With just a few weeks to go until WTM 2020, we are inviting journalists to meet with some of our fantastic travel clients during this year's virtual event. 

Representatives for Tourism Shizuoka Japan, the Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy for the Republic of Indonesia will be available to discuss the destinations in more detail, including exciting developments for 2021. 

Appointments can be requested via WTM's virtual booking platform and details of attending clients can be found in the Exhibitor Directory. 

For those that are not taking part in the show this year but would still like to discuss any of Hume Whitehead's travel clients in more detail, separate calls can be arranged by emailing rebecca@humewhitehead.co.uk. 

Tourism Shizuoka Japan (stand: VB16)

Just one hour from Tokyo by bullet train, Shizuoka is home to the iconic Mount Fuji. It boasts a spectacular natural environment of coastline, mountains and lakes including the beautiful Izu Peninsula, which has been described as “Japan's Riviera” and was designated as a Global Geopark by UNESCO in April 2018. The region is steeped in history, has a huge choice of traditional ryokan inns and onsen hot springs, and is also a gourmet paradise. Its natural environment produces some of the country's best food and drink, from green tea and wasabi to fresh seafood. In fact, Shizuoka is Japan's biggest producer of green tea. 

Meet with UK PR representatives for Tourism Shizuoka Japan to discuss the latest developments in the region, including new hotel openings, excursions and sporting events. 

Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau (stand: VB16) 

Japan's southernmost prefecture, Okinawa, comprises 160 subtropical islands boasting a year-round warm climate comparable to Hawaii, Miami and Cancun. Just 3 hours by air from Tokyo and blessed with incredible natural beauty, from lush forests to crystal blue waters with abundant coral and golden sands, Okinawa is perfect for beach lovers and sport enthusiasts alike whilst still appealing to culture seekers thanks to its unique history and heritage. Using the bountiful fresh produce its natural environment produces, Okinawa's culinary culture is also unique and is believed to be a key factor in Okinawa's status as one of only five blue zones in the world recognised for longevity.

Meet with UK PR representatives for the Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau to discuss the latest developments in the region including new attractions and hotel openings.

Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy for the Republic of Indonesia (stand: VC17) 

The Republic of Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world, comprising more than 17,000 tropical islands. Indonesia offers richly diverse cultures and heritage, beautiful beaches, ecotourism, green rainforests and deep blue seas. 

With people looking to explore Indonesia beyond Bali, the Ministry has selected an additional 'Ten New Bali' priority destinations to promote which are;  North Sumatra, Bangka Belitung Islands, West Nusa Tenggara, Southeast Sulawesi, North Maluku, DKI Jakarta, Banten, Central Java, East Java, East Nusa Tenggara, and North Sulawesi. WTM offers the perfect opportunity to meet representatives from the Ministry to find out more about such a special destination and why these priority destinations have been selected.

Meet with UK PR representatives for the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy for the Republic of Indonesia to find out more.