World Travel Market London 2011

It’s that time of year again, the World Travel Market opens today for 4 days of fun and madness (?!).  Everyone who is anyone in the travel industry including prominent players will be there, with an abundance of seminars, grand openings, parties and meetings being held from now until Thursday.  This year also, finally, sees social media getting some recognition with a bold move with the introduction of the ‘STM’ – otherwise known as the ‘Social Travel Market’ a ‘fringe’ event run on social media in travel.

The world travel market in itself is a specticle to experience, some of the stands from various destinations around the globe are works of art in themself.  Last year we expeirenced live birds of prey and stilt walkers….. what are we to expect this year?!

Despite the crowds, heat and long days on my feet, I’m looking forward to travelling up to WTM again this year (at least it is only half an hour in the car for me not hours on the trains!).  I’m planning to attend the STM2011 and meet up with a few travel industry people whilst there.  If you want to meet up at all let me know – email me or contact me on twitter @holidayinsider

For pictures and videos of the WTM2011 view my holidayinsider posts on Flickr and You Tube

Relevant links:
WTM London – http://www.wtmlondon.com/  @wtm_london and #wtm2011 on twitter
STM2011 -    http://www.socialtravelmarket.co.uk/      @socialtrav and #stm2011 on twitter