Meeting held during ITB Berlin International Tourism Fair
The World Tourism Network on Child Protection (formerly the Task Force for the Protection of Children in Tourism) convened for its 27th meeting in Berlin, Germany, on March 9, 2012, in conjunction ...
focusing on green growth
HAWAII, USA; BRUSSELS, Belgium; VICTORIA, Seychelles; BALI, Indonesia - The International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP) and World Tourism Forum Lucerne re-affirmed their collaboration at ...
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 ...
trade interactions at ITB
Cape Town Tourism, Wesgro, and the City of Cape Town have returned from travel trade expo and conference, ITB Berlin, after successful meetings with airlines, the travel trade, media, 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.
International Coalition for Tourism Partners
ITB Berlin News talks to Professor Geoffrey Lipman, President of the International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP), and a veteran of the travel and tourism industry, formerly in leadership ...
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.
exclusive interview with Chairman of the Tourism Authority of Qatar
By Richard Barnes
At ITB Berlin you can feel the growing acceleration behind key industry trends.
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 ...
staying relevant and keeping up with future trends
December 2012 marked the one billionth international tourism arrival globally and competition between destinations is more fierce than ever.
official opening ceremony wows
By Richard Barnes
The President of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Dr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and the Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Germany, Dr.
A prevailing atmosphere of friendship
By Sabine Neumann
In a mood of mutual understanding and esteem, as well as humor, Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Indonesian President H.E. Dr.
ITB Opens
10,086 exhibitors from 188 countries – exhibition grounds booked up – record number of two-tier stands – 120 exhibitors representing the partner country Indonesia – comprehensive market ...
promoting tourism investment opportunities
Joburg Tourism is at it again; in an effort to promote tourism investment opportunities in Johannesburg, MMC Ruby Mathang, member of the Mayoral Committee for Economic Development, is leading a ...
Indonesia is this year’s ITB Official Partner Country
President of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono left Jakarta on Sunday, March 3 for a week-long state visit to both Germany and Hungary.
Varied activities from World tourism organization
UNWTO events at ITB Travel Trade Show 2013 include the 3rd Silk Road Ministers’ meeting, a session on consumer protection, and a meeting of the World Tourism Network on Child Protection, as well ...
Selamat datang di Berlin!
BERLIN, Germany & JAKARTA, Indonesia - During an official press conference in Berlin, Dr.
Opening ceremonies of ITB Berlin on March 5, 2013
BERLIN, Germany - Prominent visitors to the world’s largest travel trade show, ITB Berlin, will be opened by Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel for the first time.
International Coalition of Tourism Partners
In a partnership unrivaled by any other exhibitor at ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show taking place from March 6-10, three organizations have come together to create a place ...
seminar to take place during ITB in Berlin
It has been confirmed that the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA) is organizing an International Seminar on “Green for Life, Green for Tourism” followed by PATWA International ...
Country to be strongly featured throughout Messe Berlin venue
Indonesia, the world’s largest tropical archipelago spread across the equator, is this year’s Official Partner Country of ITB 2013.
Houston Marketing presents pre and post itb spotlight
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda
(eTN) - Derek Houston has just announced his pre and post ITB “Spotlight on Africa and the Indian Ocean” program which this year will cover the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and ...
ITB World Travel Trends Report analyzes developments in Asian source markets
BERLIN, Germany – Asia continues to be the driving force in global tourism.
Singapore Minister of Home Affairs and Trade and Industry visit Seychelles stand
The Seychelles islands started its first day of ITB Asia 2012, the trade show for the Asian Travel Market, on a good note with a courtesy visit from the Singapore’s Minister of Home Affairs and ...
2012 event closes on a high with 12 percent increase in trade delegates from 92 countries
SINGAPORE – Messe Berlin (Singapore), organizer of ITB Asia, “The Trade Show for the Asian Travel Market,” has announced that its 2013 event is set to be even bigger and better as plans are ...
Region’s largest travel trade show
SINGAPORE – Asia Pacific is set to continue to lead as the world’s fastest-growing travel region next year, reaching US$357 billion, a 64% increase over 2009, according to a study released ...
Leading travel trade show brings in responsible tourism experts for conference and networking sessions
SINGAPORE – Messe Berlin (Singapore), organizer of ITB Asia, “The Trade Show for the Asian Travel Market,“ has announced its commitment to promote social responsibility in tourism through ...