,500 industry professionals interested in the region. The UK&I region at WTM London ... Read more

June 25, 2018

WTM London’s European Region hosts almost 374,000 meetings

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The WTM London European Region plays host to almost 374,000 on-stand meetings from more than 23,000 industry professionals interested in the region. The European region at WTM London saw a ... Read more

June 25, 2018

WTM London’s Africa Region Hosts almost 45,000 meetings

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The WTM London Africa Region experiences almost 45,000 on-stand meetings from 4,671 industry professionals interested in the region. The Africa region at WTM London saw a total of 44,413 on-stand ... Read more

June 25, 2018June 26, 2018

WTM London’s Asia Region hosts almost 186,000 meetings

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The WTM London Asia Region plays host to more than 185,000 on-stand meetings from 7,799 industry professionals interested in the region. The Asia region at WTM London 2017 saw a ... Read more

June 25, 2018

WTM London’s ME Region Hosts almost 75,326 meetings

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The WTM London Middle East Region experiences more than 75,000 on-stand meetings from more than 6,700 industry professionals interested in the region. The Middle East region at WTM London saw ... Read more

June 25, 2018

WTM London’s Americas Region Hosts almost 105,000 meetings

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The WTM London Americas Region experiences almost 105,000 on-stand meetings from more than 9,000 industry professionals interested in the region. The Americas region at WTM London saw a total of ... Read more

June 5, 2018July 26, 2018

WTM London 2018 Turns The Spotlight On The Regions

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WTM London 2018, the leading global event for the travel industry, will be the world’s local meeting place as the event adopts an increased regional focus and evolves into six ... Read more

May 30, 2018

More of the world meets at WTM’s 2018 global events

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Reed Travel Exhibitions’ first three main events of the year mark major milestones and record attendance The first three major WTM worldwide events to take place so far this year ... Read more

May 22, 2018

Marketing and Media firms snap up spaces at WTM Agency Pavilion

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The WTM Agency Pavilion is set to become a hive of activity as companies involved in media, PR, marketing and related services jump to secure a presence in this exciting ... Read more

March 27, 2018

WTM London 2017 Facilitates a Record £3.1 Billion in Travel Industry Deals

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Approaching one million business meetings took place at WTM London 2017 WTM London 2017, the leading global event for the travel industry, will generate a record £3.1 billion in travel ... Read more

March 13, 2018

WTM London announces exciting new exhibiting area for Marketing and PR professionals

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WTM London 2018 – the leading global event for the travel industry – is introducing a brand new exhibiting area, the WTM Agency Pavilion, specifically for those in PR and ... Read more

March 13, 2018March 13, 2018

Nominations open for inaugural International Travel & Tourism Awards

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A prestigious new awards scheme which celebrates the best of travel and tourism around the world has opened nominations for its categories. The International Travel & Tourism Awards, presented by ... Read more

February 6, 2018February 14, 2018

WTM London renews corporate partnership deal with UKinbound

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WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry – has signed a ‘Platinum Partnership’ agreement with UKinbound, the trade body for the UK’s valuable inbound tourism sector. ... Read more

January 15, 2018February 14, 2018

Brits beat blues by booking breaks

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Brits will be booking a day off work on ‘Blue Monday’ – so they can book a holiday to cheer themselves up, reveals research from World Travel Market. January 15 ... Read more

November 21, 2017February 14, 2018

Buyers Mean Business at WTM London 2017

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Senior industry buyer numbers top 10,000 for the first time, and Exhibitor Invitees also at record levels The numbers of senior industry buyers and travel professionals invited to do business ... Read more

November 15, 2017February 14, 2018

Travel industry encouraged to say ‘I do’ to the destination wedding market

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It’s not too late for travel companies and tourist boards to take the plunge and get into the lucrative weddings market, delegates attending World Travel Market London’s first dedicated seminar ... Read more

November 8, 2017February 14, 2018

WTM London concludes in a festival mood

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The third and final day of WTM London 2017 featured packed halls, numerous business meetings and insightful seminars and presentations. Responsible tourism was the key theme for the final day, ... Read more

November 8, 2017February 14, 2018

Move on from the wow of augmented and virtual reality now and get creative say digital media experts at WTM London

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Sessions on intelligent travel, Blockchain and Facebook were among highlights on the final day of the Travel Tech Show at WTM London on Wednesday 9 November. Specialists shared how ... Read more

November 8, 2017February 14, 2018

World Responsible Tourism Day

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WTM London Director Simon Press opened Wednesday’s World Responsible Tourism Day by reminding the audience that the focus this year has been on two key topics – overtourism and achieving ... Read more

November 8, 2017

Rotana continues relationship with Arabian Travel Market

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Rotana Hotels & Resorts is marking its 25th anniversary by continuing its sponsorship of the registrations for next year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM), also celebrating its 25th anniversary. The announcement ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 10, 2017

Tourism ministers set the agenda on second day of WTM London

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Tourism ministers from across the world met hoteliers, tourist boards and trade associations at World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel industry – to tackle ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 20, 2017

Rock stars and rising stars in startups and chatbots for hotel discovery make the tech headlines at the Travel Tech Show at WTM

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Tips from the coalface for the startup community made for a mix of highs and lows during Day two of the Travel Tech Show at WTM London on Tuesday 7 ... Read more

November 7, 2017

UNWTO & WTM Ministers Summit: Tourism protests are a ‘wake-up call’

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The tourism industry must act now to tackle overtourism, according to the head of the UNWTO, speaking at World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel ... Read more

November 7, 2017

Highlights from the Responsible Tourism seminars on Tuesday at WTM London

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Tuesday’s Responsible Tourism programme at WTM London started with a session exploring how travel can responsibly support some of the most excluded members of society – the homeless and those ... Read more

November 7, 2017March 23, 2018

Reed Travel Exhibitions launches Travel Forward alongside WTM London 2018

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Reed Travel Exhibitions is launching Travel Forward, a brand new event co-located with WTM London 2018 and part of the WTM portfolio of events. The inaugural Travel Forward conference, exhibition ... Read more

November 7, 2017January 2, 2018

NEW WTM Awards to recognise excellence in the Global Travel Industry

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The all-new WTM Awards, organised by WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry, is set to make its debut on the evening of Tuesday 6 November ... Read more

November 7, 2017

Abu Dhabi, Greek National Tourism Organisation, AC Group, Tourism Ireland and Fortymee Ltd win WTM London 2017 Best Stand Awards

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The winners of this year’s best stand awards at WTM London have been announced, with the judges pleased to see several exhibitors ringing the changes. Best Stand Design was ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Qatar standoff has repercussions for all Middle East carriers

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The continuing diplomatic dispute between Qatar and some of its neighbours will have a negative impact on the travel industry across the Middle East, says the Top 100 City Destination ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Thinking deeply about the emotions around travel shopping and search

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The travel and tourism industry needs to be aware that facial and emotional recognition software will become advanced enough to influence travellers’ decisions, says the Top 100 City Destination Ranking ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Italy looks to build on successful 2017

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Tourism to Italy has performed strongly this year, thanks to its range of attractions and a shift away from less stable destinations, according to research for World Travel Market London ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Indian cities see ‘incredible’ growth rates

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The Indian city of Delhi is expected to see the largest rise in inbound arrivals in Asia this year, according to research for World Travel Market London – the leading ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Greece set for a record-breaking year with visitor arrivals reaching 30m

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Greek destinations Heraklion and Athens are “standout performers in 2017”, according to research for World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel industry – released today ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Terror attacks mean growth in UK inbound arrivals will slow down

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Growth in the number of arrivals to the UK is expected to stagnate in 2018, following a series of terror attacks, according to research for World Travel Market London – ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

City limits: Report reveals tourism hotspots struggling with overcrowding

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The fine line between successful tourism and too many tourists is now a major issue for the world’s most popular cities, with some close to overcrowding, according to research for ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Canada High: USA’s northern neighbour benefits from ‘Trump Slump’

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Almost a year to the day since the US public voted for Donald Trump to become their next leader, there are signs travellers are turning to alternative destinations, with Canada ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Brexit threatens to undermine London’s business destination reputation

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London is in danger of losing its reputation as a good place to do business because of Brexit, according to research for World Travel Market London – the leading global ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Asian cities become smarter in advance of even more visitors

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Asia is embracing the concept of smart cities, using technology and data to balance continued arrivals growth with sustainable expansion, reveals The Top 100 City Destination Ranking WTM London 2017 ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

‘No deal’ Brexit would deal a blow to UK outbound travel

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A ‘no deal’ Brexit would lead to a long-term decline in UK GDP growth, and curb the expansion of the British outbound travel market, according to research for World Travel ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Africa embraces the idea of open borders

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Countries in Africa are prioritising visa-free travel around the continent for inhabitants and visitors as an essential factor in the region’s economic development, reveals The Top 100 City Destination Ranking ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

US trade war would trigger Trump slump, warns WTM report

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A trade war caused by President Donald Trump pulling out of international agreements would hit the US travel industry, reveals Euromonitor International research for World Travel Market London – the ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

UK set for major domestic and international rail revolution

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The UK is undergoing significant rail developments on both domestic and international levels, which will see the train compete more effectively with road and air travel, reveals Euromonitor International research ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

London to tumble down travel league tables as Asian cities soar

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London will fall down the global city destination rankings in the next seven years, slipping from third to sixth, reveals Euromonitor International research for World Travel Market London – the ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Asian cities soar up the global travel league table

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Asian cities will dominate the global destination rankings in the next decade, thanks to the inexorable rise of Chinese outbound tourism, reveals Euromonitor International research for World Travel Market London ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Cancun growth outpaces competitors in the Americas

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Cancun is expected to be the strongest growing city in 2017 in the Americas, reveals Euromonitor International research for World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Mobile-first China tackles cryptocurrencies

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The Chinese government’s plans to launch its own digital currency, while clamping down on existing providers, could influence how travel is transacted in the future, reveals the Top 100 City ... Read more

November 6, 2017

Monday Responsible Tourism Press Release

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The first panel session of the day explored tourism’s efforts to address its carbon and water footprints. Speaking by video from Australia, Professor Susanne Becken from Griffith University said that ... Read more

November 6, 2017

Brexit talks top the agenda on the opening day of WTM London

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Fears about the impact of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit on the travel trade dominated debates at World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel industry. The European ... Read more

November 6, 2017

Taking risk a must for innovation, says Travel Tech Innovator during WTM London

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Take risks and own the edge was the advice from travel industry innovator and Chairman of Wayblazer Terry Jones on Day 1 of the Travel Tech Show at WTM London ... Read more

November 6, 2017November 7, 2017

World Tourism Awards 2017 honored H.E. Paul Kagame, President, Republic of Rowanda, for visionary leadership, charity challenge, and Micato Safaris-Americashare honoured for sustainable tourism at the event

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(November 6, 2017, WTM London) H.E. Paul Kagame, President, Republic of Rwanda, was presented with the 2017 World Tourism Award for visionary leadership today, 6 November 2017, the opening day ... Read more

November 6, 2017

Brexit negotiator tells travel bosses that Europe needs more integration

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The European Parliament’s Brexit negotiator told industry bosses at World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel industry – that the UK’s departure from the European ... Read more