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WTM 2018: Madrid-Panama City route for Air Europa

Latin American carrier Air Europa is launching a new route from Madrid to Panama City, opening up the narrow strip of Central America to European travellers

WTM 2018: Italy puts focus on Milan and Matera

Two cities in the north and south of Italy will have renewed interest for visitors in 2019

WTM 2018: Ras Al Khaimah visitors set to triple

Ras Al Khaimah plans to triple annual visitor numbers to three million by 2025 with a programme of hotel building

WTM 2018: Rwanda to open new national park

Rwanda is gearing up for the 2019 opening of a new national park, as luxury accommodation providers continue to invest in the country

WTM 2018: Malta makes another milestone

Malta is set to break another record for international arrivals in 2018 with more than 2.5 million expected visitors to the Mediterranean island

WTM 2018: Brazil paves way for ecotourism scheme

Ecotourism and national parks are to be a key plank of Brazil’s bid to increase visitor numbers in the coming years

WTM 2018: ‘Brooklyn vibe’ comes to WTM

New York sports arena operator BSE Global is making its debut as an exhibitor at WTM London as it looks to establish ties with the travel trade for the first time

WTM 2018: Autonomous vehicles set to drive great change

With autonomous vehicles already being trialled in the USA and set to be on UK roads by 2021, they are no longer the stuff of science fiction. Alex Bainbridge, chief executive of Autoura, explains the scope for opportunities within tourism

WTM 2018: Looking ahead to 2019

With Brexit the hottest discussion topic in town, Euromonitor International predicts what the future of the travel industry might look like after March 29 next year

WTM 2018: Greece hails 2018 ‘best ever year’

Following a tumultuous 2016 and recovery in 2017, Greece has gone on to report a record year for tourism in 2018

WTM 2018: Caribbean getting back in the game

Last September the Caribbean was hit by the region’s most destructive hurricanes in a century. Some islands escaped virtually unscathed while others suffered longer-term effects

WTM 2018: Malaysia 'revaluates' 2020 visitor target

The nation was aiming to hit 33 million tourists in two year’s time but has decided to revise the figure to 30

WTM 2018: Tui to launch new solo options for UK and Germany

Dave Burling, Tui Group’s chief executive markets and airlines said the travel giant would take inspiration from its other European businesses

WTM 2018: governments must create 'startup-friendly ecosystems' to boost innovation

Friction between governments and disruptors was on the agenda at WTM London.

WTM 2018: Barbuda 'open' for business

Barbuda has unveiled a new tourism campaign at WTM London – its first since Hurricane Irma devastated the island last September, destroying 90% of its structures

WTM 2018: 'Huge appetite' for more information on animal welfare

A panel at today’s “Wildlife: Animal welfare and conservation” session at World Travel Market London said tourists wanted to be better informed on the issues but some global markets are less receptive than others.

WTM 2018: South Africa to issue new guidance on travelling with minors

South Africa’s tourism minister has confirmed new guidance notes softening requirements on travelling with minors are to be issued in the “next couple of weeks”

WTM 2018: Embrace technology to ensure brand loyalty

Day two of the Travel Forward Conference at WTM, London, saw travel professionals discuss distribution and brand loyalty

WTM 2018: Promote Eastern Europe to Chinese to help tackle overtourism

Encouraging Chinese travellers to visit Eastern European countries could be an opportunity in the battle against overtourism in Western Europe.

WTM 2018: Japan eyes the prize

With the Rugby World Cup taking place across 12 cities in Japan in 2019, Madeleine Barber takes a look at how the destinations are preparing to enter the spotlight

WTM 2018: Jordan back on the map

With Jordan’s Aqaba seeing a significant percentage of tourists returning to the destination, Edward Robertson looks into into the leading source markets, available airlift and a major airline launch designed to boost numbers

WTM 2018: UAE continues to break records

Not only are the United Arab Emirates breaking their own records this year, they’re topping global charts and giving each other a run for their money

WTM 2018: Palladium makes a move in Mexico

This month Palladium Hotel Group debuts two new five-star hotels in Costa Mujeres on the north-east coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort and Spa is a family-friendly property and will launch alongside TRS Coral Hotel, an adults-only alternative

WTM 2018: Cuba committed to developing tourism

Despite strict travel restrictions imposed by the Trump administration, Cuba remains a destination committed to developing tourism