Despite global crises, the industry displayed confidence at ITB Berlin 2024. The most important topics were the growing importance of AI, the shortage of skilled labour and climate justice. The World’s Leading Travel Trade Show put a clear focus on shaping the future. Diverse and globally represented, more than 5,500 exhibitors from 170 countries illuminated […]
Δείτε περισσότερα
Kostas Koumis, Deputy Minister of Tourism, who was the head of the Cypriot Delegation at the famous tourism exhibition ITB Berlin, successfully concluded his contacts in Germany on issues concerning the aviation sector and the negative image of the German economy. Specifically, Mr. Koumis held a series of contacts with the heads of tourism organizations […]
Δείτε περισσότερα
In 2023, the travel market not only recovered from its slump during the crisis of the Covid pandemic, it even surpassed 2019 levels. “Now we can really say the pandemic is over“, said Charuta Fadnis, vice president of the tourism market research company Phocuswright, on Monday at the opening of ITB Berlin, the World’s Largest […]
Δείτε περισσότερα
Phocuswright’s Charuta Fadnis spoke on Tuesday at ITB Berlin about agents’ use of artificial intelligence and personalised travel apps as a major future trend. The tourism industry has made an excellent recovery from the Covid pandemic, but is undergoing fundamental change. At the ITB Berlin Convention Charuta Fadnis, senior vice president of Phocuswright, talked about […]
Δείτε περισσότερα
The panel discussion “Green transformation in the hotel industry” at ITB Berlin provided insights into resource conservation and sustainability, with a view to creating a pilot project. To begin with, Prof. Sandra Rochnowski of Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin (HWR Berlin) presented a pilot study undertaken in collaboration with Hotel Relais & Châteaux Gut […]
Δείτε περισσότερα
The 360-degree approach of ITB Berlin includes mastering the challenges of digitalisation, sustainability and global crises. At the same time, statements were made by Mario Tobias. At the opening press conference Dr. Mario Tobias, CEO of Messe Berlin GmbH, was optimistic that in the wake of the pandemic and following the release of the latest […]
Δείτε περισσότερα
Prominent political and tourism industry figures are to attend the official opening ceremony of the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show on 4 March. A spectacular show programme featuring classical works and folk music by the Official Host Country Oman awaits the audience at the opening of ITB Berlin 2024. The stage is set for Oman: […]
Δείτε περισσότερα
-From 5 to 7 March ITB Berlin again provides a platform for promoting social equality and ecological responsibility in tourism. The Responsible Tourism segment, the ITB Berlin Convention and trendsetting awards strengthen the argument for a more sustainable industry. ITB Berlin, the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show, actively campaigns for social equality and ecological responsibility […]
Δείτε περισσότερα
The ITB Berlin Convention 2024 explores the future of travel. Under the motto “Pioneer the Transition in Travel & Tourism. Together”, numerous experts will also be looking at artificial intelligence, chatbots and machine learning from 5 to 7 March. The top-class congress programme is available online now. This year, the travel industry’s leading discussion forum […]
Δείτε περισσότερα
In 2022 the travel industry experienced a significant recovery. Worldwide, outbound trips increased substantially year on year, but without regaining 2019 levels. Variations were evident with regard to individual continents, destinations and travel markets. Whereas outbound travel in Asia lagged far behind pre-pandemic levels, international trips of Europeans and Americans were much closer to 2019 […]
Δείτε περισσότερα