WTM Global Trends Report 2010 - World Travel Market
WTM Global Trends Report 2010 - World Travel Market
WTM Global Trends Report 2010 - World Travel Market
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<strong>WTM</strong>. Means Business<br />
Foreword<br />
Euromonitor International is delighted to partner again with <strong>World</strong> <strong>Travel</strong> <strong>Market</strong>,<br />
the premier global event for the travel industry.<br />
With ongoing economic uncertainty, the need for innovative ideas to capture consumers’<br />
imaginations is greater than ever, as the travel industry slowly recovers from the crisis.<br />
• Deprivation holidays and boot camps are all the rage in North America.<br />
• A mobile travel revolution is taking place, especially in Europe.<br />
• The UK is witnessing a flood of Middle East investments in travel and tourism.<br />
• Meanwhile, the race for Iraq is on as the country experiences a tourism revival.<br />
• Africa is developing space and astro-tourism as it steps onto the global space stage.<br />
• Latin America looks inwards to develop off the beaten track destinations.<br />
• Asia is delving into the senses to connect with travellers through scent branding.<br />
With cautious optimism in the air, lessons can be learnt from travel operators taking a<br />
leap of faith with innovation, creativity and technology.<br />
Caroline Bremner,<br />
Head of <strong>Global</strong> <strong>Travel</strong> and Tourism Research, Euromonitor International
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