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ITB Berlin 2017: Dusit International to outline ambitious growth strategy
Bangkok-based hotel operator Dusit International is braced for its largest ever showing at this year’s ITB as it enters an unprecedented period of growth that will see it grow from having 29 properties in eight countries to 69 properties in more than 20 countries in the next three to four years.
ITB Berlin 2017: Sustainability high on the agenda
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation has declared 2017 the year of sustainable tourism. The focus is on the economic, ecological and social objectives pursued by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
ITB Berlin 2017: Emirates to reveal new on-board lounge for Airbus A380
Emirates will launch a series of new cabin products and enhancements in 2017 for both its A380 and Boeing 777 fleet. The multi-million dollar cabin interiors upgrade programme includes an enhanced on-board Lounge for its flagship Airbus A380 aircraft.
ITB Berlin 2017: LGBT tourism to take centre stage
The programme of events hosted by LGBT Travel at ITB Berlin will be as colourful as ever. This year, this fast-growing segment will be relocating to Hall 21B and will feature a new Presentation Corner, where exhibitors can showcase their latest LGBT products.
ITB Berlin 2017: Well prepared for turbulent times
At the ITB Berlin Convention one of the key up-to-the-minute topics will be ’Disruptive Travel: The End of the World as We Know It’. Leading international experts will show how tourism professionals are successfully taking on controversial issues and current challenges such as geopolitical crises, travel safety risks and the use of artificial intelligence.
ITB Berlin 2017: Qatar Airways to unveil new Business Class product
Qatar Airways is set to reveal the much-anticipated evolution to its multiple award-winning Business Class product at this year’s ITB Berlin exhibition.
ITB Berlin 2017: Botswana prepares for spotlight as partner country
The tourism spotlight will be on ITB Berlin partner country Botswana this week, this year will be represented with 39 companies. Botswana will have information on its wide range of products and services in Hall 20, and place a focus on ecologically sustainable tourism.
ITB Berlin 2017: Show sells out as opening approaches
The entire world in 26 display halls: this year, ITB Berlin is booked up again. In 2017, in addition to established exhibitors the world’s largest travel trade show has been able to secure many newcomers.
Edmund Bartlett, minister of tourism, Jamaica
Edmund Bartlett, minister of tourism, Jamaica, talks to Breaking Travel News about his ambitions for hospitality in the Caribbean, the development of Trench Town as a cultural centre, and the significance of the island’s people to the success of the local tourism sector.
ITB Berlin announces first co-branded India show
ITB Berlin has revealed it will launch a co-branded travel trade show in India. Named Bharat International Tourism Bazaar, it will be first pure outbound show for the Indian market and will be held in New Delhi from October 3rd- 6th, 2016. It is an alliance that focuses on the power of the Indian traveller, and the show will be organised by Cross Section Media, the country’s first mover in business-to-business travel marts, and itself launched over twenty years ago.
Telemachos Hassapis, general manager, Aphrodite Hills Resort
Telemachos Hassapis, general manager, Aphrodite Hills Resort, talks to Breaking Travel News about the tourism sector in Cyprus and what his property brings to hospitality in the destination.
Regine Sixt, head of marketing, Sixt Car Rental
Regine Sixt, head of marketing, Sixt Car Rental, speaks to Breaking Travel News at ITB Berlin. On the agenda this year is the company’s expansion into North America and the value charity works the industry leading businesswoman carries out with her Drying Little Tears organisation.