DRMumbai: WTM London, the leading global event for the travel industry, has opened registration for its 2018 edition. The event, which takes place from November 5 to 7, is poised to be the most successful edition till date.
Around one million business meetings will be held, all generating ideas that will fuel the future of the travel and tourism industry. It will adopt a region-focussed approach for 2018 with each geographical region of the event getting its own Inspiration Zone. These Zones will be the focal point of each region, hosting dedicated regional content and networking.
WTM London and Travel Forward will host more than 100 sessions across its record 11 stages with more than 50,000 delegates from 182 countries and regions set to participate. Around one million business meetings will be held, all generating ideas that will fuel the future of the travel and tourism industry.
Other new initiatives include the co-location of travel and hospitality tech event Travel Forward (T>F), which will inspire the travel and hospitality industry with the next generation of technology and include a paid-for conference packed with technology business leaders.
The inaugural Travel & Tourism Awards will be hosted on November 6 at the iconic Tobacco Dock. The Awards will recognise, reward and celebrate best practices in the travel industry. Tickets can be purchased at wtm.awards.com. Furthermore, a dedicated area will be launched for agencies in the marketing, representation, PR and social media space. The WTM Agency Pavilion will be conveniently located at the entrance of the WTM International Media Centre.
WTM London and Travel Forward will host more than 100 sessions across its record 11 stages with more than 500 senior industry leaders sharing their knowledge, wisdom and opinion to help the flow of ideas in the industry.
With all the new initiatives, it is anticipated that around 50,000 delegates from 182 countries and regions will conduct even more business than last year’s record £3.1 billion. November 5 will remain an exhibitor invite-only day, allowing exhibitors to conduct business meetings with key suppliers. The event will kick off with the WTM Speed Networking at 9 am before the exhibition floor opens at 10 am. The UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit will also be held on November 6, with the day starting with a speed networking session with buyers.
The World Responsible Tourism Day will be held on November 7. WTM London 2018 will conclude with the WTM Festivals, which will see a number of exhibitors hosting parties showcasing their culture, music and cuisine.
Simon Press, Senior Director, WTM London, said, “WTM London continues to improve every year, with 2018 poised to be the most successful yet. There are so many new initiatives for the 2018 event, all designed to help facilitate ideas creation in the travel and tourism industry. Furthermore, we anticipate that over £3 billion worth of business will be done as more than 5,000 exhibitors and more than 10,000 senior industry buyers are expected to take part in the event this year.”
To register visit: www.wtmlondon.com
