World Travel Market 2011: News and daily magazines

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Business and politics

World Travel Market Industry Report

• One in three Brits did not holiday in 2011  Holidays of seven nights or more now seen as a discretionary spend, not a necessity, study finds
• Experts tip five ‘SLIMMA’ nations for growth Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico and Argentina hot on the heels of BRICs

Business

• Beware ‘one-hit wonder’ operators, says Aito agents chief Look for quality over quantity, says Broad
• TV Dragon Devey eyes travel ‘Opportunities’ for two of entrepreur’s Den investments
• Tourism ‘will not escape eurozone fallout’ But market has fared better than expected in 2011
• Travel and tourism growth to slow, says WTTC Global body downgrades previous forecasts for sector
• Review site Feefo ready to ‘hit travel in a big way’ Feedback specialist sets sights on TripAdvisor crown

Politics

• Lobbying still ‘amateur’, new PATA chief tells industry Travel must ‘get out and confront politicians’
• Travel ‘contributing to human trafficking’ in Cambodia Responsible tourism stances backfiring, says founder of local NPO
• Europe blasted for ‘xenophobic’ air border policies “We just want to visit your countries, not move there” – Cox & Kings boss
• ‘Not the time’ for APD cut, says minister Culture secretary Hunt delivers bad news after opening ceremony

Destinations

Americas

• Mob Museum leads downtown development in Vegas More attractions on the way as visitor numbers rise
• New York on track for 50m visitors year City invests in cruise as milestone approaches
• US tourism body unveils ‘historic’ Brand USA theme First glimpse of global campaign due to launch in March

Africa

• Tunisia invites Wills and Kate to see post-revolution calm Tourism minister hoping for quick recovery
• Kenya outlines new security measures Country reassures travellers after spate of localised attacks

Asia

• Travel ‘contributing to human trafficking’ in Cambodia Responsible tourism stances are backfiring, says local NPO boss
• SriLankan Airlines eyes Gatwick move Carrier could start services from London hub by end of 2012

Caribbean

• New airport for Antigua and Barbuda $43m facility to open by end of 2013
• Sandals ‘surprised’ as families trade up to suites Visitors putting value first, brand claims

Europe

• Spain to ‘refresh’ brand Three-year strategic marketing plan begins in 2012
• Brits to get discounts on 2012 domestic breaks Government puts money behind major tourism drive
• Brits flock back to Tenerife UK visitor numbers up 12% on 2010

Middle East

• Abu Dhabi appoints new UK manager as visitors soar 18% Britain remains emirate’s largest market
• Dubai on track for 8m visitors in 2011 Notable growth from Saudi Arabia and India
• Qatar to focus on luxury in run-up to World Cup Destination will not be competing for mass market tourism

Daily magazines

Travel Weekly produces a daily magazine for each day of World Travel Market, with features on the key session themes and all the major announcements from tourist boards and operators