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November 8, 2025By: Tuhin SarkarFlorit ShoihetWTM London 2025World Travel Market London (WTM) 2025 wrapped up today (Thursday) after a three-day run (4-6 November) at ExCeL London, uniting the global travel community for business, insights and partnerships. WTM, one of the industry’s most influential marketplaces, drew more than 45,000 travel professionals, with representation from over 180 countries and 4,000 exhibitors.Advertisement The World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025 concluded today (Thursday) after a successful three-day event held from November 4 to 6 at ExCeL London. This influential global gathering brought together travel professionals, innovators, and key players from across the industry, fostering valuable business connections, sharing key insights, and forging new partnerships.WTM 2025 attracted over 45,000 travel professionals from more than 180 countries, highlighting its prominence as one of the world’s largest and most impactful travel trade events. The exhibition floor featured over 4,000 exhibitors showcasing a diverse range of travel products, services, and destinations, offering an exceptional platform for networking and collaboration.AdvertisementThroughout the event, attendees were given access to the latest industry trends, emerging markets, and cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of travel. The event also included numerous presentations, panel discussions, and seminars, allowing visitors to gain a deeper understanding of critical issues such as sustainable tourism, technology integration, and evolving consumer demands.As the global travel industry continues to recover and grow, WTM London remains a pivotal occasion for professionals to exchange ideas and explore new business opportunities. The 2025 edition lived up to its reputation as a powerful marketplace, leaving attendees with new strategies, insights, and partnerships to drive their businesses forward in a rapidly changing landscape.Advertisement From giant swimming whales on aquarium-like screens at the Dominican Republic stand to colourful musical performances by Moroccan and Ghanaian musicians, WTM offered visitors a range of immersive experiences. Country stands also brought flavours from home, with French wine tastings and refreshing Italian gelato.This year’s conference programme ran under the theme “Reimagining Travel in a Changing World,” framing discussions on policy shifts, traveller behaviour and sector resilience. The apparent easing of tensions in the Middle East after a dramatic two years in the region was one example of change directly impacting global tourism. Israel, a WTM participant for nearly four decades, returned this year after a two-year pause due to the multi-front conflict that began in October 2023. With a ceasefire now in place, WTM’s Geo-Economics Summit featured …
