Last year, the first-ever virtual World Travel Market (WTM), London took place. It was a big contrast to usual as, instead of running the length of Excel about 100 times, we were planted firmly in front of our screens! We are very much looking forward to getting back to the buzz of this year's live show with our clients Majorca Tourism Foundation, Calvia Foundation, Greater Miami CVB and ANTOR. The 2020 event was not without its tech challenges, platform crashes, difficult co

This year for the 6th time we organised the ANTOR 2021 Annual Conference in partnership with Ezy Virtual Events. Themed around “Regenerative Tourism and Transformative Travel”, the event featured a line-up of keynote speakers, and thought leaders in their field, who kindly gave their time to address the ANTOR membership in a series of sessions that got everybody thinking… Founder of Earth Changers, Vicky Smith gave an inspiring presentation about the way travel and tourism ar

With around 90% of ocean plastic derived from land-based sources and the annual damage of plastics to marine ecosystems rethinking single-use plastic products requires collaboration across the board - from businesses to governments to people. Water bottles, disposable toiletries, plastic bags, bin liners, food packaging and cups are among the biggest plastic polluters. So, what can we travellers do to make better choices? 1. When packing, think reusable! This might includ

While 2020 became the year of the virtual event, 2021 has fast become the year of hybrid events. And these are here to stay! Not only do they allow for a much wider audience but they are also key in the development of a more sustainable delivery. Joining a panel of experts during the Ultimate Guide to Hybrid Events webinar organised by C&IT last week, our ezy Virtual Solutions wizard, Ezra, took some notes and here is what he took away with him. It is key for hybrid event's

With more countries added to the UK's Green Lists and the "Stay in the UK" restrictions being lifted, we are all excited to get travelling again! However, the climate crisis is something that is on many travellers' minds, with 81% of UK adults believing that climate change is a global emergency (Pew Research Center, 2021). This can be seen to affect consumers' market choices, with 4 in 5 travellers choosing to factor in ethics and sustainability when booking a holiday (Natio

This week, GMCVB President & CEO, William D. Talbert III, CDME received the following distinguished recognitions for his outstanding leadership, accomplishments and contributions to hospitality and tourism education and the larger global travel industry. Hospitality & Tourism Leader of the Year by the Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA): The Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA) honoured GMCVB President & CEO, William D. Talbert III, CDME as

The World Health Organisation (WHO) describes mental health as “a state of well-being in which an individual realises his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.” Clearly mental health is integral to have a fulfilling life. Mental illnesses can range from less common conditions, like bipolar disorder, to more common ones like depression and anxiety. The NHS in the UK rep

Many industries are now using immersive technologies in the running of their business; from marketers using augmented reality (AR) such as Instagram and Snapchat filters to drive brand awareness, to healthcare professionals using virtual reality (VR) to treat a range of illnesses such as anxiety. Now even as an industry we presume, operating in the real world and profiting from real-life experiences, consumers have started to invest in the immersive media industry: the travel

Succeeding Millennials and preceding Generation Alpha, Gen Z is the term used to describe those born between 1995 and 2015. The oldest of this demographic cohort will have turned 26 by the end of this year, and the youngest turning 6. This means that Gen Z is the next generation of travellers, and therefore the target of marketers to create long-standing brand loyalty within the world’s newest consumers. Gen Zers make up 25.9% of the global population and this is expected to

London, 11 December 2020 - From 11 December until Christmas Day, the streets of Samoa from Matautu to Vaimoso will be adorned with Christmas lights in an effort to raise festive spirits, bring families together and promote the tourism sector in the lead up to Christmas. The Christmas Lights Festival, tipped to become an annual event is organised by Samoa Tourism Authority and will encourage businesses and villages to brighten their island with their own illuminations. It is a

Last week saw the first-ever virtual World Travel Market (WTM), London. This year’s event was a far cry from previous years, instead of running the length of Excel about 100 times, we were planted firmly in front of our screens! The event was not without its tech challenges, platform crashes, difficult connections, and underperforming search engine but we did not let this deter us and overall we got excellent results for our clients. We worked on three different, last-minute,

Are you missing World Travel Market being live this year? Us too! Join us as we recap on our work at WTM in 2019 and look out for a summary of our busy virtual WTM 2020 now extended by another day!. Egypt In 2019, Representation Plus was appointed by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism to aid them in public relations and event management. 2019's WTM came a week after the four-year FCO travel ban was finally lifted, sparking many questions for the Egyptian Tourism Minister, Rania

Engaging with an audience is as important in a virtual environment as it is face to face. Creating a consistent experience and considering ways to connect with attendees will help bridge the gap between a live and digital audience. With the rise of virtual event platforms and their many functionalities, understanding the audience and providing them with the right tools to engage is paramount to the success of any event. ezy virtual events provide the ideal platform for connec

As I sit at home listening to the PM's COVID speech on the BBC "News at Six" never has "six" meant more. I live near Hampton Court Palace former home of Henry VIII and his "six" wives and the new Six Restaurant. As a child, one of my favourite children's books was "Now We Are Six" by AA Milne. Yet today the number six means more COVID restrictions for six months, in particular only being able to meet up in groups of six, indoors or outdoors and maintaining six feet distancing