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ITB Berlin: Leipzig breaks visitor figure records
Volker Bremer, director of Leipzig Tourism & Marketing, anticipates continued growth, particularly as 2019 holds an exciting event calendar for the city.
ITB Berlin: UK & Ireland remains key source market for German tourism
With an increase of four per cent in overnight stays, the German National Tourist Office UK & Ireland has retained its position as the third most important European source market for the destination in 2018.
ITB Berlin: Mantis signs for new luxury camp in Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has entered into agreement an with Mantis to operate an upcoming luxury camp project on Jebel Jais, the highest mountain in the UAE.
ITB Berlin: Qatar Airways unveils new economy class seats in Germany
The unveiling ceremony was attended by the Qatari ambassador to Germany, sheikh Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and the mayor of Berlin, Michael Müller.
ITB Berlin: Jamaica delegation touches down in Germany
On the heels of a successful showing at Caribbean Travel Marketplace and a stellar year of stopover arrival figures, the Jamaica Tourist Board director of tourism, Donovan White, has arrived at ITB Berlin.
ITB Berlin: Tourism continues to outpace economic growth around the world
Growth is coming from all regions worldwide, also from the mature markets Europe and North America, but the strongest gains came from Asian and Latin American markets.
Saeed Al Saeed, destination marketing manager, Department of Culture & Tourism - Abu Dhabi
Speaking to Breaking Travel News during ITB Berlin, Saeed Al Saeed, destination marketing manager with the Department of Culture & Tourism - Abu Dhabi tells us about the source markets for the record visitor numbers the emirate saw in 2018. Also on the agenda is the growing popularity of the cruise sector and the recent visit of pope Francis to the Middle East.
Rebecca Nachanakian, general manager, Jumeirah Al Qasr
Following an extensive renovation of the property, Rebecca Nachanakian, general manager at Jumeirah Al Qasr in Dubai, here tells Breaking Travel News what has changed at the hotel. Also up for discussion is the robust demand for tourism in the United Arab Emirates.
Amber Kumar, head of sales, leisure, CityMax Hotels
Amber Kumar, head of leisure sales for Dubai-based CityMax Hotels, tells Breaking Travel News about a recent expansion in Egypt, the growing importance of the mid-market sector to the leading Middle East destination and plans for the upcoming Expo 2020.
ITB Berlin: Global hospitality industry gathers in Germany
From today until March 10th, ITB Berlin will again be the tourism industry’s meeting place and must-attend event, devoting itself to innovative and forward-looking trends in the travel industry, politics and business.
Naseer Thodi, general manager, Mercure Dubai Barsha Heights
Naseer Thodi, general manager of Mercure Dubai Barsha Heights, tells Breaking Travel News about the currently ongoing renovations at the property. The largest Mercure-branded hotel in the world, he tells us what it brings to the hospitality market in the Middle East.
ITB Berlin: Yas Island Abu Dhabi to showcase offering in Germany
Experience Hub, the trade and promotion arm of one of the world’s fastest growing leisure and entertainment destinations, Yas Island Abu Dhabi, is set to participate at ITB Berlin.