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ITB Berlin and Statista: how environmental awareness is influencing travel behaviour
Climate change is creating eco-awareness but not dampening people’s desire to travel, despite their awareness of its contribution to CO2 emissions. Policymakers are called upon to support research and investment into green transport, says ITB Berlin.
ITB Berlin to take place again next March in Berlin
Messe Berlin is planning a number of important changes next year to mark the first in-person edition of ITB Berlin since the pandemic began. Instead of running from a Wednesday to a Sunday, ITB Berlin 2023 will take place on three successive days, from Tuesday 7 to Thursday, 9 March.
Summer 2022 poised for strong tourism business
The global tourism market is expected to reach $637 billion this summer, an increase of 50 per cent, according to forecasts by ITB Berlin and Statista. The study says long-term changes in travel behaviour due to Covid will not affect decision-making and destination choices, whilst the war in Ukraine is unlikely to severely impact the travel industry.
Georgia to lead TRVLX series by ITB Berlin
The start of the TRVLX by ITB event series has been confirmed with Georgia, the host country of ITB Berlin 2023, the first to welcome visitors to a new series of in-market events planned for the coming months.
ITB Berlin cancelled for third year in a row
Organisers Messe Berlin have said the in-person part of ITB Berlin will not take place early next year as the Omicron variant of Covid-19 drives up case numbers across Europe.
ITB Berlin to return as in-person show in 2022
The news follows the successful hosting of a digital event this year, under the title of ITB Berlin Now, which welcomed 65,700 users over the past week.
ITB Berlin: German capital prepare to welcome guests again
The program for the year ahead includes developments at the Humboldt Forum, the reopening of the New National Gallery and the Long Night of Science.
ITB Berlin: Amadeus offers digital solution for Covid-19 health concerns
Monika Wiederhold from Amadeus has advocated integrating health information into IT solutions at ITB Berlin Now, arguing the move will allow for the reopening of the tourism sector.
ITB Berlin: Balearic Islands plot careful course out of Covid-19 shutdown
Tourism minister, Iago Neugueruela, declared: “We want safe travel corridors for our guests from Germany - with the maximum possible safety for travellers and residents.”
ITB Berlin: Survey finds pent up demand for travel
Close to 25 per cent of people in Germany and the US, and over 35 per cent in China, believe they will spend more money on travelling over the next 12 months than during the last year.
ITB Berlin: Ryanair chief critical of state support for airlines
During a presentation at ITB Berlin Now, Ryanair chief executive, Eddie Wilson, argued it would be better to invest the billions of euros spent on airlines on vaccines and the healthcare system.
ITB Berlin: Eurowings to boost presence in Berlin as rivals depart
Eurowings is stepping up its commitment in Berlin and will open a new base at Berlin Brandenburg Airport on April 1st. The airline is stationing three of its Airbus A320 aircraft at the new location.