Countdown to World Travel Market London 2022
The event takes place from November 7 to 9 in the capital of the United Kingdom. There are more than 3,000 confirmed exhibitors and a large number of companies exhibiting for the first time
World Travel Market London (WTM), November 7-9, expects to achieve a record number of deals this year as the number of new and returning exhibitors grows, making the event a must-see for travel buyers. travel around the world.
In all areas of the show floor, there will be new and familiar faces. There are over 3,000+ confirmed exhibitors, over 70 of which are making their WTM London debut.
Some of the highest profile new entrants can be found in the show's 'International Hub' region, with global representatives from hotel giants such as Hilton and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. International Hub will host for the first time bed bank Yalago, part of the Emirates Group, transportation rental company OK Mobility and destination management company Intrepid.
Public, private and hybrid destination management companies and tourist boards are making their presence felt at this year's event. The organizers are especially pleased to welcome back the Brazilian tourism board Embratur, with other returnees representing destinations as diverse as Kyrgyzstan and Rwanda.
First-time destination-oriented exhibitors include the Uganda Tour Operators Association and representatives from the Azadi International Tourism Organization, showcasing hotels, eco-safari, villages and climbing tours available in Iran.
On the other hand, there will be a greater presence this year of the most consolidated leisure destinations such as the Caribbean, Spain and Portugal. The UK & Ireland stand will be twice the size of last year, hosting more than 50 partners and reflecting the continuing interest in the UK & Ireland as a stopover destination and its appeal to incoming visitors.
This year's technology room will feature Sojern, one of the world's leading travel-specific marketing platforms, for the first time. UK-based Vamp, which helps travel companies work with influencers, and US-based car rental aggregator Sofiac are among dozens of tech companies also testing the waters of WTM London.
Juliette Losardo, Exhibition Director at WTM London, said: “We are delighted to welcome new exhibitors to this year's event; the involvement of new organizations is essential in moving the industry 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 world; now there are confirmed exhibitors from more than 100 countries”.
WTM London will have a number of specific initiatives this year designed to help buyers make the most of their time at ExCeL London. The ever-popular speednetting event takes place the first two days of the show (Monday, November 7 and Tuesday, November 8) from 8:30 to 10:00 am There will be an exclusive room available for The Buyers Club, and buyers will have access to WTM Connect Me, a platform to schedule meetings before arrival.
Losardo continued: “Buyers attending this year's WTM London have the opportunity to meet thousands of potential customers, reconnect with industry peers and be inspired by new ideas. 2022 promises to be one of the most important WTMs to date.”