Antor

08/05/2026

From the rainforests of Brazil and the plains of Kenya to the islands of the Galápagos and the frozen landscapes of Antarctica, Sir David Attenborough has spent a lifetime exploring the beauty, diversity and wonder of our planet.

As Sir David celebrates his 100th birthday, Antor joins the world in recognising the extraordinary destinations, cultures and wildlife he has brought into our homes.

Happy Birthday Sir David, and thank you for inspiring us all to explore and protect our planet. Find out more about this incredible filmmaker here: https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/articles/2026/sir-david-attenborough-100th-birthday-on-the-bbc

A slate of new shows feature alongside beloved landmark series in a week-long celebration of Sir David's work and legacy

08/05/2026

One of our newest members, St Helena Tourism, asked for a little help from their most famous and oldest resident — Jonathan the tortoise 🐢 — to send Sir David Attenborough warm wishes on his 100th birthday. 🎉

Happy 100th birthday, Sir David!

Happy 100th birthday Sir David Attenborough.

Celebrating a lifetime of championing the natural world, with a message from the world's oldest living land animal. 🌎🐢

07/05/2026

17 Antor members joined Antor Chair, Manuel Butler, Director of the Spanish Tourist Office in the UK, and Alison Cryer MBE, Executive Secretary, for a successful and productive meeting with Emma Chittenden, Head of Consular Prevention and Travel Advice, and members of the team at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in London.

An informal roundtable brought destination representatives and the FCDO travel team together to strengthen collaboration, share insights, and discuss the current challenges and opportunities facing the travel industry.

Antor would like to thank Emma and her team for hosting such an open and constructive discussion. We look forward to continuing these important conversations biannually.

06/05/2026

Antor members are invited to join our next "Online Coffee Corner" on 14 May from 1–2pm. We’re pleased to welcome Robert Griggs, Policy and Public Affairs Director at Airlines UK (pictured), who will provide an update on the current state of the airline industry in view of the World Crisis and potential European delays.

This informal, off-the-record session is a great opportunity to hear the latest industry updates, ask questions and share views with fellow members.

If you missed the email invitation and would like to attend, please contact the Secretariat at [email protected] for the sign-up details.

04/05/2026

We’re looking forward to celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Antor this month with a special reception at the Spanish Ambassador’s Residence in London.

Hosted by The Ambassador of Spain, Her Excellency Emma Aparici, and Manuel Butler, Chair of Antor, the event will bring together members, partners and friends of the travel industry to celebrate 75 years of destination promotion, collaboration and international tourism.

It's a wonderful milestone celebration for Antor and the global travel community!

01/05/2026

We’re excited to be kicking off the Antor 75th Anniversary Travel Trade Roadshow this month and look forward to meeting travel agents and tour operators across the UK! We will be in the following cities:

📍 Belfast – 15 May
📍 London – 18 May
📍 Manchester – 20 May
📍 Glasgow – 21 May

Expect destination inspiration, valuable networking, exclusive screenings, quizzes, prizes, and the opportunity to connect directly with National Tourist Offices from around the world as we celebrate Antor’s 75th Anniversary.

Travel trade who are interested in attending, please contact the Secretariat at [email protected]

29/04/2026

The latest Antor Member Survey reveals that UK outbound travel demand remains largely resilient despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Middle East and Gulf crisis. Key findings from the April 2026 survey include:

• 50% of destinations report no change in UK bookings
• 14.29% have seen increased bookings, particularly in Asia and the Caribbean
• 71.43% report no rise in cancellations or postponements
• Rising costs and general uncertainty are the biggest traveller concerns
• 57.14% expect a gradual or strong recovery in demand over the next 3–6 months

Manuel Butler, Antor Chair (pictured) said the findings highlight the resilience of UK outbound travel, with cautious optimism outweighing expectations of further decline.

07/04/2026

ANTOR is keen to hear from UK travellers on how the current situation in the Middle East is affecting your travel plans this year.

Thank you to everyone who has already completed our short, anonymous survey — we really appreciate your input. For those who haven’t yet had the chance, we’d be very grateful if you could spare five minutes to share your thoughts.

You can complete the survey here: https://lnkd.in/e2S8JGxU

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01/04/2026

One of our newest members, St Helena, has just opened registration for the world’s most remote marathon! Taking place on 28 February 2027, the St Helena Marathon offers a truly unique running experience in one of the most extraordinary destinations on Earth. Find out more and secure your place here.

https://www.representationplus.co.uk/post/a-race-like-no-other-the-world-s-most-remote-marathon-launches-on-st-helena

01/04/2026

Antor is keen to hear from UK travellers on how the current situation in the Middle East is affecting your travel plans this year. We’d really appreciate it if you could spare five minutes to complete our short, anonymous survey by next Tuesday.

Click here: https://survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/p7B8Rx

Thank you in advance, and wishing you a very happy Easter break!