Tourexpi
Organisers
are enabling visitors to book tickets and access the meeting booking platform
well in advance of this year’s show.
They
have also announced several exciting changes in response to continued in-depth
customer research. The new developments aim to improve the experience for
attendees and ensure that every member of the travel community extracts as much
value from the event as possible.
Innovations
for this year’s WTM include:
•
Travelpower – this year’s theme – an
enhancement of ‘power to change’ which sees WTM encourage the travel community
to find their force for good – asking the community; ‘how will you use yours?’
•
Show dates from Tuesday to Thursday,
to support international visitor attendance and a better work-life balance.
•
A new ‘Buyer Hospitality’ initiative
to increase the volume and quality of travel buyers and improve the experience
for buyers.
•
A ‘call for experts’ with new
conference and industry advisors, and a ‘share your voice’ call for papers to
deliver on WTM’s commitment to inclusion.
This
year’s event is set to be the largest ever, with record participation from
destinations and private sector customers.
The
conference will be held across three stages, with six tracks to be announced
soon, offering 50 hours of content and more than 170 speakers.
The
WTM Ministers’ Summit will be on Wednesday 6th November with a theme to be
announced in the coming weeks.
The
Networking Party returns for a second year following its successful launch in
2023, on Tuesday 5th November.
There
will also be an expanded programme for influencers and content creators, with
details of a networking schedule to be announced very soon.
The
WTM Global Travel Report will return following the huge success of its first
edition in 2023 and widespread coverage in the global consumer media.
Tickets
will be free to book until 7th October 2024, then cost £49 + VAT.
WTM
London will open from 9:30am, with the first hour dedicated to impromptu
meetings and delegates can take advantage of The Community Hubs in the centre
of the north and south halls for networking, relaxing and meetings.
WTM
Connect Me – the show’s meeting booking platform – will be available for
exhibitors, buyers, and the global media. All attendees will also have access
to the official WTM App.
Juliette
Losardo, Exhibition Director, WTM London, said: “We’ve been working hard since
last year’s WTM to build on the successes of 2023 and continually adapt to the
rapid changes in our sector.
“We’ve
listened to feedback from exhibitors, buyers and other delegates to ensure WTM
offers even more inspiration – and more opportunities for networking, learning
and doing business.
“Our
changes will ensure visitors can maximise the value from attending WTM and head
into 2025 armed with new strategies, fresh partnerships and essential business
deals.”
Book
your ticket and play your part at the world’s most influential travel
and tourism event. World Travel Market London, 5-7 November, ticket booking
opens 24th June 2024.
Image
Credit: © WTM
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