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WTM London 2016: The Most Successful Ever With A record 51,500 Participants 2016-11-22

World Travel Market London 2016 was the most successful ever with a joint-record attendance of 51,500 and the highest number of exhibitor invitees and buyers in the event´s 37 year history.

WTM London Day 1 Responsible Tourism 2016-11-8

The 2016 responsible tourism programme opened with a public ´Conversation´ on How to Enhance the Guest Experience in India.

Serena Hotels Win at the Kenya Ecowarrior Awards 2016-10-29

Serena Hotels is pleased to announce that Serena Beach Resort & Spa (SBRS) located in Mombasa, Kenya won the "Best Eco-Rated Facility of 2016 - Hotel" Award and Sweetwaters Serena Camp

Asia dominates Zimbabwe tourism industry 2016-10-25

In the initial half of 2016, the tourism industry of Zimbabwe witnessed a 48% rise in tourist arrivals from Asia. And, Japan is one of the countries from Asia that comprises a major chunk of the tourist visits to Zimbabwe, as revealed by ZTA or Zimbabwe Tourism Authority.

WTM London Announces TUI Group as Headline Partner of WTM Buyers´ Club 2016-10-24

World Travel Market London, the leading global event for the travel industry, is delighted to announce TUI Group as headline sponsor of its prestigious WTM Buyers’ Club.

Thai agents shift focus as Chinese arrivals dwindle 2016-10-17

Thailand´s Chinese arrivals in October is expected to drop at least 40 per cent year-on-year and the negative sentiment is expected to drag till December due to the impact of the zero-dollar tour crackdown, projected the Thailand-China Tourism Association (TCTA).

LAMBORGHINI HOSTS MOST EXCLUSIVE DRIVING EXPERIENCE AT YAS MARINA CIRCUIT 2016-10-11

(11 October 2016) Al Jaziri Motors, the emirate´s official Lamborghini dealership, hosted an exclusive track day at Yas Marina Circuit this past weekend for the ultimate day out!

New TripAdvisor study providing insights on Chinese FIT travelers 2016-9-17

TripAdvisor shared findings from a Phocuswright study providing insights into the behaviour, spending patterns, and preferences of more than 3,000 outbound Chinese travellers. Entitled China Unbounded: The Rapid Rise of China’s Outbound Millions, the study (sponsored in part by TripAdvisor), which looked at all facets of Chinese outb

Reed Travel Exhibitions announces global partnership with HotelMap 2016-9-13

The agreement means RTE (www.reedtravelexhibitions.com) the world´s largest organiser of travel and tourism events, can offer participants of its shows the latest hotel booking technology including attractive discounts on all types of accommodation. RTE is a business unit of Reed Exhibitions, which is part of the RELX Group.

Africa becoming popular destination among Chinese tourists 2016-8-19

A girl kisses a giraffe´s face at the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, on Jan. 9, 2016. The Giraffe Centre provides an elevated feeding platform where visitors can meet the resident giraffes face to face here in the Nairobi suburb. (Xinhua/Pan Siwei)

TTG INCONTRI 2016:The first advance news on the contents of the largest tourism marketplace 2016-8-19

Rimini, 28 July 2016 - Knowing it to influence it or, at least, to support it in the best possible manner. The tourism demand is assuming new forms

2017 Global Travel Price Outlook Identifies Key Risks for Global Market 2016-7-18

SINGAPORE, 15 July 2016 - New research out today highlights six key risks heading into 2017 that could impact both travel industry prices and the global economy as a whole. They are emerging market

World Travel Market London, the leading global event for the travel industry, has opened registration to the new-look three-day WTM London 2016.

South Africa Travel Advisory levels raised 2016-6-16

Operators should be aware of a series of terrorist alerts issued by the US, UK and Australian governments over the last 2 days.

Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort Hosts SNF Iftar 2016-6-16

On occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, the resort took the opportunity of and hosted a charity Iftar for Special Needs Future "SNF" Development Center children and their families last Friday, 10th June 2016

WTM Connect Asia Opens for Business 2016-5-19

The first edition of WTM Connect Asia opened today (Wednesday 18 May), taking place in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. The area was declared a UNESCO Heritage Site in 2008 and has proved to be a unique setting for Hosted Buyers and exhibitors to meet, enjoy the local culture and make new business connections.

WTM Connect Asia Gets Ready to Facilitate Business in South East Asia 2016-5-13

Next week suppliers and buyers from all over the world will arrive in Penang for the inaugural WTM Connect Asia. From 18-20 May international exhibitors will meet with Chinese, South East Asian and International Hosted Buyers in an exclusive, closed community setting.

Third edition of Africa Travel Week draws to a close in Cape Town recording impressive growth 2016-4-19

Three events, one week, one venue; this is what Africa Travel Week comprises of. A nexus for travel professionals across South Africa , the continent and the globe, and this year´s events exceeded all expectations. Organised by Thebe Reed Exhibitions and Reed Travel Exhibitions in the week of 4-8 April 2016, three highly sought after industry shows;

WTM Connect Asia lines up top Chinese Hosted Buyers 2016-4-15

WTM Connect Asia is due to open its doors for the first time in 5 weeks, marking World Travel Market´s arrival in South East Asia. The ´pod´ event will be taking place in Penang, known as the cultural melting pot of Malaysia.

WTM London to Mark 20 Years Of Responsible Tourism And 10 World Responsible Tourism Days 2016-4-13

World Travel Market London 2016 will commemorate two key responsible tourism anniversaries; 20 years of responsible tourism and 10 years of World Responsible Tourism Days.