WTM London is enabling visitors to book tickets and access the meeting booking platform well in advance of this year’s show.
There are also several changes in response to in-depth customer research.
These are rolling out to improve the experience for attendees.
Innovations for this year’s WTM include:
Show dates are now from Tuesday to Thursday, to support international visitor attendance and a better work-life balance.
A new ‘Buyer Hospitality’ initiative to increase the volume and quality of travel buyers and improve the experience for buyers.
A ‘call for experts’ with new conference and industry advisors, and a ‘share your voice’ call for papers to deliver on WTM’s commitment to inclusion.
This year’s event is set to be the largest ever, with record participation from destinations and private sector customers.
The conference will be held across three stages, with six tracks to be announced soon, offering 50 hours of content and more than 170 speakers.
The WTM Ministers’ Summit will be on Wednesday 6 November with the theme to be announced in the coming weeks.
The Networking Party returns for a second year following its successful launch in 2023, on Tuesday 5 November.
There will also be an expanded programme for influencers and content creators, with details of a networking schedule to be announced very soon.
The WTM Global Travel Report will return following the huge success of its first edition in 2023 and widespread coverage in the global consumer media.
Tickets will be free to book until 7 October 2024, then cost £49 + VAT.
WTM London will open from 9:30am, with the first hour dedicated to impromptu meetings and delegates can take advantage of The Community Hubs in the centre of the north and south halls for networking and meetings.
WTM Connect Me – the show’s meeting booking platform – will be available for exhibitors, buyers, and the global media.
All attendees will also have access to the official WTM App.
Juliette Losardo, Exhibition Director, WTM London, said: “We’ve been working hard since last year’s WTM to build on the successes of 2023 and continually adapt to the changes in our sector.“
“We’ve listened to feedback from exhibitors, buyers and other delegates to ensure WTM offers even more inspiration – and more opportunities for networking, learning and doing business.”
Ticket booking is open now.
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