Wtm News

WTM opening day reveals cautious optimism of travel industry
The first day of World Travel Market – the premier global event for the travel industry – has revealed continuing concern about the impact of the economy on tourism.

Turkey takes a stand at WTM
The Turkish Office of Culture & Tourism has put on a stellar performer at this year’s World Travel Market, with the Turkish stand covering approximately 1,000 square metres; growing 30 per cent in size since last year. The body was also recognised as Europe’s Leading Tourist Board by the World Travel Award earlier this year.
Institute of Directors takes a seat at WTM
World Travel Market, the premier global event for the travel industry, is welcoming the Institute of Directors as a new exhibitor to its annual event. The IoD is seeking to showcase its meeting and function space, history and five-star service to a wider international audience of business travellers, destination management companies, event organisers and trade and tourism bodies.

Rotana Hotels to sponsor WTM registration
What better time for a new brand awareness campaign than with the whole tourism industry in town for World Travel Market? This year Rotana Hotels has taken the opportunity to drum up a little extra publicity, sponsoring World Travel Market’s registration as part of its strategy to increase brand awareness.

Call for the travel industry to interrogate the search engines
A unique chance for the travel industry to interrogate the search engines and ask them the most searching questions will take place at the World Travel Market.

Menorca Tourism to launch British legacy initiatives at WTM 2010
Menorca Tourism will be unveiling a range of new tourist initiatives and attractions designed to emphasise the important British historical influences on the island at World Travel Market 2010.

Abu Dhabi Signs three-year deal as World Travel Market’s Premier Partners
Abu Dhabi has signed a three-year deal to be the Premier Partner of World Travel Market, the premier global event for the travel industry, up to and including WTM 2012.

South African Tourism to sponsor World Travel Market’s Meridian Club
World Travel Market’s buyers club Meridian Club is delighted to announce South African Tourism as its exclusive partner for WTM 2010.

First Sport Tourism report to be launched at WTM
A delegation of top travel and sports officials gathered in London for the announcement of a new annual report that will examine the dynamics and potential of the $600 billion sport tourism industry.

World Travel Market launches technology and online travel theatre at WTM
First Time a Conference Venue will be on the WTM Exhibition Floor

World Travel Market announces Technology and Online Travel seminar line up
World Travel Market, the premier global event for the travel industry, has expanded its Technology and Online Travel event program with a number of leading organizations taking part including British Airways, lastminute.com, TUI Travel, Google, Yahoo!, and WAYN.

WTM launches new online bespoke accommodation booking service
World Travel Market, the premier global event for the travel industry, has launched its new online bespoke accommodation booking service which includes exclusive allocations and rates.