Search Results for: travel tech

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022

Embedded Insurance and the Customer Experience: How convenience is changing the travel industry

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

As our world and economy becomes rapidly digitized, customers increasingly expect businesses to create experiences that match their level of engagement on the platforms they prefer to use.As the leading ... Read more

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

On The Road To Seamless Travel

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

What progress is the industry making in adopting new technologies like biometrics, data analytics, mobile and Artificial Intelligence to make the travel experience more frictionless, easier and ultimately more enjoyable ... Read more

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

Distribution, Tech & What’s Next for Tours, Activities & Attractions

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual

Digital, distribution, and online platforms are ushering in dramatic change, from how travelers plan and book to how operators and distributors connect. The pandemic has only accelerated the need for ... Read more

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022

Industry leaders explore long-term trajectory of Middle East travel and tourism at Arabian Travel Market 2022

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

ATM 2022 attracts over 23,000 visitors, growing by more than 100 percent YoY Over 30,000 participants, including 1,500 exhibitors and attendees from 150 countries, were at ATM 2022 Focusing on ... Read more

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022

SAUDIA wins Best Stand Design and People’s Choice Award at Arabian Travel Market 2022

Arabian Travel Market, Awards, Press Releases

Popular ‘Best Stand Awards’ recognises Saudi Arabian airline for its futuristic and striking design Other stands awarded for their creativity include the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, ... Read more

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

Arabic travellers in the GCC plan for new travel experiences, says expert during ATM 2022

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Speaking during Day 2 of Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, consumer intelligence company D/A highlighted the important role GCC travellers have to play in tourism recovery The UAE and Saudi ... Read more

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

Investment in new ideas, technology and inclusivity to drive Middle East tourism sector

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Ministerial Panel at ATM 2022 Middle East Tourism Summit highlighted the need to embrace a new cognitive system that will redefine travel and tourism investment An equitable recovery strategy in ... Read more

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

In-destination experiences shape the future of global travel and tourism, according to latest research revealed at ATM 2022

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Tours, activities and attractions have become key motivators for travellers Travel experiences worth $254 billion in 2019 Close to one million operators belong to this sector worldwide These insights ... Read more

May 9, 2022May 11, 2022

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed opens Arabian Travel Market 2022

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, CEO and Founder of the Emirates Group and chairman of Dubai World, opens the leading event ... Read more

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022

Arabian Travel Market to open next week

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

The 2022 edition of the event to see an 85% year-on-year increase in floor space, with Middle East destinations eclipsing 2019 figures More than 20,000 visitors and 1,500 exhibiting companies ... Read more

Travel and tourism firms sign up to exhibit at World Travel Market London 2022

Press Releases, WTM London

Some of the world’s most exciting destinations have already signed up as exhibitors at World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel industry which returns to ... Read more

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022

Arabian Travel Market returns to Dubai with 1,500 exhibitors, representatives from 112 destinations, and an anticipated 20,000 attendees

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

ATM 2022 to shine spotlight on ‘The future of international travel and tourism’ Arabian Travel Week events include ATM, ITIC, ARIVAL Dubai and ILTM Arabia ATM Draper-Aladdin Start-up Competition will ... Read more

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022

India remains key source market for GCC’s inbound travel sector, as industry prepares to explore future opportunities at ATM 2022

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

GlobalData analysts predict India’s outbound trips will hit 29 million by 2025 India remained biggest source market for Dubai in 2021, with 910,000 visitors Flight queries for UAE and Egypt ... Read more

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022

Arabian Travel Market launches best stand awards for 2022

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Creative design, people skills and the business-friendly appeal of exhibiting companies’ physical presence will be recognised in the popular Best Stand Awards Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022 exhibitors will be ... Read more

March 16, 2022March 16, 2022

Travel businesses encouraged to enter the WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards 2022

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

Travel businesses and tourism destinations are being encouraged to showcase their sustainable credentials by entering the WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards 2022. Launched in 2004, the awards recognise and reward ... Read more

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022

Spending on corporate travel in Middle East set to rise by 32% in 2022

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) to address delegates on ATM Global Stage, as growth in business travel spending estimated to have outstripped leisure travel in 2021 – WTTC report findings ... Read more

January 17, 2022September 1, 2023

How to Promote your Travel Blog – A Guide for Travel Brands

Blog, marketing

By Tom Mcloughlin, Founder, SEO Travel Setting up a travel blog is one of the most effective forms of content marketing in the travel industry. A blog is a brilliant ... Read more

January 13, 2022January 28, 2022

Arabian Travel Market changes 2022 dates to accommodate new UAE working week

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

ATM 2022 will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 May New timings coincide with Arabian Travel Week Monday opening will strengthen alignment with ... Read more

December 14, 2021September 1, 2023

What is Branded Content? | A Guide for Travel Businesses

Blog, marketing

By Tom Mcloughlin, Founder, SEO Travel “Content” is a word that is thrown all over the place in the marketing world. You’ve got social media content, video content, blog content, ... Read more

November 16, 2021November 23, 2021

Delegates hail the success of WTM London and Travel Forward 2021

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

Exhibitors, buyers, partners and members of the media from around the world have hailed the success of this year’s hybrid WTM London and Travel Forward. The annual co-located events took ... Read more

November 5, 2021

WTM London & Travel Forward Virtual Takes place next week, 8-9 November

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

The platform is designed with one-on-one meetings, networking and business opportunities and brings huge choice of on-demand sessions During the two-day show, those unable to attend the physical event will ... Read more

November 3, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 3 – Travel Forward embraces the complexity

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Experts from payments, foreign exchange and cybersecurity ensured that this year’s Travel Forward ended with deep dives into some of the industry’s most challenging use cases. The final morning of ... Read more

November 2, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 2 – Travel Forward Automation is about more than cost cutting

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Technology tools that support Automation are emerging as mission-critical for the recovery of travel, according to experts on stage at Travel Forward. Many travel companies were forced to furlough staff ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Industry and consumer share concerns over the future cost of travel

Press Releases, WTM London

Industry professionals are almost equally split over whether only the wealthy will be able to afford holidays in the future, reveals research released today (Monday 1 November) by WTM London, ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Brexit’s effect on travel still to come

Press Releases, WTM London

The full impact of Brexit on the global travel industry has not yet been felt, reveals research released today (Monday 1 November) by WTM London. Some 700 senior professionals from ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Industry execs optimistic travel recovery will be under way in 2022

Press Releases, WTM London

Four-out-of-ten senior travel professionals think 2022 booking volumes across the industry will match or exceed 2019’s levels, reveals research released today (Monday 1 November) by WTM London. Almost 700 senior ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Travel companies to enhance online engagement with travellers

Press Releases, WTM London

Travel company will explore how to use technology to engage more effectively with customers online, reveals research released today (Monday 1 November) by WTM London and Travel Forward. Around 700 ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Technology’s primary role in 2022 is to increase revenue

Press Releases, WTM London

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

Press Releases, WTM London

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: Londoners will drive leisure travel recovery in 2022, says WTM London survey

Press Releases, WTM London

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: Covid fuels car-cation travel trend as holidaymakers maintain a safe social distance

Press Releases, WTM London

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: Most British travellers talk the talk on responsible travel

Press Releases, WTM London

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: One in five Londoners now more likely to use travel agents than before pandemic

Press Releases, WTM London

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: City breaks can help hotels and airlines make up for the shortfall in business travellers

Press Releases, WTM London

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

Press Releases, WTM London

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

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

SITA LAUNCHES FREE DIGITAL TRAVEL DECLARATION SOLUTION, SUPPORTING GOVERNMENTS IN SAFELY OPENING THEIR BORDERS

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2021

SITA will be making part of this solution available free of charge to government agencies to address the mounting challenge around health documentation SITA today announced that to support the ... Read more

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021

Travel industry professionals prepare for WTM London – the largest industry gathering since the pandemic began

Press Releases, WTM London

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 28, 2021October 28, 2021

Excitement mounts as Travel Forward prepares for blockbuster return to physical event

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Travel Forward takes place from November 1-3 2021, at ExCeL, London, and will be followed by WTM & TF Virtual on November 8-9. Travel Forward is ready to welcome travel ... Read more

October 27, 2021

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

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

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 27, 2021October 27, 2021

Following ethical tourism brands will become a major trend, says Arabian Travel Market

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Feedback from 2021 responsible tourism seminar identifies potential market trend with sustainability and social awareness at its heart Hotels, airlines and resort destinations will have to live and breathe their ... Read more

October 25, 2021

WTM London and Travel Forward 2021 to run COVID test facility at ExCeL in partnership with ExpressTest by Cignpost

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

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 22, 2021October 26, 2021

Blue-chips and start-ups to share the Travel Forward stage

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Travel Forward Stage will welcome some of travel technology’s established players including Sabre, MasterCard and SITA Travel Forward, the global event for travel technology co-located with WTM London, has revealed ... Read more

October 18, 2021October 28, 2021

How technology can help airlines today

Blog, Responsible Tourism, Technology, Travel Industry

By Yann Cabaret, VP Strategy, Product & Marketing, SITA FOR AIRCRAFT 2020 has gone down in history as the worst year for air travel. While we have seen a bounce ... Read more

October 18, 2021October 21, 2021

How technology transformed China’s tourism industry

Technology

Technology has had a massive impact on China’s tourism industry. Marcus Lee of China Travel Online explains how.

October 18, 2021

Research released at WTM London & Travel Forward will point the way for post-pandemic travel

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

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 15, 2021October 18, 2021

Travel Compositor Will present in WTM their 4 new modules, including subscription options from only 750€ per month

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2021

The technology company from Mallorca will be attending WTM 2021 as an exhibitor (Stand TT305) where new patents and developments, but most importantly, the four new models described below will ... Read more

October 15, 2021

How technology can tackle a serious lack of staff in the tourism industry

Exhibitor News, Exhibitor News 2021

A huge lack of workers is currently the biggest barrier travel companies are facing globally, and the biggest long-term threat to the hospitality and tourism industry development. As soon as the pandemic started, the ... Read more

October 12, 2021

WTM London and Travel Forward leading the travel industry back to business through an app

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

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

September 30, 2021

WTM Responsible Tourism Advisor to lead travel debate during Dcarbonise Week

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism

Taking place from 4-8 October 2021, Dcarbonise Week is a virtual sustainability summit investigating the latest developments in renewable and low-carbon energy generation Harold Goodwin, WTM’s Responsible Tourism Advisor, will ... Read more

September 28, 2021

WTM London & Travel Forward Platform is Now Live

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

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

London Travel Week, Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

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

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

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 20, 2021September 20, 2021

Arabian Travel Market 2022 going back to the future

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Technology, sustainability, education & training, as well as equity in health, education, and economic opportunity to top the agenda Popular hybrid format to continue – live and in-person event to ... Read more

September 15, 2021

Travel Forward Stands To Deliver

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Travel Forward, the global event for travel technology has already confirmed many exhibitors for this year’s hybrid event. This year’s physical show is taking place at ExCeL London from Monday ... Read more

September 14, 2021

London Travel Week is back for 2021

London Travel Week, Press Releases, WTM London

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 10, 2021June 21, 2023

Top Countries for Sustainable Tourism: Embracing a Green Transformation for Travel Recovery

Blog, Responsible Tourism

*By Euromonitor International Euromonitor International is delighted to launch its first ever Sustainable Travel Index to help destinations and travel businesses make the necessary transformation to a more sustainable and ... Read more

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021

Brazilians revisit their travel plans to satisfy their pent-up demand for travel

Blog, Trends

*By Marília Borges, consultant at Euromonitor International The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Brazil’s economy is evident, with the permanent shutdown of players from a myriad of sectors, including ... Read more

August 18, 2021

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

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

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, 2021August 13, 2021

The second day of WTM Latin America is marked by destinations reopened to tourists, diversity and technology

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Representatives from Jamaica and Dubai explain actions to reopen safe tourism São Paulo, August 11th 2021 – The second day of the WTM Latin America took place on this Wednesday ... Read more

August 11, 2021February 21, 2022

Registration Live for Travel Forward

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Technology professionals from the travel sector and beyond are invited to sign up to attend this year’s Travel Forward, the global event for travel and tourism technology, taking place alongside ... Read more

August 4, 2021September 1, 2023

What we’ve learned from marketing 50+ travel companies

Blog, marketing, Travel Industry

When it comes to effective marketing strategies, the range of suggestions out there is vast. If you’re looking for ways to grow your travel company’s customer base, convert more traffic ... Read more

July 29, 2021September 1, 2023

How to keep your travel brand top of mind

Blog, Travel Industry

Want to keep your travel brand on the minds of your customers? SEO Travel shares marketing secrets that will keep your audience coming back for more.

July 21, 2021July 22, 2021

WTM Latin America will have panels dedicated to technology in tourism

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Important names of the industry, such as Skyscanner, Global Rescue, and Mabrian Technologies will be present at the event São Paulo, July 21th 2021 – One of the highlights of this year’s ... Read more

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

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

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

June 28, 2021June 28, 2021

Remote-first working makes sense for travel SMEs

Blog

The debate on how and, importantly, where teams work post-pandemic has been re-entering the global conversation. While this is not a brand new approach, remote-first began receiving a lot more ... Read more

June 16, 2021June 17, 2021

Technology can help us meet the challenges of Responsible Tourism

Blog, Responsible Tourism, Technology

It is not just the green environmental agenda. There is a host of ways in which technology can assist us in reducing our sector’s use of resources and greenhouse gas ... Read more

May 24, 2021May 24, 2021

Virtual Arabian Travel Market 2021 begins tomorrow as industry convenes to show support for recovery of the industry

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Sir Tim Clark opens ATM Virtual 2021 Virtual element of hybrid ATM takes place from 24 – 26 May In-person event successfully concluded last week having welcomed exhibitors from 62 ... Read more

May 24, 2021May 24, 2021

Responsible Tourism at Arabian Travel Market this week

Arabian Travel Market, ATM Virtual, Blog, Responsible Tourism

At ATM Virtual this week there are two panels of international relevance one on the perfect storm of issues faced by hospitality and the other on responsible technology for travel ... Read more

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021

ITIC Summit concludes successful return of live and in-person Arabian Travel Market

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Collaboration at government level crucial for tourism recovery said former UNWTO Secretary General Exhibitors from 62 countries and travel professionals from over 100 countries represented at ATM The highly anticipated ... Read more

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021

Government and private sector urged to collaborate to ensure travel rebounds to boost economies in the Middle East

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Key travel and tourism trends in the spotlight on the ATM 2021 Global Stage include stakeholder collaboration, building resilience and the role of data-based technology solutions ATM 2021, the region’s ... Read more

May 17, 2021May 17, 2021

Why we need a renaissance of travel and tourism worldwide

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Travel Industry

Everybody is looking forward to leaving the pandemic behind. We all wish for the devastating consequences of the virus to become ancient history so we can all start living the ... Read more

May 16, 2021May 16, 2021

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed opens Arabian Travel Market 2021

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

World’s first in-person international travel trade event in 18 months opens in Dubai HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, CEO and Founder ... Read more

May 15, 2021May 15, 2021

Arabian Travel Market 2021 prepares to open the in-person show in Dubai tomorrow as a new dawn awaits ME travel & tourism sector

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

First major in-person international travel event since outbreak of pandemic 62 countries represented on exhibition floor, 67 conference sessions & 145 local, regional & international speakers Middle East tourism professionals ... Read more

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

Dubai to host first in-person travel & tourism event in the world since the onset of the pandemic

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

62 countries represented on exhibition floor such as KSA, Germany, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Thailand, Indonesia, Egypt, South Korea, The Philippines, Malaysia, Maldives and Israel 67 conference sessions featuring 145 local, ... Read more

April 28, 2021April 28, 2021

Over 60 international countries represented at ATM 2021 despite Coronavirus travel restrictions

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

62 source and outbound markets represented in-person at Arabian Travel Market, including Jordan, KSA, Germany, Italy, Russia, Greece, Thailand, Malaysia, Maldives and Cyprus A total of 62 countries will be ... Read more

April 26, 2021April 26, 2021

Business Revolution: The rebirth of the Membership Economy and why it is more relevant than ever in the travel industry

Blog, Travel Industry

The shift from ownership to recurring payments is no longer reserved for Amazon Prime, Spotify, or Netflix. Infiltrating all aspects of consumer life, the recurring revenue model accelerated in lockdown ... Read more

April 21, 2021April 21, 2021

4 tips to get the most out of Arabian Travel Market 2021

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Events, Travel Industry

A thrilling event with all the health and safety measures in place and an innovative hybrid format is back to support the global tourism industry and travel businesses.

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021

The fundamental role of buyers in the recovery of the travel industry

Blog, Events, Travel Industry

Buyers and senior travel industry decision makers with direct purchasing responsibility, have always been an integral element of Arabian Travel Market. They have always been a fundamental part of the ... Read more

April 15, 2021April 15, 2021

Can Gen Z save the travel industry?

Blog, Resilience and Recovery

Gen Z, also called Generation C, is the world’s youngest generation, living through a time of pandemic and a time when, hopefully, the world hopes to welcome some significant positive ... Read more

April 14, 2021April 14, 2021

Final preparations in place for Arabian Travel Market 2021 in-person event in Dubai as new dawn beckons for travel & tourism industry

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Health & safety top priorities for organisers In-person event taking place at DWTC on 16-19 May 2021 ATM Virtual on 24-26 May aimed at participants who can’t travel to Dubai ... Read more

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021

Euromonitor Webinar Assesses Prospects for Global Travel and Tourism

Press Releases, WTM Portfolio

Euromonitor International – the leading market research firm – will host a webinar with WTM Global to discuss the prospects for the global travel and tourism market. Called ‘Travel Industry ... Read more

March 17, 2021March 17, 2021

ME spend on international leisure travel to exceed pre-COVID levels by 10% in 2024

Arabian Travel Market

YouGov and Tourism Economics survey for ATM 2021 says 47% of total 2019 ME travel spend went on international leisure trips 37% of total ME travel budget was spent on ... Read more

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021

Arabian Travel Week to focus on recovery of Middle East tourism

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

In-person ATM event to take place 16-19 May 2021 Host of additional events in Dubai aimed at stimulating hotel, travel and tourism sectors under an ATM theme that has never ... Read more

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021

What does business travel look like during a pandemic?

Blog, Travel Industry

Despite lockdowns and border restrictions, some business travel associations have reported a better 2020 than most. They are also experiencing some green shoots for 2021.

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

UAE & KSA top global YouGov survey for intent to travel abroad in 2021

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

48% of UAE & 46% of KSA residents confirmed they intended to make an international trip within the next 12 months Survey results further good news for ME aviation sector ... Read more

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021

Five strategies you need for your travel business in 2021

Blog, Resilience, Resilience and Recovery, Travel Industry

As we begin the New Year in a UK-wide lockdown, where they’re might be jetting off to next is likely far from consumers’ minds. But as the COVID-19 vaccines begin ... Read more

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021

2021: what to expect for global travel and tourism

Blog, Travel Industry

As 2020 is left behind, key factors such as critical geopolitical changes, health developments, or new trends in traveller behaviour are set to shape the sector and bring exciting challenges ... Read more

January 4, 2021January 4, 2021

Marketing luxury travel and hospitality brands in 2021

Blog, Hospitality, Luxury

With not much to travel to and explore, everybody is on their digital devices these days. It’s only wise for brands to use this as a means to reach their ... Read more

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020

Recovery plan for a stronger digital travel and tourism industry post Covid-19 and Beyond

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Professor Dimitrios Buhalis, Director eTourism Lab & Deputy Director, International Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Research, Bournemouth University Business School Speakers: Jayant Kolla, Founder and Partner Convergence Catalyst and ... 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 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: 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 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 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

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, 2020October 29, 2020

15 BAME High Fliers in the Travel Industry

Blog, Diversity & Inclusion

Black History Month in the UK is a welcome opportunity to celebrate within our wider communities and highlight current exceptional female talent from a BAME background in the travel industry.

October 20, 2020October 19, 2020

How to make the most of Travel Forward Virtual

Blog, Technology, Travel Technology

Last month we announced that Travel Forward would be a fully virtual event in November. One of the questions we were frequently asked was ‘how will the virtual event compare ... Read more

October 16, 2020October 15, 2020

How travel risk is changing in the COVID era

Blog, Travel Industry

From younger travellers to the aviation sector, to the hotel industry. Travel risk continues evolving and shaping the global travel sector during the COVID era, a time where the industry’s ... 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