From Year-Round Stopover Programme In Oman To Country Pavillions; 7 Updates From WTM London 2024

World Travel Market is a three-day event that’s being hosted in London for three days. It started on November 5 and it ends today, on November 7. A hotbed of development in the tourism industry, countries from around the world participated in the event. Yes, even Middle Eastern countries were seen shining bright at the event and they certainly made a mark. Take a look!

Year-Round Stopover Programme In Oman Announced AT WTM

We’re thrilled to introduce a major national initiative, a unique year-round stopover programme spearheaded by Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism and in partnership with Visit Oman, the digitally native travel booking gateway of the Sultanate. Announced by His Excellency… pic.twitter.com/g31EfEPFYQ

— Oman Air (@omanair) November 6, 2024

Before one can dive into different updates from the WTM 2024 event happening in London, it’s important to shed some light on a major initiative announced by Visit Oman. Well, we are talking about the unique year-round stopover programme that would be spear-headed by Oman‘s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism. Announced by Oman Air on X, it was revealed that the aim of this endeavour is to make Oman a premier global travel destination. Not to mention, it was also aimed at offering transit passengers an opportunity to explore the country and incorporate the nation into their travel.

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More Updates To Know From The Event

Now, it’s time to take a look at the highlights from the event that ends today, November 7.

1. Olga Kefalogiannihas, Greek Minister For Tourism Inaugurates WTM 2024

#WTMLDN 2024 is offically now open! The Greek Minister for Tourism, Olga Kefalogiannihas officially inaugurated WTM London, marking the opening of the world’s most influential travel & tourism event! We’re thrilled to have you and we wish you all a fantastic show! 😀 pic.twitter.com/wRXgI14gHa

— World Travel Market (WTM) London (@WTM_London) November 5, 2024

2. The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia Brings Its Beauty, Culture, And Adventure

Saudi took over Piccadilly Circus! 🇸🇦✨ Bringing a taste of Saudi’s beauty, adventure and culture to the heart of London, from epic landscapes to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, it’s all waiting for you in Saudi! #VisitSaudi #This_Land_is_Calling #WTMLDN pic.twitter.com/qzt4FDrusa

— Visit Saudi (@VisitSaudi) November 6, 2024

3. Kazakhstan Pavilion Allows People To Explore A Hint Of Its Culture

Explore the ancient beauty & vibrant culture of the historic #Turkestan region of #Kazakhstan at the @WTM_London ! As 🇰🇿 tourism sector increases with a 16.2% rise in UK visitors just this year, Turkestan offers a unique mix of nature, history & cultural heritage. #WTMLondon2024 pic.twitter.com/sNm0ZPtgzY

— Magzhan Ilyassov (@KazakhAmbUK) November 5, 2024

4. UN Tourism Members From The Middle East Participated In The Event And Offered Diverse Tourism Opportunities

🌍 Thrilled to see strong participation from @UNWTO Member states from the Middle East at #WTMLondon2024! 🇸🇦🇦🇪🇶🇦🇧🇭🇪🇬🇯🇴🇴🇲🇮🇶 Their diverse tourism offerings are set to foster global partnerships and attract international visitors. A significant step towards sustainable tourism! 🌿… pic.twitter.com/sViAxV9R8j

— Samer Alkharashi 🇺🇳 سامر الخراشي (@SamerAlkharashi) November 6, 2024

6. Flynas Demonstrates Its Latest Products To The People

تعزيز شبكة وجهات #طيران_ناس في السوق الأوروبية.. عنوان مشاركتنا بمعرض السفر العالمي 2024 في لندن #WTM #نربط_العالم_بالمملكة pic.twitter.com/KhLC6iV5gw

— flynas طيران ناس (@flynas) November 6, 2024

7. The Sharjah Old Cars Club Was Also Present At The WTM London 2024

 

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So, with these fantastic updates from the event, we hope that you were able to keep up with them.

Cover Image Courtesy: X/WTM_London