{"id":484325,"date":"2026-02-24T06:10:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T04:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/money-tourism.gr\/celebrating-60-years-of-itb-berlin-2026-join-the-opening-press-conference-and-major-media-events\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T16:16:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T14:16:29","slug":"celebrating-60-years-of-itb-berlin-2026-join-the-opening-press-conference-and-major-media-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/money-tourism.gr\/en\/celebrating-60-years-of-itb-berlin-2026-join-the-opening-press-conference-and-major-media-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating 60 Years of ITB Berlin 2026: Join the opening press conference and major media events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>At the opening press conference on 2 March 2026 at the CityCube Berlin, the focus will be on current trends, markets and strategies. The day\u2019s events include a new exclusive behind-the-scenes tour for the media of selected exhibitors and the UN Ministers&#8217; Summit at <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/messe-berlin.universal-messenger.cloud\/p\/t\/nl?t=ANONYMOUS.WQNWW.66493352CE9EC46D198CB055358ABBEB&amp;d=https%3a%2f%2fwww.itb.com%2fen%2f&amp;h=0C3A78E82E79CB784A724CEBD020D06DFDAFE673&amp;i=qky8t&amp;v=-1\">ITB Berlin<\/a><\/span>, where high-ranking tourism ministers will discuss the future of international tourism.<\/b><\/p><div class=\"money-content_2\" id=\"money-1611425889\"><ul id=\"money-grid-35365\"><li><div style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"money-443022353\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.365jobs.gr\/global-mobility?localization=en&#038;utm_source=MoneyTourismEN&#038;utm_medium=Banner&#038;utm_campaign=GlobalMobility\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"adv-link\" aria-label=\"336x280_EN\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/money-tourism.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/336x280_EN.jpg\" alt=\"\"  width=\"336\" height=\"280\"  style=\"display: inline-block;opacity: 1 !important;\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"last\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/athenscapitalsuites-mgallery.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"adv-link\" aria-label=\"clia 2021-11-08 141122\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/money-tourism.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Money-Tourism-336x280-Athens-Capital-Suites-Advertorial.jpg\" alt=\"\"  width=\"336\" height=\"280\"  style=\"opacity: 1 !important;\" \/><\/a><\/li><\/ul><style>#money-grid-35365{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;overflow:hidden;}#money-grid-35365>li{float:left;width:49%;min-width:250px;list-style:none;margin:0 1% 1% 0;;padding:0;overflow:hidden;}#money-grid-35365>li.last{margin-right:0;}#money-grid-35365>li.last+li{clear:both;}@media only screen and (max-width:768px) {#money-grid-35365>li{width:100%;}}<\/style><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/money-tourism.gr\/?s=itb+berlin+\">ITB Berlin<\/a><\/span> is turning 60 and enters the new trade show year with a special anniversary edition from 3 to 5 March 2026. Events will officially kick-off with the\u00a0<b>opening press conference<\/b>, on\u00a0<b>Monday, 2 March 2026<\/b>, on the morning before the show,\u00a0<b>at 10 a.m. in Room A3<\/b>\u00a0at the\u00a0<b>CityCube Berlin<\/b>, offering media representatives a concise overview of key industry trends, strategic developments and the main topics at the World&#8217;s Leading Travel Trade Show.<\/p><div class=\"money-content\" style=\"float: left;\" id=\"money-736502207\"><div style=\"margin-left: -15px;float: left;clear: both;\" class=\"keno2\" id=\"money-3255142201\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/gW9fha7nygg?si=T5QNj6JmBtQagVnQ\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"adv-link\"><div class=\"ad-desktop\">\r\n\t<ins class='dcmads' style='display:inline-block;width:970px;height:250px'\r\n    data-dcm-placement='N7033.2404308MONEY-TOURISM\/B34828307.445601741'\r\n    data-dcm-rendering-mode='iframe'\r\n    data-dcm-https-only\r\n    data-dcm-api-frameworks='[APIFRAMEWORKS]'\r\n    data-dcm-omid-partner='[OMIDPARTNER]'\r\n    data-dcm-gdpr-applies='gdpr=${GDPR}'\r\n    data-dcm-gdpr-consent='gdpr_consent=${GDPR_CONSENT_755}'\r\n    data-dcm-addtl-consent='addtl_consent=${ADDTL_CONSENT}'\r\n    data-dcm-ltd='false'\r\n    data-dcm-resettable-device-id=''\r\n    data-dcm-app-id=''>\r\n  <script src='https:\/\/www.googletagservices.com\/dcm\/dcmads.js'><\/script>\r\n<\/ins>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"ad-mobile\">\r\n\t<ins class='dcmads' style='display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px'\r\n    data-dcm-placement='N7033.2404308MONEY-TOURISM\/B34828307.445732604'\r\n    data-dcm-rendering-mode='iframe'\r\n    data-dcm-https-only\r\n    data-dcm-api-frameworks='[APIFRAMEWORKS]'\r\n    data-dcm-omid-partner='[OMIDPARTNER]'\r\n    data-dcm-gdpr-applies='gdpr=${GDPR}'\r\n    data-dcm-gdpr-consent='gdpr_consent=${GDPR_CONSENT_755}'\r\n    data-dcm-addtl-consent='addtl_consent=${ADDTL_CONSENT}'\r\n    data-dcm-ltd='false'\r\n    data-dcm-resettable-device-id=''\r\n    data-dcm-app-id=''>\r\n  <script src='https:\/\/www.googletagservices.com\/dcm\/dcmads.js'><\/script>\r\n<\/ins>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><br style=\"clear: both; display: block; float: none;\"\/><\/div>\n<p><b>Dr. Mario Tobias, CEO of Messe Berlin<\/b>, will present the highlights, topics and trends of the sixtieth anniversary edition. This\u00a0<b>year&#8217;s Host Country Angola<\/b>\u00a0will be represented by\u00a0<b>M\u00e1rcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel, Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Angola<\/b>, who will provide insights into the country&#8217;s tourism highlights and prospects.\u00a0<b>Apostolos Tzitzikostas, EU Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism<\/b>, speaks about the new EU strategy for sustainable tourism and the current priorities of European tourism policy.\u00a0<b>Mitra Sorrells, Senior Vice President Content at Phocuswright<\/b>, will present the latest market data and trend analyses, including on global market growth in so-called growth regions (Middle East, Latin America, India) and the growing use of AI in the travel sector.\u00a0<b>Albin Loidl, President of the German Travel Association (DRV)<\/b>, will give an outlook for the prospects of German outbound tourism and key trends in the German travel industry in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Following the press conference, media representatives are invited to an\u00a0<b>exclusive behind-the-scenes tour<\/b>, which will offer a preview of selected stands and key areas of the trade show before it officially opens. In the afternoon at\u00a0<b>4 p.m. the UN Ministers&#8217; Summit at ITB Berlin<\/b>\u00a0will take place. The opening day will conclude with the newly organised\u00a0<b>ITB Berlin Opening Gala<\/b>, featuring the official host country Angola.<\/p>\n<h3>Press events: Monday, 2 March 2026<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><b>Opening press conference of ITB Berlin 2026<\/b><br \/>\nParticipants:<br \/>\nDr. Mario Tobias, CEO, Messe Berlin<br \/>\nM\u00e1rcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel, Minister of Tourism, Republic of Angola<br \/>\nApostolos Tzitzikostas, EU Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Mitra Sorrells, Senior Vice President Content, Phocuswright<br \/>\nAlbin Loidl, President, German Travel Association (DRV)<br \/>\n10.00 \u2013 11.00 a.m., CityCube Berlin | Room A3<\/p>\n<p><b>Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour for media representatives before the start of the show<\/b><br \/>\nStopping off at the new ITB Sp\u00e4ti, the ITB Berlin Host Country Angola, Premium Partner Airbnb, Adventure Travel Partner Peru, Trip.com, Airalo and others.<br \/>\n<b>Safety notice:<\/b>\u00a0Please note that the tour passes through an area undergoing construction work. We recommend sturdy footwear. Please watch out for potential trip hazards, loose screws or other obstacles. Participants are asked to take care and act responsibly.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><b>UN Ministers&#8217; Summit at ITB Berlin<\/b><br \/>\nThe focus will be on the fundamentals for sustainable growth in tourism \u2013 from effective governance and skilled labour development to other key areas of action. Numerous tourism ministers from around the world will discuss the political framework and future strategies for the industry.<br \/>\n4.00 \u2013 5.00 p.m., CityCube Berlin | Room A3<\/p>\n<p><b>ITB Berlin 2026, Opening Gala<\/b><br \/>\nBy invitation only.<br \/>\n6.30 p.m., CityCube Berlin, Hall B via the main entrance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Press events: Tuesday, 3 March 2026<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><b>Official opening tour of ITB Berlin<\/b><br \/>\n<b>including the opening ceremony on the stand of Angola, the Host Country of ITB Berlin<\/b><br \/>\nstarting from 9.30 a.m., Hall 21\/112<\/p>\n<p><b>Press conference \u2013 alltours<\/b><br \/>\nOrganised by: alltours flugreisen GmbH<br \/>\n9.30\u201310.30 a.m., hub 27 | Room Beta 8<\/p>\n<p><b>Press conference &#8211; Austria at ITB Berlin 2026<\/b><br \/>\nFrom the lecture series \u2019Events at the booth\u2019<br \/>\n10.00 \u2013 10.45 a.m., hub27 | 106<\/p>\n<p><b>Press conference \u2013 Costa Rica<\/b><br \/>\nOrganised by: Costa Rica Tourism Board \u2013 ICT<br \/>\n10.00 \u2013 11.00 a.m., hub 27 | Room Beta 9<\/p>\n<p><b>LGBTQ+ Media Brunch<\/b><br \/>\nOrganised by: Turespana, Sevilla<br \/>\n10.00 \u2013 11.30 a.m., Hall 4.1 | LGBTQ+ Tourism Stage<\/p>\n<p><b>Press conference \u2013 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern<\/b><br \/>\nFrom Sea to Sound: Seasonal highlights at the holiday destination of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern<br \/>\nOrganised by: MV Tourismus GmbH<br \/>\n11.00 a.m. \u2013 12 noon, hub 27 | Room Beta 2<\/p>\n<p><b>Official Opening of the LGBTQ+ Tourism Pavilion<\/b><br \/>\n11.30 \u2013 11.45 a.m., Hall 4.1 | LGBTQ+ Tourism Stage<\/p>\n<p><b>Opening of the exhibition \u2019Destination Europe: A Journey in Posters\u2019<\/b><br \/>\nA vibrant exhibition featuring iconic tourism posters showing how Europe has invited the world to travel for generations.<br \/>\nParticipants: Dr. Mario Tobias, CEO, Messe Berlin<br \/>\nDr. Eduardo Santander, Executive Director and CEO, European Travel Commission (ETC)<br \/>\nAlberto Bosque Coello, Coordinator of the Museum of Tourism<br \/>\n12 \u2013 1.00 p.m., hub27 | Booth 300<\/p>\n<p><b>Official Opening of the ITB Medical &amp; Health Tourism Pavilion<\/b><br \/>\n12 \u2013 12.15 p.m., Hall 4.1 | Medical &amp; Health Tourism Stage<\/p>\n<p><b>Medical Media Networking Lunch<\/b><br \/>\n12.15 \u2013 1.30 p.m., Hall 4.1 | Medical &amp; Health Tourism Stage<\/p>\n<p><b>NextGen \u2013 Pitch contest for young talents<\/b><br \/>\n1.30 &#8211; 2.00 p.m., Hall 4.1 | ITB Lighthouse Stage<\/p>\n<p><b>Pitch \u2013 East African Community (EAC)<\/b><br \/>\n2.00 \u2013 2.30 p.m., Hall 7.2c | ITB Sp\u00e4ti<\/p>\n<p><b>Press conference \u2013 Visit Angola<\/b><br \/>\nH.E. M\u00e1rcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel, Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Angola<\/p>\n<p><b>Press conference \u2013 Visit Maldives<\/b><br \/>\nOrganised by: Visit Maldives Corporation Limited<br \/>\n2.00 \u2013 3.00 p.m., hub27<\/p>\n<p><b>Pitch \u2013 Comune di Genova<\/b><br \/>\n2.30 &#8211; 3.00 p.m., Hall 7.2c | ITB Sp\u00e4ti<\/p>\n<p><b>Pitch \u2013 Tajikistan: With Love from High Altitudes<\/b><br \/>\n3.30 &#8211; 4.00 p.m., Hall 7.2c | ITB Sp\u00e4ti<\/p>\n<p><b>LGBTQ+ Networking Reception<\/b><br \/>\n5.00 \u2013 7.00 p.m., Hall 4.1 | ITB LGBTQ+ Tourism Stage<\/p>\n<p><b>ITB Medical &amp; Health Networking Reception<\/b><\/p>\n<p>5.00 \u2013 7.00 p.m., Hall 4.1 | ITB Medical &amp; Health Tourism Stage<\/p>\n<p><b>NextGen \u2013 Pitch contest for young talents Award<\/b><br \/>\n5.30 &#8211; 6.30 p.m., Hall 4.1 | ITB Lighthouse Stage<\/p>\n<p><b>ITB Afterwork Party:<\/b>\u00a0\u2018Cheers to 60 Years of Legacy\u2019<br \/>\nOrganised by ITB Berlin<br \/>\n5.30 \u2013 7.00 p.m., South entrance<\/p>\n<p><b>ITB Chinese Night 2026<\/b><br \/>\nAn exclusive networking evening connecting 300 key players from the Chinese and international travel industry \u2013 including tourism boards, destinations, and travel agencies.<br \/>\nEnjoy inspiring conversations, vibrant Chinese cultural performances, and excellent cuisine in a dynamic business setting.<\/p>\n<h3>Press events: Wednesday, 4 March 2026<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><b>Press conference \u2013 DTS Incoming Hellas<\/b><br \/>\nOrganised by: DTS Incoming Hellas<br \/>\n10.00 \u2013 11.00 a.m., hub 27 | Room Gamma 8<\/p>\n<p><b>Youth travel in the media spotlight: quality standards, safety and the responsibility of an entire industry<\/b><br \/>\n10.30 \u2013 11.00 a.m., Hall 4.1 | booth 222<\/p>\n<p><b>Presentation of the ADFC Cycling Travel Analysis 2025<\/b><br \/>\n11.00 a.m. \u2013 12 noon, hub27 | Room Beta 8<\/p>\n<p><b>Pitch \u2013 Antonina Turizm: Trans Siberian Express: The Trans Siberian Luxury Rail Expedition<\/b><br \/>\nAttila Tuna, CEO<br \/>\n11.30 a.m. \u2013 12 noon, Hall 7.2c | ITB Sp\u00e4ti<\/p>\n<p><b>Pitch \u2013 Nepal: Paving Paths for Responsible Tourism and Product Diversification<\/b><br \/>\nDeepak Raj Joshi, CEO, Nepal Tourism Board<br \/>\n12 \u2013 12.30 p.m., Hall 7.2c | ITB Sp\u00e4ti<\/p>\n<p><b>Pitch \u2013 The Bahamas: Seven reasons why The Bahamas should be on your bucket list<\/b><br \/>\nBahamas Tourist Office &#8211; c\/o Majunke International Sales<br \/>\n12.30 &#8211; 1.00 p.m., Hall 7.2c | ITB Sp\u00e4ti<\/p>\n<p><b>Pitch \u2013 Turkey: Go Cycling Go T\u00fcrkiye, Cycling through History and Nature<\/b><br \/>\nT\u00fcrkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency<br \/>\n1.00 &#8211; 1.30 p.m., Hall 7.2c | ITB Sp\u00e4ti<\/p>\n<p><b>Press conference \u2013 Sri Lanka<\/b><br \/>\nOrganised by: Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau<br \/>\n2.00 \u2013 3.00 p.m., hub 27 | Room Beta 9<\/p>\n<p><b>Pitch \u2013 Worldia GmbH: AI \u2013 booking platform for travel agencies<\/b><br \/>\nErwan Corre, CRO &amp; co-founder<br \/>\n2.00 \u2013 2.30 p.m., Hall 7.2c | ITB Sp\u00e4ti<\/p>\n<p><b>PATWA World Tourism Leaders\u2019 Summit<\/b><br \/>\nThe Future of Tourism &amp; PATWA International Travel Awards 2026<br \/>\n2.30 &#8211; 5.00 p.m., CityCube Berlin | Room A4<\/p>\n<p><b>Pitch \u2013 myclimate: How \u201cCause We Care\u201d structures and digitalises sustainability<\/b><br \/>\nMaria Zietemann, Teamlead corporate partnerships myclimate<br \/>\n2.30 \u2013 3.00 p.m., Hall 7.2c | ITB Sp\u00e4ti<\/p>\n<p><b>Announcement of the winner of the Guesbutler prize draw<\/b><br \/>\n3.00 \u2013 3.30 p.m., Hall 7.1c | booth 112<\/p>\n<p><b>Pitch \u2013 Qualiday Travel: Breaking Language Barriers in Tourism: Real Time AI Voice Translation for Seamless Travel Experiences<\/b><br \/>\nOlga Thoma, Manager Qualiday Travel<br \/>\n3.00 \u2013 3.30 p.m., Hall 7.2c | ITB Sp\u00e4ti<\/p>\n<p><b>Ocean Cruise Panel<\/b><br \/>\nCruise industry meeting at ITB 2026<br \/>\nOrganised by: Bremen + Bremerhaven<br \/>\n3.30 \u2013 4.30 p.m., Hall 27 | Stand 303<\/p>\n<p><b>Pitch \u2013 IDeaS Revenue Solutions: Spotlight: A New Focus on Revenue Centric Hotel Marketing<\/b><br \/>\nMike Chuma: Chief Marketing Manager<br \/>\n3.30 \u2013 4.00 p.m., Hall 7.2c | ITB Sp\u00e4ti<\/p>\n<p><b>ITB Travel Tech Startup Scene<\/b><br \/>\n4.00 \u2013 4.20 p.m., Hall 7.1a Orange Stage<\/p>\n<p><b>ITB Travel Tech Startup Pitches<\/b><br \/>\n4.20 \u2013 5.00 p.m., Hall 7.1a Orange Stage<\/p>\n<p><b>ITB Americas Night \u2013 A New Meeting Point<\/b><br \/>\nThe event provides a first opportunity to discuss ITB Americas, the new trade show for the entire American travel market due to launch in Guadalajara, Mexico from 10 to 12 November 2026.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><b>Travelife Awards 2026<\/b><br \/>\nRecognition of outstanding achievements in sustainability in the travel industry. Organised by: Travelife<br \/>\n5.35 \u2013 6.00 p.m., Hall 4.1 | ITB Lighthouse Stage<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Press events, Thursday, 5 March 2026<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><b>River cruise panel discussion<\/b><br \/>\nCruise industry meeting at ITB 2026<br \/>\nOrganised by: Bremen + Bremerhaven<br \/>\n10.30 \u2013 11.30 a.m., Hall 27 | Stand 303<\/p>\n<p><b>Official photo op for the press \u2013 Maldives<\/b><br \/>\nParticipants: Thoriq Ibrahim, Minister of Tourism and Environment of the Maldives<br \/>\n11 a.m., Hall 5.2\/ Booth 115<\/p>\n<p><b>Pitch \u2013 Vox S.p.A. : AI-Powered Live Translation for Multilingual Group Travel<\/b><br \/>\nJohn Boulding, Senior Industry Adviser<br \/>\n11.30 a.m. \u2013 12 noon, Hall 7.2c | ITB Sp\u00e4ti<\/p>\n<p><b>Pitch \u2013 OneJourney: OneJourney&#x2122; launches the world\u2019s first Hospitality Payment Card &#8211; SwiftPay&#x2122;<\/b><br \/>\nBrian Dass, CEO<br \/>\n12 \u2013 12.30 p.m., Hall 7.2c | ITB Sp\u00e4ti<\/p>\n<p><b>Pitch \u2013 Pro Sky: Pro Sky Centralizes Group Air Travel for Events<\/b><br \/>\n12.30 &#8211; 1.00 p.m., Hall 7.2c | ITB Sp\u00e4ti<\/p>\n<p><b>Pitch WONDERO Inc.: Wandero.ai &#8211; the agentic AI that handles daily operations at travel companies<\/b><br \/>\nGiorgi Akhalaia, Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer<br \/>\n13:00 &#8211; 13:30 Uhr, Halle 7.2c | ITB Sp\u00e4ti<\/p>\n<p><b>GENDER EQUALITY AWARDS<\/b><br \/>\nHosted by: Prof. Stroma Cole, Director, Equality in Tourism<br \/>\n2.00 \u2013 2.45 p.m., Hall 4.1 | ITB LGBTQ+ Tourism Stage<\/p>\n<p><b>About ITB Berlin and the ITB Berlin Convention and ITB 360\u00b0<\/b><br \/>\nITB Berlin 2026 will take place from Tuesday, 3 to Thursday, 5 March as a B2B event. Since 1966, ITB Berlin has been the leading trade show for the global travel industry. In 2026, it will celebrate its 60th anniversary under the motto \u201cDiscover the stories behind 60 years of legacy.\u201d At the same time, the ITB Berlin Convention will take place under the theme \u201cLeading Tourism into Balance,\u201d bringing together 400 top speakers from business, science and politics on four stages and across 17 thematic tracks to explore the key challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the industry. At ITB Berlin 2025, 5,800 exhibitors from more than 170 countries and territories displayed their products and services to almost 100,000 visitors. 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