The outlook is exceptionally good for ITB Berlin as final preparations are under way for the 53rd edition which will take place from 6 to 10 March 2019.

Some 10,000 companies and organisations from over 180 countries will be represented in 26 halls in the biggest marketplace of the international travel industry.

This year’s official partner country Malaysia, which is organising the opening event on the eve of ITB Berlin 2019, is putting on a spectacular display of performances typical for this region.

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During the show trade visitors and the public can find out about the many products and services of this southeast Asian country in Hall 26. Now occupying an enlarged stand covering 100 square metres, co-exhibitor numbers have more than doubled compared with last year.

“Once again, the outstanding number of bookings received by ITB Berlin shows that in these times especially, when talk is about geopolitical crises, climate change and overtourism, the international travel industry is focusing on strong participation and personal exchanges at the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show“, said David Ruetz, head of ITB Berlin.

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