WTM news archive

WTM 2009: Kiwi operator wins twice in Responsible Tourism Awards

Friday, November 13, 2009

A New Zealand whale watching operator scooped both the Best Marine Environment and the Overall Winne...


WTM 2009: New York unveils new hotels

Friday, November 13, 2009

New York hoteliers have forged ahead with development plans this year, in spite of the recession. Mo...


WTM 2009: Rainforest Alliance seeks UK trade partners

Thursday, November 12, 2009

The Rainforest Alliance, a not-for-profit organisation which promotes conservation and sustainabilit...


WTM 2009: Buble to headline St Lucia Jazz

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Michael Buble is expected to headline at Saint Lucia’s annual Jazz Festival in May. The t...


WTM 2009: Cancun creates hi-tech beaches

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Cancun started a $71 million beach restoration project last month. More than 1.3 billion gallons o...


WTM 2009: Ibiza Rocks into Majorca

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Ibiza Rocks is expanding into Majorca for next summer. The 330-room Mallorca Rocks Hotel, situated i...


WTM 2009: Brazil to boost agent roadshows

Thursday, November 12, 2009

   Brazil is committing to more roadshows and more fam trips for UK agents next year.Chris...


WTM 2009: Eco-friendly airline to sign codeshares

Thursday, November 12, 2009

 NatureAir, the Costa Rica-based carbon neutral airline, is in codeshare discussions with Conti...


WTM 2009: Iberostar explains UK fam failings

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Operators find it harder to put together and fill fam trips for UK travel agents than for agents fro...


WTM 2009: Campervan firm offers test drives

Thursday, November 12, 2009

A company which hires out people-carrier campervans hopes to gain agents’ backing by offering ...


WTM: Sandals brings in British celebrity chef at Emerald Bay

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Sandals is close to revealing three celebrity chefs who are working with the hotel group on its late...


WTM 2009: 'Learn from US experience'

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

A top travel agent in North America has urged his British counterparts to renegotiate supplier deals...


WTM 2009: Kirker unveils 2010 targets

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Kirker Holidays is aiming for a 5-10% increase in bookings in 2010.Marketing manager Bella Smith sai...


WTM 2009: Grenada to become premier dive destination

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Grenada aims to be the dive capital of the eastern Caribbean within three years. Director of to...


WTM 2009: Seychelles tourist board returns to UK

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Seychelles Tourist Board has reopened an office in the UK after a break of almost a year. Fiona Lane...


WTM 2009: Rotana set for Dubai opening

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Rotana will open the Rose Rayhaan hotel in Dubai next month, and claims it will be the tallest hotel...


WTM: Kwa-Zulu Natal's World Cup hopes

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

The South African province of Kwa-Zulu Natal says it is ready to play its part in the Fifa World Cup...


WTM 2009: Photos from day two

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

See photos from the second day of WTM below.  ...


WTM 2009: Thai princess unveiled as movie star

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Thailand’s Crown Princess, Ubol Ratana, welcomed guests to the Tourism Authority of Thailand d...


WTM 2009: Photos from day one

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

See photos from the first day of WTM below  ...


WTM 2009: WTTC issues overtax warning

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

The World Travel & Tourism Council has warned the world's governments that overtaxing the travel...


WTM 2009: Tui moots resort eco audits

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Tui Travel could soon be undertaking environmental and sustainable travel audits of resorts to ...


WTM 2009: Maldives sets out new goals

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

The government of the Maldives is to allow foreign ownership and development of private luxury villa...


WTM 2009: Choo takes new role to shop

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

When the rich and famous enter London’s Jimmy Choo Couture shop they could rightly expect to b...


WTM 2009: Canada gears up for Games

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Canada is selecting an elite group of UK tour operator partners which will benefit from enhanced mar...


WTM 2009: Kirker plans 12 fams in 2010

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Kirker Holidays is incentivising agents by giving away Oddbins vouchers and increasing the...


In pictures: WTM Travel Tweet-up

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

See photos from the Travel Tweet-up, organised by Flagship Consulting and TTG. The event was he...


WTM 2009: Emirates heralds inflight web

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Passengers on Emirates will be able to use BlackBerries during their flights within months, pre...


WTM 2009: Thistle employs social media monitor

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Thistle Hotels chief operating officer Heiko Figge has warned the hotel industry to ignore social me...


WTM 2009: Kenya attacks UK over APD

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Najib Mohamed Balala, Kenya's tourism minister, has accused the UK government of delivering a "...


WTM 2009: Ecuador grows budget to $20m

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Ecuador has doubled its tourism budget for next year, from around $10 million to more than $20 milli...


WTM 2009: Singapore offers agent incentive

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Singapore is offering agents travelling to Singapore free access to its attractions and entertainmen...


WTM 2009: Malta to expand trade activity

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Malta is to increase its trade activity by "35 to 50%" next year, with a focus on travel a...


WTM 2009: Air Europa reports profit

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Spanish airline Air Europa is set to buck the downward trend in the aviation sector by announcing th...


WTM 2009: Strictly Come Florida photos

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Vincent and Flavia from BBC's Strictly Come Dancing were the star guests at Visit Florida's annual W...


WTM 2009: Sri Lanka targets 500% growth

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Sri Lanka is hoping to increase its visitor numbers by 500% in the next seven years.Bernard Goonetil...


WTM 2009: Destinology wins Ubuntu award

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Destinology, the upmarket specialist, was named the 2009 winner of the second annual South Africa To...


WTM 2009: Barbados lobbies against APD

Monday, November 09, 2009

Barbados tourism minister Richard Sealy joined other Caribbean politicians in Westminster to lobby t...


WTM 2009: Barbados seeks more airlift

Monday, November 09, 2009

Barbados tourism officials are in discussions with airlines at this year's WTM about increasing the ...


WTM 2009: Amari to grow profile

Monday, November 09, 2009

Thailand-based hotel company Amari is to invest in major trade and consumer marketing as it exp...


WTM 2009: Lastminute predicts 'casualties'

Monday, November 09, 2009

Casualties in the online travel agency sector in Europe are likely due to the current economic downt...


WTM 2009: Direct Traveller targets trade

Monday, November 09, 2009

Northern Cyprus specialist Direct Traveller is looking to push the destination through the trade.At ...


WTM 2009: Chhattisgarh seeks tie-ups

Monday, November 09, 2009

The little-known central Indian region of Chhattisgarh arrived at this year's World Travel Market wi...


WTM 2009: Continental unveils new flatbed

Monday, November 09, 2009

Continental Airlines has unveiled its new flatbed BusinessFirst seat at World Travel Market.The...


WTM 2009: Costa to name ship in Dubai

Monday, November 09, 2009

Costa Cruises will officially name a cruise ship in the port of Dubai – a first for the cruise...


WTM 2009: 'People should not be taxed'

Monday, November 09, 2009

A top airline boss in the UK has launched an attack on those who say Air Passenger Duty should be ba...


WTM 2009: BA boosts St Kitts

Monday, November 09, 2009

St Kitts is enjoying a groundswell of support among agents off the back of British Airways' inv...


WTM 2009: Greece seeks broader appeal

Monday, November 09, 2009

The sea and sun model of tourism has exhausted its potential, according to Greek deputy minister of ...


WTM 2009: Gap launches 18-30s touring

Monday, November 09, 2009

Gap Adventures has launched a new range of small-group tours, aimed at the 18-30s age bracket. Tours...


WTM 2009: Tunisia proclaims 'value luxury'

Monday, November 09, 2009

The Tunisian National Tourist Office said its strategy promoting "affordable luxury" in th...


WTM 2009: Bermuda boosts UK advertising

Monday, November 09, 2009

Bermuda is to increase its promotional advertising in the UK to boost destination awareness and boos...


WTM 2009: Continental unveils new flatbed

Monday, November 09, 2009

Continental Airlines has unveiled its new flatbed BusinessFirst seat at World Travel Market, wi...


WTM 2009: Park Plaza Westminster opening

Monday, November 09, 2009

London is about to gain a huge new hotel with the opening early next year of the Park Plaza Wes...


WTM 2009: Abu Dhabi plans eco-conference

Monday, November 09, 2009

Abu Dhabi wants to position itself as the champion of environmental issues by hosting a new internat...


WTM 2009: Rezidor touts hotel openings

Monday, November 09, 2009

Global hotel chain Rezidor remained upbeat at WTM today despite reporting a €6.1 million loss f...


WTM 2009: Travelzoo expands in UK

Monday, November 09, 2009

Online travel deals publisher Travelzoo has announced new partnerships with AOL, Lonely Planet, Simo...


WTM 2009: Tenerife targets Brits

Monday, November 09, 2009

Tenerife is targeting recovering UK visitor numbers back to 2008 levels next year after a 12% declin...


WTM 2009: APD is 'UK's biggest obstacle'

Monday, November 09, 2009

APD is the biggest hurdle to the recovery of the UK travel industry, delegates at WTM heard today.Ca...


WTM 2009: New Mexico eco-tourism blitz

Monday, November 09, 2009

New Mexico hopes to become a world-leading eco-tourism destination, with the introduction of the Ame...


WTM 2009: Child protection course starts

Monday, November 09, 2009

Abta and children’s rights organisation Ecpat UK are launching a training course for travel st...


WTM 2009: Macau launches agent training

Monday, November 09, 2009

The Macau Government Tourist Office has launched an online training scheme for travel agents.Agents ...


WTM 2009: Abta seeks APD lobby support

Monday, November 09, 2009

Abta will be lobbying delegations from more than 30 destinations to join the campaign against increa...


WTM 2009: Affordable Car Hire joins Abta

Monday, November 09, 2009

Affordable Car Hire has become the first car hire broker member of Abta, having had its membership a...


WTM 2009: Potter fronts Virgin/Universal

Monday, November 09, 2009

Harry Potter will feature on the front cover of Virgin Holidays' new Florida brochure following a la...


Travel Counsellors eyes international growth

Thursday, November 05, 2009

Travel Counsellors intends to use World Travel Market to sound out potential partners to help it exp...


Sign up to Travel Txt to win WTM prizes

Monday, November 02, 2009

Calling all travel agents attending WTM this year! TTG can reveal exciting details about a great new...


Third 'Travel Tweet-up' to coincide with WTM

Thursday, October 29, 2009

ttglive.com and travel PR agency Flagship Consulting are organising a “Travel Tweet-up” ...


ttgluxury and ILTM to co-host WTM seminar

Thursday, October 29, 2009

ttgluxury and International Luxury Travel Market are to host a dedicated luxury-focused seminar sess...


WTM agents' guide: What's New at WTM

Thursday, October 29, 2009

What’s new at WTM? We round up the best of the action   - Agents can earn ATP (Accre...


WTM agents' guide: Agents' Day activities

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Agents can attend WTM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, November 10-12, providing they have pre-re...


WTM agents' guide: Win win win!

Thursday, October 29, 2009

One of the great things about WTM is the amount of free stuff you can land!   - Good Safar...


WTM agents' guide: Eats and Treats

Thursday, October 29, 2009

There are plenty of eateries at the ExCeL centre but it makes sense to take advantage of the free st...


Ibiza Rocks announces WTM party

Monday, October 26, 2009

Ibiza Rocks is holding another event this year during WTM on Wednesday, November 11 from 5pm to...




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