high-achieving global meetings industry professionals recognized
Eight different awards were made to various high-achieving global meetings industry professionals last night at the 11th IMEX Gala Dinner, which was held at the Marriott Hotel Platinum Ballroom in ...
Frankfurt Airport launches wide range of improvements
Check your e-mail, post pictures, surf the web - and do it all for free! Now it’s easier than ever to do at Frankfurt Airport: the Internet is just a click away.
IMEX Politicians Forum held in Frankfurt
FRANKFURT, Germany - A networking breakfast facilitated by the Hon.
networking at Messe Frankfurt Congress Center
A turnaround in the format of the education program of the IMEX Association Day for 2013 resulted in excellent feedback from the 300 association executives attending the annual day of education ...
Upswings all around
FRANKFURT, Germany - IMEX in Frankfurt opened in Hall 8 of Messe Frankfurt by announcing a rise in new exhibitor numbers together with some significant stand size increases, plus a marked upswing ...
Germany event venue recertified by green globe
LOS ANGELES, California – “We are Germany’s first large trade fair group, which successfully passed the Green Globe sustainability audit multiple times now,” said Martin Buhl-Wagner, ...
Early Easter travel season also has impact
FRANKFURT, Germany – The Deutsche Lufthansa AG strike by its ground staff had an impact on overall year-on-year figures at Frankfurt Airport for the month of April 2013.
International Congress & Convention Association figures
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany & NEW YORK, New York – New figures released by International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA) show that a total of 649 international association ...
EVVC integrates philosophy of sustainability
LOS ANGELES, California - Green Globe announces re-certification of the European Association of Event Centers (EVVC) head office in Frankfurt, Germany.
Frankfurt Airport Service News
Knighted on the British Isles: the renowned U.K.-based magazine Business Destinations has bestowed a Service Award to Frankfurt Airport as the best European airport for business travelers.
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Berlin Tourism
BERLIN, Germany - Berlin's city government has decided to put a 5 percent tax on tourist hotel stays from this summer, part of efforts to shore up the German capital's finances.
Swiss hospitality in a four-star environment
LOS ANGELES, California - Movenpick Hotel Berlin – a Green Globe certified property - has completed renovation work and can now offer guests even higher standards of comfort.
recertified by green globe
LOS ANGELES, California - Green Globe announces re-certification of the Movenpick Hotel Stuttgart Airport & Messe in Germany.
12 million travelers surveyed
This year's edition of the Skytrax survey set a new record with more than 12 million respondents.
A tourist gem
By Elisabeth Lang
Have you ever heard of the island Sylt? No wonder - it is Germany’s best kept secret, but once you go there, you always want to go back.
Demonstrating ongoing commitment to responsible practices
LOS ANGELES, California – “If you want to be successful in the event sector these days, you have to follow the green trend in the market and deliver a sustainable product,” said Oliver ...
Service program recognized for increased quality
Each year, Skytrax asks more than 12 million passengers from around 160 countries to comment on service standards of almost 400 airports around the world.
220-pound bomb defused in Berlin
BERLIN, Germany - It happens more often than you might think: Streets cordoned off and bomb disposal experts called in to deal with unexploded bombs that were dropped on Germany nearly 70 years ...
Green Globe awards recertification
LOS ANGELES, California - The Congress Center Leipzig in Leipzig, Germany, has demonstrated corporate social responsibility for years.
Frankfurt Airport Service News
The official seal of approval for excellence in passenger service: TUV SUD, Germany’s leading technical testing agency, investigated customer satisfaction at Frankfurt Airport and came up with ...
Hotel demonstrates outstanding corporate social responsibility
LOS ANGELES, California - Green Globe announces re-certification of the Movenpick Hotel Muenster in Germany.
Union will not cover losses incurred by airlines, Frankfurt airport
A German court on Monday threw out a lawsuit by two airlines and the operator of Frankfurt airport for compensation from a labour union to cover losses incurred by strike action by some of its ...
green culinary provider
LOS ANGELES, California - Green Globe announces re-certification of Lehrieder Catering in Southern Germany.
development of Silk Road Heritage Corridors tourism strategy
The development of a “Silk Road Heritage Corridors” tourism strategy for Central Asia and China is among the main outcomes of the 3rd UNWTO Silk Road Ministers’ Meeting held at ITB Travel ...
Closing Report
BERLIN, Germany – ITB Berlin 2013 was by far the world’s largest meeting place of international tourism policy decision-makers and business leaders.
Germany’s image is among the best
Germany belongs to a group of 10 countries boasting an exceptional image.
ITB Berlin also sees increase in buyers
BERLIN, Germany - During the 3 days reserved for trade visitors at ITB Berlin there was a slight increase in buyer numbers from the USA, Middle East, and Africa.
Wonderful Indonesia
By Nancy Cockerell
Nearly 20% of Indonesia’s vast 410 sq m pavilion at ITB Berlin is dedicated to health and wellness, encompassing 90 tourism organizations from tour operators to hoteliers.
keeping up momentum of the German-speaking tourism market
BERLIN, Germany - On Wednesday, the ITB trade and consumer fair has once again opened its gates at the Berlin fairgrounds.
Inspiring Tourism Professionals
By Gary Smith
At ITB Berlin 2013, not only TOs unveil their strategies. But they also come to find growth and niche markets, seek information on exploring new markets and ideas for innovative sales ...
