Staged annually in London, World Travel Market (WTM) is a vibrant must attend, 4 day business to business event presenting a diverse range of destinations and industry sectors to UK & International travel professionals. WTM brings together worldwide buyers and sellers from every sector of the industry. World Travel Market 2008 was an unmissable event with exhibitors representing over 200 countries and regions and a packed seminar, conference and events programme.In 2008 World Travel Market welcomed:
- An increase of 4% to 49,963* participants through its doors.
- An increase of 11% to 26,446* of Trade visitor attendance, industry buyers
- and decision makers.
- A 4% increase in the number of exhibiting companies at 5,615*. * ABC Audited
Exhibitors on the floor represented 187 countries and regions within UK & Ireland, Europe, Americas, Global Village, Asia/Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East. Exhibitor profiles range from National Tourist Boards and Destinations to Tour Operators, Travel Agencies, Technology and Online Travel Companies and Trade Associations. Overall there were nearly 100 new exhibitors. A highlight was the increasing success of Technology and Online Travel which saw a growth of 9% in new exhibitors.
What WTM’s Exhibitors think:
- 94% think WTM is important to their business
- 87% were very satisfied or satisfied with WTM 2008
- 97% of all exhibitors are likely to return in 2009 compared with 80% in 2007
What WTM’s Visitors think:
- 90% of visitors see WTM as important to their business
- 96% were satisfied with their visit to WTM 2008
- 95% of visitors are likely to return in 2009
- 76% rated WTM better than other exhibitions
