The World Travel Market Ministers Summit, in collaboration with UN Tourism and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), returned to focus on the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence for the sector. The Summit featured contributions from Ministers of Tourism from diverse destinations. Taking to the floor in London were Ministers representing more than 20 countries. Providing the voice of the private sector, leaders from Expedia, HBX Group, JTB Corp and SITA, highlighted the importance of enterprise and public-private partnerships. Opening the timely debate, UN Tourism Executive Director Natalia Bayona said: “The tourism sector needs to be prepared to make better decisions with the help of generative Artificial Intelligence. Tourism has the ability to create unique st...
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Invites European Travellers to explore its diverse offerings beyond beaches Goa Tourism is participating in the World Travel Mart (WTM) in London from the 6th to 8th of November 2023. Known for its pristine coastlines and lively beach culture, Goa also offers a unique blend of relaxation, adventure and cultural experiences, and many other facets of the destination that are gaining popularity such as Eco Tourism, Hinterland Tourism, Heritage Tourism, Sports Tourism, Festival Tourism, Cuisine and Cultural Tourism. The objective of participating in the WTM is to highlight these facets and showcase Goa as an all-year-round tourism destination. Tourists from all over the UK and Europe would love to visit Goa to experience the festivities, year-end activities, heritage and architecture, a...
Read MoreUNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit commits to investing in tourism’s sustainable future
Tourism leaders from around the world will once again come together for the UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit at WTM London this November, to commit to investing in the sector’s sustainable future. The summit is the largest annual gathering of tourism ministers and will take place on Tuesday 2nd November during WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry. Ministers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts are invited to take part. FILE PHOTO: World Travel Market London 2019, ExCeL London - WTM Festivals & Party For more than 10 years, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and WTM London have partnered to host a high-level summit, focusing on key challenges and opportunities facing the sector. The 2021 Summit will also be present...
Read MoreIn a massive affirmation of its exemplary activities aimed at promoting Responsible Tourism during the challenging times of COVID-19 pandemic, Kerala Tourism has been bestowed the coveted ‘Highly Commended’ Award by World Travel Mart London. Kerala’s Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission received this recognition in the category of ‘Meaningful Connections’. The RT Mission received the award for its innovative work on ‘Wok at Home Videos’ and storytelling audio and video series produced and presented by various Mission units in the state during the pandemic that has posed multiple challenges to the tourism sector. The Work at Home Videos have been developed by RT Mission entrepreneurs with a message to stay home safely during the lockdown but not to despair and to adopt measures to...
Read MoreThe inevitable has happened. For the first time since WTM London was launched in 1980, there will be no live event. WTM had announced in July that they will have the full blown regular—most awaited travel trade show of the year—as scheduled from November 2-4, 2020. But that was not going to happen. WTM has now said that, after working tirelessly to organise a physical show, because of increasing number of travel restrictions and the uncertainty around the world, it had become practically impossible for many overseas visitors to attend in person. WTM London's Senior Director Simon Press said, "Additionally, there remains uncertainty around business events and conferences being allowed to take place in the UK.” Hence, after 40 years of everyone coming to WTM, WTM London 2020 is coming to...
Read MoreWith dates and schedule for WTM London confirmed, hopes are now pinned on the meet to give the now rudderless travel and tourism industry a definite course for the years to come. Although WTM is an annual feature, but the way COVID-19 has made a catastrophic effect on the industry, this year’s met has garnered much interest among the tourism leaders worldwide to see what lies ahead. Therefore, there is no doubt that Ministers’ Summit at WTM has gained importance to set out a roadmap for a safer, greener and smarter future for the sector. The summit is the largest annual gathering of tourism ministers and will feature a day-long think-tank on Monday 2nd November during WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry. About 100 ministers are expected to take part, along...
Read MoreTravel industry’s much awaited international annual event- World Travel Mart (WTM) London will take place as scheduled between November 2 and November 4, 2020. Thus, it promises to be one of the first major exhibitions to take place globally since the COVID-19 Pandemic. This was confirmed when the UK Government announced the resumption of the exhibitions industry in the country from October 1, 2020. World Travel Market London 2019, ExCeL London - The WTM Team This decision meant that England can once again welcome international business delegates from around the world. With travel industry all around the world, reeling under the catastrophic pandemic effect, this WTM gains a lot of importance for industry leaders to chalk out a strategy for coming out of this crisis. WTM London, the...
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