WTM London

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021

How technology transformed China’s tourism industry

Technology

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

September 28, 2021September 29, 2021

Inbound Marketing Techniques for Travel Businesses

Blog, marketing, WTM Team

Want to improve your marketing strategy? SEO Travel shares some of the most effective inbound marketing techniques that travel businesses can use. ... 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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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

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, 2021August 4, 2021

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, ... Read more

July 29, 2021July 30, 2021

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 ... Read more

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021

Is there a business case for Responsible Tourism?

Blog, Responsible Tourism

The answer is yes and no. Yes, because as I have written about here before, the market research demonstrates that increasing numbers of travellers, from all source ... Read more

July 13, 2021July 20, 2021

Responsibility matters for businesses communities and destinations

Blog, Responsible Tourism

The Responsible Tourism movement is broad, it encompasses all those who are actively making tourism more sustainable. The taking of responsibility is demonstrated by action. It is ... Read more

July 6, 2021

What can I do to travel sustainably?

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Research shows that travellers and holidaymakers want to travel sustainably and look for businesses and destinations that take responsibility for providing them with those opportunities. 48% say ... 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. ... 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 ... Read more

September 8, 2017September 14, 2017

AC Group celebrates expansion

Exhibitor News 2017

Visitors to the Global Village can find out more about the AC Group’s expansion plans following the acquisition of two companies. The AC Group is a leading ... 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. ... Read more

September 5, 2017September 5, 2017

UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit to debate the so called ‘overtourism’

Press Releases, WTM London

The UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit will debate the so-called ‘overtourism’ at WTM London on Tuesday 7 November 2017. The so called ‘Overtourism’ has become a hot ... 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 ... 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’ ... 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 ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 – ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more

May 31, 2017May 31, 2017

Travelocity and Kayak Pioneer Terry Jones To Speak At WTM London 2017

Press Releases, WTM London

Travelocity founder Terry Jones will be a keynote speaker at World Travel Market London 2017 – Monday 6 to Wednesday 8 November. Jones has been involved in ... 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 ... Read more

June 29, 2016January 23, 2017

Say Hello to the New Tribe of Luxury Travellers. Which One Do You Belong to?

Luxury

Travel IT group Amadeus has recently released a new report, “Shaping the Future of Luxury Travel”. From recent luxury travel trend reports, we have gathered that the ... 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 ... Read more

June 14, 2016September 18, 2017

How to engage over 100,000 people in your responsible tourism campaign in under a month

Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing, Technology

A few months ago I was contacted by Anna Mckeon, the co-ordinator of the Better Volunteering Better Care initiative. She was seeking my advice on how to ... Read more

June 3, 2016January 23, 2017

Chat Apps: Real-Time Travel Information on the Move

Social Media

If visiting Istanbul, you may well buy a tourist pass giving discounts to museums, bus tours and other attractions. Many cities have them. But not all offer ... Read more

June 1, 2016September 18, 2017

The endless quest for authentic tourism is sowing the seeds of its own destruction

Overtourism, Responsible Tourism

Every week it seems, there are more stories about communities around the world banning or limiting tourism in order to protect that which they hold dear. Most ... Read more

April 8, 2016January 23, 2017

Genesys Digital Transformation

Technology

I founded Genesys over 21 years ago. Back then, the Internet and the digital world that we know today were simply unheard of. Tim Berners-Lee had already ... Read more

April 1, 2016January 23, 2017

2016 – A Year of Challenge for the Airline Industry

Aviation

I did conjecture in one of last year’s blogs that we might have a decision about a new London runway by the time of the 2015 WTM. ... Read more

April 1, 2016January 23, 2017

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 ... Read more

March 30, 2016January 23, 2017

7 Luxury hotel openings to look forward to in 2016

Luxury

The year 2016 is a bustling and exciting one in the luxury hotel industry. We’ve just finished off the first quarter of the year, and already, there ... Read more

March 29, 2016September 18, 2017

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 ... 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 ... Read more

March 1, 2016September 18, 2017

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 ... Read more