China Airlines (Republic of China's largest airline)

Website: https://www.china-airlines.com/uk/en

Meeting point: AS750

Representatives available for interview: To be advised based on suggested meeting date and time.

Angles/news:

– New service from the UK launching December 2017 (details on request)

– New aircraft cabins: seat demonstration available on-stand

Rooster contact:

Stuart Fyfe

T: +44 (0)20 3440 8930

E: chinaairlines@rooster.co.uk

China Southern Airlines (world's fourth-largest airline)

Website: http://global.csair.com/

Meeting point: AS950

Representatives available for interview: To be advised based on suggested meeting date and time.

Angles/news:

- Second daily departure between London Heathrow and Guangzhou

- New route from London Heathrow to Cairns commencing in December.

- New route to the Malaysian archipelago of Langkawi launched this year.

- Flies to 200+ destinations in 40+ countries and regions across the world.

Rooster contact:

Katie Raby/Rachel Sewell/Stuart Fyfe/

T: +44 (0) 20 3440 8930

E: csair@rooster.co.uk

WOW air (budget Icelandic airline)

Website: www.wowair.co.uk

Stand no: EU840a

Representatives available for interview:

Skúli Mogensen, Founder & CEO

Svana Fridriksdóttir, Communications Director

Angles/news:

- 5 new routes to the US (Dallas, Cleveland, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Detroit), commencing April/May 2018

- New route from London Stansted

- WOW air CEO Skuli Mogensen will be speaking on Monday 6 Nov, from16:00-16:45 at the WTM Inspire Theatre - EU490. This Q&A is hosted by airline expert John Strickland and will precede British Airway's CEO Alex Cruz.

Rooster contact:
Stuart Fyfe / Katie Raby / Rachel Sewell / Alex Fenton
T: +44 (0)20 3440 8930
E: TeamWOW@rooster.co.uk

Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts (leading Indian Ocean resort group)

Website: www.atmospherehotelsandresorts.com

Atmosphere Kanifushi

www.atmosphere-kanifushi.com

OBLU by Atmosphere

http://www.oblu-helengeli.com/

OZEN by Atmosphere

http://ozen-maadhoo.com/

OBLU Select

http://www.oblu-sangeli.com/

Stand no: AS100

Representatives available for interview: Dinesh Bhaskar, Director, Sales & Marketing

Ali Abdulla, Assistant Manager, Marketing & PR

Abhilash Babu,  Assistant Director –Revenue Management & Reservations

Masol Tamayo, Assistant Director – Contracting

Angles/news:
– New four-star luxury resort set to open in July 2018: OBLU Select

- New features at OZEN by Atmosphere (opened July 2016), first 'luxury all-inclusive property' in the Maldives. These include underwater restaurant M6m, semi-submersible submarine Subzen and presidential 'Water Suite'.

- Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives approaching 4-year mark, still best option for entry-level 5-star experience in the Maldives

- OBLU: Perfect resort for divers and those interested in diving; live reef camera

Rooster Contact:
Stuart Fyfe / Rachel Sewell / Alex Fenton
T: +44 (0)20 3440 8930
E: Atmosphere@rooster.co.uk

Cyprus Tourism Organisation (national tourist board)

Website: www.visitcyprus.com

Stand no: EU1300

Representatives available for interview: Orestis Rossides, UK Director

Angles/news:

- Cyprus is a year-round destination with a good climate: mild winters and a long summer season

- In August 2017, global tourist arrivals to Cyprus increased 14.2% YOY

- UK arrivals showed a 7.9% YOY in August and an 8.6% YOY increase from January to August

Rooster contact:

Melissa Hobson/Emma Arthurs/James Brooke

Rooster PR

T: +44 (0)20 3440 8927

E: Cyprus@rooster.co.uk

www.rooster.co.uk

Discover Long Island (The official tourism organisation for Long Island)

Website: www.discoverlongisland.com

Meeting point: TBC on individual basis

Representatives available for interview: TBC

Angles/news:

- World-class destination for tourism, meetings and conventions, trade shows, sporting events and related activities.

- Discover Long Island has appointed Rooster PR as its first retained agency in the UK.

Rooster contact:

James Brooke / Melissa Hobson / Natalie Garland

T: +44 (0)20 3440 8924

E: DiscoverLongIsland@rooster.co.uk

St. Kitts (national tourist board)

Website:  http://www.stkittstourism.kn/

Stand no: TBC on individual basis

Angles/news:

- St. Kitts will be home to the Caribbean's first Park Hyatt, which is opening in November 2017.

- In 2018, St. Kitts is celebrating its 35th anniversary of Independence.

Rooster contact:

James Brooke / Melissa Hobson / Natalie Garland

T: +44 (0)20 3440 8924

E: StKitts@Rooster.co.uk

St. Pete/Clearwater (regional Florida tourist board)

Website: www.visitstpeteclearwater.com

Stand no: NA 300

Representative available for interview: Leroy Bridges, Media & Interactive Director, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater

Angles/news:
– Guinness World Record holder for the longest continual run of sunshine (768 days) with business back to usual post-Irma

- Partnership with Icelandair & Tampa International Airport began Sept 2017 with non-stop flight from Keflavik International Airport

- The 'Gulp Coast' has expanded to include 33 craft breweries, while a unique beer passport offers prizes along the craft beer trail

- The Fenway Hotel is due to open in 2018 after an $11m renovation to the 1920s-era, Mediterranean icon

- The $50m Tom/Mary James collection open March 2018 with 500 premier works

- Largest collection of Dali artwork outside of Spain at the Dali Museum with the Dali/Schiaparelli collaboration running to Jan 2018

Rooster contact:
Stuart Fyfe / Katie Raby / Alex Fenton
T: +44 (0)20 3440 8930
E: TeamVSPC@rooster.co.uk

Cruise Nation (award-winning cruise tour operator)

Website: www.cruisenation.com

Meeting point: TBC on individual basis

Representatives available for interview: Phil Evans, MD

Andrea Kendal, Commercial and Business Director

Angles/news:

– Trends in the cruise industry

– Changing perceptions of cruising and the evolution of cruise offerings

– The increasing new-to-cruise market and younger people being drawn to cruising

– Latest news, announcements deals and offers

Rooster contact:

Natalie Garland / Melissa Hobson

T: +44 (0)20 3440 8924

E: cruisenation@rooster.co.uk

Flight Centre (one of the world's largest travel companies)

Website: www.flightcentre.co.uk

Meeting point: TBC on individual basis

Representatives available for interview: TBC

Angles/news:

- During January 2018 Flight Centre will be heavily involved in Australia Day, promoting all things Australia and releasing its annual travel trends report

Rooster contact:

Melissa Hobson/Natalie Garland

T: +44 (0)20 3440 8927

E: FlightCentre@rooster.co.uk

www.rooster.co.uk

Rickshaw Travel (meaningful travel specialists)

Website:  https://www.rickshawtravel.co.uk/

Stand no: TBC on individual basis

Representative available for interview: Hannah Hesford, Social Media & PR Specialist

Angles/news:

- Rickshaw Travel launched trips to Japan at the end of August 2017

- Promoting ethical & meaningful experiences in Cuba in the wake of Hurricane Irma / Maria

- Next year Rickshaw is looking to collaborate with more press and bloggers on press trips

Rooster contact:

Melissa Hobson / Natalie Garland
T: +44 (0)20 3440 8924
E: RickshawTravel@rooster.co.uk

srprs.me (online surprise travel company)

Website: www.srprs.me

Stand no: TBC on individual basis

Representatives available for interview: Raymond Klompsma, Co-Founder and CEO

Sara de Bruin, Head of PR

Jasper Blonk, Head of Marketing

Angles/news:

- Exciting new travel company on a mission to do things differently and bring spontaneity to the way Brits travel through 'destination unknown' City Breaks and Backpacking adventures.

- Launched in the UK this year. Also operates across The Netherlands and Belgium.

- Already sent over 55,000 travellers on trips

Rooster contact:

Rachel Sewell / Stuart Fyfe / Katie Raby 
T: +44 (0)20 3440 8930
E: srprsme@rooster.co.uk

StudentUniverse (world's leading travel booking site for students & youth)

Website: www.studentuniverse.co.uk

Stand no: TBC on individual basis

Representatives available for interview:
Dan Baker, StudentUniverse Manager

Sam Willian, Head of Marketing

Angles/news:

- Exclusive discounted pricing and terms on flights, hotels and tours.

- Data stories on top traveller destinations and cheapest locations to fly from

Rooster contact:

Melissa Hobson / Natalie Garland / Emma Arthurs
T: +44 (0)20 3440 8930
E: StudentUniverse@rooster.co.uk

Airportr (world's first mobile luggage check-in & delivery service integrated in airline booking systems)

Website: www. airportr.com

Meeting point: TBC on an individual basis

Representatives available for interview:

Randel Darby, CEO and Founder

Angles/news:

- Integrations with major international airlines

- 2 million pound investment from Eddie Stobart

- Future of seamless travel and the DFT's future aviation strategy

- AirPortr is offering WTM attendees 15% off its airport/hotel luggage drop off service allowing bag free travel between Gatwick, Heathrow and ExCel

Rooster Contact:
Yasmine Triana/Aaryn Vaughan/Melissa Hobson/James Brooke
T: +44 (0)20 3440 8930
E: AirPortr@Rooster.co.uk

Women in Travel (social enterprise dedicated to empowering women in the travel industry)

Website: http://london.wtm.com/en/Sessions/47488/Entrepreneurship-in-Action-Group-Mentoring-Sessions-for-Aspiring-Entrepreneurs

Event location: Platinum Suite 4 at 14.30-15.30 on Tuesday 7th November 2017

Representatives available for interview: Alessandra Alonso, Founder of the Women in Travel Meetup

Angles/news:
– International event for women in the travel industry taking place at WTM
- This year's event focuses on lessons in start-up funding for travel and tourism entrepreneurs.
- Full list of mentors now announced and mentees can book for one on one sessions.

Mentors include:

·      Chris Rea - Senior Campaign Associates, Seedrs

·      Sarah Towle - Co-Founder & Creative Director, Time Travelers Tours & Tales

·      Laura Stembridge - Founder & CEO, Jambo Tribe

·      Merilee Karr - Founder of Underthedoormat

Rooster Contact:
Melissa Hobson / Emma Arthurs
T: +44 (0)20 3440 8924
E: WomenInTravel@Rooster.co.uk