No doubt your diaries are filling up rapidly for this years WTM and with that in mind we are looking to finalise our client schedules. If you would like an interview with any of our clients/ambassadors or to attend any events below, please contact us as soon as possible.

ANTOR - Association of National Tourist Offices and Representatives (South Gallery rooms 15 & 16) - celebrating 65 years in 2017!

On Monday 07 November from 2pm to 3pm a panel of experts from the ANTOR membership will discuss how destinations can be misperceived through for example cultural differences, media coverage, political or social changes or even third party promotions. They will go on to look at how to go about changing consumer misperceptions in order to rebuild the brand.

The panel will be chaired by ANTOR Chairman, Tracey Poggio of Visit Gibraltar who will be joined by Keith Beecham, CEO of Visit Jersey, Sandra Ishmael, Director for the UK and Ireland and Rolando Aedo, Executive Vice President Greater Miami CVB. All members of the trade and industry including ANTOR members and their delegates: "All are encouraged to join the discussion as it can affect every sector's success" commented Tracey Poggio.

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (AS 200)

On Tuesday 8th November, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau presents “Sri Lanka, Wonder of Asia”. This presentation of modern day Sri Lanka will take place in the press conference hall, South Gallery, from 3 pm to 4 pm. All trade visitors are welcome.

Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency and Buffalo City Tourism (AF 260)

Meet the delegates and learn about the Bottlenose Dolphin Capital of the World for 2017 as well as the New Hiking Trails Baviaans Camino and Chokka Trail. More info can be found at www.visiteasterncape.co.za 

Poland National Tourist Office (EU 730)

This year Poland celebrates #WeGoToPoland. On Monday trade visitors can visit the Wroclaw (European Capital of Culture 2016 ) photo booth and post their picture on Instagram or Twitter to be in with a chance to win a prize. Tuesday will see a volleyball competition followed by an evening of Polish food and drinks (5pm to 7pm). 2 FAM trips places to Krakow and Lublin will also be up for grabs! 

Discover Tunisia (stand TBC)

The Tunisia National Tourist Office will be promoting their 2017 programme of festivals as well as niche products and itineraries including the Hapag Lloyd luxury cruise on board the Yacht Europa calling at La Goulette. For more info, visit www.discovertunisia.uk 

National Institute for Tourism Promotion of Argentina (Stand LA 420)

Look out for the Strictly Argentina Party celebrating all things “Argentinian”. The event will take place on Tuesday 8th November (by invitation only). To apply, send an e-mail to pr@representationplus.co.uk

Samoa Tourism Authority

The Samoa Tourism Authority will be giving a final push to 'Visit Samoa Year 2016'. Aimed at Samoa's key target markets - Adventure, Romance, Experience, Family and Culture. The Samoa Tourism Authority is also celebrating the opening of the Taumeasina Island Resort and the Aggie Greys Hotel & Bungalows and new flights.

For further information and/or images please contact:

Alison Cryer: alison@representationplus.co.uk (mobile +44 7831 555 106)

Sebastian Sarrasin: sebastian@firstpr.co.uk (mobile +44 7831 496 961)