Tag: WTM London 2018

Foreign tourists enjoy how a earthen pot is made from mud Responsible Tourism has been giving a new vision and hope to the state of Kerala, which has been withered by the devastating rain and floods in recent time. The Responsible Tourism Mission (RT Mission) has been formed by the state with a ‘triple-bottom-line’ mission, which comprises economic, social and environmental responsibilities. It makes tourism a tool for the development of village and local communities, eradicating poverty and giving emphasis to women empowerment. The mission, which aspired to provide an additional income and a better livelihood to farmers, traditional artisans, ... Read more

British best-selling author Victoria Hislop said she is interested to work with the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) to transform some of her short stories into films that will “introduce people to a different side of Greece”. Hislop has written several books based in Greece including the best-selling novel ‘The Island’. She expressed her interest addressing a press conference held by the GNTO at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2018. After expressing her admiration for Greece and describing her visit to Serifos, Hislop revealed that she is discussing the possibility of the GNTO sponsoring short films based on her short ... Read more

WTM London, held from November 5 to 7, has almost 170 exhibitors making their debut at this year. “Ideas Arrive Here” is the theme for the 38th edition of the show. The show expects some 50,000 delegates from 182 countries and regions, who will conduct even more business than last year’s record £3.1 billion. The new entrants include airlines, movie-set tour providers, adventure operators and sports venues, as well as tourist boards, destination marketing companies, tech innovators and car-hire companies. New airlines that are flying in are US-based Air Transat; Indian-based Go Airlines; Middle Eastern carrier Royal Brunei Airlines and Iceland’s national carrier, Icelandair. World ... Read more