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WTM LONDON 2017 ® DAY TWO | ROUND UP IN PICTURES


THE DAY’S DIARY WRAPPED


NEW EUROPEAN LINKS New European links and increased frequencies are on the cards, thanks to a tie-up between Air Madagascar and Air Austral. Reunion airline Air Austral has taken a 49% stake in Madagascar’s flag-carrier in a deal signed last month. Tony Randzavola, Area Manager for Air Madagascar, said: “Paris flights are twice-weekly at the moment and we plan to have them four times a week. We’re working on it, and hope to do this by July 2018. After three years, we plan to open up new European routes.”


RESPONSIBLE CONSUMERS Two-thirds of consumers are prepared to pay more for responsible goods, according to statistics unveiled by research company Nielsen. This figure is up from 55% in 2014 and 50% in 2013. Also, 73% of Millennials and Generation Z consumers are prepared


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to pay more for sustainable brands, compared to 51% of Baby Boomers.


NEW LGBTQ+ EXPO


Reed Exhibitions will host its inaugural ‘Proud Experiences LGBTQ+ Travel Expo’ at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea, London (6-8 June 2018). The world’s first dedicated LGBTQ+ travel show will create a community of like-minded professionals from around the world, including buyers and travel suppliers. It will feature a conference addressing major issues affecting the sector, and ‘LGBTQ+ Master Classes’ for buyers to learn about good business practice. 100 highly qualified buyers, all focused on helping drive the LGBTQ+ travel sector, will attend. Surrounded by like- minded people, the travel advisors and planners are sourced from the biggest markets in North America, Northwest Europe and South America. Top agents


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