Itb Berlin News
ITB Berlin 2015: LGBT tourism showcased at Europe’s largest travel event
Gay and lesbian travel is one of the fastest-growing markets in the international travel industry. Ever since 2010 ITB Berlin has grouped all the relevant providers on an attractive combined display in order to focus attention on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender tourism. The Gay & Lesbian Travel Pavilion in the centrally located entrance area in front of the Caribbean Hall 3.1b, now showcases the world’s largest range of LGBT tourism products at any trade fair.
ITB Berlin 2015: Socially responsible tourism comes under spotlight
Visitors to ITB Berlin can this year obtain inspiration for planning their next holidays in socially responsible ways. In Hall 4.1 more than 130 exhibitors from 40 countries will be presenting their latest adventure travel products as well as those supporting ecologically, economically and socially responsible tourism.
ITB Berlin 2015: Danube takes centre stage in Germany
Once again, visitors to this year’s ITB Berlin will be able to obtain useful information about the Danube. The market for tourism on the river that has more countries bordering it than any other has grown enormously. Every year the regions on the Danube attract millions of tourists, from its source in Germany all the way to the Black Sea.
ITB Berlin 2015: Mongolia welcomed to Berlin as Official Partner 2015
As the Official Partner of ITB Berlin 2015 Mongolia is keen to show off its modern, dynamic tourism culture, with new air, rail and road links all coming into operation in recent times. Indeed there are now more options than ever on offer when it comes to travelling around the country of the legendary Genghis Khan.
ITB Berlin 2015: Oman Air to detail expansion plans in Germany
Oman Air’s iconic white exhibition stand will this week be the focus for a wide range of industry meetings, media interviews and authentic Arabian hospitality, as the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman participates in ITB Berlin 2015. As the airline prepares to launch new services to Singapore, Goa and Dhaka from later this month, it aims to use the platform that ITB offers to raise awareness of Oman Air’s ever-expanding network of exciting international destinations, as well as the warm welcome and outstanding range of attractions that Oman offers for every visitor.
ITB Berlin 2015: Largest Hampton by Hilton to open in Berlin
As the tourism industry descends on Germany for ITB Berlin, Hilton Worldwide today announced that it has signed an agreement to open its largest Hampton by Hilton hotel to date, in the centre of the city. With 344 guest rooms and a prime city centre location, Hampton by Hilton Berlin Alexanderplatz is slated to open in early 2018. The hotel is being developed under a franchise agreement with Interstar Hotel, which owns and operates a number of hotels across Germany.
ITB Berlin 2015: Maldives signs as ITB Berlin partner for 2016
In 2016 the focus at ITB Berlin will be on the Maldives, the show’s partner country in the Indian Ocean. Head of ITB Berlin, David Ruetz, confirmed an agreement between the trade show and the Maldives would be signed at a ceremony at the upcoming ITB in Berlin next March. “As a year-round holiday destination the Maldives has become firmly established among tourists the world over,” said Ahmed Adeeb Abdul Gafoor, minister of tourism, Maldives.
ITB Berlin 2015: ITB offers strong marketplace in turbulent times at show prepares to open
The 2015 edition of ITB Berlin is booked up and once again exhibitor numbers are high. From tomorrow, a display area covering 26 halls, 10,096 exhibitors from 186 countries will be offering visitors a representative overview of travel products and services from around the world and of growth-intensive niche markets. More than two-thirds of the exhibitors showcasing their products and services in the 26 halls on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds are from abroad.
10th ITB Hospitality Day: IT is driving the industry forward
Cyber attacks, the sharing economy, luxury, lifestyle, budget hotels, digitisation and internet distribution are the topics at the 10th ITB Hospitality Day – admission is free for visitors to ITB Berlin
ITB Berlin: Increase in international Travel Technology exhibitors
Increase in international Travel Technology exhibitors – Chinese search engine Baidu and booking platform Qunar to exhibit at ITB Berlin for the first time – Travel Technology Guided Tours take on new format
ITB Berlin: Glamping, camping with added glamour
Combining glamorous and sustainable travel has become a trend. Currently, glamping fascinates more and more people who would otherwise not be interested in camping holidays. At this year’s ITB Berlin Convention Marco Walter, managing director of ECOCAMPING, and Sergio Comino, director of Jesolo International, the multi award-winning camping site, presented their latest findings on the topic of glamping and on the connection between people’s lust for adventure, the demand for luxury and ecological awareness.
New webinars at the ITB Academy this summer
A knowledge update can be a breath of fresh air. For those keen to broaden their knowledge the ITB Academy is hosting three new webinars with information on the latest tourism topics and surveys.