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ISO Travel Solutions GmbH is presenting the latest developments of its tailor-made reservation systems and e-commerce solutions for tour operators and service providers at ITB Berlin 2024. FastSearch & IBE: Speed & Precision combinedFastSearch is a platform-independent technology to search and calculate travel prices. Based on AI, FastSearch quickly and accurately calculates suitable offers in…

Lower Austria is back at ITB Berlin 2024 promoting itself as a top-level cycling destination. The Austrian region's rivers shape a diverse natural and cultural landscape, which can be explored on a developed network of bicycle paths. With no notable gradients, they are ideal for pleasure cyclists and families. Traisental bicycle trail From the hills…

Visitors to Mallorca's stand at ITB Berlin this year will discover that the island is an ideal destination for cycling tourism, thanks to the great variety of landscapes and an extensive network of cycling itineraries. The Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers a particularly unique perspective. Mallorca stands out as a destination…

ADVERTORIAL At ITB Berlin 2024, several Italian regions are promoting their cycling trails to the trade as the country increases investment in this sector. Back in 2022, as part of Italy's National Plan of Recovery and Resilience, the country announced it would invest €400 million up until 2026 to construct an additional 1,235 km of…

ADVERTORIAL With passenger traffic increasing at all six major Thai airports run by Airports of Thailand PCL, at ITB Berlin 2024 the company is presenting its latest projects set to smoothen and simplify passenger movements. As an airport operator, Airports of Thailand PCL (AOT) operates 6 major air facilities in Thailand: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi and Don…

Finland's national carrier Finnair is adding flights to some popular Nordic holiday destinations for the peak summer season this year between the end of June and August. The carrier will restore flights to this year's European Capital of Culture Bodø, above the Arctic Circle in Northern Norway, with five weekly frequencies between 17 June and…

Emirates is taking advantage of its return to ITB Berlin in 2024 to showcase its latest signature products to visitors at the show. At ITB Berlin 2024, Emirates is reaffirming its commitment to the European travel trade. The airline's European network spans 39 destinations in 22 countries, with an additional 403 points served through various…

Embracing the motto "Welcome to the World of SIXT”, the premium mobility provider is showcasing its extensive offers and services at ITB Berlin 2024 ADVERTORIAL SIXT is one of the leading providers of premium mobility services worldwide. Renting with SIXT, customers benefit from premium rental cars at over 2,000 branches in over 100 countries (including…

Since last year, ITB Berlin News has partnered with Click A Tree as part of its journey to becoming carbon neutral. This year, ITB Berlin News will plant an additional 1,300 trees through the organisation Click A Tree is involved in several meaningful sustainability projects, including planting trees, collecting plastic from the sea, creating educational…

Returning to ITB Berlin for its second year, Saudi is bringing its signature dynamicism to the Visit Saudi stand. This year's stand brings more Saudi exhibitors than ever before to ITB, and a series of action-packed events and activities for visitors to experience. More than 55 partners will be exhibiting, including destination management companies, hotels,…

Sustainability is more important than ever for European tourists, and Asian destinations are increasingly harnessing this potential. Sustainability best practices and challenges from Thailand, Bhutan, Laos and Kyrgyzstan will be presented at a special seminar  jointly organized with PATA at ITB Berlin this year on Thursday, 7 March. Visitors can join the Switch Asia to…

Jordan Tourism Board's Adventure Department is taking centre stage at ITB Berlin 2024, highlighting the landscapes of the Eastern Volcanic Desert and majestic canyons and providing a narrative of Jordan's diverse natural wonders. The destination is prioritising adventure tourism as a way of promoting and providing economic sustainability to rural and local communities. The Eastern…

At ITB Berlin this year, ruf Jugendreisen will be presenting its current summer programme, mixing new trends and popular classics. Under the motto "Your youth trip: Safe and unforgettable", ruf Jugendreisen, a top European organiser for youth travel, offers innovative travel packages for young people aged 11 to 23 including everything from ski and snowboard…

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 outlined the priority of sustainability and working together within the industry in order to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Following last year's successful…

For the first time, Costa Rica has secured the presidency of the Tourism and Sustainability Committee of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism). This presidency will last for the next four years. William Rodríguez, Costa Rica’s Minister of Tourism, said: “This is a momentous moment for Costa Rica and carries with it enormous responsibility.…