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WTM Global Report: China holds back APAC’s recovery but bumper growth to come over next decade
New research released today by WTM reveals that while Chinese tourism has yet to recover from the pandemic, growth will return and by 2033 Chinese outbound by value could be “double the size” of the United States. The WTM Global Travel Report, in association with Tourism Economics, anticipates that the growth in the value of outbound travel from China between 2024 and 2033 will be 131%, by far the largest increase for any major market.
WTM Global Report: Domestic and inbound travel revive Middle East’s tourism economies
Research released today confirms that the strong performance from Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates is behind the Middle East tourism industry’s full recovery from the pandemic. The WTM Global Travel Report, in association with Tourism Economics, is published to mark the opening of this year’s WTM London, the world’s most influential travel and tourism event.
WTM Global Report: Turkey leads the way as Europe sees 2023 ahead of pre-pandemic levels
The value of inbound visitors to Europe has returned to pre-pandemic levels with domestic tourism in the region also back in positive territory, reveals new research from WTM. The WTM Global Travel Report, in association with Tourism Economics, is published to mark the opening of this year’s WTM London, the world’s most influential travel and tourism event.
WTM Global Report: tourists abandon sun loungers in favour of new experiences
Research from World Travel Market London 2023, the world’s most influential travel & tourism event, has revealed that more holidaymakers are abandoning their sun loungers in favour of nature, foodie and wellness experiences. The exclusive WTM Global Travel Report – compiled in association with renowned researchers at Oxford Economics – notes “increasing demand for unique, authentic and personalised experiences” while people are away on vacation.
Leisure travel is more important than ever for consumers
Consumers around the world are “prioritising” leisure travel for their discretionary spend, leading to a positive post-pandemic outlook for the global tourism industry, reveals new research. The WTM Global Travel Report, in association with Oxford Economics, is launched today at WTM London 23, the world’s most influential travel and tourism event.
WTM Global Travel Report reveals opportunities and risks ahead for travel industry
Rising travel and holiday costs have yet to dampen demand among consumers – mainly because the ‘revenge travel’ trend is still in full swing – but higher prices have been identified as one of the key challenges the industry faces, according to WTM Global Travel Report in association with Tourism Economics.
WTM Global Report: ‘Affordable luxury’ more popular amid ‘promising’ market sentiment
New research from World Travel Market London 2023, the world’s most influential travel & tourism event, has revealed that “affordable luxury” is becoming more popular – despite the squeeze on many holidaymakers’ budgets.
WTM Global Report: Domestic tourism leading Africa’s post-pandemic recovery
Major destinations and source markets across Africa are expected to end 2023 ahead of pre-pandemic values in terms of value, with domestic tourism performing strongly, reveals new research published today.
Chestertons Global gallops ahead with launch of Chestertons Polo in the Park Dubai
Chestertons, one of the world’s oldest and leading real estate advisory services, is galloping ahead with its international expansion with the launch of Chestertons Polo in the Park Dubai.
ETIHAD AIRWAYS UNVEILS STUNNING NEW LOUNGES AT ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL’S NEW TERMINAL A
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has unveiled flagship premium lounges at Abu Dhabi International Airport’s new Terminal A. This follows Etihad making history when it operated Terminal A’s first commercial flight on 31 October, and the new lounge is revealed ahead of the airline’s full transition to the new Terminal which is phased to take place between 9 and 14 November.
VISIT PORTUGAL GEARS UP FOR LARGEST PARTICIPATION EVER AT WORLD TRAVEL MARKET
Visit Portugal is excited to announce its participation, with the largest-ever delegation of 108 Portuguese tourism companies, in the World Travel Market, one of the most influential events in the global tourism industry.
Andalucía heads to World Travel Market in London in search of younger tourists
A new tourism campaign, Andalusian Crush, uses the region's rich cultural identity to showcase the area to potential future visitors, with a Game of Thrones theme