Press Releases

June 8, 2020

WTM Global Hub extends range to cover Tech Opportunities and Tour Operators

Press Releases, Technology

WTM Global Hub’s ongoing series of business-focused webinars will feature two sessions this week, looking at where technology will make the difference in the post-COVID-19 new normal, followed by a ... Read more

June 4, 2020July 1, 2020

WTM London partners with ITIC Virtual Summit

Press Releases, WTM London

A virtual conference called “The Future Of Travel & Tourism – Financial Strategies for Recovery” takes place on Wednesday June 10th from 9:15am to 2:15pm (BST). Organised by the International ... Read more

June 3, 2020

WTM London supports Global Exhibitions Day

Press Releases

WTM London is using Global Exhibitions Day 2020 to tell the world it will be open for business as usual at ExCeL this November. Global Exhibitions Day is a worldwide ... Read more

May 22, 2020

Industry Experts to share tips on Technology, Customer Loyalty and COVID-19 in webinar for WTM Global Hub

Press Releases, Technology

WTM Global Hub – WTM Portfolio’s new online portal – and Travel Forward – the leading travel technology event in travel & hospitality – are hosting a free-to-view webinar which ... Read more

May 15, 2020

BBC Global News join WTM’s Sustainability Week webinar programme

Press Releases

Sign up to hear how Covid-19 will affect travel marketing and reporting from media experts from broadcast and magazine media WTM is hosting two online seminars as part of next ... Read more

May 12, 2020

Aviation consultant to host ‘Airlines in Crisis’ webinar for WTM Global Hub

Press Releases

WTM Global Hub – WTM Portfolio’s new online portal – will host a webinar on Thursday 14th May at 2pm BST with respected UK aviation expert John Strickland, Director of ... Read more

May 5, 2020

WTM London supports TTG Digital Destinations Festival 2020

Press Releases

The initiative begins on Monday 11th May with virtual sessions discussing how, when and where the UK travel market is likely to recover from the COVID-19 crisis, and how destinations ... Read more

May 5, 2020May 5, 2020

World’s biggest industry focus group to reveal what travellers REALLY think

Press Releases

Sign up for WTM’s third Global Hub Webinar to find out what they say WTM is facilitating the biggest-ever industry focus group to determine what consumers around the globe are ... Read more

April 28, 2020April 28, 2020

Respected travel expert Simon Calder to feature in interactive webinar for WTM Global Hub

Press Releases

WTM Global Hub – WTM Portfolio’s new online portal – will host a webinar on April 30 with renowned British travel journalist and broadcaster Simon Calder. Called ‘Travel Update with ... Read more

April 22, 2020April 23, 2020

WTM Portfolio unveils resource platform WTM Global Hub

Press Releases, Reed Exhibitions

Upcoming weekly webinars will include featured guests such as the travel journalist Simon Calder, analysis from Oxford Economics and the entrepreneur Jeremy Jauncey WTM Portfolio will launch a new online portal, ... Read more

February 13, 2020November 18, 2020

Short leisure breaks to drive 38% increase in visitors to KSA by 2024, says new ATM research

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

GCC residents to push demand for short leisure breaks in Riyadh & Jeddah 3 million visitors expected by 2024 – ME&A top source market ATM witnesses 45% growth in Saudi ... Read more

February 7, 2020November 18, 2020

Travel trends for Boomers, Gen X, Y & Z in focus at ATM

Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases, Trends, Trends and Forecasts

Activities and experiences tie all generations together, but preferences disrupt broad-based offerings for a global market worth $183 billion up 35% over last 5 years Travellers from across the globe ... Read more

October 4, 2019October 4, 2019

BorderlessLive Debut is a Huge Success

Press Releases, WTM Portfolio

The inaugural BorderlessLive – the festival where aspiring and established content creators meet the travel industry – was a hit with both brands and destinations as well as content creators ... Read more

June 25, 2019June 25, 2019

Travel Forward announces second annual Startup Competition

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Travel Forward, the only dedicated global event serving the entire travel and hospitality technology ecosystem, confirms that Amadeus is continuing its sponsorship of the Startup Showcase and Competition for 2019. ... Read more

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019

BorderlessLive to launch with high-profile exhibitors

Press Releases, WTM Portfolio

BorderlessLive is the brand-new event where creative thinkers, worldwide brands and destinations from across the globe will come together for a festive style exhibition and conference.   This one-of-a-kind event, ... Read more

May 21, 2019May 21, 2019

Travel Forward exhibitors sign up for more space to secure more deals

Travel Forward

Travel Forward – driving next generation technology for travel and hospitality – is welcoming back a number of exhibitors, many of whom are taking bigger stands as a result of ... Read more

April 9, 2018April 10, 2018

Tomjachu – An award-winning Bush Retreat to exhibit at World Travel Market Africa 2018

Blog, Hospitality, Luxury, WTM Africa

The award-winning Tomjachu Bush Retreat will once again be exhibiting at this year’s World Travel Market Africa show in Cape Town. An historic family owned, 4* exclusive private nature reserve, ... Read more

October 10, 2017October 10, 2017

Transport Update for Travel to WTM London

Press Releases, Uncategorised, WTM London

Delegates to WTM London 2017 are advised that Docklands Light Railway (DLR) station Custom House – which is one of a number of transport options to enter ExCeL via the ... Read more

September 14, 2017September 18, 2017

Cruz control: BA boss to talk about radical strategy at WTM London

Press Releases, WTM London

Alex Cruz, the chief executive of British Airways, heads an impressive line-up of aviation high-fliers at WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry. The British flag-carrier ... Read more

September 14, 2017September 14, 2017

Experts at WTM London to predict key trends in UK market

Press Releases, WTM London

A panel of senior executives will debate the impact of Brexit, currency movements and other geopolitical trends during a ‘World Travel Leaders’ session at WTM London – the leading global ... Read more

September 9, 2017September 13, 2017

Hotel rewards research shows room for improvement

Exhibitor News 2017

Two out of three UK business travellers belong to at least one hotel loyalty club, yet nearly half are unsatisfied with the rewards they get, according to research that will ... Read more

September 9, 2017September 14, 2017

Meet Allora, the first AI-powered direct booking platform

Exhibitor News 2017

Hotel technology provider Avvio will showcase Allora, the world’s first direct booking platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI), at WTM London. Allora uses machine learning to constantly improve the booking ... Read more

September 7, 2017September 7, 2017

2017 sees the biggest responsible tourism programme ever at WTM London

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

This year sees big developments in WTM’s Responsible Tourism programme, as it seeks to build on its ever-growing popularity and increase its profile amongst its mainstream audience. For the first ... Read more

August 21, 2017

WTM London 2017’s Premier Partner is Italy

Press Releases, WTM London

The Italian National Tourist Board will be the Premier Partner at WTM London 2017 – the leading global event for the travel industry – as Italy takes a “fundamental step” ... Read more

August 18, 2017August 21, 2017

WTM London open registration for Digital Influencers’ Speed Networking 2017 sponsored by Whalar

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London 2017, the leading global event for the travel industry, is calling on digital influencers to apply for its hugely-popular and biggest-ever WTM London Digital Influencers’ Speed Networking event ... Read more

August 18, 2017August 18, 2017

WTM strengthens travel credentials with new marketing appointment

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM has boosted its executive team with a new Portfolio Head of Marketing, who has a wealth of travel industry experience. Jeannette Gilbert joins WTM from her role as Head ... Read more

August 8, 2017August 10, 2017

From virtual reality to easier payment systems and customer safety: Meet WTM London’s new travel tech exhibitors

Press Releases, WTM London

More than 20 technology companies have signed up as new exhibitors at the Travel Tech Show at WTM – the dedicated travel technology event at WTM London. The impressive list ... Read more

August 1, 2017August 1, 2017

Asia Pacific region sees surge in stand space booked at WTM London

Press Releases, WTM London

Exhibitors from the Asia Pacific region have significantly increased the size of their stands at this year’s WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry. WTM London ... Read more

July 25, 2017July 25, 2017

Registration open for WTM London 2017

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London, the leading global event for the travel industry, has opened registration for its 2017 edition. WTM London 2017, which takes place between Monday 6 – Wednesday 8 November, ... Read more

July 18, 2017July 18, 2017

From down under to Legoland, WTM London welcomes fresh faces from across the world

Press Releases, WTM London

Sixty new exhibitors have already signed up to do business at this year’s WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry – including major tourist boards, innovative ... Read more

June 27, 2017June 27, 2017

Brits Change Holiday Plans Due To Fear Of Terrorism

Press Releases, WTM London

One third of Brits have changed their travel plans due to the fear of terrorism according to the latest research by World Travel Market London, the leading global event for ... Read more

June 13, 2017June 22, 2017

Four New Exhibitors Join Germany Stand At WTM London

Press Releases, WTM London

The German stand at WTM London, the leading global event for the travel industry, will be packed with a vast array of product offerings including four new exhibitors. Miller Reisen, ... Read more

June 6, 2017June 6, 2017

Travel Tech Show at WTM to Highlight Payment Solutions

Press Releases, WTM London

The Travel Tech Show at WTM London 2017 will focus on payments solution with a dedicated lounge, reflecting not only the importance of payments across the global travel ecosystem but ... Read more

March 18, 2015February 2, 2017

WTM Portfolio is ‘awesome’ for Brand USA

Press Releases, WTM London, WTM Portfolio

Brand USA is exhibiting across the WTM Portfolio in 2015 to help America reach its global annual visitor target of 100 million tourists by 2021. Following another successful World Travel ... Read more

March 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Cruise and climate change top the agenda for World Responsible Tourism Awards 2015 at WTM

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

Tourism businesses and organisations around the world are now being invited to submit themselves for consideration in the World Responsible Tourism Awards 2015 at WTM this November. The prestigious awards ... Read more

February 10, 2015June 2, 2020

WTM 2014 Facilitates a Record £2.5 Billion in Travel Industry Deals

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market 2014, the leading global event for the travel industry, will generate a record £2.5 billion in travel and tourism industry deals – an impressive 13% increase on ... Read more

February 3, 2015February 2, 2017

WTM Portfolio Vital for Korea’s New Tourism Campaign

Press Releases, WTM London, WTM Portfolio

The Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO – visitkorea.or.kr) is exhibiting across the WTM Portfolio in 2015 to help it reach its global visitor target of 15 million tourists. Following a hugely ... Read more

January 27, 2015February 2, 2017

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum & Tour serves up series of aces at WTM 2014

Press Releases, WTM London

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum & Tour has turned WTM 2014 to its advantage by agreeing a series of new business deals in China, India and the UK. The award-winning attraction’s ... Read more

January 22, 2015June 2, 2020

Reed Exhibitions appoints Nick Pilbeam as new Travel Divisional Director

Press Releases, Reed Exhibitions, WTM London

Reed Exhibitions has appointed Nick Pilbeam to the position of Divisional Director – Travel. Newly appointed Pilbeam, who brings with him an enormous amount of growth strategy knowledge and industry ... Read more

January 20, 2015February 2, 2017

WTM 2014 Conference and Events Sees a Record 17,000 Attendees

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market 2014’s Conference and Event programme experienced a 4.5% increase smashing through the 17,000 barrier for the first time. WTM 2014 hosted more than 100 conferences and events ... Read more

January 13, 2015February 2, 2017

Software specialist to seal deals worth €1m from WTM 2014

Press Releases, WTM London

B2B e-commerce specialist Frosmo estimates it will agree deals worth €1 million as a result of exhibiting at the Travel Tech Show at WTM 2014. Frosmo, which exhibited for the ... Read more

December 12, 2014June 2, 2020

WTM ‘re-opens’ UK & Ireland Region To Virtual Visitors

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry, is offering the opportunity to revisit the WTM 2014 UK & Ireland region via an interactive 360-degree online tour. ... Read more

November 25, 2014June 2, 2020

Philippines Signs “numerous” Business Deals at WTM 2014

Press Releases, WTM London

The Philippines Department of Tourism said its delegation at World Travel Market 2014 – the leading global event for the travel industry – was “by far the largest yet”, with ... Read more

November 12, 2014June 2, 2020

WTM Delegates Numbers Approach 52,000 with 4% Increase

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market 2014, the leading global event for the travel industry, experienced an impressive 4% increase in attendees with the event opening its doors to almost 52,000 delegates over ... Read more

November 6, 2014June 2, 2020

Raising Labour Rights Essential – and Makes Good Business Sense

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

The first session of the final day was on Employment Conditions in the Tourism Industry. Wolfgang Weinz from International Labour Organisation explained that more often the people who have most ... Read more

November 6, 2014June 2, 2020

WTM 2014 Signs Off with Speed Networking, Spas and Success

Press Releases, WTM London

The final day of World Travel Market 2014 continued this year’s focus of doing deals, rewarding excellence and generating debate. WTM Speed Networking sessions started the day, with the Thursday ... Read more

November 6, 2014June 1, 2020

Gen Y and Wearables Permeated Discussions at Day 4 of the Travel Tech Show at WTM

Press Releases, The Travel Tech Show, WTM London

Much of the action centred on the WTM Travel Perspective sessions, hosted by the German National Tourist Board, where many gathered to gain insight and advice on how we might ... Read more

November 6, 2014June 2, 2020

WTM 2014 Sees Impressive 7% Visitor Increase

Press Releases, WTM London

Overall delegate figures are up 5%, according to unaudited figure up to 1pm on Wednesday 5 November The first two and a half days of World Travel Market 2014, the ... Read more

November 5, 2014June 2, 2020

Virgin Airline Boss Speaks at WTM 2014

Press Releases, WTM London

Virgin Atlantic boss Craig Kreeger has said the airline may launch new long-haul routes next March when the carrier gains three slots at Heathrow. Speaking at World Travel Market in ... Read more

November 5, 2014June 2, 2020

Responsible Tourism, Aviation, Sports Events and Future Travel Trends Were on the Agenda for the Third Day of World Travel Market

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

Responsible tourism took centre stage today, which is WTM World Responsible Tourism Day in association with the UNWTO. The annual event launched with a discussion about how the tourism industry ... Read more

November 5, 2014June 15, 2020

WTM World Responsible Tourism Day Discusses the “Dark Side” of Tourism with Focus on Animal Welfare

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

“Responsible tourism is the backbone of this industry. It helps us to give back to struggling communities and sustaining extraordinary biodiversity,” said WTM’s director Simon Press as he opened World ... Read more

November 5, 2014June 2, 2020

Twitter Tells Travel Tech Show at WTM to Target Moments Not Markets in Travel

Press Releases, The Travel Tech Show, WTM London

Themes on Day Three of the Travel Technology Show at WTM picked up on ways to get your brand past the noise on social media as well as peer-to-peer trends. ... Read more

November 5, 2014June 2, 2020

Air Canada Wins Prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London

Air Canada has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2014 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its contribution to the Canadian and global travel industry over the past 75 ... Read more

November 5, 2014June 2, 2020

James Liang, Founder of Ctrip.com, Wins Prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London

Entrepreneur James Liang has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2014 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of the huge impact his online travel agency Ctrip.com has made on the ... Read more

November 5, 2014June 2, 2020

Jehangir Katgara Wins Prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London

Jehangir Katgara, Chairman and Managing Director of TBI Trail Blazer Tours India, has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2014 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution ... Read more

November 5, 2014June 2, 2020

Venetian Villas Wins Prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London

Venetian Villas has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2014 World Travel Leaders Award. The company received the coveted award today at the WTM World Travel Leaders Awards ceremony. The ... Read more

November 5, 2014June 2, 2020

The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Wins Prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London

The iconic Gulf Hotel Bahrain has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2014 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its consistently excellent service over the last 45 years. The ... Read more

November 5, 2014June 2, 2020

André Jordan Wins Prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London

André Jordan has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2014 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of his contribution to tourism in the Algarve. The coveted award was presented today ... Read more

November 5, 2014June 2, 2020

Association of Tour Operators Russia Wins Prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London

Association of Tour Operators Russia (ATOR) has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2014 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its achievements in promoting tourism to the country. The ... Read more

November 5, 2014June 2, 2020

Turespaña Wins Prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London

Turespaña (TourSpain) has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2014 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its achievements in Spanish tourism. UK, Director of Spain Tourism Board, Enrique Ruiz ... Read more

November 5, 2014June 2, 2020

David Speakman Wins Prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London

David Speakman, Chairman of Travel Counsellors, has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2014 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of his work in pioneering the travel agent homeworking model. ... Read more

November 5, 2014February 2, 2017

EasyJet Wins Prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London

EasyJet has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2014 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of its contribution to developing the low-cost airline sector in the UK and Europe. The ... Read more

November 5, 2014June 2, 2020

Roger Dow Wins Prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London

Roger Dow has won a prestigious WTM 2014 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of his achievements over the past 10 years as CEO of US Travel, the private industry ... Read more

November 5, 2014February 2, 2017

World Responsible Tourism Awards

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

Animal Welfare and Accessible Tourism take the Gold at the World Responsible Tourism Awards 2014 A South African animal sanctuary and a Brazilian adventure resort specialising in accessible tourism were announced ... Read more

November 5, 2014June 2, 2020

UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit Discusses Legacy Imperative of Mega Events

Press Releases, WTM London

Participants at the UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit stressed that “immense synergies” between mega-events and tourism should be used to generate long-time benefits for the destination and its people. Opening ... Read more

November 4, 2014June 2, 2020

Mega-Events and Wellness Take Centre Stage

Press Releases, WTM London

The UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit set the tone for the second day of World Travel Market 2014, with tourism ministers from around the world discussing the synergies between mega-events ... Read more

November 4, 2014June 15, 2020

Wildlife Tourism Needs Greater Focus

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

A packed room for a challenging session on the need to develop better wildlife tourism. “We are breeding less elephants a year than are being killed,” said Africa’s Finest’s Colin ... Read more

November 4, 2014June 2, 2020

Travel Technology Show at WTM Was All About Devices

Press Releases, The Travel Tech Show, WTM London

Day Two of the Travel Technology Show at WTM was all about devices – mobile and wearable, content and using data to personalise services to travellers. Facebook Head of Travel ... Read more

November 4, 2014February 2, 2017

Lazy Low-Cost Airlines Distinct from Ultra-Low-Costs

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market’s aviation programme on Tuesday started with Wizzair’s boss introducing the concept of “lazy low-cost” into the conversation. Speaking at the event today in London, Jozsef Varadi, chief ... Read more

November 4, 2014February 2, 2017

WTM Honours Exhibitors In Best Stand Awards

Press Releases, WTM London

Flanders and Switzerland are among the exhibitors honoured with awards for their stands at World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry. The Best Stand Awards were ... Read more

November 4, 2014April 27, 2022

The LGBT Market – Where Will Most Gays and Lesbians Holiday in 2015?

Press Releases, WTM London

New LGBT2020 Research Data Released by ONBC at World Travel Market Favourite 20 cities for LGBT tourism market revealed by ONBC: Out Now Business Class at World Travel Market New ... Read more

November 4, 2014February 2, 2017

Earthwatch Institute, Singita and Google Received 2014 World Tourism Awards at World Travel Market

Press Releases, WTM London

Earthwatch Institute, Singita and Google Received 2014 World Tourism Awards at World Travel Market Earthwatch Institute, Singita and Google were presented with the 2014 World Tourism Awards today, Monday, November ... Read more

November 4, 2014June 2, 2020

Eduardo Nascimento Wins Prestigious WTM World Travel Leaders Award

Press Releases, WTM London

Eduardo Nascimento, president of Brazil’s Nascimento Turismo Operadora, has won a prestigious World Travel Market 2014 World Travel Leaders Award in recognition of his contribution to tourism in Brazil. The ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

WTM Responsible Tourism Monday End of Day Release

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

Standing room only at the opening event of the responsible tourism programme, “Partnerships for Better Tourism in Destinations”. “We have a duty to our clients to make sure the destination ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 1, 2020

Sabre and Thomas Cook Share Thoughts on the Future of Travel

Press Releases, The Travel Tech Show, WTM London

A glimpse of a not too distant travel future was shared by speakers from Sabre and Thomas Cook at the WTM Travel Innovation Summit in association with TTI. The event, ... Read more

November 3, 2014February 2, 2017

World Travel Market Gets Down to Business

Press Releases, WTM London

Visitors to World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry, got down to business from the start of the first day, with key new business contacts being ... Read more

November 3, 2014February 2, 2017

Petra Nemcova, Founder & Chair, Happy Hearts Fund, Presented With World Tourism Humanitarian Award Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the Indian Ocean Tsunami

Press Releases, WTM London

Supermodel Petra Nemcova, Founder & Chair, Happy Hearts Fund (HHF), receieved the World Tourism Humanitarian Award on Monday, November 3, 2014, the opening day of World Travel Market, Excel Centre, ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

Term-Time Holiday Fines Rethink Could Decide 2015 Election

Industry Report, Press Releases, WTM London

A manifesto pledge to stop fining parents who take their children out of school for holidays could have a decisive influence on next year’s UK General Election, reveals the World ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

Positive Reaction To The New Ryanair Customer-Friendly Approach

Industry Report, Press Releases, WTM London

Nearly half of Ryanair passengers think the experience has improved since the airline adopted a more customer-friendly approach, reveals the World Travel Market Industry Report 2014 released today (Monday 3 ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

Travel Execs Feel The Heat As Peer-to-Peer Takes Hold

Industry Report, Press Releases, WTM London

The so-called “peer-to-peer” or “sharing” economy is starting to have a negative impact on the traditional travel and tourism industry reveals the World Travel Market Industry Report 2014 released today ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

Farage The 2015 UK General Election ‘Kingmaker’

Industry Report, Press Releases, WTM London

The 2015 UK General Election is likely to result in a hung parliament with UKIP holding the balance of power, reveals the World Travel Market 2014 Industry Report released today ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

Bargain-hunting Brits still opt for staycations

Industry Report, Press Releases, WTM London

The Great British holiday is still a hit with price-conscious UK holidaymakers – especially in the wake of airline disasters and Passport Office chaos, reveals research from World Travel Market ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

Fingerprint Passports Tipped as Top Travel Trend

Industry Report, Press Releases, WTM London

Holidaymakers in 2049 will all have fingerprint identification on their passports, according to two polls from World Travel Market – the leading global event for the travel industry – released ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

Green Credentials Are High on Travel’s Agenda

Industry Report, Press Releases, WTM London

The vast majority of travel companies consider sustainability is important to their business, according to the World Travel Market 2014 Industry Report. Released today by World Travel Market – the ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

No ‘Grand Depart’ as UK’s Summer of Sporting Excellence Boosts Staycations

Industry Report, Press Releases, WTM London

This summer’s high-profile sporting events in the UK are providing a further boost for the country’s growing domestic market, reveals the World Travel Market 2014 Industry Report, released today (Monday ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

Air Tax Cut Will Encourage More Long-Haul Holidays

Industry Report, Press Releases, WTM London

The travel trade expects more tourists to book holidays in far-flung destinations in 2015, thanks to tax cuts on long-haul flights, according to the World Travel Market 2014 Industry Report ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

Keep It Local: Support For Regional Airport Expansion Flying High

Industry Report, Press Releases, WTM London

Support for expansion at regional airports to ease the demand for extra flight capacity in the UK is on the increase, reveals the World Travel Market 2014 Industry Report released ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

Post-Sochi Winter Olympics Leaves Russian Tourism Out in the Cold

Industry Report, Press Releases, WTM London

The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games failed to deliver in terms of tourism interest to Russia, reveals the World Travel Market 2014 Industry Report, released today (Monday 3 November). The ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

Holiday Holograms and Resort Robots to Replace Reps?

Industry Report, Press Releases, WTM London

Androids or holograms could replace holiday reps by the middle of the century, according to research by World Travel Market – the leading global event for the travel industry – ... Read more

November 3, 2014June 15, 2020

Football Fans Undeterred by Qatar World Cup Controversy

Industry Report, Press Releases, WTM London

Controversy surrounding Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup will not deter football fans from visiting the Gulf state to support their national team, reveals the World Travel Market ... Read more

November 3, 2014February 2, 2017

Stylish and Cost-Conscious Brits Embrace “Poshtels”

Global Trends Report, Press Releases, WTM London

Design-led hostels across the UK – known as “poshtels” are proving popular with British travellers and value-driven overseas holidaymakers, reveals the WTM Global Trends Report 2014, in association with Euromonitor ... Read more

November 3, 2014February 2, 2017

Hotel Chains Recognise Benefit of Guests’ Social Media

Global Trends Report, Press Releases, WTM London

Leading hotel chains are rewarding guests who use “braggies” to share their experiences on social media, reveals the WTM Global Trends Report 2014, in association with Euromonitor International, released today ... Read more

November 3, 2014February 2, 2017

Wearables to Drive Travel’s Next Phase of E-commerce

Global Trends Report, Press Releases, WTM London

Wearable electronics will become an important tool for travelers and travel businesses will have another digital channel to master, reveals WTM Global Trends Report 2014, in association with Euromonitor International, ... Read more

November 3, 2014May 2, 2022

Designers Helping to Change Middle East Perceptions

Global Trends Report, Press Releases, WTM London

The success of design shows and exhibitions across the Middle East is generating domestic and international tourism demand, reveals the WTM Global Trends Report 2014, in association with Euromonitor International, ... Read more

November 3, 2014February 2, 2017

Peer-to-peer Dining on the Menu in Europe

Global Trends Report, Press Releases, WTM London

The success of peer-to-peer players such as Airbnb is driving a number of start-ups in Europe which give visitors the chance to eat local food with local people, reveals the ... Read more

November 3, 2014February 2, 2017

Digital Shift Will Drive Expansion of Indian Rail Network

Global Trends Report, Press Releases, WTM London

Online and mobile bookings for India’s extensive rail network are becoming a strong driver of e-commerce in the country, reveals the WTM Global Trends Report 2014, in association with Euromonitor ... Read more

November 3, 2014April 28, 2022

Messaging Apps Become Transactional in China

Global Trends Report, Press Releases, WTM London

WeChat, an instant messaging service owned by Chinese Internet service provider Tencent, has emerged as a viable sales channel for travel companies, reveals the WTM Global Trends Report 2014, in ... Read more

November 3, 2014February 2, 2017

Golfers Evolving into Cycling MAMILs

Global Trends Report, Press Releases, WTM London

The rise in popularity of cycling is posing a threat to golf tourism with middle aged men swapping their clubs for bikes creating the rise of MAMILs (middle-aged-men-in-lycra), reveals the ... Read more

November 3, 2014February 2, 2017

Africa Tipped to Become Surfing Capital of the World

Global Trends Report, Press Releases, WTM London

Many emerging tourism destinations in Africa have identified surfing as a target market, reveals the WTM Global Trends Report 2014, in association with Euromonitor International, released today (Monday 3 November) ... Read more

October 31, 2014February 2, 2017

Adventure Travel Sector Explores Sustainable Future

Press Releases, WTM London

A 50-year roadmap for the future of adventure travel and responsible tourism will be explored during World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry. Issues, policies and ... Read more