ITB Berlin News Page 65
Karl Pilstl, Managing Director, Blue Haven Hotel, Tobago @ ITB Berlin 2012
Karl Pilstl, managing director of Blue Haven Hotel in Tobago talks to BTN about the evolution of the oldest hotel in Tobago.
First ITB party big success
It was the highlight for Lobster Experience: On Wednesday evening, the event location “Berliner Freiheit” at the Potsdamer Platz was bursting when Lobster Experience brought around 300 hoteliers, tour operators, travel agents, flight and cruise agents, as well as media, together to network and celebrate.
A successful ITB Berlin 2012: Positive signals for continued growth in the travel sector
Increased numbers of trade visitors, exhibitors reporting more contracts signed, and an upsurge in attendance at the ITB Berlin Convention: these were among the outstanding features of the 46th ITB Berlin. 113,006 trade visitors (39,7% of them from abroad) came to obtain information about all sectors of the international travel industry from the 10,644 exhibitors from 187 countries.
Successful ITB 2012 comes to a close in Berlin
An increase in the number of trade visitors, exhibitors reporting more contracts signed, and an upsurge in attendance were all some of the key themes at ITB Berlin this year. A total of 113,006 trade visitors came to obtain information about all sectors of the international travel industry from the 10,644 exhibitors from 187 countries during the 46th staging of the event in Berlin.
Breaking Travel News Interview: IATA director general Tony Tyler
Having been confirmed as director general of IATA just eight months ago, Breaking Travel News catches up with Tony Tyler at ITB Berlin 2012 to find out what is on the agenda for the organisation this year.
Cumhur Özen, General Manager, Mardan Palace @ ITB Berlin 2012
BTN talks to Cumhur Özen, General Manager, Mardan Palace at ITB Berlin 2012 about high end events that will be taking place at the property in coming months.
Cumhur Özen, General Manager, Mardan Palace @ ITB Berlin 2012
Cumhur Özen, General Manager, Mardan Palace tells BTN about the brand new golf course that will be breaking ground in May and expansion activity at the spectacular property.
Jacques Peter, General Manager, SOHO Square, Savoy Hotels & Resorts @ ITB Berlin 2012
Jacques Peter, General Manager, SOHO Square, Savoy Hotels & Resorts talks to BTN about plans for a new egyptian mall and food court at SOHO Square.
Paul Jackson, CEO, Mardan Events @ ITB Berlin 2012
Paul Jackson, chief executive of Mardan Events talks to BTN about exciting events and competitions that are planned at the luxurious Mardan Palace in Antalya in Turkey this year.
Egypt makes its mark at ITB Berlin
Egypt, ITB’s partner country for 2012, is still going strong at the 46th ITB Berlin on day four of the biggest travel trade show in the world, as it continues to attract visitors to its lively and authentic hall.
Lance Smith, Executive Director of Sales, Avis South Africa @ ITB Berlin 2012
Lance Smith,executive director of sales at Avis South Africa talks to BTN about strong bookings in car rental for 2012 and forward looking trends driven by sustainability-conscious travellers, including fuel efficient vehicles and car sharing.
Michael Sik Yuen, Minister of Tourism, Mauritius @ ITB Berlin 2012
Michael Sik Yuen, Minister of Tourism for Mauritius, talks to BTN about his ambitious plans to double visitor numbers to Mauritius in coming months.