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 tourism demand and the ‘new normal’ from research giant Euromonitor International.
In the session, entitled Travel and Tourism: Embracing Transformation to Move Beyond Coronavirus, Caroline Bremner, Head of Travel Research at Euromonitor, will explain the latest trends and assess the impact on travel after the Coronavirus pandemic.
As with previous WTM Global Hub sessions, this event looks set to be packed full of the latest guidance and knowledge to help exhibitors, buyers and others navigate their way through the various challenges of the global coronavirus pandemic.
Caroline will discuss how consumer attitudes and behaviours have been changed and identify which trends are expected to be permanent.
She’ll also take a look at some of the new travel innovations that are being rolled out by travel brands and destinations, embracing digital and sustainable transformation to drive recovery and resilience.
WTM London Senior Director Simon Press said:
“As the person who manages the entire global content strategy for travel and tourism at Euromonitor International, Caroline Bremner has her finger on the pulse of the industry.
“With a wealth of research, statistics and insight at hand, there is no-one better to share tourism intelligence to our WTM Global Hub audience.
“With a whole raft of protocols being implemented, she’ll paint a picture of the ‘new normal’ in the post COVID-19 world. The event is not-to-be-missed.”
Travel and Tourism: Embracing Transformation to Move Beyond Coronavirus takes place on the WTM Global Hub on Thursday 13 August at 14:00 BST.
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WTM Global Hub, is the new WTM Portfolio online portal, created to connect and support travel industry professionals around the world. The resource hub offers the latest guidance and knowledge to help exhibitors, buyers and others in the travel industry face the challenges of the global coronavirus pandemic. WTM Portfolio – the parent brand for WTM London, WTM Latin America, Arabian Travel Market, WTM Africa, Travel Forward and other key travel trade events – is tapping into its global network of experts to create content for the hub.
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Next event: Monday 2 to Wednesday 4 November 2020 – London #IdeasArriveHere
Travel Forward London is the leading travel technology event, co-located with WTM London. Travel Forward is renowned for showcasing the next-generation technologies for the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. Over 19,000 travel officials and 150+ innovative solution providers attend for 3 days of cutting-edge insights, open debate and unrivalled networking opportunities. The combination of a 2-day conference, interactive exhibition and Startup showcase makes Travel Forward truly unique. http://travelforward.wtm.com/
Next event: Monday 2 to Wednesday 4 November 2020 – London #NeverStandStill
London Travel Week, brought to you by WTM London, is the one-stop-shop for event hosts and visitors to be able to shape the next 12 months of travel together. The festival of events supports the global travel and tourism industry through capturing invaluable news and enhancing industry connections. https://londontravelweek.wtm.com/. Next event: Friday 30 October to Thursday 5 November 2020
Arabian Travel Market (ATM), now on its 27th year, continues to be the focal point for the Middle East’s resilient and ever-changing travel and tourism landscape and prides itself on being the hub of all travel and tourism ideas – providing a platform to discuss insights on the ever-changing industry, share innovations and unlock endless business opportunities. www.arabiantravelmarket.wtm.com.
Next event: Sunday 16 to Wednesday 19 May 2021.
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Next event: Wednesday 7 to Friday 9 April 2021 – Cape Town International Convention Centre
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