As you are aware, cases of the coronavirus have also been identified in Europe, including here in Germany and indeed, the authorities in Berlin have already issued a statement to the effect that Berlin is very well prepared to deal with any cases.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to this year’s ITB Berlin from 4 to 8 March 2020, our show will take place as scheduled.
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The safety and health of our exhibitors, visitors and partners is our number one priority. At present, we do not foresee any impacts for the upcoming ITB Berlin, but as a precaution we are introducing new measures to increase the safety of all attendees at ITB Berlin:
- We will have a number of rapid response English speaking medical teams and other health professionals located here onsite to deal with any situations that may arise;
- Hand disinfectors will now be provided at all entrances of the exhibition in addition to hand sanitation already installed in all toilets and washrooms at the event;
- We are increasing the frequency with which our sanitary facilities are disinfected
Please notice these simple, common-sense actions to avoid close contact with other people like you would do with other flu viruses. For more information please also check www.who.org.
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Please be assured that we are monitoring the situation very closely and are in regular contact with the health authorities of the State of Berlin. Should there be any changes to the current status, we will take account of any recommendations from the relevant federal and state authorities, and the municipal health authorities, and implement all appropriate.
eTurboNews asked their 230,000 travel industry readers if those planning to attend are moving forward with their travel arrangements or are cancelling due to the threat of coronavirus and 48% are planning to attend despite the coronavirus situation and 37% canceled their participation. (Source)