Top 100 2017

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Qatar standoff has repercussions for all Middle East carriers

WTM London

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

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Thinking deeply about the emotions around travel shopping and search

WTM London

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

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Italy looks to build on successful 2017

WTM London

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

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Indian cities see ‘incredible’ growth rates

WTM London

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

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

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

WTM London

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

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Terror attacks mean growth in UK inbound arrivals will slow down

WTM London

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

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

City limits: Report reveals tourism hotspots struggling with overcrowding

WTM London

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

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

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

WTM London

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

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Brexit threatens to undermine London’s business destination reputation

WTM London

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

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Asian cities become smarter in advance of even more visitors

WTM London

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

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

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

WTM London

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

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Africa embraces the idea of open borders

WTM London

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

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

US trade war would trigger Trump slump, warns WTM report

WTM London

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

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

UK set for major domestic and international rail revolution

WTM London

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

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

London to tumble down travel league tables as Asian cities soar

WTM London

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

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Asian cities soar up the global travel league table

WTM London

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

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Cancun growth outpaces competitors in the Americas

WTM London

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

November 7, 2017November 3, 2017

Mobile-first China tackles cryptocurrencies

WTM London

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