Exclusive HD Video Interviews with VIPs at World Travel Market 2023 in London, England

(17/11/23)
The World Travel Market in London, one of the
world’s most influential annual travel trade shows, attracted
43,727 attendees this year, an increase of 22% on the 35,826 who
attended in 2022.

The three-day event at London’s ExCel took place
6-8 November and hosted 4,560 qualified buyers, facilitated 29,077
pre-booked meetings and welcomed 1,976 representatives of the
world’s media – up by 31% on 2022.

There were 3,875 exhibitors at WTM London 2023. Picture by Steven Howard of TravelNewsAsia.com

The number of exhibitors rose by 23% year-on-year,
up to 3,875, and the event was 5.3% larger than the pre-pandemic
show in 2019.

“We’re thrilled to see delegate numbers rise by
more than a fifth on last year. It is a really encouraging
reflection of the confidence and optimism in travel and tourism.
The challenges we all face were debated at many sessions but,
despite these issues, there was a very positive mood among
visitors and exhibitors,” said Juliette Losardo, WTM London
Exhibition Director. “The figures confirm that WTM London is the
best place for executives in our sector to network, find out about
the latest trends and seal deals that will help travel and tourism
flourish in 2024 and beyond.”

Next year’s WTM London will take place from
Tuesday, 5 November to Thursday 7 November 2024.

Exclusive HD Video Interviews from World Travel Market London 2023

During the WTM London 2023, Steven Howard of
Travel News Asia conducted 13 exclusive video interviews with
different VIPs within the travel and tourism industry. Each
interview is available in HD video and podcast formats below as
well on their respective pages.

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Latest
exclusive video interviews:

Diethelm Travel Rebrands as DTH Travel;

El Nido Resorts in Philippines to Close for Major Renovations;
Sabre Hospitality Solutions;

Sabre Travel Solutions;
Tourism Pahang, Malaysia;
Uttar Pradesh (India) Tourism;

Travel Trade Show to Take Over Major Football Stadium in Brazil;
Browns Hotels & Resorts (Sri Lanka);
Goa Tourism (India);
Madhya Pradesh Tourism (India);

Karnataka Tourism (India);
Arabian Camp (Saudi
Arabia);
Rajasthan Tourism (India);

Urban Air Mobility;

Sandrine de Saint Sauveur, President and CEO of APG;

Air Tahiti Nui;

TAAG Angola Airlines;

APG World Connect 2023 in Monaco, France;

Love The Philippines;

Saudi Arabia’s Air Connectivity Program;

Malaysia Airports;

Skyscanner;

Airports in Sweden – Swedavia;

Singapore Changi Airport – CAG;

Airports / Aviation in Scotland;

JFK T6;

Tourism Malaysia;

Mactan-Cebu Int. Airport in Philippines (CEB);

Helsinki Airport (HEL);

Suvarnabhumi Airport’s (BKK) New Satellite Terminal;

Korea Airports Corporation;

Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX);

Electric Airport Taxis at Almaty Airport (ALA) in Kazakhstan;

MYAirline – Exclusive Interview with CEO; and

15 HD Video Interviews from World Travel
Market 2023 in London, England
(WTMLDN);

5 HD Video Interviews from APG World Connect 2023 in Monaco, France;

13 HD Video Interviews from Routes World 2023 in Istanbul, Türkiye.

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Thai Airways Partners Jim Thompson for New Royal Silk Amenity Kits
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Queen Elizabeth 2 Floating Hotel Celebrates 15 Years in Dubai with Promotion
El Nido Resorts in Philippines to Close for Major Renovations – Exclusive Video Interview with GDOSM
Tourism Pahang, Malaysia – Interview with Uzaidi Bin Udanis at World Travel Market 2023 in London
Travel Trade Show to Take Over Major Football Stadium in Brazil – Exclusive Video Interview with ABAV
Sabre Hospitality Solutions Interview with Frank Trampert, SVP and Global MD Commercial
Exclusive HD Video Interviews with VIPs at World Travel Market 2023 in London, England
Diethelm Travel Rebrands as DTH Travel at WTM – Interview with Stephan Roemer, Partner and Group CEO
Sabre Travel Solutions – Lodging, Ground & Sea – Interview with Chinmai Sharma, Global Head, at WTMLDN
Goa Tourism (India) – HD Video Interview with Rohan A. Khaunte, Minister for Tourism at WTMLDN
Browns Hotels & Resorts in Sri Lanka – HD Video Interview with Eksath Wijeratne, CEO, at WTMLDN
IHG Signs Two Luxury Hotels in Chiang Rai, Thailand
Uttar Pradesh (India) Tourism – Interview with Prateek Hira, President & CEO of Tornos
Karnataka Tourism (India) – Interview with H.T. Ratnakar, Adviser – Tourism and Hospitality, Govt. of Karnataka
Madhya Pradesh Tourism (India) – Interview with Sheo Shekhar Shukla, Principal Secretary Culture & Tourism
Rajasthan Tourism (India) – Interview with Dr. Rashmi Sharma, Director – Department of Tourism
Arabian Camp, Saudi Arabia – HD Video Interview with Khalid Khafagy, Founder, at WTM 2023
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Two Senior Appointments at Ascott
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Urban Air Mobility and eVTOL – HD Video Interview with Yannick Assouad, EVP Avionics, Thales
Sandrine de Saint Sauveur, President and CEO of APG – Interview at APG World Connect 2023
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HD Video Interviews from APG World Connect 2023 in Monaco, France
Dusit Signs Four Princess Hotels in Karnataka, India
Air Tahiti Nui and Tahiti Hotels / Tourism Interview with Michel Monvoisin, Chairman and CEO
TAAG Angola Airlines – HD Video Interview with Nowell Ngala, Chief Commercial Officer
Sabre Signs Multi-Solution Agreement with Taipei-Based Travel Agency
Minor Signs First Three Hotels in Paris, France
Sabre Travel Solutions Appoints Chinmai Sharma as Global Head – Lodging, Ground & Sea
APG World Connect 2023 in Monaco, France – Interview with Jean-Louis Baroux, President
SAS Resumes Flights Between Copenhagen and Bangkok, Thailand After 10-Year Hiatus
Air Astana Increases Flights to Bangkok, Delhi, Dubai, Jeddah and Phuket
Langham Signs 10th Luxury Hotel in China’s Greater Bay Area
Sabre’s NDC Solutions to Power Virgin Australia’s Retailing Evolution
Asia Pacific Airlines Carried 23.7 Million International Passengers in September
Korean Air Orders 20 Airbus A321neo Aircraft
Drukair to Launch Bhutan – Singapore – Palau Flights
Air Canada Launches Vancouver – Dubai Flights
Air India Signs Expanded Distribution Agreement with Sabre
Singapore F1 Reports ‘Phenomenal’ Ticket Demand for 2024 Grand Prix
Exclusive Videos from Routes World 2023 in Istanbul, Türkiye
Love The Philippines – Interview with W. Andrada, OIC-Assistant Secretary of Tourism Development
Saudi Arabia’s Air Connectivity Program – Interview with Sultan Otaify, VP Strategy & Communication
Helsinki Airport (HEL) Interview with Ulla Lettijeff, SVP and Director, at Routes World 2023
Finavia Lapland Interview with Jani Jolkkonen, SVP Airport Network, at Routes World 2023
Malaysia Airports Video Interview with Megat, Senior General Manager Strategy
Korea Airports Corporation Video Interview with Soowan Seo at Routes World 2023
Skyscanner Interview with Michael Docherty, Commercial Director, at Routes World 2023
Airports in Sweden – Interview with Elizabeth Axtelius, Director Aviation Business, Swedavia
Marriott Signs Three Luxury New-Build Resorts in Vietnam
Hong Kong International Boat Show 2023 to Take Place 30 November – 3 December
Singapore Changi Airport Upgrades Features and Renames Mobile App
Singapore Changi Airport – Interview with Peh Ke-Wei, VP of Passenger and Air Hub Development
Sommelier Marc Almert Selects Six New Short-Haul Wines for Korean Air
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) – Interview with Deputy GM Aviation Business at Routes World 2023
Suvarnabhumi Airport’s (BKK) New Satellite Terminal – Interview with Paweena Jariyathitipong, AOT
Qantas Extends NDC Agreement with Accelya
Airports in Scotland – Interview with Gary Cox, Director of Aviation at Transport Scotland
Akbar Al Baker to Step Down as Group CEO of Qatar Airways; Successor Named
Boeing Forecasts Northeast Asia to Take Delivery of 1,350 Commercial Jets by 2042
Luke Borg Joins The Ritz-Carlton Langkawi as Executive Chef
Air Astana Takes Delivery of 11th Airbus A321LR
JFK T6 – Video Interview with Steve Thody, COO of JFK Millennium Partners, at Routes World 2023
Asia Pacific Advances Two New Air Traffic Management Concepts
Two Executive Appointments at Cathay
AirAsia to Help Repatriate Thai Nationals from Israel
Airbus and Republic of Singapore Air Force Complete Automatic Air-to-Air Refuelling Tests
Tourism Malaysia Video Interview with Datuk Musa Bin Yusof of MTPB at Routes World 2023
Air France-KLM Signs NDC Agreement with Sabre
Changes to World Travel Market’s Exhibition Floor Reflect Latest Travel Trends
Thai Airways Unveils Winter Flight Schedule
Airbus Makes Changes to Senior Leadership; Establishes Commercial Aircraft Team
Bahrain to Host 29th Edition of Routes World
Fairmont Appoints Nils-Arne Schroeder as SVP Operations Asia Pacific and Middle East
Star Alliance Opens Second Lounge at Paris CDG Airport in France
Marathon Airlines Adds Aircraft to Embraer’s Pool Program
Qantas Expands Neighbour-Free Trial to Select International Flights
Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Philippines – Video Interview with CEO, Julius Neri Jr.
MYAirline Suspends Operations; AirAsia Offers Discount to Help Passengers and Staff
Maldivian to Launch Flights Between Male and Bengaluru, India
PW127XT-L Engine Receives Certification from Transport Canada
Luxair Orders Four Embraer E195-E2 Aircraft
Air Canada Renews Distribution Agreement with Travelport
Airbus Tests Simplified Pilot Controls for eVTOL Aircraft
Gordon Ramsay Opens First Restaurant in Macau
SAS Appoints Mads Brandstrup as SVP of Communications and Public Affairs
TAAG Angola Airlines to Add Four Boeing 787s to Fleet
Patrik Ilstam Appointed GM of Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort and Villas in Thailand
Thai Vietjet to Enhance Airport Operations with iPort DCS from Res2 and Travelport
airasia Superapp Expands foodpanda Partnership to Kingdom of Thailand
Embraer Unveils Phenom 100EX Entry-Level Business Jet
Airbus Commences Construction of A400M Maintenance Center in Wunstorf, Germany
Rob Gurney Joins Seabury Aviation as Strategic Advisor
Wyndham Opens Two Hotels in Taiwan
Dassault Launches New Flight Planning App
Clifford Weiner Appointed GM of Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Thailand Enhances Earth Observation Capability with Launch of THEOS-2 Satellite
SITA to Install Self Check-In and Bag Drop Kiosks at KL Sentral Station
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Sabre Making a Difference to STEM Students in Underprivileged Areas of India
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