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The stand of the South Aegean Region at this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) London is surely one of the most talked about in the Greek section.

Terrorism is the number-one concern for British holidaymakers, while travel industry bosses say terror attacks have had the greatest impact on their business in the past year, reveals research released during the World Travel Market London 2016.

Collaboration between the public and private sectors was a key theme on the second day of the World Travel Market (WTM) London, as destinations, operators, airlines and ministers debated ways to boost travel and tourism around the world.

2016 saw the 10th anniversary of the responsible tourism programme at World Travel Market (WTM) London discuss responsible tourism issues with some of the movement’s pioneers. “Responsible tourism should be the backbone of the industry”, WTM London Senior Director, Simon Press, said.

By the end of the year, international arrivals to Greece are expected to exceed 27 million – including cruise arrivals – which is a new high record for the country, Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said on the opening day of the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2016 on Monday, November 7.

The tourism industries in Greece, Egypt and Turkey could be getting back on track, according to the WTM Industry Report 2016 released on Monday, November 7, the first day of the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2016.

Countries around the world will see a decline in visitors from the UK as Brits feel the pinch following the referendum vote, according to experts in a debate on Brexit, held during the first day of the World Travel Market (WTM) London on Monday.

“British travellers are very loyal and repeat visitors and the numbers are growing every year”, Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said during a press conference on the opening day of the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2016 on Monday, November 7.

World Travel Market (WTM) London 2016 began with a busier-than-ever Speed Networking event, attracting a number of first time participants as well as returning buyers looking to repeat the success of previous years.

Ensuring the sale of a 67 percent stake in the Thessaloniki port authority moves ahead swiftly and trouble free tops the agenda of new incoming shipping minister Panagiotis Kouroumblis.