The inaugural World Religious Travel Expo and Educational Conference has sold out all exhibit space, so organizers have added 25 more booths to an expanded exhibit hall. Last-minute exhibitors will be allowed to purchase booth space through the Oct. 1 deadline.

World Travel Market has again agreed to be an official partner of the British Travel Awards. Previously held on the night of the last Thursday of WTM, the awards ceremony will be staged a week earlier this year on November 6.

With the frantic pace of change that is happening in online travel, businesses face an uphill struggle to keep pace with so many new digital developments appearing on the scene. This year World Travel Market has attracted more travel technology exhibitors than ever and is producing the most comprehensive program of conferences and seminars to help businesses get to grips with the latest from the digital world.

The future of the global economy is a significant topic for debate and discussion at World Travel Market 2008 (WTM). Based on the comments of Forum chair Peter Hobday, host the WTM Global Economic Forum, there are enough market indicators to evoke debate and he will be addressing relevant issues to the distinguished panel to elicit the important insights needed to guide the sustainable development of tourism entities around the world.

Since the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing and the focus now on the British capital in 2012, Visit London will be announcing and launching a number of new initiatives and benefits for international associations and conference planners who have already started to discuss their plans.

This year’s Curacao Culture, Cuisine & Heritage Experience 2008 is continuing through Nov. 15. Curacao is commemorating its history, diversity and culture during this three-month celebration.