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WTM London 2015 saw the last Thursday of the event as the exhibition transforms into a three- day event for 2016.
And it certainly ended on a high note with speed networking for buyers and a separate session for bloggers setting the tone for a busy final day. Speed
WTM Buyers’ Speed Networking
For WTM Buyers’ Club members and exhibitors only, these engaging and popular events bring together more than 1,400 exhibitors and 300 senior buyers over the two sessions. Following on from Monday’s first event, exhibitors were once again invited to hold five-minute mini meetings with buyers of their choice. Alamgir M Pathan, Director of Tours and Planning, ISCRA India Tour Operator
(India), said: “Speed Networking ensures we can reach the right people. We identified the Philippines as one of our target markets and I’ve agreed two deals in that region, so I am very happy.” Speed networking also allows niche UK-based attractions to talk to a global audience. Jane Chivers, New Business Coordinator, Spinnaker Tower (Portsmouth), said: “This is my
WTM Bloggers’ Speed Networking
The concept of speed networking was expanded last year to give bloggers and interested tourism boards and suppliers the chance to connect. Open to all exhibitors and exhibitor PRs, and in association with Wonder, 1OO of the world’s leading bloggers held mini- meetings with exhibitors to discuss ways to increase their media exposure.
Amanda @marocmama
Haruna Ishikawa, Okinawa Convention and Visitors Bureau, said: “We are looking at bloggers for a 2016 promotion because we feel we need to do more exposure on the internet and we’re trying to promote our cultural side more – so this event is working very well for me.”
Florian Wude, Sixt car rental added. Audrey @thatbackpacker
“We’re already working with bloggers, but only within Spain, so I’m here because I want to work with those from other countries to increase business to Spain.”
Please take a moment to watch some of these videos and hear more about the potential benefits of blogging in the travel and tourism industry.
Giovanni, Hotel Le Ginestre Suzanne @TheTravelBunny
Networking is one of WTM London’s most successful innovations to date and we hear just how successful this has been for everyone participating.
company’s first time exhibiting at WTM and we’ve met a range of high-calibre international buyers that we would not connect with otherwise.”
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