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'Governments have all the tools they need to tackle overtourism today,' WTM London hears

Venice and Copenhagen flagged as 'good' examples of places where government organisations had worked to ease overtourism pressures on communities

'You need to show up in this industry': ITT Future You panel shares how to make a splash in travel and tourism

Four breakthrough industry entrants shared how they got a foothold in the sector on the final day of WTM London

Sarawak at WTM: 'We are playing a leading role in the 2026 Visit Malaysia campaign'

We speak with Sarawak's deputy minister of tourism to learn about the region's latest campaigns, diversity of offerings and a special UNESCO anniversary

Tunisia records 40% uptick in UK holidaymakers as Brits embrace year-round appeal

Destination credits increase in airlift after welcoming just as many UK visitors during the summer as it did in the winter

Holafly to target agents with 'competitive commissions' after identifying UK as top expansion priority

The eSIM company says it is determined to enhance its relationships with travel agents in English-speaking countries

Abu Dhabi's tourism strategy: ‘We’re no longer just a winter destination’

Major museum openings plus an upcoming Ramadan campaign aim to strengthen year-round tourism numbers further into 2026

Mangia's at WTM: new properties and expansion plans

Marcello Mangia, president and CEO of Mangia’s, speaks to TTG's Madeleine Barber at WTM London 2025 to showcase how agents can sell Mangia's extensive portfolio, including its new hotels

New tourism minister talks up her 'positive' experiences using travel agents

Stephanie Peacock praises travel agents but stops short of backing a campaign encouraging people to use them

'A prompt solution was never likely': trade braces for US flight disruption as government shutdown continues

From domestic flight cancellations to free national park entry, US-specialist travel agents and tour operators have shared how their clients are faring during the shutdown

Win a two-night stay at a Mangia's resort for two people

You could win a two-night stay for two people on a B&B basis at any Mangia's Resort, to celebrate the launch of Mangia's WTM London 2025 In The Spotlight video

Kuoni adds Saint Kitts & Nevis and Turks & Caicos to its Caribbean range

Operator brings two more Caribbean destinations into its programme, offering a range of products from luxury beach stays to hiking trips

Middle East destinations 'buying' source markets to speed up tourism development

Oman uses WTM London to share more details of its new partnership with Tui and highlights how countries in the Middle East are acquiring stakes in operators to 'buy' source markets

Why Bradenton should be on every luxury travel agent’s radar

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Guatemala to place food and indigenous culture at centre of 2026 marketing push

Destination will highlight Mayan and other indigenous cultures, plus its cuisine and colourful textiles, to boost tourism and differentiate itself

Las Vegas 'to rethink value messaging' as competition from other markets hots up

Following the success of its five-day 'Fabulous Sale', designed to boost tourism after a decline in visitor numbers, the tourism authority reveals it's a strategy it could deploy again

Sri Lanka to launch first marketing campaign for 10 years as hotel capacity grows

It follows a recovery in visitor numbers during the first nine months of the year to almost 1.7 million, with 160,000 from the UK

'Global tensions are giving peaceful, inclusive nations the edge in tourism'

The global geopolitical situation is elevating the importance of values-driven travel – this was the message at WTM London panel, Destinations with Heart

The Bahamas at WTM: 'It's not just one island, it's a lifetime of them'

We catch up with Latia Duncombe, director general of The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, to learn about the latest news, product updates and incredible island diversity

Balearics hails successful 'de-seasonalisation' efforts and crackdown on illegal accommodation

The archipelago recorded only a minimal year-on-year increase in visitors this summer, 0.8% in July and 1.8% in August

Peru at WTM: Hottest destinations and top selling points

Ricardo Baraybar, incoming tourism deputy director for PROMPERU, shares Peru's hottest destinations and unique selling points at WTM London 2025

How would you describe 2025 in one word? Travel leaders offer their thoughts...

A mic, a camera and one question for senior leaders who TTG bumped into at WTM London: Describe 2025 in one word...

Agents urged to 'source properties for every need' as all-inclusive demand rises

High-net-worth clients are increasingly booking all-inclusive luxury travel, according to the latest research by Virtuoso

'We want them back': Egypt demands artefacts be returned as Grand Egyptian Museum finally opens

The museum was first proposed in 1992 during the rule of President Hosni Mubarak before construction started in 2005

Hays Travel acquires Midlands miniple Millington Travel

Agency giant acquires all 14 Millington branches – its fourth retail buyout of the year – and promises staff their jobs are safe