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Oman is to be the Official Host Country of ITB Berlin 2024
26-Apr-2023 :: The Sultanate in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula and the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show announce their official partnership... |
ITB Asia (October) 2023 marketing programs are now open
16-Mar-2023 :: In October 2023, we will be covering the world’s largest travel show in Asia live daily once again with superior niche marketing and brand awareness opportunities... |
Climate emergency: Cooperation is needed to safeguard the future of climate protection measures
13-Mar-2023 :: Crises caused by climate change are becoming more frequent, with a direct and severe impact on destinations... |
Taking responsibility for the supply chain
13-Mar-2023 :: Efforts to introduce corporate due diligence have been taking place since the 1990s, but often they only received little attention... |
Studiosus interview with Fridays for Future and human rights activists
13-Mar-2023 :: Climate protection and human rights are closely linked and in the Studiosus interview at ITB Berlin 2023 experts outlined their various perspectives and positions... |
Tourism must move from a purely economic to a social orientation
13-Mar-2023 :: Responsible tourism must place a greater emphasis on the social components and move away from a purely economic orientation... |
ITB India: Sneak Peek into Speaker line-up
13-Mar-2023 :: The highly anticipated ITB India, co-located with MICE Show India and Travel Tech India, returns in-person for the 2023 edition... |
How wellness offers reach new target groups
10-Mar-2023 :: Among younger travellers too the pandemic has created a new awareness of health offers and during discussions at ITB Berlin, examples from Romania, India and Croatia show how new target groups can be attracted and even mud baths can be prom... |
European cycling route network takes shape
10-Mar-2023 :: How about an 11,500 km long bicycle tour along Europe’s Atlantic coast, the route from the North Cape to Portugal is part of the EuroVelo cycling route network which, driven by European institutions, has been in the making for over 20... |
How small and medium-sized tourism businesses can benefit from digitalisation
10-Mar-2023 :: Good news for tour operators and booking platforms: dealing with different currencies and cross-border payments has now become much easier thanks to digitalisation... |
Strong women in tourism as examples and role models
10-Mar-2023 :: It is indeed a good tradition: for the last six years ITB Berlin and the International Institute for Peace in Tourism (IIPT) have annually presented three Celebrating Her Awards, highlighting the role model of successful women in the touris... |
New Web3 applications for the travel industry
10-Mar-2023 :: Anke Hsu, Head of Business Development at Chain4Travel, presented Camino Networks at ITB Berlin... |
ITB Berlin comes to a successful conclusion
10-Mar-2023 :: 90,127 attendees celebrate booming demand at the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show and the industry expects 2023 to be a record year despite economic challenges... |
ITB Berlin 2024 (March) marketing programs are now open
10-Mar-2023 :: In March 2024, we will be covering the world’s largest travel show in Berlin live daily once again with superior niche marketing and brand awareness opportunities... |
Blockchain, Metaversum, ChatGPT: How is technological innovation changing the travel sector?
9-Mar-2023 :: A packed house at the ITB Berlin Convention: on Tuesday afternoon three experts presented their assessments of the potential offered by new technologies... |
How local tour providers can gain a foothold on the German travel market
9-Mar-2023 :: What business opportunities and prospects for joint ventures exist for tour operators in East Africa? ... |
A return to normality, but delayed
9-Mar-2023 :: Business travel in some areas is still far below pre-pandemic levels, the return to pre-pandemic normality has been moved back two years to 2026... |
The road to America has never been easier
9-Mar-2023 :: USA targets 20 per cent more tourists from Germany in 2023, with 70 nonstop flights per week from Germany it 'has never been easier' to get to the USA... |
ITB Berlin 2023: Tuesday highlights from ITB
9-Mar-2023 :: The World’s Leading Travel Show has the latest stories from the world’s leading travel trade show online in its ITB Newsroom and on ITB Berlin News... |
WTTC launches Hotel Sustainability Basics
9-Mar-2023 :: Announced at ITB Berlin, Basics will enable tourist accommodation providers from around the world, regardless of their size, to begin their sustainability journey... |
Comeback for ITB Berlin: International travel industry focuses on strong participation and personal dialogue
8-Mar-2023 :: First event for B2B visitors only – Around 5,500 exhibitors from 161 countries – High demand from Middle Eastern exhibitors, the cruise industry and travel technology sector... |
New Research shows tourism recovery threatened
8-Mar-2023 :: Initiative announced to address the workforce deficit in the travel and tourism industry and Minister Bartlett to discuss global workforce issues in tourism at ITB, Berlin... |
Festive opening of ITB Berlin
8-Mar-2023 :: Celebrity figures from the world of politics attended the opening of ITB Berlin 2023, with Governing Mayor of Berlin Franziska Giffey, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Robert Habeck and Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvi... |
Multiple crises are encouraging populism and require more resilience
8-Mar-2023 :: New challenges for LGBTQ+ tourism: New crises and the uncertainty they create are encouraging populism, and 'then we minorities are the first to be attacked'... |
The United Nations has voted to create a Global Tourism Resilience Day
8-Mar-2023 :: The day - which will be marked each year on February 17 - will be used to promote a sustainable and resilient travel industry, with a focus on the potential for the sector to drive economic growth, social development and financial incl... |
There is plenty of optimism for the travel year 2023 at alltours
8-Mar-2023 :: During the current winter season the group is expecting a 20 per cent rise in visitor numbers, while a conservative estimate for the coming summer season, beginning 1 March, is for 'over 30 per cent more than last year'... |
ITB Berlin 2023: News highlights from ITB Media Monday and ITB-Tuesday
8-Mar-2023 :: This is where media representatives and bloggers can obtain free articles for their editorial coverage of sessions at the ITB Berlin Convention, exhibitor press conferences and presentations as well as interviews with leading industry figur... |
Towards a better future with the Hotel Sustainability Basics label
7-Mar-2023 :: Together, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Sustainable Hospitality Alliance unveiled their joint Hotel Sustainability Basics label at ITB Berlin 2023... |
The travel industry is back: A new start for ITB Berlin 2023
7-Mar-2023 :: Tourism is confronting the latest challenges as a strong community... |
The CULTURE LOUNGE will once again present a concentrated load of cultural highlights
7-Mar-2023 :: Museums, castles, festivals and cultural projects present themselves at the world's largest travel trade show: the CULTURE LOUNGE will once again present a concentrated load of cultural highlights and offers bundled in one hall at ITB Berli... |
10 questions for Caroline Bremner from Euromonitor International
7-Mar-2023 :: Caroline Bremner is Senior Industry Manager at Euromonitor International, and a guest speaker at this year's ITB Berlin Convention... |
Global Hospitality Industry releases Net Positive Pathway V2
6-Mar-2023 :: The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance), which brings together the industry to create a prosperous and responsible global hospitality sector that gives back to the destination more than it takes out, is releasing its l... |
ITB Berlin is the meeting place of the international LGBTQ+ travel industry again
4-Mar-2023 :: LGBTQ+ Tourism Pavilion is the platform for LGBTQ+ tourism – LGBTQ+ Tourism segment features numerous international exhibitors including Visit Malta, GNETwork Madrid and Florida Keys & Key West... |
Medical and health tourism plays an important role at ITB Berlin 2023
3-Mar-2023 :: It represents a promising growth market in the tourism industry: at ITB Berlin 2023 the medical and health tourism sector will be represented in larger numbers than at any previous event... |
International tourism in 2022 made a significant recovery – Outbound travel almost doubled in 2022
2-Mar-2023 :: In 2023, despite all the crises and uncertainties, interest in travel abroad is consistently high, so that very little stands in the way of international tourism recovering further in 2023... |
Georgia's Prime Minister to open ITB Berlin 2023
28-Feb-2023 :: Official opening ceremony on 6 March 2023 with leading names in politics and tourism... |
The countdown is on for the leading think tank of the travel industry
28-Feb-2023 :: The ITB Berlin Convention 2023 features around 400 speakers and over 200 sessions and wide-ranging theme tracks under the slogan ’Mastering Transformation’... |
ITB Blogger Base
27-Feb-2023 :: It is THE place for all accredited travel bloggers and influencers to meet, network, blog, vlog or simply recharge their batteries... |
Focus on social and ecological sustainability
24-Feb-2023 :: The ITB Responsible Tourism track at the ITB Berlin Convention features climate change action, resilience and regeneration as key topics... |
Media events at ITB Berlin
24-Feb-2023 :: Opening press conference on 6 March with leading representatives: Georgia, Phocuswright, the German Travel Association (DRV) and Messe Berlin... |
Georgia, the host country of ITB Berlin, presents a wealth of activities and attractions
22-Feb-2023 :: ’Infinite Hospitality’ is the slogan of the host country of ITB Berlin 2023 – Events will kick off with the opening press conference and opening gala on 6 March... |
Generation Wanderlust is the focus of the youth travel
21-Feb-2023 :: The entire spectrum of youth travel, adventure travel and sustainable tourism is represented in the Youth Travel and Accommodation and Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism segments at ITB Berlin... |
High international participation again at ITB Berlin 2023
20-Feb-2023 :: Around 90 per cent of the available stand area is occupied – The multi-purpose hall hub27, which is fully booked, is the destination hot spot – Debut for the German marketplace – Cultural tourism organisers are represented... |
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is the official Airport Partner of ITB Berlin 2023
20-Feb-2023 :: Touch down at BER and visit ITB Berlin from 7 to 9 March, the annual meeting place of the who’s who of the international travel and tourism industry... |
ITB India 2023 conference to unveil major trends in the South Asia travel market
20-Feb-2023 :: ITB India 2023 Conference will bring together travel industry professionals on 26-28 April 2023, running alongside ITB India 2023 at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India... |
ITB Career Center: Springboard for a tourism industry career
15-Feb-2023 :: ITB Berlin is bringing job seekers and tourism industry HR managers together at the ITB Career Center – Job seekers can take advantage of free individual career advice and have their application forms checked... |
New luxury travel segment HOME OF LUXURY by ITB provides a unique environment for the world of luxury tourism
15-Feb-2023 :: The HOME OF LUXURY by ITB is celebrating its in-person debut at the World’s Largest Travel Trade Show ITB Berlin... |
Sabre to share latest insights and present product highlights at ITB Berlin
13-Feb-2023 :: Leaders from Sabre will take the stage at this year’s ITB Berlin Convention to share insights on the latest trends and developments in the travel industry, the evolution of consumer expectations, and recent developments and innovation... |
The whole ITB brand family goes in-person
13-Feb-2023 :: After three long years without face-to-face communication, the show industry is going back to live events... |
Travel Technology segment makes a strong comeback at ITB Berlin 2023
13-Feb-2023 :: Providers from over 30 countries – Innovations from established companies and aspiring startups on the eTravel Stage – Networking areas for a dialogue with tech enthusiasts – Numerous travel tech experts will provide insig... |
