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WTM 2022: Bahamas marks 50 years of independence

The Bahamas will be promoting its celebrations to mark the islands’ 50 years of independence during 2023

WTM 2022: Miami celebrates ‘blossoming’ arrivals as it looks to build on visitor numbers

Miami is “back on track” to return to pre-Covid numbers of international tourists after using the pandemic to focus on improving its services for visitors.

WTM 2022: Palladium to showcase fresh clutch of properties

Palladium Hotel Group will be promoting its new properties that made their debuts during 2022, as well as talking about the strategic alliance forged recently with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

WTM 2022: VisitBritain hopes to bounce back with 'history and pageantry' in 2023

VisitBritain will look to capitalise on the UK’s “history and pageantry” when King Charles III’s coronation and the Eurovision Song Contest take place next summer

WTM 2022: Lee Haslett on the career-boosting benefits of networking

Understanding the power of networking was a top tip from Lee Haslett, vice-president of global sales, Virgin Atlantic

WTM 2022: Tunisia ramps up to 2024 with increased air capacity

Tunisia has its sights set on 2024 as the springboard year for further growth, with airlines such as Ryanair and Wizz Air reportedly expressing an interest in flying to the destination

WTM 2022: South Africa benefits from more direct European flights

South Africa is celebrating a boost in direct flights from the UK and Europe for winter 2022 as visitor numbers from the region begin to recover post-pandemic

WTM 2022: Rwanda hails 'game-changing' new RwandAir route

New direct airlift from London will be “game-changing” for Rwanda, the country’s tourism chief has told TTG@WTM

WTM 2022: Palestine tentatively confident of tourism rebound

Palestine’s tourism chief is confident of a strong high season after two years of “zero” tourism during the pandemic, but has warned the country’s ongoing fortunes will likely rest on a swift resolution to the conflict in Ukraine

WTM 2022: Greece boosts sustainability credentials

Greece is looking to ramp up its sustainable tourism offering as it drives tourist arrivals in the shoulder seasons

The return of a travelling delegation from the Caribbean at WTM London this year is testament to the optimism in the region and willingness to strengthen collaborations, said Florian Valmy-Devillers, business development director, CTO Chapter UK & Ireland

WTM 2022: Focus on digital and physical accessibility, experts urge

Accessible travel is a “huge opportunity” for the industry, but greater emphasis is needed on making digital and physical products more user-friendly, according to a panel of experts at WTM

TTG@WTM: The top things to do in Malta

TTG sits down with Tolene van der Merwe from Visit Malta to hear about EuroPride 2023 and the top things for visitors to do on the islands

TTG@WTM: Introducing brand-new Game of Thrones Studio Tour

TTG sits down at WTM London with Judy Hutton, head of corporate business for the brand-new Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Northern Ireland, to find out the tour highlights, props and costumes awaiting guests and key filming locations to visit nearby

WTM 2022: Kyiv's simple message to travellers – 'just come'

Maryna Radova, head of the Kyiv state administration’s tourism and promotion department, tells TTG@WTM the best way to support Ukraine would be for people to visit after the war

WTM 2022: Slovenia offers flavour and adventure to responsible travellers

Slovenia will look to promote its culinary and adventure tourism offering in 2023, while attracting visitors who share the destination’s passion for sustainable travel

WTM 2022: Spain pledges to 'keep pushing' on making sustainability accessible

Spain needs to “go further and faster” on its transition to sustainable tourism

WTM 2022: Maldives set to match pre-Covid visitor levels by year end

Visitor numbers to the Maldives are on track to almost match pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year

WTM 2022: Japan showcases Hokkaido's Ainu culture

Indigenous tourism is an emerging theme of post-pandemic travel to Japan, as the destination looks to push Ainu culture to the fore

TTG@WTM: Why all you need is a Greekend

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WTM 2022: Sri Lanka aims to dispel misconceptions

Sri Lanka is back and running – that’s the message from tourism minister Harin Fernando at WTM London this year

WTM 2022: Costa Rica looks to attract digital nomads

Digital nomads are a key market for Costa Rica, as the destination looks to invest in a limited number of target markets

WTM 2022: Visit Florida eyes record-breaking 2023

Florida expects to attract its highest ever number of international visitors in 2023 as it “exceeds records left and right”, Visit Florida president and chief executive Dana Young has revealed

WTM 2022: Dubai thriving year-round

Dubai has seen a 163% increase in visitors in 2022 as it works to position itself as a year-round destination