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April 18, 2023April 18, 2023

ITIC session to shine spotlight on industry financing at ATM 2023, with more than 150,000 pipeline hotel rooms currently under contract in GCC

Arabian Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, Press Releases

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 April 2023: Industry experts will gather in the UAE to discuss sustainable decision-making and financing during the International Tourism & Investment Conference (ITIC) Middle East ... Read more

November 11, 2022

Ministers highlight importance of tourism jobs in sector’s sustainable recovery

Press Releases, WTM London

Tourism ministers from around the globe say supporting local workers and small businesses is a vital element of the sector’s sustainable recovery from the pandemic. The politicians joined private sector ... Read more

November 11, 2022

More people want travel to give them an emotional connection, explorer Levison Wood says

Press Releases, WTM London

Filmmaker and adventurer Levison Wood says more people want to feel their travels will give them a “spiritual, emotional connection”. “They want to feel good about what their journey has ... Read more

November 11, 2022

Don’t overlook the long-term value of younger travellers, WTM panel says

Press Releases, WTM London

Countries must see younger travellers as an investment despite new obstacles to growing this market sector, experts have urged.   A WTM London audience heard how younger travellers were the ... Read more

November 11, 2022

Futurist tips cryptocurrency and metaverse as key travel trends

Press Releases, WTM London

More travellers in the future will be able to pay for their holidays with cryptocurrency, according to futurist Rohit Talwar at World Travel Market London. He also urged travel companies ... Read more

November 11, 2022

EasyJet Holidays CEO tracks ‘seismic shift’ in travel’s attitude to sustainability

Press Releases, WTM London

There’s been a ‘seismic shift’ in attitudes from travel providers towards the importance of sustainability in recent years, the boss of EasyJet Holidays told World Travel Market. Harold Goodwin, WTM’s ... Read more

November 11, 2022

Gen Z influencer hails Ryanair and Virgin Atlantic marketing

Press Releases, WTM London

A Gen Z influencer has singled out Ryanair’s social media channels and Virgin Atlantic’s advertising some of the best in travel for younger consumers. Non-binary TikTok creator Perrin Hooper – ... Read more

November 11, 2022

Technology could help travel attract customers despite looming recession

Press Releases, WTM London

Addressing consumer demand for technology and sustainability could keep travel business better able to survive the economic downturn, a session heard at World Travel Market (WTM) London.  Caroline Bremner, head ... Read more

November 11, 2022

Travel firms urged to pay better and consider their image

Press Releases, WTM London

  Travel’s recruitment crisis means it can no longer offset lower pay rates with the promise of overseas visits and other perks, WTM London was told.   An expert panel ... Read more

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

How disability-friendly websites can improve your bottom line

Press Releases, WTM London

Companies should not overlook digital accessibility when considering travellers with disabilities or additional needs, a session heard at World Travel Market London.    Up to 95% of websites are not ... Read more

November 11, 2022

WTM, London Best Stand Winners of 2022 Announced

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM, London Best Stand Winners of 2022 Announced    The winners of the World Travel Market, London 2022 best stand competition have been announced. The show, at Excel Exhibition Centre, ... Read more

November 11, 2022

Buzzing with buzzwords

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London’s technology-focused sessions concluded on a digital high, with attendees getting an update on some familiar trends and an introduction to some new ones. Artificial intelligence and big data ... Read more

November 11, 2022

WTM 2022 Day 3 Highlights

Press Releases, WTM London

Inclusion was a key theme of Day Three at WTM with greater diversity suggested as a way to help widen both recruitment and customer bases. Technology was predicted to become ... Read more

November 11, 2022

Pandemic recovery, recruitment issues and sustainability take centre stage on Day 2 of WTM London

Press Releases, WTM London

Day 2 of WTM London hosted dignitaries at this year’s Tourism Ministers Summit, while Responsible Tourism subjects included ‘green hushing’ and offered an alternative interpretation on space tourism and all-inclusives. ... Read more

November 11, 2022

Sustainability is green thread running through Day One of WTM London

Press Releases, WTM London

Sustainability was the key theme for the first day of World Travel Market London, as travel experts, ministers, destinations, tourism firms and airlines gathered in the ExCeL exhibition centre. Other ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

UNWTO initiative puts women at Centre Stage of Covid recovery

Press Releases, WTM London

A United Nations-led initiative to empower women in tourism in the aftermath of Covid has been hailed a success and is to be rolled out as a blue-print across the ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Space flight technology is ‘the only way to get to net zero’

Press Releases, WTM London

Mass space tourism is still not yet on the horizon – but the billionaires investing in space travel are helping the planet to tackle the climate crisis.  That was the ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Travel marketing ‘must be more diverse and inclusive’

Press Releases, WTM London

Marketing experts have called on the travel industry to make its advertising more diverse and inclusive – and employ a broader range of staff.  Carol Hay, Founder of consultancy McKenzie ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Engineering a way to attract tech talent into travel’s hybrid workplace future

Press Releases, WTM London

The second day of technology-based sessions at WTM London looked at how the demand for developers, engineers and data scientists is prompting travel sellers and system providers to reassess how ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Customers will expect sustainability credentials ‘as a given’

Press Releases, WTM London

Tour operators need to step up and make a positive impact with their holidays if they want future customers to continue booking with them, says the boss of G Adventures.  ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Youngest-ever Dragon, Steven Bartlett, shares the secrets of his success

Press Releases, WTM London

It’s not too late to start a podcast – but it’s hard work and you increasingly need to have an original idea, according to the man responsible for the UK’s ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Space travel revolution ‘will benefit the planet’

Press Releases, WTM London

Commercial space travel will prompt a new industrial revolution that will far outweigh the environmental damage it causes, a leading exponent has claimed.   Speaking at WTM London, Will Whitehorn, chair, ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Hotels and car hire can educate on sustainability at home

Press Releases, WTM London

Travel companies can lead the way in encouraging sustainability at home, heard a session at World Travel Market (WTM) London.   Sarah Habsburg, hotel marketing correspondent and founder of The School ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Travel’s recovery rate is slowing, but the outlook is good, data reveals

Press Releases, WTM London

Global travel’s rate of recovery is slowing, but there is still cause for optimism about next year, according to market intelligence specialist ForwardKeys.    ForwardKeys vice president of insights Olivier ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Travel ‘a flag bearer for LGBT+ community but can do more.

Press Releases, WTM London

Travel is flying the flag for LGBT+ causes but more needs to be done.  That was the message from a WTM London panel, with participants urging the industry to take ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Leave toxic workplaces, urges burnout expert Kelly Swingler

Press Releases, WTM London

Burnout expert Kelly Swingler urges employees to trust their own instincts and leave toxic workplaces.  The renowned executive coach and author told delegates that there is no single cause of ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Give travel a global sustainability rating system, say experts

Press Releases, WTM London

The travel industry needs a single sustainability certification system to avoid ‘greenwashing’, a WTM London panel agreed.   Around 150 tourism labelling schemes exist, some of them paid-for, the session heard.  ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

‘Green hushing’ joins green washing in hampering responsible tourism choices

Press Releases, WTM London

It’s not only green washing that is holding back progress on responsible tourism but   ‘green hushing’, a session heard at World Travel Market (WTM) London.  Some companies making good progress ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

“Build product and they will come,” says slow travel pioneer

Press Releases, WTM London

Travel companies can “close the intention-action gap” by building easily bookable slow travel product says a pioneer in the field.    Flight-free tour operator and B Corp Byway, launched during the ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Sustainability will be top of the agenda again despite pandemic ‘blip’

Press Releases, WTM London

Holidaymakers have temporarily lost their focus on sustainability following the pandemic but will rapidly regain it, tour operators have predicted.   A WTM London sustainability panel said the issue had slipped ... Read more

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Events and reunion travel have boosted recovery, research shows

Press Releases, WTM London

Early opening, VFR links and events have been the strong factors in driving travel’s recovery during 2022, a market intelligence specialist told delegates at World Travel Market London.    “It’s the ... Read more

November 8, 2022November 11, 2022

Insight stage: The Future of Destination Management & How Wellness Aligns

Press Releases, WTM London

Tourist destinations can learn from the wellness industry and should become more aligned to its principles post-Covid, a WTM London Insight session heard.   Speakers agreed there had been a paradigm ... Read more

November 8, 2022November 11, 2022

Responsible tourism is good for business, WTM London hears

Press Releases, WTM London

More CEOs are pushing responsible tourism towards the top of their agendas – underlining its increasing importance in business decisions, delegates on day one of WTM London heard.  In a ... Read more

November 8, 2022November 11, 2022

Rooms with a view – hotels embrace innovation

Press Releases, WTM London

Hotel distribution was a recurring theme across the technology-focused sessions on the opening day of WTM London.  Startups, futurists, brands and technology suppliers alike presented their own perspectives on the ... Read more

November 8, 2022November 11, 2022

Female aviation bosses describe Covid challenges during BIG Airline Session

Press Releases, WTM London

The Chief Operating Officer of TUI Airline has described summer 2022 as the most difficult since starting to work in the industry more than three decades ago.  Dawn Wilson recalled: ... Read more

November 8, 2022November 11, 2022

The Future of Destination Management & How Wellness Aligns

Press Releases, WTM London

Tourist destinations can learn from the wellness industry and should become more aligned to its principles post-Covid, a WTM London Insight session heard.  Speakers agreed there had been a paradigm ... Read more

November 8, 2022November 11, 2022

Travel industry needs to optimise data to communicate its value better

Press Releases, WTM London

Travel and tourism must communicate its massive global worth better, putting it on the G20 agenda, a panel at WTM London has agreed.   Travel is a major part of world ... Read more

November 8, 2022November 11, 2022

Cross-industry is key to sustainability success

Press Releases, WTM London

The industry needs to come together and work towards standard science-based targets, sharing best practice. That was the message from sustainability sessions on day one of World Travel Market, London.  ... Read more

November 8, 2022November 11, 2022

Travel brands should embrace technology but refine their products first

Press Releases, WTM London

Fledgling travel brands were urged by an expert panel to put product before technology – but to quickly embrace the latter.  Jono Vernon-Powell, founder of Nomadic Thoughts, said start-up brands ... Read more

November 7, 2022November 11, 2022

Industry Report: Vast majority think people travel knowing they have Covid, WTM poll shows

Press Releases, WTM London

An overwhelming majority of Brits think that people have been travelling while knowing they have Covid-19, according to research released today (7 November) by World Travel Market London, the leading ... Read more

November 7, 2022November 11, 2022

Industry Report: Scotland and Wales among world’s ‘most underrated’ destinations

Press Releases, WTM London

Scotland and Wales have made it into the top-10 list of ‘most underrated destinations’ – as voted for by top executives in the travel industry. WTM London’s 2022 Industry Report ... Read more

November 7, 2022November 3, 2022

Industry Report: Fly-and-flop remains most popular holiday choice for Brits

Press Releases, WTM Portfolio

Beach breaks are still the number-one choice of UK holidaymakers, according to the latest Industry Report by World Travel Market London. A survey of 2,000 Brits who were asked What ... Read more

November 7, 2022November 11, 2022

Industry Report: Cost-of-living woes hit holiday plans

Press Releases, WTM London

The cost-of-living crisis is by far the single most issue that is likely to impact 2023 holiday plans according to the latest Industry Report by World Travel Market London. When ... Read more

November 7, 2022November 11, 2022

Industry Report: Brits don’t see travel as an attractive industry to work in

Press Releases, WTM London

Only about a quarter of Brits say the travel industry is an attractive one to work in, according to the latest Industry Report by World Travel Market London. A survey ... Read more

November 7, 2022November 11, 2022

Industry Report: British travellers call on airports to get back to basics

Press Releases, WTM London

Airport operators in the UK need to focus their attention on getting people onto their flights rather than trying to get them to go shopping, reveals research today (Monday 7 ... Read more

November 7, 2022November 11, 2022

Industry Report: UK travellers rewrite the script for cryptocurrencies

Press Releases, WTM London

Research from World Travel Market released today (Monday 7 November) reveals a significant proportion of UK holidaymakers are interested in paying for travel using cryptocurrencies. The findings from a nationally ... Read more

November 7, 2022November 11, 2022

Industry Report: One in five blame government for 2022 travel chaos

Press Releases, WTM London

One in five Brits blamed the government for the travel chaos during 2022, when long queues, tedious delays and widespread cancellations disrupted thousands of holidays. Airlines took the flak from ... Read more

November 7, 2022November 11, 2022

Industry Report: Norway seen as most sustainable and responsible destination

Press Releases, WTM London

Norway is viewed as the most sustainable and responsible destination, according to WTM London’s survey of the travel industry’s top decision-makers, with Costa Rica coming a close second. WTM London’s ... Read more

November 7, 2022November 11, 2022

Industry Report: WTM Industry Report reveals ongoing recruitment challenges

Press Releases, WTM London

The majority of decision-makers taking part in the WTM Industry Report 2022 believe travel is an attractive sector to work in – but the industry is currently struggling to recruit. ... Read more

November 7, 2022November 11, 2022

Industry Report: Recovery might take longer than anticipated

Press Releases, WTM London

Almost one-in-three industry bosses does not expect the travel sector to get back to 2019 levels before 2024 at the earliest, according to the WTM London Industry Report released today. ... Read more

November 7, 2022November 11, 2022

Industry Report: Pandemic forces shifts in travel marketing spending

Press Releases, WTM London

Most travel firms and tourism organisations have modified their marketing strategies in the wake of the pandemic – with only one in seven increasing their budgets, according to research.  In ... Read more

November 7, 2022November 11, 2022

Industry Report: Most travel bosses confident COVID won’t affect business next year

Press Releases, WTM London

The worldwide travel industry does not see COVID as having a major effect on business for 2023, according to the WTM Industry Report 2022. Among travel decision-makers who took part ... Read more

November 7, 2022November 11, 2022

Industry Report: Cost-of-living is biggest challenge for travel in 2023 by far, says WTM poll

Press Releases, WTM London

The soaring cost of living around the world is by far the greatest threat to travel businesses in 2023, according to WTM London research. A poll of travel professionals asked: ... Read more

November 7, 2022November 11, 2022

Industry Report: Industry expects fewer flights as part of consumer demand for green travel

Press Releases, WTM London

A growing interest in green travel from consumers will drive the industry’s efforts to address the climate emergency, according to the WTM Industry Report released today. Some 250 execs from ... Read more

November 7, 2022November 11, 2022

Industry Report: Azores and Northern Greece top world’s ‘most underrated destinations’ list

Press Releases, WTM London

The Azores and Northern Greece have made it into the top-10 list of ‘most underrated destinations’ – as voted for by top executives in the travel industry. WTM London’s 2022 ... Read more

November 7, 2022November 11, 2022

Industry Report: Bosses focus tech spend on the traveller

Press Releases, WTM London

Industry bosses are prioritising their technology spend around making things easier for the traveler, according to the WTM Industry Report released today. Nearly half of the sample – made up ... Read more

November 7, 2022November 11, 2022

Industry Report: Travel trade blames aviation sector for summer airport chaos

Press Releases, WTM London

Travel companies and organisations have largely blamed the aviation sector for the disruption seen at airports around the world during summer 2022. Holidaymakers faced queues snaking out of terminals, long ... Read more

November 7, 2022November 11, 2022

Industry Report: Family, friends and social media are key influences for travel decisions

Press Releases, WTM London

Most holidaymaker choose their holiday destinations based on discussions with family and friends as well as influencers on social media platforms. That’s according to the travel professionals surveyed by World ... Read more

November 7, 2022November 11, 2022

Industry Report: Mind the generation gap – how social media influencers inspire Gen Z

Press Releases, WTM London

Social media influencers are inspiring one in five young travellers to head off on holiday – but their impact drops dramatically over the generations, new research shows. A poll carried ... Read more

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 which returns to ... 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 recognise and reward ... 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, it will become ... 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 the travel industry. ... 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 physical event will ... 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 was a deep ... 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. Euromonitor Head of ... 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 Authority, told a ... 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 offer homestay holidays ... 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 the annual ministers’ ... 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 the pandemic has ... 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. A panel of ... 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 reward businesses 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 told delegates at ... 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, Chief Executive Officer ... 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 of companies and ... 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 Tourism Organisation showcased ... 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 aviation analyst said: ... 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) by WTM London, ... 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 senior professionals from ... 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. Almost 700 senior ... 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 Forward. Around 700 ... 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 professionals from around ... 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 and Travel Forward. ... 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. Nearly 700 senior ... 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 Isles, reveals research ... 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 to splash more ... 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 (1 November) by ... 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 in the kingdom, ... 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 today (Monday 1 ... 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. Almost half (43%) ... 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) by WTM London. ... 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 of UK adults ... 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 keep contact with ... 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 if that means ... 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 West, East of ... 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 November) by WTM ... 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 travel industry executives ... 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 WTM London. The ... 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 Monday 1 November) ... 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 getting it wrong ... Read more