Berlin News
Student Hotels moves into Germany with Berlin location
Adding to its twelve-strong portfolio of properties, The Student Hotel will open its first German location in the heart of Berlin in partnership with the European Student Housing Fund. The 17,000-square meter space is located on Alexanderstraße, in the immediate vicinity of the iconic Alexanderplatz, an area known as the Alexanderquartier.
ITB Berlin: The world’s leading travel show kicks off in Berlin
BTN reporting LIVE from ITB Berlin 2014: The number of international exhibitors at this year’s ITB Berlin will be higher than ever before. More than two-thirds of the exhibitors showcasing their products and services in the 26 halls on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds, which are now fully booked up, are from abroad. The number of international trade visitors (2013: 40 per cent) at this year’s show is set to rise significantly too.
Tourism and conventions are strong growth drivers for Berlin
The gross sales revenues of the Berlin tourism industry amounted to EUR 10.31 billion in 2011 – a plus of 14.7 percent compared to the last survey in 2009 and a doubling versus 2001.
Travellers tap into Berlin.Mobi ahead of ITB Berlin
With a free city travel guide for buzzy Berlin, travel industry professionals attending ITB Berlin from March 7th–11th will be able to tap into the best of the Germany’s vibrant capital on their mobile devices or desktops via a simple, state of the art tool that is quick to download and easy to use.
Berlin plans tax on accommodation
Berlin has become the latest major European destination to plan a city tax on accommodation. As in other German cities the tax is expected to be a percentage of the hotel rate including VAT.
Berlin celebrates largest ever commercial aviation event
A record number of senior industry figures and delegates have arrived in Berlin as the city becomes the centre of the aviation world for three days. The annual World Routes event will be attended by more airlines and airports than any previous event, confirming its position as the largest commercial aviation event in the world.
50 Years On, Tour Traces Rise Of The Berlin Wall
Berlin, Fifty years ago the Berlin Wall was erected, and ran 97 miles around the three western sectors of Berlin and 27 miles directly through the city’s center.
Frui launches Street Photography
Photography holiday specialists, Frui Creative Holidays and Courses, has today launched an action packed 3-night Street Photography break to Berlin, Germany.
Berlin airport on track to open June 2011
The Berlin-Brandenburg Airport, the new airport under construction to the south of Berlin, is on track to open in June 2012.