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Crackdown on single-use plastics risks further environmental harm

’Switching away from plastic is not the answer - it’s important to look at the wider value chain of the whole plastics industry before we switch’

WTM 2018: Indonesia confident demand will remain strong

Indonesia is confident demand for the destination will remain strong, despite last month’s tragic plane crash which left 189 people dead

WTM 2018: Guyana appoints Lotus as UK representation

Guyana has appointed its first UK representation company to raise awareness of the South American country.

WTM 2018: Palladium Hotel Group to open first property in mainland Spain

The group will open a new four-star all-inclusive property on the Costa del Sol in July 2019.

WTM 2018: EU airline compensation rules could do more harm than good

easyJet boss Johan Lundgren has warned rules designed to protect the consumer could cost them more

WTM 2018: Jordan reveals positive impact of embracing social media influencers

The country welcomed around 700 influencers last year and another 500 this year to help portray a ’natural, authentic and unique’ picture of its tourism offering

WTM 2018: Sierra Leone looks to 'change its narrative'

The Sierra Leone National Tourist Board is working with the country’s new government to promote tourism and development, and hopes for tourism to become the lead industry for the country

WTM 2018: Grenada sees 'phenomenal' growth in 2018

Grenada has achieved “phenomenal” double-digit growth for global tourism arrivals in 2018, the chief executive of its tourism body has claimed

WTM 2018: Costa Rica to drive tourism growth through hotel investment and rural tourism initiative

Costa Rica is aiming to grow its tourism by 6% per year globally, its tourism minister has revealed

WTM 2018: 'Companies must cater to evolving needs'

Experts at the Travel Forward conference at WTM London discussed how travel companies could meet the demands and expectations of tomorrow’s traveller

WTM London - around the world in 3 minutes

Check out all the highlights and interviews from Day 1 of WTM London

WTM 2018: Sharm return 'a matter for the British authorities' says Egyptian tourism minister

Dr Rania al-Mashat, Egyptian minister for tourism, said the country’s decision to more widely market its range of Red Sea resorts was starting to show results

WTM panel proposes shifting focus to tackle overtourism

Offering the chance to “live authentically like locals” by shifting visitors’ focus to quieter, less-discovered areas was proposed as an effective way to curb overtourism by a New York tourism chief

WTM 2018: Mauritius aims for 5% tourism growth in 2019

Mauritius is setting its sights on tourism growth of 5% in 2019 off the back of continued interest in the island

WTM 2018: Las Vegas blames 'politically-charged' situation for limited growth

The Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority plans to push the city’s universally welcoming attitude and new product as an antidote to the negative effects of the USA’s “politically-charged situation”.

WTM 2018: Icelandair's WOW air acquisition the first of many?

This winter could prove to be a turning point for airlines as demand softens and costs rise

WTM 2018: Israel courts hotel investment as arrivals rise

Israel is seeking more investment in accommodation as international arrivals grow and in the advent of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

WTM 2018: Maldives postpones marketing plans during transitional period

The Maldives has placed its 2019 tourism marketing plans on hold as it awaits the arrival of its new government on November 17

WTM awards winners of 'Ideas Arrive Here' competition

Water To Go, Borneo Holiday and Vehicles Rental and InSky Solutions have been gifted £5k to spend on marketing their brands at WTM London thanks to an “Ideas Arrive Here” competition run by Reed Exhibitions, the organisers of the travel trade show

WTM 2018: Brand USA announces 2019 MegaFam finale destination

Brand USA has revealed during a Facebook Live at WTM London that the finale destination for its 2019 UK & Ireland MegaFam will be Phoenix/Scottsdale in Arizona

WTM 2018: Philippines' Boracay reopens after sustainability measures

The “shock” move to close the Philippine island of Boracay due to overtourism issues has been hailed “the best possible outcome” by one of the country’s tourism chiefs, after the hot spot reopened last month

WTM 2018: Banksy exhibits at the Palestine WTM London stand

World-renowned graffiti artist Banksy has chosen WTM London to host his first ever stall at a trade fair

WTM 2018: No-deal Brexit risks January peaks 'panic'

Despite no discernible ‘Brexit effect’ on bookings, analyst ForwardKeys says the outlook for January could ‘rapidly start to look very different’ if no Brexit deal is secured before the New Year

Look who Madame Tussauds is bringing to WTM

Madame Tussauds London will be bringing their unique brand of famous fun to World Travel Market 2018...