Tourism to Italy has performed strongly this year, thanks to its range of attractions and a shift away from less stable destinations, according to research for World ... Read more
The Indian city of Delhi is expected to see the largest rise in inbound arrivals in Asia this year, according to research for World Travel Market London ... Read more
Greek destinations Heraklion and Athens are “standout performers in 2017”, according to research for World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel industry ... Read more
Growth in the number of arrivals to the UK is expected to stagnate in 2018, following a series of terror attacks, according to research for World Travel ... Read more
The fine line between successful tourism and too many tourists is now a major issue for the world’s most popular cities, with some close to overcrowding, according ... Read more
Almost a year to the day since the US public voted for Donald Trump to become their next leader, there are signs travellers are turning to alternative ... Read more
London is in danger of losing its reputation as a good place to do business because of Brexit, according to research for World Travel Market London – ... Read more
Asia is embracing the concept of smart cities, using technology and data to balance continued arrivals growth with sustainable expansion, reveals The Top 100 City Destination Ranking ... Read more
A ‘no deal’ Brexit would lead to a long-term decline in UK GDP growth, and curb the expansion of the British outbound travel market, according to research ... Read more
Countries in Africa are prioritising visa-free travel around the continent for inhabitants and visitors as an essential factor in the region’s economic development, reveals The Top 100 ... Read more
A trade war caused by President Donald Trump pulling out of international agreements would hit the US travel industry, reveals Euromonitor International research for World Travel Market ... Read more
The UK is undergoing significant rail developments on both domestic and international levels, which will see the train compete more effectively with road and air travel, reveals ... Read more
London will fall down the global city destination rankings in the next seven years, slipping from third to sixth, reveals Euromonitor International research for World Travel Market ... Read more
Asian cities will dominate the global destination rankings in the next decade, thanks to the inexorable rise of Chinese outbound tourism, reveals Euromonitor International research for World ... Read more
Cancun is expected to be the strongest growing city in 2017 in the Americas, reveals Euromonitor International research for World Travel Market London – the leading global ... Read more
The Chinese government’s plans to launch its own digital currency, while clamping down on existing providers, could influence how travel is transacted in the future, reveals the ... Read more
The first panel session of the day explored tourism’s efforts to address its carbon and water footprints. Speaking by video from Australia, Professor Susanne Becken from Griffith ... Read more
Fears about the impact of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit on the travel trade dominated debates at World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel ... Read more
Take risks and own the edge was the advice from travel industry innovator and Chairman of Wayblazer Terry Jones on Day 1 of the Travel Tech Show ... Read more
(November 6, 2017, WTM London) H.E. Paul Kagame, President, Republic of Rwanda, was presented with the 2017 World Tourism Award for visionary leadership today, 6 November 2017, ... Read more
The European Parliament’s Brexit negotiator told industry bosses at World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel industry – that the UK’s departure ... Read more
Two-thirds of British travellers are not prepared to pay for infight wifi access, reveals the World Travel Market London 2017 Industry Report, released today (Monday 6 November) ... Read more
The sharing or peer-to-peer economy is failing to have any significant impact on the travel habits of UK holidaymakers, reveals the World Travel Market London 2017 Industry ... Read more
An increase in the price of holidays abroad is the major post-Brexit fear for British travellers, with other areas of concern reflecting the far-reaching implications of leaving ... Read more
The global travel industry is taking the environment more seriously this year than last, reveals the World Travel Market London 2017 Industry Report released today (Monday 6 ... Read more
Pop star Adele is the passenger we would most like to sit beside on a plane, according to a survey carried out for World Travel Market London ... Read more
Just over half of the travel trade professionals quizzed in an industry survey say that Brexit will have a negative impact on the UK’s reputation as a ... Read more
A multi-pronged attack on fake sickness claims among UK holidaymakers appears to be curing the bug, reveals World Travel Market London research released today (Monday 6 November) ... Read more
Worries over terrorism are on the increase among British holidaymakers, with one-third more travellers now concerned about an attack than they were a year ago, according to ... Read more
Jon Platt’s failed legal fight ‘makes to harder’ for others to take kids out of school The outcome of the long-running legal fight involving Jon Platt, the ... Read more
Being ‘green’ is less important than having white teeth or a bronzed body for UK holidaymakers, according to research released today (Monday 6 November) at World Travel ... Read more
Britain is divided into a nation of holiday ‘splashers’ – those who spend money on new outfits and beauty must-haves in preparation for looking great on the ... Read more
Greece’s tourism has seen a bumper year in 2017, and the prospects for 2018 are even more positive, according to an annual survey released at World Travel ... Read more
One in 10 holidaymakers have booked a holiday to visit locations “seen on screen”, reveals research by World Travel Market London – the leading global event for ... Read more
One in five British holidaymakers say they may visit Tunisia, now that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has relaxed its travel advice, according to research by World ... Read more
About two in five UK-based holiday companies expect Brexit will have an impact on their ability to recruit staff from overseas, according to research by World Travel ... Read more
Italy is top of the list of countries that UK holidaymakers would like to visit in future, according to research released at World Travel Market London – ... Read more
Eight out of 10 British holidaymakers are not interested in visiting attractions that have performing animals or offer activities with animals outside their natural habitat, according to ... Read more
Optimism is bright before global travel event opens The International travel industry looks set for further growth around the world in 2018, according to new research from ... Read more
Nine out of ten Brits recognise the importance of their holiday being financially protected following the failure of Monarch and Ryanair’s mass cancelations of flights, according to ... Read more
60 Tourism Ministers and companies gather to discuss ‘overtourism’ Ministers of Tourism from 60 countries and leaders from private sector companies and associations will summon next week ... Read more
The International Institute for Peace Through Tourism has chosen 5 outstanding people from the world of travel and tourism to honour as the “Global Ambassadors of Peace ... Read more
Mexico has been confirmed as the headline sponsor for visitor registration at WTM London 2017 – the leading global event for the travel industry. The agreement is ... Read more
Eat, drink and be merry – that’s the advice for delegates joining the fun during the Festival Programme at WTM London – the leading global event for ... Read more
More than 130 new exhibitors from across the globe have signed up for WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry, which takes place ... Read more
WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry – is venturing into the destination weddings arena, with a brand new dedicated event aimed at ... Read more
Food Tourism is once again primed to take a top slot at WTM London, the leading global event for the travel industry, taking place from Monday 6 ... Read more
A series of sessions looking at how destinations and travel brands can work with digital influencers will take place on the Global Stage at this year’s WTM ... Read more
Following a devastating hurricane season, Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) confirms 75% of the region is still open for business Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) announces at WTM London ... Read more
WTM London 2017, the leading global event for the travel industry, will be a hotspot for debate informed by new research into a variety of sectors when ... Read more
Some of the world’s leading experts on LGBT tourism take to the stage to present the latest industry developments for the LGBT Masterclass at WTM London, hosted ... Read more
If you think you know how Millennials think, you can think again, as a session at WTM London 2017, the leading global event for the travel industry, ... Read more
How destinations market themselves as social media grows in importance will be a key topic at WTM London 2017, the leading global event for the travel industry. ... Read more
A major new event bringing together international investors, government ministers and destinations will be held at WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry. ... Read more
How technology could shape future travel and hospitality will be discussed at length by some of the most influential and knowledgeable people in the field during two ... Read more
World Travel Market London, the leading global event for the travel industry, will hold two dedicated conference sessions focused on the Asia and China markets on 6th ... Read more
Delegates to WTM London 2017 are advised that Docklands Light Railway (DLR) station Custom House – which is one of a number of transport options to enter ... Read more
How to Build a Dream Content Team will be a key tech topic discussed at WTM London, the leading global event for the travel industry, with a ... Read more
WTM has announced the 12 finalists in the 2017 WTM Responsible Tourism Awards to be presented at WTM London on November 8th 2017. This year, in the ... Read more
WTM London 2017, the leading global event for the travel industry, will once again host the Wellness Symposium organised by Global Wellness Institute. The symposium, held over ... Read more
Tunisia aims to woo more tour operators at WTM London 2017, following news that Thomas Cook and other British travel firms will return to the country from ... Read more
A leading MEP and former Prime Minister of Belgium, Guy Verhofstadt, is the keynote speaker at the exclusive WTM Leaders’ Lunch on the first day of World ... Read more
WTM London will be offering priority access to selected exhibitors for its hugely-popular buyer speed networking events. Speed Networking with exhibitors attending to speak to buyers was ... Read more
Alex Cruz, the chief executive of British Airways, heads an impressive line-up of aviation high-fliers at WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry. ... Read more
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 – ... Read more
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
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
Croatia’s policy of encouraging the filming of blockbuster shows on its shores is paying off, with several high-profile films choosing the eastern Mediterranean destination as a backdrop ... Read more
1) Around £3 billion in travel industry deals will be signed between 5,000 exhibitors and 10,000 members of the WTM Buyers’ Club. Almost one million on-stand business ... Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The German stand at WTM London, the leading global event for the travel industry, will be packed with a vast array of product offerings including four new ... Read more
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
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
WTM London 2017 is introducing an extra Speed Networking session on the Tuesday of the event – meaning each day will kick off with a speed networking ... Read more
India’s ‘Premier Partner’ status with World Travel Market London last year has led to double-digit growth in international tourism and a bumper number of business deals. The ... Read more
To celebrate 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, World Travel Market London is focusing World Responsible Tourism Day – including the WTM Responsible ... Read more
World Travel Market London, the leading global event for the travel industry, facilitates almost one million on-stand business meetings which sees the event generate around £2.8 billion ... Read more
World Travel Market London has announced that the two key responsible tourism themes this November will be what the travel industry should do about the emerging phenomenon ... Read more
Storming sales for WTM London 2017’s dedicated technology area Visitors to WTM London 2017, the leading global event for the travel industry, will do a ‘double tech’ ... Read more
World Travel Market London 2016, the leading global event for the travel industry, will generate a record £2.8 billion in travel and tourism industry deals. Independent research ... Read more
World Travel Market London 2016’s Conference and Event programme experienced a 5% increase, taking the number of attendees to a record of almost 19,000. WTM London 2016 ... Read more
World Travel Market London 2016 was the most successful ever with a joint-record attendance of 51,500 and the highest number of exhibitor invitees and buyers in the ... Read more
Tourism ministers, bloggers and party goers turned the final day of the revamped three-day WTM London into a festival of business and fun. The UNWTO & WTM ... Read more
Chatbots are not going to take over the world yet but solid use cases are emerging according to experts speaking during the final day of the Travel ... Read more
Industry leaders at the UNWTO and WTM Ministers’ Summit have called for global co-operation and collaboration to help destinations affected by terrorism and other crises. One hundred ... Read more
New Global Wellness Institute data presented at the World Travel Market: U.S. is largest national wellness tourism market by far – China made biggest gains from 2013-2015, ... Read more
The day opened with a session on Captivity, Wildlife and Tourism. Dylan Walker, CEO of the World Cetacean Alliance, said that thanks to the growing demand for ... Read more
New channels to market and new marketing channels dominated day two of the Travel Tech Show at WTM. A compelling presentation from a Facebook executive told the ... Read more
Collaboration between the public and private sectors was a key theme on the second day of WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry ... Read more
Twenty years ago the post-apartheid government in South Africa adopted the principles of Responsible Tourism in their national tourism policy and the campaign for Responsible Tourism began ... Read more
Lemon Tree Hotels, India and Tren Ecuador have been announced as the joint-overall winners of the 2016 World Responsible Tourism Awards at WTM London sponsored by Belize ... Read more
— Latest global LGBT travel market valuation released at WTM — New Travel Agents LGBT Certification Program Launched at WTM London The global value of the lesbian, ... Read more