The World Travel Market (WTM) is an annual gathering of the travel industry's most influential people, innovators, and organizations. It’s a hub for discussing new ideas, driving innovation, and collaborating on the future of travel. This year, WTM hosted over 4,000 exhibitors from 184 countries and welcomed more than 40,000 visitors eager to explore the latest in travel.

Chances are you’ve seen celebrities—from Taylor Swift to popes and presidents—posing with a cuddly koala in their arms on a visit to Australia. I’ve even done it myself! But could I be among one of the last tourists to have this experience with the famous marsupial?