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Ticket booking opens for World Travel Market London as the show announces exciting changes
Ticket Booking Opens for World Travel Market London as the Show Announces Exciting Changes Ticket booking is live for the global travel community secure entry to the 43rd edition of World Travel Market London, the world’s most influential travel & tourism event, which takes place between Monday 6th - Wednesday 8th November 2023 at Excel London. Organisers are enabling visitors to book tickets well in advance of this year's show and have announced several new and exciting changes showing that the global travel community has the Power to Change travel. After in-depth customer research carried out late last year, WTM London has announced a host of developments to improve the attendee experience and ensure that every member of the travel community extracts as much value from the event as possible. This year, WTM London will open its doors earlier than usual – ready to welcome visitors from 09:30 am providing an additional hour for visitors and exhibitors to have spontaneous meetings. Visitors are invited to make use of the new, open-for-all Community Hubs right in the centre of the show, and attendees can also look forward to an 'everyone's welcome' Networking Party that will take place within ExCel London on its first day, Monday 6th November from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. Developments include a new VIP badge to host senior industry leaders and a big-name, inspirational Closing Keynote on Wednesday, 8th November. WTM Connect Me – the show's meeting booking platform – will return in 2023 and is available for Buyers, VIPs and Media. All attendees will also have access to the official WTM App, which returns this year with exciting new enhancements. The conference programme will cover eight themes over three different stages throughout the three-day event. The eight conference themes are Sustainability, Technology, Geo-Economics, Emerging Markets, Consumer Trends, Marketing, Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) and Experience and aim to help the global travel community succeed and thrive by informing, entertaining, and influencing their business decisions. In response to the ever-increasing importance of influencers to the travel and tourism sector, on Wednesday, 8th November, content creators will be invited to a lunch with global destinations to support collaboration and networking opportunities. In other changes the Ministers’ Summit at World Travel Market in Association with UNWTO and WTTC, where dignitaries from around the world gather to discuss and ratify key tourism agreements, will return for its 17th year, and will take place on Day One, Monday 6th November. The November show is set to launch its first Diversity and Inclusion Summit on Tuesday 7th, supporting WTM's belief that the travel sector has the power to evoke positive change in the world. Tickets to the three-day show will be free until 31st October, after which there will be a charge of £45 per person. Organisers are encouraging early booking to ensure visitors take time to plan and maximise their visit. Juliette Losardo, Exhibition Director, WTM London, said: “We’ve been working behind the scenes to bring some exciting developments to World Travel Market this year. As the travel and tourism sector grows and changes, it’s essential that WTM evolves to guide and support this change; a place for inspiration, for making plans and fixing issues, for diversifying thinking and hardening supply chains – it is our job to ensure the travel sector is equipped for the next chapter. “Developments you’ll see at WTM this year are entirely reflective of what our attendees are asking for. We’re bolstering the ways you can maximise value from your visit, with more networking, better business opportunities, a refreshed education programme and a host of new partnerships. “We’re pleased to be opening ticket booking ahead of the summer and are committed to ensuring travel professionals have the best three days possible.’’ Play your part at the world's most influential travel and tourism event. Visitor: World Travel Market 2023 | Your details (eventadv.com) Media: World Travel Market 2023 | Your details (eventadv.com) World Travel Market (WTM) Portfolio comprises leading travel events, online portals and virtual platforms across four continents. The events are: WTM London is the world’s most influential travel & tourism event for the global travel community. The show is the ultimate destination for those seeking a macro view of the travel industry and a deeper understanding of the forces shaping it. WTM London is where influential leaders gather to exchange ideas, drive innovation, and accelerate business outcomes. Next live event: 6 to 8 November 2023 at ExCel London http://london.wtm.com/ Arabian Travel Market (ATM), now on its 30th year, is the leading, international travel and tourism event in the Middle East for inbound and outbound tourism professionals. ATM 2022 attracted over 23,000 visitors and hosted over 30,000 participants including 1,500 exhibitors and attendees from 150 countries, across 10 halls at Dubai World Trade Centre. Arabian Travel Market is part of Arabian Travel Week. #ATMDubai Next in-person event: 6 to 9 May 2024, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai https://www.wtm.com/atm/en-gb.html Arabian Travel Week is a festival of events taking place within and alongside Arabian Travel Market 2023. Providing a renewed focus for the Middle East’s travel and tourism sector, it includes ILTM Arabia, ARIVAL Dubai, Influencers’ events and activations, ITIC, GBTA Business Travel Forums, as well as ATM Travel Tech. It also features the ATM Buyer Forums, ATM Speed Networking Events as well as a series of country forums. https://www.wtm.com/arabian-travel-week/en-gb.html WTM Latin America takes place annually in the city of São Paulo and attracts around 20,000 tourism professionals during the three-day event. The event offers qualified content together with networking and business opportunities. In this its ninth edition – there have been eight face-to-face events along with a 100% virtual one, which was held in 2021 – WTM Latin America continued to focus on effective business generation, and achieved the advance booking of six thousand meetings that were held between buyers, travel agents and exhibitors in 2022. Next event: 2 to 4 April 2024 – Expo Center Norte, SP, Brazil http://latinamerica.wtm.com/ WTM Africa launched in 2014 in Cape Town, South Africa. In 2022, WTM Africa facilitated more than 7 thousand unique pre-scheduled appointments, an increase of more than 7% compared to 2019 and welcomed more than 6 thousand visitors (unaudited), the same number as in 2019. Next event: 10 to 12 April 2024 – Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town http://africa.wtm.com/ About ATW Connect: Africa Travel Week’s digital arm, is a virtual hub packed to the seams with interesting content, industry news and insights, and the opportunity to hear from experts on a variety of topics in our new monthly webinar series. All with the aim to keep all of us in the travel and tourism industry connected. ATW Connect focuses on inbound and outbound markets for general leisure tourism, luxury travel, LGBTQ+ travel and the MICE/business travel sector as well as travel technology. https://atwconnect.com/ WTM Global Hub, is the new WTM Portfolio online portal created to connect and support travel industry professionals around the world. The resource hub offers the latest guidance and knowledge to help exhibitors, buyers and others in the travel industry face the challenges of the global coronavirus pandemic. WTM Portfolio is tapping into its global network of experts to create content for the hub. https://hub.wtm.com/ About RX (Reed Exhibitions) RX is in the business of building businesses for individuals, communities and organisations. We elevate the power of face to face events by combining data and digital products to help customers learn about markets, source products and complete transactions at over 400 events in 22 countries across 43 industry sectors. RX is passionate about making a positive impact on society and is fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. www.rxglobal.com RELX About RELX RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. The Group serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs over 33,000 people, of whom almost half are in North America. The shares of RELX PLC, the parent company, are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York Stock Exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX. The market capitalisation is approximately £33bn, €39bn, $47bn.* *Note: Current market capitalisation can be found at http://www.relx.com/investors
ATM to welcome over 2,000 exhibitors, representatives from more than 150 countries and an expected 34,000 attendees to Dubai
Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, IHG Hotels & Resorts; HE Issam Kazim, CEO, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, part of DET; Vasyl Zhygalo, Managing Director, RX Middle East / Portfolio Director WTM and IBTM, RX; Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director for the Middle East, Arabian Travel Market; and Adnan Kazim, Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates. Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 is ready to welcome the global travel, tourism and hospitality community to the UAE from Monday 1 to Thursday 4 May. The 30th edition of the show will host over 2,000 exhibitors, representatives from more than 150 countries and an anticipated 34,000 attendees. Taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in collaboration with the emirate’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), this year’s conference will once again form a central component of the UAE’s annual Arabian Travel Week. In line with its theme, ‘Working Towards Net Zero’, ATM 2023 will provide a forum in which participants can forge new connections, share knowledge and showcase innovations with the potential to expedite the global travel sector’s journey towards decarbonisation. Vasyl Zhygalo, Managing Director of RX Middle East and Portfolio Director of WTM, IBTM and RX, said: “Following the very successful WTM Africa and WTM Latin America earlier this spring it is great to now see the international travel community engage with Arabian Travel Market. We’ve seen a robust increase in exhibitor growth across all show areas and it’s exciting to be able to welcome back our Chinese colleagues after remaining covid restrictions were lifted in the region.” “With sustainability an ever-increasing consideration for the travel industry, and indeed across the WTM and IBTM event portfolios, it’s never been more important for the sector to interact with ATM 2023’s theme, ‘Working Towards Net Zero’ and explore the vast array of business trends and opportunities showcased around this topic at the show.” Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director ME, Arabian Travel Market, added: “ATM 2023 will provide a platform for a diverse array of public and private-sector speakers, all of whom will offer expert insights into sustainable travel trends, responsible tourism and a host of other industry-critical issues. “Our opening session, for instance, will see policymakers take to the ATM Global Stage for a ministerial debate on how travel can tackle the climate crisis,” Curtis continued. “Moderated by CNN’s Eleni Giokos, this panel will see His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy; His Excellency Makram Mustafa Abdul Karim Al-Qaisi, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Jordan; His Excellency Minister of Tourism Eng. Walid Nassar, Minister of Tourism, Lebanon; and Sukit Mohanty, Chief of the UNDRR for Arab States; come together to explore the ways in which our industry is working towards net zero.” Exhibitor participation in ATM 2023 has risen by 27% compared to last year’s event, with growth registered across all show sectors. These include regional upticks for the Middle East, representation for which will be 24% larger than in 2022, Europe (17% larger), Asia (15% larger) and Africa (8.5% larger). The event’s Travel Tech and hotels sectors have also witnessed sizeable year-on-year growth, expanding by 62% and 37.5%, respectively. Chinese exhibitors and travel professionals are making a welcome return to ATM 2023, after the country lifted its Covid-related travel restrictions earlier this year. China became the world’s top source market in 2019, with 155 million tourists spending more than $250 billion overseas, and CNN predicts the nation’s outbound market will recover to around six million travellers per month by the summer of 2023. Southeast Asia and India will feature prominently at this year’s event too. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Indian nationals spent a record $10 billion on overseas travel during the first nine months of 2022, an increase of nearly 43% compared to pre-Covid figures. Other estimates indicate the number of annual outbound journeys will reach more than 27 million by 2024, with a total value of over $42 billion. Saudi Arabia will have a considerable presence at ATM 2023. The Kingdom registered more international arrivals than any other Arab nation during the first nine months of last year, welcoming more than 18 million visitors during this period, according to government data. Tourism spending in KSA hit $7.2bn in H1 2022. To mark its 30th edition, ATM will be unveiling a dedicated sustainability pledge that has been designed to reinforce RX’s commitment to the delivery of sustainable events through the use of environmentally friendly materials, the elimination of single-use plastics and other forward-thinking initiatives. In addition to setting out the show’s journey towards net zero, this pledge will be accompanied by a new playbook, which offers participants a framework within which to mitigate their environmental impact before, during and after the event. Issam Kazim, CEO, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, commented: “It is indeed fitting that this year’s ATM theme focusses on sustainability to build a better future for tourism. For us, this theme assumes even greater significance as 2023 is UAE’s Year of Sustainability and Dubai will be hosting COP28, the UN Climate Change Conference. Dubai has made significant strides in this area, with strategies to reduce carbon footprint and create a more environmentally conscious tourism industry, aligned with the ambition of our visionary leadership to make Dubai the best city in the world to visit, live, and work in. As momentum continues to accelerate across the global tourism and MICE segments, we welcome the pursuit of a more evolved, collaborative, inclusive and long-term approach to sustainable growth and practices for the industry.” This year’s show will also feature the inaugural ‘ATM Sustainable Stand Award’, the results of which will be announced as part of the ATM 2023 Best Stand Awards. Entries will be judged according to an extensive range of sustainable criteria, including supplier choice, material usage, operational efficiency, and even what will happen to stands once the exhibition has concluded. In addition to sustainability, the ATM Global Stage will host a variety of sessions focused on pivotal industry issues, including, but not limited to: hotels and hospitality; aviation and transport; meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE); business travel; investment; responsible tourism; workforce diversification; and emerging segments such as attractions, cruises, wellness and cultural tourism. The upcoming edition will see the return of the ATM Travel Tech Stage, which will host discussions on how factors such as artificial intelligence, the metaverse, cryptocurrency and big data are impacting the travel sector, while showcasing cutting-edge innovations and solutions with the potential to drive the next generation of sustainable tourism. ATM 2023 will also feature a Sustainability Hub for the first time in the show’s history. This space will offer a venue for sessions dedicated to the latest sustainable travel trends and innovations, while providing the backdrop for the ATM 2023 Start-up Competition – an event hosted by conference partner Plug and Play, which will see entrepreneurs go head-to-head in a ‘Sustainable Tech Pitch Battle’. This year’s show will see the return of International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Arabia, which will explore trends and opportunities within the burgeoning field of high-end tourism. In terms of luxury travel priorities, 25% of those living in the UAE are looking for great entertainment, whereas 19% place the biggest emphasis on premium-quality accommodation when booking trips, according to market research published by YouGov. There will also be sessions from the International Tourism & Investment Conference (ITIC), the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). With a wide array of other must-attend events on the agenda, including sessions focused on the key markets of India, China and the GCC, plus a new informal speed networking platform, ATM 2023 will offer something to suit every specialism and interest, not to mention unparalleled networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities. Adnan Kazim, chief commercial officer at Emirates, said: “As we celebrate 30 years of partnership and commitment at ATM, it’s remarkable to see this event’s evolution and growing prominence on the global stage. We are proud of the role we have played in the growth of ATM and strengthening its mindshare as an industry event, as well as the growth of our home city Dubai, which is at the forefront of global tourism. This year, Emirates will be showcasing our latest products, connecting with our industry partners as well as demonstrating our commitment to minimise our environmental impact and sustainable aviation practices.” Haitham Mattar, managing director of IHG Hotels & Resorts, added: “As the official hotel partner for ATM 2023, we look forward to the events’ momentous 30th edition. It is a fantastic opportunity to showcase our wide-ranging portfolio of hotels in the region, introduce new and upcoming hotels and delve further into our new ‘IHG One Rewards’ loyalty offering for both leisure and business travellers. Given the theme of this year’s event, “Working towards Net Zero,” we will also be showcasing our commitments to drive environmental and social change across our estate. Most importantly, we will be focussed on connecting with new and existing partners, suppliers and industry peers to ensure we facilitate greater, collective success for the hospitality sector at large.”
Ecuador reveals new strategy to expand presence in the UK
Ecuador has revealed a new strategy to promote European tourism, with a particular emphasis on increasing its number of visitors from the United Kingdom. As part of the strategy, Ecuador will position itself as a sustainable tourism destination, centred around its diverse nature and adventure, gastronomy and culture, rural and community-based tourism offering. The tourism board is keen to work closely with tour operators and travel agents this year to increase sales to the destination and generate more visibility to local business. According to official reports, arrivals for inbound tourism to Ecuador has recovered significantly post-pandemic, with the UK ranking second based on variables such as tourist spending and connectivity to Ecuador. In 2022, British tourists spent approximately £1510 on average during stays of around 8 days. As of February 2023, Ecuador has also recuperated 84% of its international connections with Europe, compared to March 2020. There are currently 288 direct weekly frequencies operating 25 routes connecting 16 international destinations, including flights from Madrid and Amsterdam to Guayaquil and Quito with Avianca, KLM, Iberia and LATAM Airlines. To raise awareness of the country as a sustainable tourist destination and increase UK visitor numbers, Ecuador will partner with important travel agent associations and networks in the UK, and create marketing spaces between the local tourism industry, represented by Ecuadorian entrepreneurs, and international buyers from the UK. Ecuador will also showcase its tourism proposition at several trade shows, fairs and tourism promotion events in the coming months. This includes exhibiting at two major trade tourism events. World Travel Market (WTM), one of the biggest annual events in the tourism calendar, and LATA Expo; the largest B2B event in Europe aimed at promoting sustainable tourism to and around Latin America. For 2023 LATA Expo will be celebrating its 10th anniversary edition and Ecuador’s presence will be greater than ever. Ecuador will also exhibit at the National Geographic Food Festival, a consumer event enabling visitors to discover a variety of destinations through gastronomy. Here, visitors will experience the country’s local and traditional dishes, popular festivals, and authentic recipes, from the Galapagos, the Amazon, the Andes and its diverse coastal areas first-hand. The discovery of the Cacao bean, and new Ecuadorian cocoa products, produced by República del Cacao, will also be celebrated, with exclusive chocolate making workshops on offer at Ecuador’s stand. Neils Olsen, Ecuador’s Minister of Tourism says: “In a post-pandemic era, tourists are looking to beat the crowds; seeking destinations that offer increased contact with nature, as well as innovative experiences that cater for cultural immersion and biodiversity. Ecuador is ready and raring to meet this demand, which is why we’re delighted to be launching this new strategy in the European market. Whilst positioning ourselves as a sustainable tourism destination, our aim is to attract more conscious British travellers who want to travel in a slower and more mindful way and immerse themselves in our unique culture, heritage and outdoor activities”
Brazil faces tourism recovery in 2023
Mabrian, a leading tourism intelligence provider, has published a trend study on Brazil to coincide with the World Travel Market (WTM) Latin America trade show, which is being held this week in Sao Paulo. The study analyses the evolution of international air connectivity for Brazil, as well as the evolution of hotel prices in the next six months. The data shows that Brazil is in full tourism recovery after some very complicated years. In relation to air connectivity, Brazil shows a 40% growth in incoming seats for the coming months compared to the previous year. This means 1.8 million more incoming seats. However, these volumes are still 18% below 2019 values, which is about 7 million fewer seats. Virtually all international markets show growth compared to 2022, with the US market standing out, and there being more than 400,000 extra seats up to October. However, this trend will have to be monitored from the end of October onwards, following the announcement by the Brazilian government of a new visa requirement for Americans, which will undoubtedly affect demand. The Brazilian destinations with the best evolution in terms of increase in seats compared to 2022 are Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasilia. Also noteworthy is the evolution of destinations such as Florianópolis, Belo Horizonte, and Manaus, which, in relative terms, increased by 364%, 255%, and 83%, respectively. Another indicator included in the study that shows the positive dynamics of the Brazilian tourism sector is the generalised rise in hotel prices. The analysis reveals that the average published price of a hotel room in Brazil has increased by 27% on average for a stay in the next 6 months. By category, 4-star hotels are the ones with the highest price increases, with 29% compared to 2022, while 3-star and 5-star hotels have increased by 27% and 26% respectively. Benjamn Jiménez, Mabrian's representative for the Americas, is present at WTM Latin America this week, where he has met with representatives from Embratur and various destinations in the country. Benjamín comments: "The event's atmosphere exemplifies the optimistic trend that the Brazilian tourism industry is experiencing this year. Both the Ministry and the destinations are clearly betting on innovation in the promotion and management of their destinations, and tourism intelligence will be a key pillar for the development of knowledge-based strategies in this context".
World Travel Market portfolio rescheduled
Reed Travel Exhibitions has announced dates for the three spring global trade shows in its World Travel Market (WTM) portfolio after a wave of cancellations in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. WTM - Latin America, Arabian Travel Market and Africa Travel Week, which comprises of World Travel Market - Africa and International Luxury Travel Market Africa, will all return in 2021. Arabian Travel Market will now take place on 16-19 May next year at the Dubai World Trade Centre, United Arab Emirates. WTM- Latin America, originally due to begin in March, will be held from 20-22 October this year at the same venue, Expo Center Norte, in São Paulo. Meanwhile, Africa Travel Week will be postponed until 2021 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. “Visitor registration remains valid for the new event dates and anyone who has booked travel and/or hotel accommodation should contact their respective tour operator, airline and hotel they booked with,” Reed said in a statement. Claude Blanc, WTM portfolio director, said: “We are constantly reviewing the situation around Covid-19 and the impact on our events in line with local and national government and public health advice and World Health Organisation guidelines. Our policies reflect those of the country governments in which our events take place.”
Nicaragua announces commitment to sustainability
Coinciding with the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017, Nicaragua tourism announced its commitment to sustainability at WTM. Guisell Morales-Echaverry, The Ambassador of Nicaragua, introduced a presentation by four of the country’s private tour companies. Ricardo Carioni, head of country promotion, outlined Nicaragua’s collaboration with a public programme for sustainable tourism, which has resulted in a 'significant' increase in the number of sustainable travellers over recent years. Three out of the four Rainforest Alliance Certified Tour Operators in Nicaragua - Careli Tours, Solentiname Tours, Vapues Tours, plus Detour Travel, told of their journeys to sustainability with initiatives including: recycling, school education programmes, working with cooperatives, artisans and local families and protecting endangered species. All four companies are members of TOPS (Tour Operators Promoting Sustainability) in Nicaragua. The organisation started in 2012 with a mission to promote green activities and CSR actions both environmentally and socially. TOPS Nicaragua also cooperates actively with local communities all over the country in promoting local heritage, the consumption of local food and handicrafts and hiring local people as guides and assistants. This year Solentiname suggested staff became Guardians of Biodiversity. Each one will take personal responsibility for caring and protecting an endangered species from the exceptional biodiversity of Nicaragua. In addition the company intends to plant 1,000 trees in a year to contribute to the production of oxygen and to mitigate climate change. Nicaragua was awarded the Sustainable and Responsible Tourism Destination of 2017 in the UK by LATA. The country is the second fastest growing destination in the entire American continent, eigth in the world. In total there were 1.5 million visitors in 2016, (with 16,923 coming from the UK) and a current 28.4% growth rate in 2017. It has also been classified as the safest country for visitors in Central America and the second safest in Latin America.
Women in Travel launches its social initiative
Alessandra Alonso, Founder of Women in Travel CIC To celebrate International Women’s Day, the Women in Travel initiative officially announced its status as a social enterprise to support women in the sector internationally. As a social enterprise, Women in Travel is now a limited company that reinvests its profit with a social aim: to provide communities in key travel and tourism destinations with a sustainable livelihood by enabling women to become economically independent through entrepreneurship and a thriving career in this industry. By engaging with Women in Travel, businesses in the sector will be able to address current issues including diversity and talent, employee engagement and innovation, while supporting their female employees or women looking to enter the industry. This will be achieved by working in partnership with the industry, governments and other interested parties, to empower women to set up and grow their own travel and tourism business or prepare for work in the industry by undertaking projects aimed at reducing common barriers and acquiring practical skills. Another key factor in the initiative is providing women internationally with a platform to meet, learn from each other and feel inspired to progress their career. Women in Travel is also looking to continue to expand its presence at the World Travel Market, in Dubai and London and aims to expand its presence in future to include WTM Africa and Latin America. Five industry figures have committed to sit on the Women in Travel Board; Alessandra Alonso, Founder of Women in Travel, James Brooke, Managing Director of Rooster PR, Natalia Cohen, Speaker and Travel Expert, Christina Lawford, Managing Director at DiamondAir International and Carol Hay, Director of Marketing (UK and Europe) at the Caribbean Tourism Organisation. Alessandra Alonso, Founder of Women in Travel CIC said: “Over the last decade and a half, I have worked tirelessly to support women in travel, tourism and hospitality – it’s the sector I started my career in many years ago and one I’m still heavily involved in today. This great industry provides the perfect arena to address the specific challenge of women’s economic empowerment and, in return, provide businesses with a way to give back AND address current issues including talent management, innovation and employee engagement.” James Brooke, Managing Director at Rooster, said: “Having supported Women in Travel in 2016, I’m proud to be named as a member of the Board. The travel sector is made up of a high percentage of women so the work of this initiative – helping them meet their full potential by learning from entrepreneurship, mentoring and upskilling – is so important.”
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