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May 5, 2022

Travel and tourism firms sign up to exhibit at World Travel Market London 2022

Press Releases, WTM London

Some of the world’s most exciting destinations have already signed up as exhibitors at World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel industry ... Read more

March 16, 2022March 16, 2022

Travel businesses encouraged to enter the WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards 2022

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

Travel businesses and tourism destinations are being encouraged to showcase their sustainable credentials by entering the WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards 2022. Launched in 2004, the awards ... Read more

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022

WTM London unveils new brand identity for its travel & hospitality tech event

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry – has redesigned and renamed its co-located travel & hospitality technology show. Previously called Travel Forward, ... Read more

February 15, 2022

WTM London appoints Juliette Losardo as new Exhibition Director

Press Releases, WTM London

RX, the parent company of World Travel Market London, has announced that Juliette Losardo is the new Exhibition Director of WTM London, the leading global event for ... Read more

November 5, 2021

WTM London & Travel Forward Virtual Takes place next week, 8-9 November

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

The platform is designed with one-on-one meetings, networking and business opportunities and brings huge choice of on-demand sessions During the two-day show, those unable to attend the ... Read more

November 3, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 3 – WTM London, business concludes

Press Releases, WTM London

The third day of WTM London saw another packed schedule of press briefings, meetings and networking as the show drew to a successful close. Among the highlights ... Read more

November 3, 2021November 8, 2021

Day 3 – Euromonitor warns of ‘long, hard recovery ahead’

Press Releases, WTM London

Euromonitor International, the strategic market research company, is predicting travel spend will return to pre-pandemic levels by 2024 at the earliest, and warned recovery could take longer. ... Read more

November 2, 2021November 15, 2021

Day 2 – Sustainable Saudi Arabia is ready to welcome the world

Press Releases, WTM London

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has used WTM London to tell the trade it is ready to welcome international tourists. Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO of the Saudi Tourism ... Read more

November 2, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 2 – Maldives aims to be leading meetings and events destination

Press Releases, WTM London

The Maldives unveiled a new initiative to become a leading meetings and events destination, during a press conference at WTM London. The Indian Ocean nation will also ... Read more

November 2, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 2 – WTM London, the business continues

Press Releases, WTM London

The second day of WTM London 2021 saw a busy agenda of business meetings, speed networking, high-level conferences, awards and press briefings. One of the highlights was ... Read more

November 2, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 2 – UNWTO head tells ministers: ‘The climate emergency is a bigger threat than Covid’

Press Releases, WTM London

The head of the United Nations World Tourism Organization has warned that the “climate emergency is a bigger threat than Covid”. Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of UNWTO, said ... Read more

November 2, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 2 – The Very Best Stands Recognised at WTM 2021

Press Releases, WTM London

The most artistic, ingenious and striking stands at WTM London have been announced, with destinations such as the Canary Islands, Ireland and Saudi Arabia among the winners. ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 1 – WTM Responsible Tourism Awards Winners Announced

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

The winners of the WTM Responsible Tourism Awards have been announced, celebrating the best in practice across the globe. The awards, first launched in 2004, recognise and ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 1 – WTM Responsible Tourism sessions debate the importance of nature and climate change

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

People in developed nations are becoming more concerned about climate change because it is affecting them directly now, according to WTM London’s responsible tourism expert. Harold Goodwin ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 8, 2021

Day 1 – The travel industry finally meets face-to-face again

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London physical show is finally back! The WTM London opening officially took place with HE Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism in Saudi Arabia; Fahd Hammidaddin, ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 1 – WTM London Honours the Best in the Industry

Press Releases, WTM London

The elite World Travel Leader award winners announced today (1 November) at WTM London 2021. WTM London has named this year’s World Travel Leaders, the annual recognition ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 1 – UK operators ramp up capacity for Greece in 2022

Press Releases, WTM London

UK tour operators are adding flights and holidays across Greece in 2022 and 2023 to cater for recovering levels of demand from British holidaymakers. The Greek National ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 4, 2021

Day 1 – Aviation chiefs debate the future for the sector

Press Releases, WTM London

Delegates at this year’s Big Airline Session heard moderator, John Strickland, Director of JLS Consulting, describe Covid-19 as the “biggest and longest shock to hit aviation”. The ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Industry and consumer share concerns over the future cost of travel

Press Releases, WTM London

Industry professionals are almost equally split over whether only the wealthy will be able to afford holidays in the future, reveals research released today (Monday 1 November) ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Brexit’s effect on travel still to come

Press Releases, WTM London

The full impact of Brexit on the global travel industry has not yet been felt, reveals research released today (Monday 1 November) by WTM London. Some 700 ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Industry execs optimistic travel recovery will be under way in 2022

Press Releases, WTM London

Four-out-of-ten senior travel professionals think 2022 booking volumes across the industry will match or exceed 2019’s levels, reveals research released today (Monday 1 November) by WTM London. ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Travel companies to enhance online engagement with travellers

Press Releases, WTM London

Travel company will explore how to use technology to engage more effectively with customers online, reveals research released today (Monday 1 November) by WTM London and Travel ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Travel tech budgets to increase for 2022

Press Releases, WTM London

Travel companies will start ramping up their technology spend next year, reveals research released today (Monday 1 November) by WTM and its sister-event Travel Forward. Some 700 ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Technology’s primary role in 2022 is to increase revenue

Press Releases, WTM London

Industry professionals have identified “helping to increase revenues” as technology’s main job over the next twelve months, reveals research released today (Mon 1 November) by WTM London ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Travel Industry Execs Say Digital and Direct Outperformed Traditional and High Street During Covid

Press Releases, WTM London

Digital technology served the industry more effectively than traditional options during the Covid-19 pandemic, reveals research released today (Monday 1 November) by WTM London and Travel Forward. ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: UK set for tourism boom in 2022

Press Releases, WTM London

Destinations, suppliers and attractions in the UK are set to see a sustained recovery in 2022, thanks to inbound and domestic holidaymakers’ keenness to explore the British ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Londoners will drive leisure travel recovery in 2022, says WTM London survey

Press Releases, WTM London

Londoners look set to lead the way to the sun loungers in summer 2022, as more of them say they will book holidays – and they want ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Half of Brits plan two or more holidays in 2022, says WTM London survey

Press Releases, WTM London

Half of Brits plan two or more holidays in 2022 – and 70% plan to take at least one holiday next year, according to research released today ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Saudi Arabia set to become tourism hotspot

Press Releases, WTM London

Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning tourism industry is set to get back on track to reach its ambitious targets, as four in 10 Brits say they would consider holidaying ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Spain will continue to reign in 2022, says WTM London holidays survey

Press Releases, WTM London

Sun-starved Brits want to flock back to the Med next summer, with the traditional hotspot of Spain regaining its crown as our favourite destination, reveals research released ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Fly-and-flop beach holidays are top of Brits’ wish list, says WTM London survey

Press Releases, WTM London

A fly-and-flop beach break is the favourite choice for Brits who want an overseas holiday next year, reveals research released today (Monday 1 November) by WTM London. ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Traffic-light system stopped two in three holidaymakers going overseas

Press Releases, WTM London

Two-thirds of Brits blame the traffic-light system for their decision not to take an overseas holiday in the past year, reveals research released today (Monday 1 November) ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: I’ve got more equity… Get me out of here!

Press Releases, WTM London

“Stuff home improvements – get us out of the house and away on holiday,” say those who have more cash since start of Covid More than half ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Covid fuels car-cation travel trend as holidaymakers maintain a safe social distance

Press Releases, WTM London

Continuing demand for Covid-safe travel is expected to fuel a boom in holidaymakers getting away in their own car in 2022, so they can socially distance and ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Twice as many Londoners defied Covid and holidayed abroad in last year than national average

Press Releases, WTM London

Londoners have proved they are less willing than people from anywhere else in the UK to give up their annual overseas holiday during a pandemic – even ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: ‘Traffic light system had us seeing red’

Press Releases, WTM London

Up to three-quarters of holidaymakers say travel rules stopped them going overseas Three-quarters of would-be holidaymakers in Northern Ireland – and almost as many in the South ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: It’s ‘plane’ daft not to wear a mask on flights, say passengers

Press Releases, WTM London

Three in four of the UK adult population think face masks should continue to be worn by passengers on flights, according to research released today (Monday 1 ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: COVID pushes sustainability towards the top of the agenda

Press Releases, WTM London

As world leaders meet in Glasgow for COP26, the United Nations’ annual climate change conference, research released today (Monday 1 November) by WTM London, reaffirms that senior ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Most British travellers talk the talk on responsible travel

Press Releases, WTM London

More than three-in-four UK travellers say that the environment and sustainability is an important factor when choosing a trip, reveals research released today (Monday 1 November) by ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: 2022 holidaymakers four times as likely to book a package than a sharing-economy stay

Press Releases, WTM London

Next year’s holidaymakers are four times as likely to opt for the security of a package holiday than choose a sharing economy option, reveals research released today ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: One in five Londoners now more likely to use travel agents than before pandemic

Press Releases, WTM London

Confusion around constantly changing COVID-related travel regulations is pushing holidaymakers in certain parts of the country towards travel agents who can advise them correctly, rather than risk ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: One in five have defied Government advice against holidaying abroad

Press Releases, WTM London

One in five people cast aside worries over Covid – and defied repeated warnings from politicians and experts to stay at home – in order to take ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: City breaks can help hotels and airlines make up for the shortfall in business travellers

Press Releases, WTM London

Almost a third of Brits who are planning an overseas holiday 2022 want to book a city break, reveals research released today (Monday 1 November) by WTM ... Read more

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Industry Report: Public point finger of blame at government policies for overseas travel chaos

Press Releases, WTM London

Seven out of 10 Brits say the government is to blame for the chaos surrounding overseas travel during the pandemic, according to research released today (Monday 1 ... Read more

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021

Travel industry professionals prepare for WTM London – the largest industry gathering since the pandemic began

Press Releases, WTM London

The UNWTO, WTTC and WTM Minister’s Summit will welcome more than 30 Tourism Ministers, including the UK Government Tourism Minister, Nigel Huddleston Exhibitors from more than 100 ... Read more

October 27, 2021

PR predictions and Marketing masterclasses at WTM London and Travel Forward 2021

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

The PR & Marketing Summit Day will take place on Wednesday 3 November from 10:30am to 5pm and will include panel discussions, workshops and networking opportunities Some ... Read more

October 26, 2021

100+ UK & I exhibitors confirmed for WTM London 2021

Press Releases, WTM London

More than 100 exhibitors from the UK and Ireland have signed up for WTM London to network with trade buyers and media from across the globe. They ... Read more

October 25, 2021

WTM London and Travel Forward 2021 to run COVID test facility at ExCeL in partnership with ExpressTest by Cignpost

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

WTM London and Travel Forward 2021 will have a COVID testing facility inside ExCeL so visitors who need to take a test before flying home can do ... Read more

October 25, 2021

‘Invest, Finance & Restart’: The thought-provoking Tourism Investment Summit on 1-2 November at ExCeL, London

Press Releases, WTM London

The International Tourism and Investment Conference (ITIC) will hold, in partnership with World Travel Market (WTM London), its hybrid (in-person and virtual) Global Tourism Investment Summit on ... Read more

October 22, 2021October 26, 2021

Blue-chips and start-ups to share the Travel Forward stage

Press Releases, Travel Forward

Travel Forward Stage will welcome some of travel technology’s established players including Sabre, MasterCard and SITA Travel Forward, the global event for travel technology co-located with WTM ... Read more

October 20, 2021

UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit commits to Investing in Tourism’s Sustainable Future

Press Releases, WTM London

Tourism leaders from around the world will once again come together for the UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit at WTM London this November, to commit to ... Read more

October 19, 2021

WTM London unveils Saudi as Premier Partner for 2021

Press Releases, WTM London

Saudi, the authentic home of Arabia has been announced as Premier Partner of WTM London 2021 as the country ramps up its global drive to reach 100 ... Read more

October 18, 2021

Research released at WTM London & Travel Forward will point the way for post-pandemic travel

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

World-class market research firms will be at WTM London and Travel Forward to reveal their insights and forecasts about the future of travel in a post-pandemic world. ... Read more

October 13, 2021

Greece continues sponsorship of International Media Centre at WTM London 2021

Press Releases, WTM London

Partnership between Greece National Tourism Organisation and WTM London started back in 2008 The Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) will again sponsor the International Media Centre at ... Read more

October 12, 2021

WTM London and Travel Forward leading the travel industry back to business through an app

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

Emperia, RX’s contactless lead capture app, lets exhibitors capture leads from the conversations they have with a scan of a badge Exhibitors at WTM London and its ... Read more

October 6, 2021

More than 65 countries represented at WTM London 2021

Press Releases, WTM London

Exhibitors from all continents will be attending WTM London 2021 More than 65 countries will be represented by exhibitors from across the globe next month at WTM ... Read more

October 5, 2021October 9, 2021

Meet the Front Runners Travel Tech Competition Finalists

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

The finalists in the Front Runners Travel Tech Competition – the joint initiative between WTM London, Travel Forward and World Tourism Forum Lucerne (WTFL) – have been ... Read more

September 28, 2021

WTM London & Travel Forward Platform is Now Live

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

Connect Me is the networking and meeting tool that will help travel delegates to find buyers that match their business needs so they can arrange meetings in ... Read more

September 22, 2021

WTM London will be the centrepiece of the travel awards season

London Travel Week, Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

Sister events London Travel Week and Travel Forward also host ceremonies WTM London, the leading global event for the travel industry, and its sister events London Travel ... Read more

September 20, 2021

Meet, Greet and Do Business at WTM Virtual and Travel Forward Virtual 2021

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

WTM & TF Virtual will take place on 8-9 November 2021, following the in-person events taking place at ExCel from 1-3 November WTM London and Travel Forward ... Read more

September 14, 2021

London Travel Week is back for 2021

London Travel Week, Press Releases, WTM London

Taking place from Friday 29th October to Friday 5th November 2021, London Travel Week will be returning to play a pivotal role in the reconnection of the ... Read more

September 13, 2021

Exhibitors from nearly 20 European countries confirmed for WTM London

Press Releases, WTM London

Exhibitors from nearly 20 European countries have signed up for WTM London, to seal lucrative business deals as the world opens up for travel again. WTM London’s ... Read more

September 9, 2021September 14, 2021

First look at WTM London Conference Programme 2021

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London has released a sneak preview of the main live events that will take place on the WTM Global Stage at ExCeL London, 1 – 3 ... Read more

September 7, 2021

Face-to-Face Speed Networking Returns to WTM London

Press Releases, WTM London

A revamped version of the WTM Buyers’ Club Speed Networking is one of the major features lined up for this year’s WTM London. This year’s event is ... 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

March 24, 2021

Four in Ten can’t wait to book a holiday abroad, with Millennials twice as likely to choose a package than Baby Boomers

WTM London

4 in 10 eager Brits are holding out for an overseas holiday this year, with younger generations more likely to choose a package holiday than book a ... Read more

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021

Euromonitor Webinar Assesses Prospects for Global Travel and Tourism

Press Releases, WTM Portfolio

Euromonitor International – the leading market research firm – will host a webinar with WTM Global to discuss the prospects for the global travel and tourism market. ... Read more

December 8, 2020

WTM London Proclaims Manifesto for Safer, Smarter and Greener Travel and Tourism

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London publishes a manifesto to guide policy-makers with concrete solutions to our present and future challenges The document had the support from UNWTO and WTTC, plus ... Read more

November 24, 2020

1st edition of WTM Virtual has a good impact on the Brazilian market

Press Releases, WTM London

The three-day event brings together participants from around the globe Brazil uses speed networking meetings to connect to rest of the world The 1st edition of WTM ... Read more

November 18, 2020November 24, 2020

Wrap Up: Sustainable Tourism is Open for Business – Just A Drop Session

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

Sustainability and a spirit of openness will help drive the post-COVID recovery of not only the travel and tourism industry but also the wider global economy, according ... Read more

November 18, 2020

Exhibitors Praise Online Format of WTM Virtual

Press Releases, WTM London

Tourist boards from destinations as diverse as Andalucia, the Caribbean, Slovenia and Israel have hailed the new format of WTM Virtual, describing it as “productive” and “brilliant”. ... Read more

November 13, 2020November 18, 2020

Wrap Up: Through a Diversity Gaze: How Travel Risk Is Changing in the Covid19 Era – BAME

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

With the pandemic changing the shape of travel and tourism, the subject of How Travel Risk is Changing in the COVID-19 era was discussed. Specialists in risk ... Read more

November 13, 2020November 13, 2020

Wrap Up: ‘Tourism is a Force for Good – We’re Not Victims or Villains’

Press Releases, WTM London

The travel and tourism sector must show how it can help economies to rebuild – and stop being seen as victims or villains, say industry bosses. The ... Read more

November 13, 2020

Wrap Up: UK travel trade sees green shoots of recovery

Press Releases, WTM London

Agents and operators in the UK are optimistic about a recovery next year, especially for cruise and beach holidays. Talking at WTM Virtual, industry bosses said they ... Read more

November 13, 2020

Wrap Up: Digital skills are most in demand, say recruitment experts

Press Releases, WTM London

Companies in other sectors are recruiting staff from travel and tourism who have digital, finance and HR skills. Millions of jobs in the travel sector have been ... Read more

November 13, 2020

Wrap Up: JetBlue still on track for London 2021 routes

Press Releases, WTM London

The CEO of low-cost US carrier JetBlue has said the airline will go ahead with plans to fly to London in 2021, promising to “disrupt” the market ... Read more

November 13, 2020November 13, 2020

Wrap Up: China’s outbound travel market may take two years to rebound

Press Releases, WTM London

China’s domestic tourism industry has started to bounce back – but the outbound travel market may not recover fully for two years, WTM Virtual heard. Ning Guoxin, ... Read more

November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: Ryanair boss predicts air traffic volumes will bounce back quickly

Press Releases, WTM London

The prospect of widespread vaccinations means the aviation sector can plan for recovery by summer 2021 with optimism, according to the boss of Ryanair. Michael O’Leary, chief ... Read more

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: WTM Virtual looks to the future at ITIC Investment Summit

Press Releases, WTM London

Representatives from all sectors of travel and tourism took part in a virtual tourism investment summit to discuss ways to boost business recovery and restore traveller confidence. ... Read more

November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: Bright future for tourism but we must remember lessons, warn bosses

Press Releases, WTM London

The future for travel and tourism looks bright after the pandemic recedes but firms, tourist boards and governments must not forget the lessons of the Covid-19 crisis. ... Read more

November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: COVID caution sees hoteliers cut back on cleaning, check-in and concierges Cleaners, concierges and check-in may be history in post-pandemic hotels

Press Releases, WTM London

Daily housekeeping visits and traditional concierges may be consigned to history, as hotels will increasingly use technology to limit touchpoints and reduce contact between staff and guests. ... Read more

November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: It’s a Wonderful Life – Travel has had its ‘George Bailey’ moment

Press Releases, WTM London

Travel has had its George Bailey moment in 2020 as COVID-19 redefines the industry – a reference to the 1946 film classic It’s a Wonderful Life – ... Read more

November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: ITIC Session Presents Innovation in Crisis

Press Releases, WTM London

Innovation in crisis was the subject of the ITIC Tourism Investment Ministerial Panel at Monday’s WTM Virtual. In a session entitled Rethinking the Global Travel & Tourism ... Read more

November 12, 2020November 18, 2020

Wrap Up: It’s not about us if it’s without us – Responsible Tourism Programme at WTM Virtual on Wednesday 11 2020

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

“It’s not about us if it’s without us,” said Keith Henry, President and CEO, Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, during a session that brought together commentators from ... Read more

November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: “Let’s talk” Tourism Minister tells trade

Press Releases, WTM London

The UK’s Tourism Minister has told the travel trade he’s happy to hear their views on how the industry can work its way through the COVID crisis, ... Read more

November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: Ministers from Israel, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates discussed tourism opportunities at WTM Virtual

Press Releases, WTM London

Ministers from Israel, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have discussed the peace enhancing tourism opportunities created by the signing of the Abraham Accords this September, which ... Read more

November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: UNWTO, WTTC and WTM Ministers’ Summit 2020

Press Releases, WTM London

Greater international coordination and a widespread antigen testing regime are the most important factors for restarting tourism according to industry leaders at WTM Virtual’s UNWTO, WTTC and ... Read more

November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: Passenger routes could be determined by where the cargo is going: How aviation is reacting to the coronavirus pandemic

Press Releases, WTM London

Ticket flexibility will overtake inflight entertainment or on-board dining as a key reason to choose a particular airline – while carriers may start prioritising destinations by where ... Read more

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020

Wrap Up: YouGov research reveals Gen Z and Millennials more likely to travel than older generation

Press Releases, WTM London

Younger travellers are more likely than the older generation to head overseas next year, according to YouGov research presented at WTM Virtual. About 52% of consumers surveyed ... Read more

November 11, 2020November 18, 2020

Wrap Up: WTM Responsible Tourism Session on Tuesday November 10

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

WTM Virtual’s Responsible Tourism Programme on Tuesday November 10 started with the issue dominating everyone’s minds, Covid. Inge Huijbrechts, Global Senior Vice President Responsible Business and Safety ... Read more

November 11, 2020November 11, 2020

German National Tourist Board wins Best Stand Award at WTM Virtual

Press Releases, WTM London

The German National Tourist Board has been named as the winner of the Best Stand Award at WTM Virtual. It won the honour thanks to the virtual ... Read more

November 10, 2020November 18, 2020

Wrap Up: UNWTO, WTTC and WTM Ministers’ Summit – Sustainable Practices

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

Any government financial support to help the travel industry recover from the pandemic should be linked to sustainable practices, it was argued during this year’s UNWTO, WTTC ... Read more

November 10, 2020January 13, 2021

WTM Virtual publishes roadmap for Decarbonising Aviation

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

The tourism sector, airlines, airports, aircraft manufacturers, governments and international organisations need to work in co-operation to take immediate action to rethink aviation in order to head ... Read more

November 9, 2020

Wrap Up – Euromonitor session at WTM Virtual: Digital and Sustainable Innovations will boost travel recovery

Press Releases, WTM London

Creative new ideas in digital and sustainable technologies will help travel and tourism to rebound after the pandemic, according to Euromonitor International at WTM Virtual. The global ... Read more

November 9, 2020

Wrap Up: EasyJet Holidays – ‘Trade bookings exceed our expectations’

Press Releases, WTM London

The boss of easyJet Holidays has hailed the role of travel agents in selling the operator’s holidays – and hopes the UK government will swiftly introduce policies ... Read more

November 9, 2020November 9, 2020

Wrap Up – Trust is key consideration, say travel marketing experts

Press Releases, WTM London

Travel companies must be honest, transparent and flexible with their marketing amid the pandemic, say experts. The TTG Summit – ‘Putting travel back on the map’ – ... Read more

November 9, 2020

Wrap Up – Travel experts slam UK government and industry pandemic response

Press Releases, WTM London

Aviation experts have accused the UK government and trade bodies of a “pathetic” response to the Covid-19 crisis. They slated politicians for a “fragmented” approach to travel ... Read more

November 9, 2020November 18, 2020

Wrap Up – Addressing the Real Issues on virtual World Responsible Tourism Day

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

Despite World Responsible Tourism Day being by necessity virtual in 2020, its speakers ensured it focussed on the key issues of our time for tourism, with the ... Read more

November 9, 2020

WTM Virtual Announces Saudi as its Registration Sponsor

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM Virtual has unveiled Saudi as its registration sponsor, as the kingdom prepares to re-open its borders to international tourists in early 2021. The sponsorship deal is ... Read more

November 9, 2020

Research revealed at WTM Virtual give powerful insights about post-COVID travel

Press Releases, WTM London

Leading researchers from across the world will share their analysis of travel trends and consumer behaviour at WTM Virtual (November 9-11), helping delegates recover, rebuild and innovate ... Read more