Press Releases

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

Airlines to focus on efficiency and sustainability

Air Arabia and Etihad Airways discuss how airlines are evolving for the future at ATM 2022 Efficiency has helped airlines to adapt to market challenges Aviation industry ... Read more

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

Welcome to the World’ crowned winner of inaugural ATM Draper-Aladdin Startup Competition, securing up to $500,000 of investment at ATM 2022

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

‘Welcome to the World’ aims to solve problem of high commissions paid to OTAs Touted as ‘YouTube for tourism’, the site drives commission-free direct bookings ‘SmartGuide’ and ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more

May 5, 2022

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 ... Read more

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022

ATM to focus on aviation and the future of transport

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Private and domestic flights expected to recover faster than international travel Emirates, Etihad, SAUDIA, Qatar Airways continue to drive investment Aviation sector expected 6% CAGR over next ... Read more

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022

ITIC-ATM Middle East Summit to shine spotlight on post-pandemic project financing as tourism investment looks set to grow in Gulf markets

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

GCC hotel construction contract awards worth US$4.5 billion expected in 2022 More than 169,000 pipeline rooms currently under contract across Middle East Gulf’s transactional market set for ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022

More than 30,000 hotel rooms under development in Saudi Arabia, as kingdom prepares to cater for pent-up demand

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

KSA’s overall RevPAR stands at 52% due to pandemic’s impact on holy cities Al Khobar outperforms other markets as hotel demand passes pre-2020 levels ATM Saudi Forum ... 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 ... Read more

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022

Calling all tourism and hospitality entrepreneurs! Pitch for up to $500,000 of investment at the first ever ATM Draper-Aladdin Start-up Competition

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Taking place on the Travel Tech Stage at Arabian Travel Market 2022, the inaugural competition will give up to 15 start-ups from travel and transportation, hospitality tech, ... Read more

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022

Hotel development in prime GCC tourism destinations growing at six times global average, says ATM

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Latest STR report highlights massive hotel development plans in Makkah, Doha, Riyadh, Medina, Muscat and Dubai ATM 2022 organisers expect significant presence at live event from Saudi ... Read more

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022

WTM London unveils new brand identity for its travel & hospitality tech event

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry – has redesigned and renamed its co-located travel & hospitality technology show. Previously called Travel Forward, ... Read more

February 15, 2022

WTM London appoints Juliette Losardo as new Exhibition Director

Press Releases, WTM London

RX, the parent company of World Travel Market London, has announced that Juliette Losardo is the new Exhibition Director of WTM London, the leading global event for ... 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 – ... Read more

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022

Russia climbs rankings to become Dubai’s second-largest source market in 2021, with UAE set to remain the country’s preferred GCC destination

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Russian market on course to surpass US$1 billion for UAE within next four years Average length of stay for Russian visitors grew by 74.5% from 2019 to ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more

September 9, 2021September 14, 2021

First look at WTM London Conference Programme 2021

Press Releases, WTM London

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 ... Read more

September 7, 2021

Face-to-Face Speed Networking Returns to WTM London

Press Releases, WTM London

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 ... Read more

September 2, 2021

WTM London will be platform for exhibitors from across the globe

Press Releases, WTM London

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 ... Read more

July 7, 2021July 13, 2021

World WTM Latin America to hold debates with the world’s important political leaders

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

A cycle of debates named “Destinations Leading Recovery” to be held with political representatives from Egypt, Jamaica, Portugal and Greece São Paulo, July 07th 2021 – On August ... Read more

July 5, 2021July 8, 2021

WTM Latin America Virtual: Know the platform functionalities

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Business meetings will be scheduled by the smart system and count with a concierge dedicated to the meeting effectiveness São Paulo, June 05th 2021 – WTM Latin ... Read more

June 22, 2021

WTM Latin America opens registration to virtual event

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Market and media professionals can register to the 9th edition, to be held from August 10 to 12. São Paulo, June 22, 2021 – Registrations to Virtual ... Read more

June 18, 2021June 28, 2021

WTM Latin America invests in actions that enhance the virtual event

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

Virtual event will expand the range of professionals and greater business reach São Paulo, June 18, 2021 – On August 10, 11 and 12, the WTM Latin ... Read more

May 26, 2021May 26, 2021

Tourism professionals discuss sustainability & the growth of alternative lodging at ATM Virtual

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Sustainability expert Harold Goodwin leads discussion on responsible tourism Colliers examine growth potential and challenges facing EWAA tourism Under the theme of ‘A new dawn for travel ... Read more

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021

Sir Tim Clark kicks off ATM Virtual with realistic outlook for the aviation sector

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

President of Emirates believes demand for air travel could come back at a ‘staggering rate’ by Q4 2021, if the vaccine programme beats the virus Aviation, regional ... Read more

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021

Future for tourism attractions in 2021 and beyond discussed at ATM Virtual 2021

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Arival survey identified key trends such as online bookings, virtual tours, self-guided experience as shaping the future for tours, activities and attractions The outlook for the recovery ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021

Saudi Arabian tourism buoyed by domestic demand as it prepares to welcome foreign tourists

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO, Saudi Tourism Authority addressed travel and tourism industry professionals at the ATM 2021 Saudi Arabia Tourism Summit Travel and tourism industry in Saudi Arabia ... 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 ... Read more

May 11, 2021

WTM Latin America will be a virtual-only show in August 2021

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The leading global event for the Latin American travel industry will be a virtual-only event this year, postponing the face-to-face event until 2022 and taking place online ... Read more

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021

Travel tech giants stage a conference comeback at ATM in Dubai

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

In partnership with Amadeus, Travel Forward Theatre welcomes Google, Skyscanner, Travelport, Hilton Hotel, Expedia Group and more Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 May 2021: Travel Forward, the ... Read more

April 21, 2021April 21, 2021

Key industry figures to address delegates in-person on ATM Global Stage

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Keynotes will be shared during opening session at Arabian Travel Market 2021, swift, sustainable growth vital to travel industry recovery Prominent tourism figures will be participating in-person ... 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 ... Read more

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021

Reed Exhibitions’ Shares Global Expertise with Arabian Travel Market

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

As restrictions start to ease across countries, Reed Exhibitions’ events globally are sharing their best practice and experience of running COVID-safe face-to-face and hybrid events, including with ... 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

WTM London

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 ... Read more

February 22, 2021February 24, 2021

WTM Latin America will adopt a hybrid model for its event in 2021

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The event will last five days, three of which will be physical and two digital WTM Latin America has announced its first news of 2021. The model ... Read more

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021

WTM Latin America Announces New Dates

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The event will take place from 3 to 5 August 2021 at Expo Centre Norte, in São Paulo Simon Mayle, the new Exhibition Director at WTM Latin ... Read more

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

Middle East hotels ready to capitalise on workation trend, says ATM

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

• The pandemic and progressive IT companies have accelerated demand for remote working • ‘On the go’ bleisure stays increasingly popular with Gen Z singletons, white collar ... Read more

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021

Travel Forward Unveils New Executives for the Travel Tech Show

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Travel Forward – the travel technology event co-located with WTM London – and part of the WTM Portfolio, which also includes WTM London, Arabian Travel Market, WTM ... Read more

December 8, 2020

UAE & Bahrain First to Benefit From Israeli Tourism

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

ATM expects influx of participants from Israel and across the globe as Abraham Accords opens-up UAE & Bahrain to massive potential 6 million outbound trips made from ... Read more

December 8, 2020

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

Press Releases, WTM London

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 ... Read more

November 24, 2020

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

Press Releases, WTM London

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 ... 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 ... Read more

November 18, 2020November 24, 2020

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

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

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 ... Read more

November 18, 2020

Exhibitors Praise Online Format of WTM Virtual

Press Releases, WTM London

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”. ... Read more

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020

WTM Latin America announces new dates for 2021

Press Releases, WTM Latin America

The event will be held 23-25 June 2021 at Expo Center Norte, São Paulo WTM Latin America has announced its new dates in 2021. The decision was ... Read more

November 13, 2020November 16, 2020

TF Virtual Final Wrap Up: Data will drive the rebuild and recovery

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Travel Forward Virtual has completed its three-day conference, leaving the industry with a plethora of technology-focused takeaways to help frame the travel’s rebuild and recovery phase. “Data” ... 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 ... Read more

November 13, 2020November 13, 2020

Wrap Up: Google tips winter staycation boom

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Google has revealed its latest UK traveller sentiment survey at Travel Forward Virtual, showing how the threat of quarantine and isolation is the biggest worry, leading to ... Read more

November 13, 2020

Wrap Up: Tours and activities stay positive for a different future

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Tours and activities providers are rethinking internal and external operations during the current slowdown while planning for the future, according to a panel discussion at Travel Forward ... Read more

November 13, 2020

Wrap Up: Holiday Pirates maintains social media focus during slowdown

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Deals publisher and inspiration brand Holiday Pirates has shared some of its social media secrets with the Travel Forward Virtual audience. Nick Cooper, head of the UK, ... Read more

November 13, 2020November 18, 2020

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

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

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 ... Read more

November 13, 2020November 13, 2020

Wrap Up: ‘Tourism is a Force for Good – We’re Not Victims or Villains’

Press Releases, WTM London

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 ... Read more

November 13, 2020

Wrap Up: UK travel trade sees green shoots of recovery

Press Releases, WTM London

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 ... Read more

November 13, 2020

Wrap Up: Digital skills are most in demand, say recruitment experts

Press Releases, WTM London

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 ... Read more

November 13, 2020

Wrap Up: JetBlue still on track for London 2021 routes

Press Releases, WTM London

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 ... 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, ... Read more

November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: Ryanair boss predicts air traffic volumes will bounce back quickly

Press Releases, WTM London

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 ... Read more

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: WTM Virtual looks to the future at ITIC Investment Summit

Press Releases, WTM London

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. ... Read more

November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: Bright future for tourism but we must remember lessons, warn bosses

Press Releases, WTM London

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. ... 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

Press Releases, WTM London

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. ... Read more

November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: It’s a Wonderful Life – Travel has had its ‘George Bailey’ moment

Press Releases, WTM London

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 – ... Read more

November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: ITIC Session Presents Innovation in Crisis

Press Releases, WTM London

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 ... 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

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

“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 ... Read more

November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: “Let’s talk” Tourism Minister tells trade

Press Releases, WTM London

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, ... Read more

November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: Ministers from Israel, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates discussed tourism opportunities at WTM Virtual

Press Releases, WTM London

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 ... Read more

November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: UNWTO, WTTC and WTM Ministers’ Summit 2020

Press Releases, WTM London

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 ... 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

Press Releases, WTM London

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 ... Read more

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: YouGov research reveals Gen Z and Millennials more likely to travel than older generation

Press Releases, WTM London

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 ... Read more

November 11, 2020November 18, 2020

Wrap Up: WTM Responsible Tourism Session on Tuesday November 10

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

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 ... Read more

November 11, 2020November 11, 2020

German National Tourist Board wins Best Stand Award at WTM Virtual

Press Releases, WTM London

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 ... Read more

November 10, 2020November 18, 2020

Wrap Up: UNWTO, WTTC and WTM Ministers’ Summit – Sustainable Practices

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

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 ... Read more

November 10, 2020January 13, 2021

WTM Virtual publishes roadmap for Decarbonising Aviation

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

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 ... 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 ... Read more

November 9, 2020

Wrap Up: EasyJet Holidays – ‘Trade bookings exceed our expectations’

Press Releases, WTM London

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 ... Read more

November 9, 2020November 9, 2020

Wrap Up – Trust is key consideration, say travel marketing experts

Press Releases, WTM London

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’ – ... Read more

November 9, 2020

Wrap Up – Travel experts slam UK government and industry pandemic response

Press Releases, WTM London

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 ... Read more

November 9, 2020November 18, 2020

Wrap Up – Addressing the Real Issues on virtual World Responsible Tourism Day

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

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 ... Read more

November 9, 2020

WTM Virtual Announces Saudi as its Registration Sponsor

Press Releases, WTM London

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 ... Read more

November 9, 2020

Research revealed at WTM Virtual give powerful insights about post-COVID travel

Press Releases, WTM London

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 ... Read more

November 6, 2020November 18, 2020

Beyond the COVID crisis: the future of Sustainable Tourism Join Four Recent World Tourism Award Honorees

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020

Experience Cape Town from township to terroir

Press Releases, WTM Africa

eKasi to Constantia illustrates the story of two vastly different worlds merged together through the flavours of food and wine. This is the story of how a ... Read more

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020

World-renowned Zeitz MOCAA celebrates Cape Town’s creative talent

Press Releases, WTM Africa

Zeitz MOCAA, the world’s largest Museum of Contemporary African Art, is celebrating the work of local Capetonians on its hallowed walls. The museum reopened on 22 October, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more

November 4, 2020November 18, 2020

World Responsible Tourism Awards 2020 Addressing the Challenge of COVID-19

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

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 ... Read more

November 4, 2020

Euromonitor Launches Global Report: Accelerating Travel Innovation after Coronavirus at WTM Virtual

Press Releases, WTM London

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 ... Read more