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“Our vision is to further establish ITB as a year-round global platform”

Following this year’s edition of ITB Berlin, Dr Mario Tobias, CEO of Messe Berlin, shares his insights into the show’s key highlights, industry trends, and the future of the ITB network ITB…
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Trip.com, embracing AI and driving loyalty through better user experiences

In an exclusive interview with ITB Berlin News, Trip.com’s Chief Operating Officer, Schubert Lou, outlines how AI is transforming the way travellers book and manage their trips Trip.com’s AI-powered travel assistant, TripGenie,…
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Dominican Republic: A multifaceted destination creating growth

The Dominican Republic, one of the most popular islands of the Caribbean, has brought its tourism attractions to ITB Berlin ITB Berlin News spoke with David Collado, Minister of Tourism for the…
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Measuring the impact of tourism beyond GDP

ITB Berlin News spoke with Zoritsa Urosevic, UN Tourism Executive Director, in an exclusive interview ahead of her keynote tomorrow The UN Tourism Barometer for 2024 shows that tourism is back and…
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Albania presents “high-quality, diverse, and authentic experiences” at ITB Berlin 2025

ITB Berlin News sat down with Tourism and Environment Minister Mirela Kumbaro to discuss Albania’s presence at this year’s show and the destination’s year-round, sustainable model This year’s Official Host Country, Albania…
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“ITB Berlin mirrors the positive momentum in the travel industry”

Ahead of this year’s show, ITB Berlin News sat down with ITB Berlin Director Deborah Rothe for an exclusive interview The show director shared insights into how ITB Berlin 2025 will bring…
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“Deep and trusting business relationships can only develop when we meet in real life”

ITB Berlin News spoke with Dr Mario Tobias, CEO of Messe Berlin, in an exclusive interview following this year’s show From the ITB Opening Ceremony hosted by this year’s partner country Oman…
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The buyer experience at ITB Berlin

Jenny Oberhaus, Contracting Manager, Hotelbeds, HBX Group gave ITB Berlin News insight into her experience at the show and predictions for the future of the industry With almost 20 years’ of ITB…
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“We take pride in offering visitors the chance to engage deeply with our local communities”

Makram Al-Queisi, Jordan’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, spoke to ITB Berlin News about what makes Jordan tourism different from other destinations Makram Al-Queisi outlined Jordan’s efforts to become a year-round destination…
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“Remarkable diversity packed within a small territory”

ITB Berlin News spoke with Albania’s Minister of Tourism and Environment, Mirela Kumbaro, to discuss the country’s ambitions as an up-and-coming destination Albania is a small but mighty destination with a diverse…
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Unlocking luxury: Trends in the world of high-end travel

Caroline Bremner, Senior Head of Travel Research at Euromonitor, spoke to ITB Berlin News about the major trends in luxury travel ahead of her conference at the show tomorrow. At your conference…
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“Technology is now central to travel research, planning, booking and in-trip experiences”

Following his conference at yesterday’s ITB Berlin Convention, ITB Berlin News spoke with Booking Holdings’ CEO and President, Glenn Fogel, in an exclusive interview about the direction the tourism industry is taking…
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“Oman’s unique hospitality is often regarded as one of our national characteristics”

Under the slogan “Beauty Has An Address”, Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism is presenting the Sultanate’s wide tourism offer and cultural diversity as the Official Host Country of ITB Berlin this…
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“Our mission is to bring together the global travel, tourism, and hospitality industry”

ITB Berlin News spoke with ITB Berlin Director Deborah Rothe in an exclusive interview ahead of this year’s show Deborah Rothe gave a preview of some of this year’s show highlights and…
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Tourism improving the quality of life for Costa Ricans

Tourism is the number one economic activity in Costa Rica, and for William Rodríguez, Minister of Tourism, the sooner the tourism industry gets back to pre-Covid levels, the better ITB Berlin spoke…
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Oman showcases adventure, culture and sustainability at ITB Berlin 2023

Azzan Qassim Al Busaidi, Undersecretary for Tourism at the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, talks about the importance of tourism for the country’s economy, and how the Sultanate is looking to develop…
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World-leading climate expert answers critical questions on responsible tourism and how to master it

Professor Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, Director Emeritus of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, paints a picture of a more sustainable future at ITB Berlin 2023 The renowned professor is gracing the…
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Jordan presents rich mix of culture and adventure after successful year for tourism industry

The Jordan Tourism Board is expecting an even stronger year for its tourism industry in 2023 The newly appointed Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, H.E. Makram Mustafa A. Queisi, explains how Jordan’s…
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HotelPlanner looks to grow group bookings at ITB Berlin 2023

ITB Berlin News discusses with long-time ITB Buyer Circle member Tim Hentschel about being back at the world’s biggest travel show and what the future holds The company has bounced back from…
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Saudi Arabia makes a strong debut at ITB Berlin 2023

Having opened to international tourism only 3 years ago, the up-and-coming destination shared its strong ambitions and recent achievements during its opening press conference at ITB Berlin 2023 Saudi Arabia is the…