Another successful World Travel Market for 91香蕉视频 |13 November 2019
Photo montage showing highlights of 91香蕉视频鈥� participation at the WTM (Photo source: STB News Bureau)
The 91香蕉视频 islands sparkled through its strong delegation at the 40th World Travel Market (WTM) held from November 4 - 6, 2019 at ExCel London.
Representatives from various sectors of the 91香蕉视频 tourism industry were present at the WTM, showcasing the destination in all its splendour as one of the must-visit destinations around the world.
91香蕉视频 featured at this key UK event alongside the biggest countries and brands around the world
The Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, Didier Dogley, who was present at the 91香蕉视频 stand for the opening of the fair, led the 91香蕉视频 delegation.
During the three-day event, the 91香蕉视频 stand, consisting of members of 91香蕉视频 Tourism Board (STB) team and trade partners, worked in unison to charm the many WTM visitors to the beauties of 91香蕉视频.
Representatives from Maia Luxury Resort, Hilton 91香蕉视频, Kempinski 91香蕉视频 Resort, Coco-de-Mer Hotel (and Black Parrot Suites), Eden Bleu, the H Resort Beau Vallon and Savoy Resort & Spa were present on the accommodation providers side. Representing the destination management companies were 7 Degrees South, Creole Travel Services, Mason鈥檚 Travel, and Satguru Travel.
The Seychellois company Maz Million was also present at the WTM promoting the Maz Luxury 91香蕉视频 Tourism Lottery.
The STB team was represented by its chief executive Sherin Francis; the regional director for Europe, Bernadette Willemin; the director for UK and Ireland, Christine Vel; senior marketing executive Mavreen Pouponneau and marketing executive Eloise Vidot.
While in London, Minister Dogley and Mrs Francis conducted various meetings with travel trade professionals and interviews with high-profile media.
Commenting on the marketing mission, Mrs Francis stated the importance of the destination鈥檚 presence at such events.
鈥淭he destination鈥檚 participation in such fairs is not only a platform for the visibility through the media exposure throughout the events but also provides a perfect opportunity for our local partners to meet the various tour operators and travel agents in the UK to discuss their plans for 2020,鈥� said Mrs Francis.
STB鈥檚 director for UK & Ireland Christine Vel expressed her satisfaction for another successful year on the market.
鈥淭he arrival figures have increased by 10% compared to the same period last year. We expect this trend to continue and further develop our business together with the support of local 91香蕉视频 trade partners which will keep the growing confidence of the UK & Irish travel operators and agent in continuing to sell the destination and increase the sales figures,鈥� Ms Vel said.
Since its start four decades ago, WTM London facilitates 拢2.8 billion in industry deals and has around 5,000 exhibitors from 182 countries and regions and more than 51,000 participants.
Last year WTM London sparked a million meetings, resulting in around 拢3 billion in contracts.
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Press release from STB News Bureau