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    Global Leaders Gather at WTM London

    Global leaders from tourism, travel-tech, and destination management met at a private, invitation-only roundtable hosted by Mabrian, The Data Appeal Company – Almawave Group, and the Global Tourism Resilience Council to explore how data and innovation can transform the future of event management. The closed-door session, titled “Strategic Event Intelligence – Data, Impact and the […] More

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    WTM: Croatia Signs Deal with Jet2 as 4.1 Million British Overnight Stays Signal Tourism Boom

    The Croatian National Tourist Board made a flying start to the World Travel Market (WTM) taking place from 4-6 November, the largest in event’s 45-year history. Promotional efforts at the checkered and visually impactful Croatian stand were spearheaded by the Minister of Tourism and Sport, Tonči Glavina, the Croatian National Tourist Board’s Director, Kristjan Staničić, […] More

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    “Healing is the New Luxury”: Thailand Unveils its Latest Travel Vision

    The Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched a new “Amazing Thailand” campaign, redefining luxury through the lens of personal healing, sustainability, and cultural connections for a new generation of travellers. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is setting out a bold new vision for the country’s tourism industry with the campaign “Unforgettable Experience: Healing is […] More

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    Guiding Global Tourism Toward a Shared, Sustainable Future

    Tourism is entering a new era of transformation defined by sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation. UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili shares how global collaboration is reshaping travel, empowering communities, and driving long-term, responsible growth worldwide. Where are you seeing the strongest tourism growth globally, and what underlying trends are fuelling this expansion? We are seeing robust […] More

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    Inside WTTC’s Vision for Travel and Tourism

    Jamie Wortley, Vice President of Communications at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), discusses sustainable growth, workforce renewal, and innovation in the sector. As many destinations struggle with overtourism, how do you see the industry balancing growth in demand with sustainable visitor management? While overcrowding is often seen as a Travel & Tourism problem, […] More

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    Kuda Villingili Maldives Unveils ‘Through the Decades’

    This festive season, Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives invites guests to step into an elevated journey of celebration, nostalgia, and rejuvenation with its 2025–2026 Festive Program, themed “Through the Decades.” Between December 23, 2025, and January 7, 2026, the island will transform into a vibrant canvas of shimmering gold, sparkling silver, and neon hues. The resort’s […] More

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    Inclusion, AI and Sustainability take centre stage on day two of WTM London 2025

    The second day of World Travel Market London 2025 welcomed the main sessions of this year’s DEAI Summit. It also saw more discussions on AI, sustainability and marketing and touched on how humour can be used to sell travel. An early session in the DEAI Summit highlighted ‘inclusion fatigue’ and political resistance to diversity initiatives. […] More