ITB Berlin News: categorie
2021
ITB BERLIN NEWS, The Official Information Source
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Pacific destinations unlikely to bounce back before 2022
More than ever, Oceania seemed like a beautiful but very distant dream in 2020. It turned into the most isolated continent in the world as countries closed their doors to all foreign…
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Western Australia secures funding for regional tourism organisations
Although the State of Western Australia is unlikely to see a return of foreign travellers in 2021, the State government has confirmed funding for its five regional tourism organisations. They will receive…
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New kayak tour in Rotorua’s Waimangu volcanic valley
One of Rotorua’s oldest tourism attractions has joined one of its newest tourism operators to launch a unique new experience – the Steaming Cliffs kayak tour at Waimangu Volcanic Valley in New…
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Aussie Specialist Program under spotlight @ ITB Berlin NOW
The Aussie Specialist Program is Tourism Australia’s global online training program, delivered in partnership with all eight state and territory tourism organisations to provide frontline travel sellers from around the globe with…
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Care Fiji Commitment Programme runs until borders reopen
Since October, Tourism Fiji has been implementing its “Care Fiji Commitment” programme which is designed to reassure travellers that Fiji is a safe destination to visit on their next holiday. The initiative…
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Why younger generations of tourists just love Italy
Italy combines all that can attract younger generations of travellers: superb landscapes, fabulous food, unique sightseeing, great festivals, unlimited seaside and mountain sports. And above all the relaxed way of life, “La…
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LGBT+ Tourism: a full programme for 2021
Despite a very “limited” edition this year in comparison to a regular event, ITB Berlin NOW has prepared a full programme in terms of LGBT+ tourism. We asked ITB’s CSR Commissioner, Rika…
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Taking the pulse of medical tourism
Medical tourism takes on a new light in current circumstances, and this year’s ITB Berlin NOW has a lot to offer. Thomas Bömkes, Managing Director of Diversity Tourism GmbH, is one of…
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MyCabin brings shared economy values to camping
The need for travelling and saving money while on holiday has contributed to a rise in illegal camping. The trend accelerated with the pandemics as motorhomes or camping became one of the…
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Cycling Switzerland’s Matterhorn Glacier
At 3,883 m altitude, the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise in Switzerland is Europe’s highest cableway mountain station. And it is also a paradise for mountain bikers. The high-Alpine world around Zermatt seems made…
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Back to the past at Battle Island, Canada
Going back in time to a period when electricity, cars and of course internet did not exist, the remote island of Battle Harbour in Labrador is the only National Historic District in…
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Italy, land of unlimited adventures
Where is it possible to combine mountains, preserved national parks, wine valleys, volcanoes, beaches and ancient civilisations? Adventure is just around the corner – in Italy! Abruzzo, biodiversity at its best Known…
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Culture helps Saxony retain its appeal… even in crisis times
With its wealth of cultural attractions and outstanding landscapes, tourism in Saxony showed stronger resilience than many other destinations in 2020, despite the pandemic. With over 20.7m overnight stays (up 3.7%) and…
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Saxony, Germany’s number 1 cultural destination
Saxony has good reason to be the Official Culture Destination of ITB Berlin NOW 2021. It is a land of outstanding art and culture, of vibrant manufacturing history and of lengendary castles:…
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Finding happiness in Saxony, land of castles
Saxony could be described as the «Land of Castles”, with its hundreds of castles and palaces ready to welcome visitors. Travellers dreaming of a fairy-tale castle should head to Moritzburg Castle. Set…
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Saxony shines with UNESCO World Heritage sites
Two UNESCO World Heritage sites – “Mining Region” and “Muskau Park”, confirm Saxony’s reputation as a leading cultural destination in Germany, and indeed the world. One park spanning two countries North of…
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Saxony: an opportunity to return to the steam age
Bringing tourists back to the good old days of steam age with an adventurous journey inside Saxony by water and rail : this is a key Saxon selling point as the region…
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“Heady” history: 850 years of wine growing in Saxony
A great variety of wines can be experienced all year round in Saxony, particularly during the many wine festivals in autumn. Centuries of experience, favourable climate and soils create ideal conditions for…
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New mountain bike trails in Saxony
Saxony’s reputation as a mountain biking paradise is gaining pace in the MTB scene with the Ore Mountains no longer the mountain bikers’ best kept secret. We asked Ronny Schwarz, in charge…
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Saxony spotlights craftsmanship as a key historic attraction
Saxony’s rich heritage of manufacturing contributes to the region’s exceptional cultural reputation. Whether it be the largest nutcracker, the largest violin or the oldest registered trademark, living crafts are passed down through…
