New exhibitors to attend WTM

World Travel Market London (WTM), to be held from November 7 to November 9, is expecting to facilitate a record number of deals this year as the number of new and returning exhibitors grows.

TT Bureau

World Travel Market London (WTM), to be held from November 7 and November 9, is expecting to facilitate a record number of deals this year as the number of new and returning exhibitors grows, making the event a must-attend for travel buyers from around the globe. There are more than 3,000 exhibitors confirmed, more than 70 of whom are making their WTM London debut. “We are delighted to welcome brand new exhibitors to this year’s event – new organisations participating is essential to moving the sector forward, as well as being very pleased to see some of our long-term loyal exhibitors return. These new and returning participants come from all corners of the globe – there are now exhibitors from more than 100 countries confirmed.” Juliette Losardo, Exhibition Director, WTM London, said:

Some of the highest-profile new participants can be found in the ‘International Hub’ region of the show, with global representatives from hotel giants such as Hilton and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. International Hub will for the first-time host bed-bank Yalago – part of the Emirates Group, transport rental firm OK Mobility and destination management company Intrepid. Public, private and hybrid destination management companies and tourist boards will be making their presence felt at this year’s event. Organisers are particularly pleased to welcome back the Brazilian tourist board Embratur, with other returnees representing destinations as diverse as Kyrgyzstan and Rwanda.

First-time destination-driven exhibitors include the Association of Ugandan Tour Operators and representatives from the Azadi International Tourism Organization. Elsewhere, there will be a greater presence this year from the more established leisure destinations such as the Caribbean, Spain, and Portugal.