ITB Berlin News Page 33
ITB Berlin: ETOA to examine overtourism with new partnership
The Centre for Expertise, Leisure and Hospitality and European Tourism Association have signed a new industry partnership. CELTH is the only centre of expertise in the sector of leisure, tourism and hospitality, in the Netherlands, bringing together experts and expertise from universities across the country.
ITB Berlin: Messe Berlin unveils plans to debut in India next year
The three-day business-to-business travel trade show and convention will take place at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, India, from April 15th-17th next year.
ITB Berlin: Rotana to showcase its burgeoning offering to German market
Reinforcing its commitment to catering to the evolving needs of German travellers, Rotana, is participating in the 2019 edition of ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show.
ITB Berlin: Rixos moves into Qatar with Katara Hospitality deal
Qetaifan Projects Company, a subsidiary of Katara Hospitality which was established to develop and manage Qetaifan Island North, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Rixos Hotels to manage and operate the hotels, the souq, the water park and the beach club in the destination.
ITB Berlin 2019: Malaysia aims for 30 million tourists next year
With a total of 25.8 million international tourists arriving in Malaysia in 2018, ITB Berlin will be instrumental in boosting visitor numbers to this exotic, exciting and welcoming destination.
Oman selected as partner country for ITB Berlin 2020
Officials at ITB Berlin have announced that the Sultanate of Oman is to be the official partner country for the 2020 event. Oman tourism minister, Ahmed bin Nasser Al Mahrizi, said: “ITB Berlin is the leading platform for the global travel industry.”
Mubarak Rashed Al Nuaimi, director of promotions, Department of Culture & Tourism, Abu Dhabi
Mubarak Rashed Al Nuaimi, director of promotions & overseas offices at the Department of Culture & Tourism, Abu Dhabi, speaks to Breaking Travel News at ITB Berlin. On the agenda are the record visitor numbers for the destination, the recent opening of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, and the exciting calendar of events the destination will witness in 2018.
May Myat Mon Win, chairperson, Myanmar Tourism Marketing
With the country making its way onto the international tourism scene, Breaking Travel News here talks with May Myat Mon Win, chairperson, Myanmar Tourism Marketing, to discover what it can offer in a competitive marketplace. Also on the agenda is the security situation in the country, its potential as a year-round destination, and a look at how tourism can help Myanmar develop.
Anil Kumarsingh Gayan, minister of tourism, Mauritius
As the country celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence from the UK, Breaking Travel News talks with Anil Kumarsingh Gayan, minister of tourism, Mauritius, about how the destination will leverage the event. With the inaugural International Tourism Conference also set to take place this year, it is an exciting time for the country.
Antje Rudhart, representative for Germany, Switzerland and Austria, Saint Lucia Tourism Authority
Breaking Travel News hears from Antje Rudhart, representative for Germany, Switzerland and Austria, Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, about the record visitor numbers in the destination and how the island was lucky to escape damage during two recent hurricanes.
Amit Arora, general manager, The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert & Al Hamra Beach
With both properties now fully operations in the expanding Middle Eastern destination, Amit Arora, general manager, The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert and The Ritz-Carlton Al Hamra Beach, speaks to Breaking Travel News at ITB Berlin.
Thomas Brandt, sales manager, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Delta Air Lines
Thomas Brandt, sales manager, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Delta Air Lines, speaks to Breaking Travel News about the booming European market, and tells us what the carrier is doing to combat the growth of the long-haul, low-cost carriers on valuable transatlantic routes.