Itb Berlin News
ITB Virtual Market Place – now an even easier way to perfectly organise your visit to the fair
All information on exhibitors at ITB Berlin are now online - quicker and easier access to every page - Virtual Market Place with a new layout, revised navigation and extra functions
ITB Business travel days: Introduce new MICE day
In times dominated by the global economic and financial crisis, business travel represents a challenge to the entire tourism industry.
UK and Russia outbound markets hardest hit in Europe
Outbound travel activity from the UK has been hardest hit in Europe in 2009, according to the latest trend report from ITB. The UK market fell 15%, followed by Russia at 12% lower. Austria was the only nation to report gains, up by 2%.
Business travel still suffering from economic crisis
Dark clouds still hang over the business travel sector – latest VDR survey reports an increase in video conferences – ITB Berlin with a new Mobile Travel Services section
World Major ITB comes to India with a co-branded show with SATTE
World major ITB Berlin, a product of Messe Berlin, has announced a co-branded show with SATTE for 2010.
ITB research shows every second vacationer will be over 50 by 2020
The German advertising industry has identified its major target group as consumers between the ages of 14 and 49, who wield significant purchasing power. However, in a few years time the powerful travel industry will no longer conform to this pattern. According to findings by the ADAC Reisemonitor, by 2020 every second holidaymaker will have passed the age of 50.
Travel industry unites in Berlin for tough times ahead
The travel and tourism world put on a brave face for the 43rd ITB Berlin as those across the industry refused to let the global downturn dampen either their spirits or their willingness to exhibit at the world’s longest running and largest travel fair.(Above: South entrance, ITB Berlin 2009)
Internet bookings to surge in downturn
Internet bookings are set to surge in the downturn, according to new predictions in the latest trends report from ITB Berlin.The demand for domestic travel will stay stable or grow, as will the demand for low-cost flights, but long-haul will fall sharply, and there will be much pain felt in thebusiness travel and MICE sectors.
ITB Day Two - WTTC cuts tourism growth forecasts
The second day of ITB Berlin 2009 proved even busier than the first as the travel industry united in strength to battle the downturn.The World Travel & Tourism Council also chose day two to unveil the results of its 2009 Economic Impact Research, which is widely-regarded as one of the most accurate barometers of things to come.
ITB Berlin opens in style
The travel industry put on a show of strength on the opening day of ITB Berlin 2009. This year’s show, which has been fully booked since February, featured over 11,098 exhibitors (compared to 11,147 last year) - no mean feat given the global economic climate over the past 12 months.Highlight of day one belonged to reigning Miss World, Ksenia Sukhinova, who brought the ICC to a virtual standstill as she breezed elegantly through the exhibition halls. The Russian beauty won the coveted beauty contest in December in Johannesburg. She dropped by the South Africa Tourism stand to catch up with friends, pose for photos with fans, and also see how preparations for the Confederations Cup 2009 and Fifa 2010 were progressing.
ITB Berlin ‘more important than ever’
ITB Berlin, which begins today and is taking place for the 43rd time, has been fully booked since February with exhibitor numbers remaining stable at last year’s level. A total of 11,098 exhibiting companies (2008: 11,147) from 187 countries will occupy 26 halls. “The many uncertainties within this sector make this outstanding market place more important than ever,” said Dr. Göke, Chief Operating Officer of Messe Berlin.
Design Hotels announce audio-visual installation at ITB
Visitors to the ITB Berlin, from 11-15 March 2009, are invited to hear and see the news from Design Hotels? at its newly designed stand: Hall 9, Stand 312. A highlight in itself, the innovative stand was created by Thies Wulf and Gisela Magin of MAGINWULF STUDIOS and incorporates an audio-visual installation for visitors to have a new way to experience the brand and its member hotels.