World Travel Market News
Latin America and Africa success provides springboard for WTM London 2022
The organisers of World Travel Market London have hailed the remarkable performances of sister events in April and May, WTM Latin America and WTA Africa, saying their achievements have laid the groundwork for a successful trade show in London.
WTM London 2022 booking surge highlights industry confidence
Some of the world’s leading destinations have already signed up as exhibitors at World Travel Market London 2022 as confidence returns to the industry globally. The event will take place at ExCeL London on 7-9 November.
WTM Travel Tech to replace Travel Forward in November
World Travel Market - London has redesigned and renamed its co-located travel hospitality technology show. Previously called Travel Forward, it will become WTM Travel Tech this year.
New exhibition director for World Travel Market in London
RX has appointed Juliette Losardo as the new exhibition director of World Travel Market (WTM) London, the leading global event for the travel industry.
WTM London Virtual to return next week
WTM & TF Virtual - the two-day virtual event that takes place on Monday and Tuesday - has finalised its programme of on-demand sessions.
Edmund Bartlett, minister of tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board
As the rebuilding of Caribbean tourism gathers pace, Breaking Travel News speaks to Edmund Bartlett, minister of tourism for Jamaica, and about the journey ahead during World Travel Market.
Nayef Al Fayez, minister of tourism, Jordan
Jordanian minister of tourism, Nayef Al Fayez, speaks to Breaking Travel News editor, Chris O’Toole, during World Travel Market in London. He tells us how the country is reopening following the Covid-19 pandemic and how new airlift from the UK will accelerate the recovery.
Khaled El Anany, minister of tourism and antiquities, Egypt
With the centenary of the discovery of the remains of Tutankhamun approaching, and the new Grand Egyptian Museum set to debut, there is plenty to discuss as Breaking Travel News speaks to Egyptian minister of tourism, Khaled El Anany, during World Travel Market in London.
Vassilis Kikilias, minister of tourism, Greek National Tourism Organisation
Greece has been a success story as the Covid-19 recovery this summer, with visitor numbers sharply increasing. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Greece minister of tourism, Vassilis Kikilias, about the destination and how he plans to keep the positive momentum going as we move into 2022.
Joy Jibrilu, director general, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
With the global travel industry gathering in London for World Travel Market, Breaking Travel News speaks to Joy Jibrilu, director general of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, about overcoming the challenges faced by the destination during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Raki Phillips, chief executive, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority
Raki Phillips, chief executive of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, tells Breaking Travel News that the destination is rebounding quickly from the Covid-19 pandemic and remains on track to reach its ambitious visitor number targets.
Giorgio Palmucci, chairman, Italian National Tourist Board
Breaking Travel News catches up with Giorgio Palmucci, chairman of the Italian National Tourist Board, to find out more about how the destination is bouncing back from the Covid-19 pandemic.