Introducing World Travel Market Global Hub

Saturday 25th of April 2020

Introducing World Travel Market Global Hub

World Travel Market has launched a new global hub to connect and support travel industry professionals around the world. The WTM Global Hub offers the latest guidance and knowledge to help exhibitors, buyers and others in the travel industry face the challenges of the global coronavirus pandemic.

Claude Blanc, World Travel Market portfolio director: We are living in an extraordinary time and the World Travel Market team is committed to support the travel industry as it adapts to the unique challenges of coronavirus – and prepares for recovery.

One of the highlights at the launch will be a webinar from Oxford Economics, which is a leader in global forecasting and quantitative analysis, taking place on April 28th at 16:00 BST. During the webinar, Oxford Economics will focus on the effects that Covid-19 is having on the travel and tourism industries around the globe.

The hub will feature seven sections:

Virtual Events- interactive webinars offering essential advice to help travel businesses cope with the current crisis and thrive in the future.

Podcasts- expert-led discussions with insights to guide you through these times.

On-demand: A library of videos from industry speakers and professionals, offering information and inspiration.

Blogs: Must-read articles with updates and trends from key industry professionals and experts.

Responsible tourism- A core element of traditional World Travel Market events, this section will be updated with reports from the responsible and sustainable travel sector.

Travel technology- Keep well-informed of developments in this rapidly changing arena.

Your travel community- A place to share positive news from travel professionals about how they are supporting the industry and others around the world.