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June 10, 2025June 19, 2025

How Small Nations Are Winning with AI in Tourism

Blog, WTM Team

Why the Future of AI in Travel Might Belong to the Small and Nimble Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a buzzword, but a real force that’s rewriting the rules ... Read more

December 6, 2023December 6, 2023

Seasonality in Tourism: How to Adapt Your Marketing Strategy

Blog, Destinations, marketing, Travel Industry, Trends

Travel and tourism is one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing industries in the world. As such, much like any sector, it is faced with its own challenges. One ... Read more

November 1, 2023October 31, 2023

Identifying the Traveller of the Future through Consumer Segmentation

Blog, Economy, Travel Industry, Trends, WTM London

The mantra ‘travel is back’ is no longer resonating with consumers, who are demanding personalised experiences that suit their values and lifestyles. To connect authentically with these travellers, travel players ... Read more

August 28, 2023September 1, 2023

Why Local SEO is Important for Travel Brands

Blog, Destinations, marketing, Travel Industry, Trends

In today’s digital landscape, establishing a strong digital presence has become imperative for businesses across all industries. However, this is especially important in the travel sector which is built upon ... Read more

August 17, 2023August 17, 2023

WTM London 2023 Conference Programme Announced

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market London 2023, the world’s most influential travel & tourism event, has announced details of its conference programme, with high-profile speakers and seminars. More than 60 conference sessions ... Read more

August 7, 2023August 14, 2023

How can travel brands embrace and welcome customers with invisible disabilities?

Blog, Disability, Diversity & Inclusion, World Travel Market London, WTM London

In December 2006, the United Nations officially adopted the Convention On The Rights Of Persons With Disabilities (CRPD).  The convention calls for member nations to ensure that persons with disabilities ... Read more

July 31, 2023August 1, 2023

The Power of Innovation in Loyalty

AI, Blog, marketing, Travel Technology, Trends

The travel industry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation to keep up with new ways of people planning their trips, interacting with travel services and providers, as well as experience travel. Loyalty ... Read more

July 3, 2023August 30, 2023

Morocco has been announced as Premier Partner of WTM London 2023

Press Releases, WTM London

The partnership with World Travel Market, 6-8th November, will turn the spotlight on Morocco. The Premier Partnership announcement comes as Morocco experiences growth in its tourism activity, aiming to double ... Read more

June 8, 2023June 7, 2023

Building a Community with your Travel Brand: Why is it Important?

Blog, marketing, Social Media, Travel Industry, Trends

By Tom Mcloughlin, Founder, SEO Travel Community building is a marketing approach that has been getting more and more attention in recent years. Consumer priorities and values are changing, and ... Read more

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023

Leading from the heart, in travel, and beyond

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Economy, Professional Development, Travel Industry

By Gemma Greenwood, Director, Content Inc. In my last ATM blog I promoted the virtues of ‘giving back with positive impact in the travel industry’ and how I hoped it ... Read more

November 23, 2022November 23, 2022

Will Travel be Sustainable in the Face of a Cost of Living Crisis?

Blog, Economy, Travel Industry, Trends

By Caroline Bremner, Senior Head of Travel Research, Euromonitor International One question that we get frequently asked at Euromonitor International is will consumers pay more for sustainable travel products and ... Read more

November 14, 2022November 15, 2022

WTM London 2022 heralds huge increase in buyer attendance

WTM London, WTM Portfolio

An incredible number of travel professionals walked through the doors at World Travel Market last week, with over 35,800 people participating – exceeding expected attendance – and presenting over double ... Read more

November 1, 2022November 15, 2022

Saudi confirmed as Premier Partner for a second year running at World Travel Market London

Press Releases, WTM London

Saudi, the authentic home of Arabia, has been announced as Premier Partner of World Travel Market London 2022 for the second year running. Saudi’s Vision 2030 strategy is an ambitious ... Read more

October 19, 2022October 18, 2022

Sabre Hospitality collaborate with World Travel Market London

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London confirms Sabre Hospitality as sponsor of their Technology Stage at this year’s World Travel Market; with company President, Scott Wilson, leading a session on how retailing will revolutionise ... Read more

October 19, 2022October 18, 2022

Euromonitor and World Travel Market showcase travel’s digital and sustainable innovations

WTM London

Senior experts from leading business intelligence and consulting specialist Euromonitor International will showcase the best of digital, consumer-centric and sustainable travel innovations at World Travel Market London. The ‘Powered Up: ... Read more

October 18, 2022November 17, 2022

Meet the finalists in-line for a WTM Responsible Tourism Award

Reed Exhibitions, Responsible Tourism, WTM London, WTM Portfolio

Those shortlisted for a WTM Responsible Tourism Award have been announced for 2022. After an extensive process, there are businesses and destinations, from 21 countries, being recognised as finalists in the WTM Responsible ... Read more

October 12, 2022October 13, 2022

Airlines move from a torrid summer to an uncertain winter

Aviation, Blog, Economy, Resilience and Recovery

The Covid pandemic has taken the airline business through the worst nightmare imaginable over the last three years and whilst things looked up for the summer, circumstances conspired to make ... Read more

October 11, 2022

Explorer Levison Wood to speak at World Travel Market London

Press Releases, Reed Exhibitions, WTM London, WTM Portfolio

UK explorer, best-selling author, photographer and filmmaker Levison Wood will share stories from his unique and inspiring adventures in more than 100 countries when he takes to the Future Stage ... Read more

October 7, 2022

New exhibitors descend on World Travel Market London 2022

Press Releases, Reed Exhibitions, WTM London, WTM Portfolio

World Travel Market London (WTM) 7-9 November, is expecting to facilitate a record number of deals this year as the growing number of new and returning exhibitors grows, making the ... Read more

October 4, 2022October 7, 2022

Global travel sector figureheads report achievement and vision for the future in WTM London Yearbook 2022

WTM London, WTM Portfolio

World Travel Market shall once again produce its yearbook dedicated to documenting the achievements, milestones and ambitions of the global travel and tourism sector. Entitled ‘The WTM London Yearbook 2022 ... Read more

October 4, 2022October 1, 2022

Ministers’ Summit challenges sector to rethink tourism industry at World Travel Market London

Press Releases, Travel Industry, WTM London, WTM Portfolio

Ministers’ Summit challenges sector to rethink tourism industry at World Travel Market London Tourism leaders from across the globe will convene again for the Ministers’ Summit at World Travel Market ... Read more

October 3, 2022October 1, 2022

EasyJet holidays boss to speak at WTM World Responsible Tourism Day

Aviation, Press Releases, Reed Exhibitions, Responsible Tourism, Responsible Tourism, Responsible Tourism, Responsible Tourism Spotlight, Travel Industry, WTM London, WTM Portfolio

  The head of the first major UK tour operator to offset carbon emissions from package holidays will share his vision for making travel more sustainable at World Travel Market ... Read more

September 21, 2022September 16, 2022

Burnout expert Kelly Swingler to speak at World Travel Market London

Press Releases, WTM London, WTM Portfolio

World-renowned executive coach, burnout expert, inspirational speaker and author, Kelly Swingler, will be sharing her experience on how to have a successful career without jeopardising wellbeing at this year’s World ... Read more

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022

Watch this space: keynote session at WTM London probes space tourism

Press Releases, WTM London, WTM Portfolio

The former President of Virgin Galactic, Will Whitehorn, is set to present a keynote at World Travel Market London, 7-9 November 2022, exploring the astronomic potential for space tourism. Will ... Read more

July 15, 2022July 18, 2022

Industry staff shortages – it’s about more than just pay

Blog, Resilience and Recovery, Travel Industry

Our industry is fundamentally archaic in its approach to talent management and welfare, says Gemma Greenwood, Director, Content Inc. Now is the summer of our discontent, nowhere more so than ... Read more

April 12, 2022April 11, 2022

Aviation industry: turning crisis to new opportunities

Arabian Travel Market, Aviation, Blog, Resilience, Resilience and Recovery, Travel Industry

After more than two years there are finally encouraging signs that the coronavirus pandemic may be on the wane. The airline and travel business has taken a beating. Nothing can ... Read more

September 23, 2021September 27, 2021

COP26, Biodiversity and Destination Resilience at WTM London

Blog, Responsible Tourism

WTM London this year opens on the same day as COP26 in Glasgow. Given the mounting crisis of climate change and the challenge of adapting to it, it is no ... Read more

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021

The Platform for Change Directory

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Over the last twenty years, many tourism businesses and destinations have developed proven solutions to the issues which arise from tourism. This Solutions Platform provides many examples of reducing negative ... Read more

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021

Never mind the patter watch the hands

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Labels and certificates convey little; they lack meaning for travellers and holidaymakers The travel and tourism sector has generated a plethora of labels, all intended to convey that this form ... Read more

August 9, 2021August 9, 2021

Climate Change is a Business Risk

Blog, Responsible Tourism

For years, the climate change debate has been about the science, which is — ironically — convenient for deniers of climate change.

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.

Read more

July 28, 2021July 30, 2021

Time to change: Procrastination is deadly and expensive

Blog, Responsible Tourism

For decades, scientists have refused to make a strong link between climate change and extreme weather events, but that has changed. Recently, Bloomberg Green reported extreme weather in several areas ... Read more

June 22, 2021

Why Sustainable Tourism Failed

Blog, Responsible Tourism

This is a guest post written by John Swarbrooke. Way back in 1998, John published the seminal text on Sustainable Tourism Management, and it is still in print. It has, for ... Read more

August 27, 2020October 13, 2020

Ally ship: The driving force for diversity and inclusion in the travel industry?

Video, Webinars

Speakers Jamie-Lee Abtar is the Executive Director of BAME Women in Travel CIC a social enterprise dedicated to assisting Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) women in the travel, tourism ... Read more

August 14, 2020August 20, 2020

Catch up – Bounce Back: The Not So Smooth Path to Returning to Business

Video, Webinars

Speakers With her rich experience in the global tourism sector, Carol Hay has directed multi-national marketing portfolios spanning destination branding, product development, sustainable tourism development, public relations, crisis management and ... Read more

July 30, 2020August 20, 2020

Catch up – Travel and Tourism: Embracing Transformation to Move Beyond Coronavirus

Video, Webinars

Speakers Caroline Bremner manages the global content strategy for the travel and tourism industry at Euromonitor International, which she joined in July 1996. Euromonitor International is a world leading market ... Read more

June 22, 2020June 29, 2020

Catch Up – What industry stakeholders can tell us about the future of Wellness Tourism

Video, Webinars

Speakers Anne Dimon is President/CEO of the Wellness Tourism Association a not-for-profit launched in 2018 and now with 100 plus members and partners in 21 counties. A long time industry ... Read more

June 16, 2020June 26, 2020

Key Affluent Post-COVID Travel & In-bound luxury travel into the Middle East

Video, Webinars

Speakers Joining Reed Travel Exhibitions as head of ILTM in January 2012, Alison has an extensive global background and over 25 years’ experience in the premium travel and lifestyle sectors. ... Read more

June 12, 2020June 23, 2020

Catch-up – Destination Europe: Where do we go from here?

Video, Webinars

Speakers Rajan Datar is an award-winning, broadcaster, journalist and conference moderator whose career has spanned three decades of current affairs, arts, business and documentary presenting, reporting and producing for the ... Read more

June 11, 2020June 23, 2020

Catch Up – Flipping the Narrative: Composing Tomorrow’s Destination Strategy

Video, Webinars

Speakers After being an engineer for the French space agency and a member of the general management at Microsoft EMEA and Deutsche Telekom, Alban co-founded in 2006 the first Open ... Read more

June 5, 2020June 16, 2020

Catch Up – Tourism’s Ground Zero: How Tour Operators now Need to Adapt to Change Quickly

Video, Webinars

Speakers Mark Frary is a regular contributor to national newspapers, magazines and websites on travel. Over his career, he has worked as the Sunday Times’ travel agony uncle and ski ... Read more

June 3, 2020June 23, 2020

Catch Up – Technology Opportunities for Travel and Tourism in a Post-Viral World

Video, Webinars

Speakers Robert Gray is the Chief Technology Officer of Topflight Travel Group, one of the UK and Irelands leading privately-owned travel companies with brands that include Topflight Holidays, Topflight for ... Read more

May 20, 2020May 29, 2020

Catch up – The future of loyalty in tourism: What are we learning from the COVID-19 crisis?

Video, Webinars

Speakers Paul is Senior Partner of the world’s leading independent travel technology consultancy, Genesys Digital Transformation. Paul founded the consultancy 25 years ago and during that time, Genesys has helped ... Read more

May 15, 2020May 29, 2020

Catch up – Tourism post-COVID: the challenges and opportunities for sustainable travel

Video, Webinars

Speakers Jeremy Smith is the editor of sustainable tourism news site Travindy.com. Author of recently published Transforming Travel – realising the potential of sustainable tourism (2018). As well as writing ... Read more

May 12, 2020June 1, 2020

Catch up – The New Normal? Country Branding at the time of Covid-19… and after

Video, Webinars

Speakers Samantha Adams is VP, Advertising Sales, Western Europe for BBC Global News, the international, commercial arm of the BBC. Prior to joining the BBC, she worked at some of ... Read more

April 30, 2020June 1, 2020

Catch up – Digital Tourism Think Tank together with Beautiful Destinations

Video, Webinars

Speakers Jeremy Jauncey is the Founder and CEO of Beautiful Destinations. He describes himself as a serial entrepreneur & investor passionate about travel, digital media, health, wellness, and entrepreneurship. His ... 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

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

July 6, 2016January 23, 2017

The string that binds… is humanism

Wellness

The most fitting response I have heard amidst the continued and rather addictive coverage following last weeks’ referendum result has been from HRH Queen Elizabeth II. Whilst addressing the fifth ... Read more

June 15, 2016January 23, 2017

What can you expect from the Women in Travel meetup at WTM London 2016?

Women in Travel

5 months to go and counting! As I look at the calendar I am thrilled about this third, forthcoming Women in Travel meetup 2016 but also know there is a ... Read more

April 6, 2016January 23, 2017

How blogs are blending and evolving

Blogging, Technology

One thing that I find when working across brands and bloggers is the amount of people that look for a specific type of blogger. Most brands will have a target ... Read more

April 1, 2016April 25, 2022

The only way is video

Social Media

I think this is a UK first: there is a drone film festival in London in May. It is essentially a drinks event with awards attached: 10 categories (including selfie). ... Read more

March 29, 2016April 26, 2022

2016 World Responsible Tourism Awards Launched Today

Development, Responsible Tourism

20 years ago South Africa became the first country in the world to adopt Responsible Tourism as a central part of its national tourism development strategy. And 10 years ago ... Read more

March 24, 2016January 23, 2017

Creating and Sustaining Wellbeing

Wellness

The Global Wellness Economy is now a whopping $3.4 trillion market – three times the size of the pharma industry according to research by the Global Wellness Institute. It’s no ... Read more

March 14, 2016January 23, 2017

Predicting Disruption

Technology

Disruption is the buzzword of our times.  It is being powered by forward-thinking entrepreneurs who have the vision and tenacity to make their dreams come true.  They are seeing opportunities ... Read more

March 1, 2016April 27, 2022

The future of elephants is in our hands

Development, Responsible Tourism

In 2013 the UN General Assembly decided to proclaim 3 March, the day of signature of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), ... Read more

February 23, 2016February 23, 2016

Would you welcome tourists to your home?

Responsible Tourism

How would you feel if a group of young people appeared at your house and started taking photographs of you and your family? This is the challenge posed by a ... Read more

February 22, 2016January 23, 2017

Five ways to save time on social media

Social Media

One of the most annoying quirks of Instagram is finally being addressed, bringing an end to a nightmare suffered by social media managers who have to look after multiple accounts. ... Read more

February 19, 2016January 23, 2017

Women for Women, Mums for Mums

Charity

Motherhood has always been at the heart of Just a Drop. As many of you will already be aware, Fiona Jeffery OBE founded Just a Drop after becoming a mother ... Read more

February 17, 2016January 23, 2017

The Leadership Revolution Starts With Us!

Women in Travel

There used to be a time when leadership was reserved to a handful of people. The CEOs, the MDs or Heads of… would be the only kind of people who ... Read more

February 16, 2016September 18, 2017

The Law, Child Trafficking and Orphanages

Human Rights, Responsible Tourism

The tourism industry facilitates travel creating wonderful opportunities for people to experience other peoples’ places and their cultures. Most of those who travel will be wealthier than those they encounter ... Read more

February 15, 2016January 23, 2017

Has TripAdvisor peaked?

Technology

TripAdvisor is the largest travel site on Earth. Its statistics are staggering. In Q3 2015, it reported reaching 350 million unique monthly visitors. It has more than 290 million reviews ... Read more

February 9, 2016September 18, 2017

How to cope with too many tourists. How to avoid having too few.

Overtourism, Responsible Tourism

Antalya. Ljubljana. Luang Prabang. Aside from a certain assonance and preponderance of the letter L, there’s little to obviously connect these three cities. However, a look at their recent experiences ... Read more

February 8, 2016April 14, 2022

Find a friend in Iceland through social media

Social Media

One of the many, many benefits of this technological age is that it has allowed destinations to put themselves on the map in a way that they wish to be ... Read more

January 29, 2016June 2, 2020

‘Lifestyle Shift’ to #WanderWell

Wellness

The current status spotlight; January has kicked off with a rampant spotlight on wellness trends. The sheer number of focus articles and reports is indicative of just how important personal ... Read more

January 26, 2016September 18, 2017

Time to drop the Tiger Temple from the bucket list

Certification, Responsible Tourism

Thailand’s Tiger Temple is in the news again. A tourist filmed a keeper at the temple punching a tiger in the face. As is the way with these things, the ... Read more

January 20, 2016January 23, 2017

Go for it…Be an Action-Heroine in 2016!

Women in Travel

I know that we all like to set Resolutions at the beginning of a New Year, but I am sure most of you will agree that after some initial enthusiasm ... Read more

January 19, 2016September 18, 2017

Responsibility and Disintermediation

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Two big and difficult words – what are the implications of disintermediation for responsible tourism? ABTA, the British travel trade association, endorses responsibility in two areas. One of the key ... Read more

January 13, 2016January 23, 2017

Learning & Successes from our first WTM

Blogging

We at Traverse ran four sessions based around blogging as part of the World Travel Market London seminar program. Being at WTM London in more of an ‘official’ capacity has ... Read more

January 12, 2016September 18, 2017

Travel Trends for 2016: this year it’s all about ‘authentic’ and ‘experiential’

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

I have spent the last two hours reading every article on ‘Travel Trends for 2016’ in a fruitless search for signs that responsible tourism is about to hit the big ... Read more

January 11, 2016January 23, 2017

The new norm: expect the un-normal

Technology

At this time of year, it is always fun to try and predict what significant happenings are going to take place in the coming twelve months. Thankfully, no one bothers ... Read more

January 4, 2016September 18, 2017

Business as Usual and the need for Resilience

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

The last couple of months have seen dramatic weather events in all parts of the globe. Bush fires in Australia, flooding in India, Sri Lanka, Uruguay, Honduras, Peru, Brazil, Paraguay, ... Read more

January 4, 2016January 23, 2017

3 Things I Have Learnt from Running Women Leaders Event

Women in Travel

Over the last year I have run several women leaders panels, whether as part of women in travel or more general ones. Needless to say on every occasion I experienced ... Read more

December 21, 2015January 23, 2017

The Most Expensive Cities in the World to Ring in the New Year

Luxury

In less than 10 days, the New Year will be upon us. While some of us will choose to stay at home considering that this season is one of the ... Read more

December 15, 2015September 18, 2017

Why whales and dolphins might hold the secret to successful responsible tourism

Responsible Tourism

Whales and dolphins have been in the news a great deal this year. There was the exposé of and backlash at SeaWorld. And the incomprehension at the Japanese resumption of ... Read more

December 9, 2015June 2, 2020

Jump into the stream: Facebook trials live video

Social Media

I can’t emphasise this enough – if you are not using video yet, you had better start soon. Video’s rise has been stratospheric this year. In its third quarter results ... Read more

December 3, 2015January 23, 2017

Harnessing the Positive Power of Emotions

Women in Travel

When the curtain eventually drew on the Women in Travel event this month at World Travel Market the one thing that continued to linger on and was sensed again and ... Read more

December 2, 2015January 23, 2017

RM vs CRM

Technology

I have recently been exposed to revenue management. At the beginning of the month, I attended a Revenue Management and Pricing International (RMAPI) event. Watching the presentations and listening to ... Read more

December 1, 2015September 18, 2017

Can we save the climate for the price of a croissant?

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

This morning I asked my browser a simple question: “What costs $11?” I did this because a new study has just been released that claims that “the damaging effects of ... Read more

December 1, 2015January 23, 2017

Would you buy a present without reading the reviews?

Social Media

With Christmas shopping yet to reach its peak, time spent researching product reviews will be hugely on the increase. Online reviews now form a vital part of UK consumers’ decision-making, ... Read more

November 23, 2015January 23, 2017

Inspirational Leadership Journeys from Women in Travel

Women in Travel

I cannot believe it is 3 weeks since that amazing day at Women in Travel 2015! The afternoon of mentoring, debates and presentation went flying past, but it left behind ... Read more

November 19, 2015April 29, 2022

Do you have a love for BBC wildlife documentaries and want to hear how they’re made?

Charity

Join award-winning wildlife filmmakers Patrick Morris and Huw Cordey as they give their personal insights into the making of ambitious and ground-breaking TV series such as Life, Galapagos, South Pacific, Planet ... Read more

November 18, 2015June 15, 2020

The Two Ps

Technology

I had a busy few days at World Travel Market at the beginning of this month. On Monday, I was moderating the WTM Travel Innovation Summit in Association with TTI ... Read more

November 17, 2015February 2, 2017

REED TRAVEL EXHIBITIONS TO PARTNER WITH oneworld

Press Releases, Reed Exhibitions, WTM London

Exclusive deal covers 19 of 2016’s largest travel industry shows Global reach and scale to benefit all RTE customers Believed to be biggest such contract yet gained by any airline ... Read more

November 17, 2015September 18, 2017

The biggest problem with ecotaxes is… they are called taxes

Carbon & Water, Development, Responsible Tourism

The Maldives began charging a so called ‘Green Tax’ at US$6 per tourist bed from the November 1. This followed on the heels of an announcement in September that the ... Read more

November 16, 2015January 23, 2017

Luxury Travel Trends to Look Out For

Luxury

The 2015 World Travel Market just ended successfully last week. As always, WTM serves both as an industry ‘wrap up’ for the travel year that’s been, and more importantly, as ... Read more

November 11, 2015September 18, 2017

Clarity and imagination required to reduce the tourism sector’s dependency on fossil fuels

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

The Sackur panel interview last week at World Travel Market faced up to the challenge confronting us as a species. Derek Hanekon, the South African Minister of Tourism, argued that ... Read more

November 5, 2015February 2, 2017

The Travel Tech Show at WTM – Day Four

Press Releases, WTM London

Hints and advice from online giants for established players and startups alike ran through many of the sessions at Day 4 of the Travel Tech Show at WTM 2015, the ... Read more

November 3, 2015February 2, 2017

Out-stand-ing exhibitors win accolades at WTM London 2015

Press Releases, WTM London

Japan, the Canary Islands and Egypt are among the exhibitors honoured with awards for their stands at World Travel Market London 2015, the leading global event for the travel industry. ... Read more

November 2, 2015February 2, 2017

Delegates hail busy first day at WTM London

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel industry – has seen a busy first day of business deals and networking. Simon Press, World Travel Market ... Read more

October 30, 2015January 23, 2017

How the Millennial Generation is Changing the Way we Travel

Adventure

Here come the Millennials!  Loosely defined as people born after the mid-1980s, Millennials currently account for 217 million trips, a number expected to rise to 320 million in 2020. According ... Read more

October 26, 2015September 18, 2017

Can you have too many tourists?

Overtourism, Responsible Tourism

Many in the industry would probably say no. We often describe ourselves as travellers and visitors, in the same way that people complain about traffic without recognising that they are ... Read more

October 22, 2015February 2, 2017

WTM London 2015 Announces Blogging Sessions Line-up  

Press Releases, WTM London

World Travel Market London 2015, the leading global event for the travel industry, has announced its most comprehensive blogging programme to date, with sessions spread over three days and almost ... Read more

October 21, 2015January 23, 2017

Food Tourism: The Latest Fad or Here to Stay?

Food Tourism

A group of 200 industry food tourism industry leaders met last April at the Basque Culinary Center in San Sebastian, Spain at a conference co-hosted by the United Nation (UN) ... Read more

October 14, 2015January 23, 2017

This bottle is a lifesaver

Charity

International water aid charity Just a Drop was launched at WTM in 1998. As the charity beneficiary of the event, the charity attends the show every year and its presence helps ... Read more

October 14, 2015February 2, 2017

It’s party time! WTM London’s Festival Programme Returns for a Second Year

Press Releases, WTM London

An array of exhibitors will be partying in style during WTM London’s Festival programme on Wednesday November 4. The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) and Mexico are among many exhibitors that ... Read more

October 13, 2015May 2, 2022

Announcing the WTM Responsible Tourism programme: expect some lively debate

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Responsible Tourism is about businesses, destination managers and travellers taking responsibility for the impacts of tourism, minimising the negative ones and maximising the positive. This year’s Responsible Tourism programme at ... Read more

October 12, 2015January 23, 2017

The North Atlantic Battle Ground – Airline Heaven or Graveyard?

Aviation

The North Atlantic market is potentially one of the most lucrative in the world for airlines. Known for its rich pickings, especially in the heady months of summer, it can ... Read more

October 8, 2015January 23, 2017

Seven Reasons why Thursday is the best day of the week as we celebrate the last Thursday of WTM London

Blog, WTM Team

WTM London 2015 will see the last Thursday, as the leading global event for the industry transforms into a three-day event as of 2016. But you’d be very much mistaken ... Read more