Tourism News
Turkey targets 3m UK tourists in 2022
Turkey is set to welcome a record three million visitors from the UK this year. A total of 2.8 million British arrivals in the first nine months of the year surpassed the 2.56 million UK travellers in pre-pandemic 2019.
174% jump in UK visitor room nights sold in Jamaica over 2019
British Airways Holidays told Jamaica’s senior tourism officials at the World Travel Market in London on Monday that the entity has sold more than 15,800 room nights for their British customers coming to Jamaica this year, nearly triple what they sold in pre-pandemic 2019, which was just under 5,800 room nights.
Andalucía positions itself as a destination with cheaper energy bills and ideal for digital nomads
After the first day of the World Travel Market in London tourism professionals from Andalucía are feeling optimistic about the year to come, as British tourists appear to be very keen to travel again following the coronavirus pandemic.
Saudi Arabia’s minister of tourism, Ahmed Al-Khateeb met with his Jordanian counterpart, Nayef Fayez
Saudi Arabia’s minister of tourism, Ahmed Al-Khateeb met with his Jordanian counterpart, Nayef Fayez, on Monday at the World Travel Market in London.
The Awakening of Sustainable Indonesian Tourism
Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (MoTCE) and Indonesian tourism players will participate in the world’s second-largest tourism exhibition, the World Travel Market London 2022, at the Exhibition Centre London from November 7 – 9, 2022, at “Wonderful Indonesia’s” pavilion booth AS900.
Rooms with a view – hotels embrace innovation
Hotel distribution was a recurring theme across the technology-focused sessions on the opening day of WTM London.
EXPO CITY DUBAI IS PROUD HOST OF COP28
A state-of-the-art ‘green’ destination that hosted the world for six months, Expo City Dubai is the proud host of COP28 – The Emirates Climate Conference with the UNFCCC
Travel brands should embrace technology but refine their products first
Fledgling travel brands were urged by an expert panel to put product before technology – but to quickly embrace the latter.
Saudi hotel chain Boudl Hotels and Resorts confirm plans to invest in Jamaica
Following a visit to Jamaica in July by a large delegation of Saudi Arabian government and business interests, one major participating Saudi investor has now confirmed with Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett that he is currently actively searching for a significant hotel investment on the island.
Big Best of Greece Showcase at World Travel Market in London
Greece is using the important World Travel Market (WTM) exhibit in London, the feature event for travel industry professionals, to promote its campaigns to keep tourists coming all year long.
Industry expects fewer flights as part of consumer demand for green travelA growing interest in gree
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.
British travellers call on airports to get back to basics
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 November) released by World Travel Market London.