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WTM 2017: Myanmar regrets 'inaccurate reports' but insists inbound still strong
Myanmar has insisted Western tourists still have a desire to travel to the state in spite of what it claims to be “inaccurate reports” from international media over its treatment of Rohingya muslims
WTM 2017: South Africa promotes value for money
South African Tourism will push its value for money message as UK arrivals in the first half of 2017 show a slow down
WTM 2017: Mexico City- US growth predicted despite 'Trump effect'
The American market is forecast to grow by 2% in 2018, notwithstanding President Trump’s policies, the tourism board has said
WTM 2017: CTO, 'No need for a discounting war'
The chief executive of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) says the destination “does not want to get into a discounting war” as it seeks to recover business following Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September
WTM 2017: Egypt recovery picks up pace as arrivals surge
Destination has seen tourist numbers rise by more than 50% this year
WTM 2017: Tunisia in talks with EU for 'open skies'
Tunisia’s tourism minister has revealed the country is in the final stages of negotiating an agreement with the European Union “to have open skies”
WTM 2017: Air Europa adds new Brazil route
Air Europa has added Recife in Brazil to its network, as part of a strategy to have 25 destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean by the end of next year
WTM 2017: Brand USA to use music to promote destination
New film in 2018 will highlight US’s top music cities
WTM 2017: Taiwan makes sustainable tourism a focus for 2018
Cycling and bird watching tourism are to play a key role in the Taiwan Tourism Bureau’s message for 2018.
WTM 2017: Traffic boost for Pegasus
A recovery in the market to Turkey has helped to fuel growth in traffic for Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines this year
WTM 2017: Texas tally gets Norwegian lift
A soon-to-launch Norwegian service between Austin and London will enable the Texan city to grow its visitor numbers from the UK and “throughout the world”
WTM 2017: Balearics raise the game in year-round tourism
Sustainability and attracting more visitors during the winter season are the main priorities of the Balearic Islands Tourist Board for the next year
WTM 2017: NYC celebrates new attractions
NYC & Company will be showcasing a host of developments in New York’s Midtown at WTM London
WTM 2017: Iceland seeks 'eco pledges'
Iceland is targeting sustainable growth across all of its seven regions for 2018, alongside the continued promotion of its new “environmental pledge” for tourists
WTM 2017: Qatar’s visa-free move pays off
Qatar is reaping the benefits of a boost in stopover visits after axing the requirement for a pre-arranged visa for visitors from 80 countries
WTM 2017: Malta prepares for year in the cultural spotlight
All eyes will be on Malta throughout 2018 when its capital city Valletta takes the title of European Capital of Culture
WTM 2017: Airport offers St Helena more tourist arrivals
On October 14 this year, the first ever commercial flight touched down on St Helena Island in the South Atlantic Ocean
WTM 2017: Greece to welcome record 30m visitors
Greece is celebrating a “milestone year” for tourism after achieving an all-time record number of visitors to the country
WTM 2017: Caribbean- The resilient region
Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma, the Caribbean nations remain steadfast in their commitment to attracting holidaymakers. Andrew Doherty reports on the region’s latest developments
Just A Drop founder to be honoured
Fiona Jeffrey to be Peace Through Tourism Ambassador
WTM 2017: Call for young voices to join TTG leaders forum
Young people carving out their careers in the travel industry are urged to add their voice to the TTG Tomorrow’s Travel Leaders conference at World Travel Market London 2017 on Wednesday, November 8
TTG at WTM 2017: Tips for exhibitors and PRs
Get noticed at WTM 2017 by working with TTG on its preview feature and official show dailies
WTM 2017: Ministers to tackle overtourism problem
The UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit will debate the controversial topic of “overtourism” on the Tuesday of WTM London 2017.
WTM 2017: Exhibitors from Asia Pacific up the ante
Exhibitors from the Asia Pacific region have significantly increased the size of their stands at this year’s WTM London