WTM London

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 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

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 two launch companies ... 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 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 needs of 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 there is a ... 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 raise the profile ... 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 what the Istanbul ... 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 recently, it has ... 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 conceived the idea ... Read more

April 1, 2016April 28, 2022

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. It’s now Spring ... 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 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 have been long-awaited ... 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 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