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ITB Berlin 2018: Thomas Cook unveils new sustainability strategy
Thomas Cook has launched a new sustainability strategy at the ITB conference in Berlin. This renewed approach aligns more closely to the company’s decision made two years ago to put the customer back at the heart of the business.
ITB Berlin 2018: Qatar Airways unveils host of new destinations
Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker has detailed the airline’s aggressive expansion plans at ITB Berlin. In total the carrier will launch 16 new destinations for over the next two years.
ITB Berlin 2018: High demand for space as show gets underway
Many of the halls at the ITB Berlin have been fully booked for the 2018 event. Altogether, the show’s management expects around 10,000 exhibitors and organisations from over 180 countries and some 110,000 trade visitors to attend the 26 halls on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds.
ITB Berlin 2018: UNWTO secretary general calls for sustainable growth
The role of the tourism sector in contributing to sustainable development on a global scale was the central message delivered by UNWTO secretary general Zurab Pololikashvili at the opening of ITB Berlin.
ITB Berlin 2018: Myanmar calls for European support in growing tourism sector
Representatives from Myanmar Tourism Marketing have called for action from European tour operators to support tourism in the country.
ITB Berlin welcomes hospitality industry to Germany
With the largest hospitality trade show in the world returning to Germany, we here take a look at just what separates ITB Berlin from its competitors.
ITB Berlin 2018: Hospitality sector expects economic boost from leading show
From March 7th-11th, the leading travel trade show will again be the industry’s meeting place and must-see event, devoting itself to innovative and forward-looking trends in the travel industry, politics and business.
ITB Berlin 2018: Rotana to showcase burgeoning portfolio
With the aim of capitalising on German tourists’ growing interest in the UAE’s diverse tourism offerings, Rotana will showcase its portfolio of hotels at ITB Berlin.
ITB Berlin 2018: Chancellor Merkel to open event
Newly appointed German chancellor Angela Merkel will this year open ITB Berlin. On the eve of the show, ITB Berlin and this year’s partner region, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, will be extending an invitation to the opening ceremony in Hall B at the CityCube Berlin.
Zambia signs on as Convention & Culture Partner for ITB Berlin 2018
Zambia, a jewel strategically located in the heart of southern Africa, continues to poise itself as an auspicious destination and it is still largely untouched by tourism exploits. This naturally beautiful country will be the Convention & Culture Partner of ITB Berlin 2018.
Malaysia signs on as partner country for ITB Berlin 2019
The Malaysian ministry of tourism and culture and ITB Berlin have announced that the south-east Asian nation will be the show’s official partner country in 2019.
Debrah Dugga, managing director, Dukes Hotels
Ahead of the opening of Dukes Dubai in April, Debrah Dugga, managing director, Dukes Hotels, speaks to Breaking Travel News about what the new property will bring to Middle Eastern tourism and brings viewers up to date with the renovations at Dukes London.