Costa Rica, a renowned eco-tourism destination, continues to attract visitors from all over the world, with a notable surge in United Kingdom tourists.

The Council of Mallorca has launched its “Commitment to Responsible Tourism in Mallorca” manifesto at the World Travel Market in London. This initiative marks a significant shift in the strategic approach to tourism on the island, aiming to embrace sustainability, responsible travel practices, and the well-being of local communities.

The World Travel Market 2023 (WTM) trade event in London is taking place against a backdrop of new challenges facing the global travel and tourism industry. Extreme weather events, high interest rates, and geopolitical uncertainty are among the pressing issues in the industry.

Morocco’s National Office of Tourism (ONMT) has sealed two significant five-year partnerships during the World Travel Market (WTM) in London.

At a press conference during World Travel Market 2023, the newly elected President of the Balearic Islands, Marga Prohens, together with the new Minister of Tourism for the Balearic Islands, Jaume Bauza Mayol, unveiled the future tourism strategy for the archipelago (which comprises of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera).

In 2022, Ibiza successfully hosted nine sports events, attracting a total of 28,800 visitors to the island. The economic impact of these events was substantial, amounting to €30.1 million, with an average expenditure of €1,047 per person, according to the Institute of Statistics of the Balearic Islands.

The first day of World Travel Market London 2023 saw a series of significant international meetings.

London has taken the spotlight as the most searched-for global tourist destination in 2023, surpassing Paris, according to data released by travel agency eDreams ODIGEO.

An event with 10,000 athletes and 10 million visitors will inevitably see some hiccups along the way but Olympic Games in the past have gone smoothly.

The WTM Global Travel Report, revealed at WTM London 2023, highlights a mix of opportunities and challenges for the travel industry. Despite rising travel costs, the ongoing “revenge travel” trend, where consumers make up for lost travel experiences during the pandemic, has kept demand high. Higher prices are a concern but have not yet deterred travellers.