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2024DAY 2NEWS

ITB Berlin 2024 opens with a spectacular ceremony hosted by Oman

March 4, 2024 Reading : 2 min.
ITB Berlin’s opening ceremony, organised by this year’s Official Host Country Oman, kicked off the event on Monday, 4 March. The ceremony featured inaugural remarks from prominent political and tourism industry figures,…
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2024DAY 2NEWS

Visit Qatar and Visit Saudi to sign MoU at ITB Berlin 2024

March 4, 2024 Reading : < 1 min.
Visit Qatar and Visit Saudi will sign an MoU today at 3:30 p.m., announcing an exciting new campaign “Double the Discovery” which aims to promote tourism in both countries, offering residents and…
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2024DAY 2NEWS

Attracting travellers who “prioritise convenience”

March 4, 2024 Reading : 2 min.
ITB Berlin News caught up with Boon Sian Chai, Managing Director & VP of International Markets at Trip.com Group to explore the needs of today’s travellers and the personalised solutions the company…
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2024DAY 2EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

“Remarkable diversity packed within a small territory”

March 4, 2024 Reading : 4 min.
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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2024DAY 2NEWS

Oman Airports: More direct flights to key markets and emerging destinations

March 4, 2024 Reading : < 1 min.
ITB Berlin news spoke with Oman Airports CEO, Sheikh Aimen, about strategies for the future and the role of the airports in the Sultanate’s overall tourism strategy. How was the year 2023…
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2024DAY 2NEWS

Turkish Airlines: Excellence and innovation on display at ITB Berlin 2024

March 4, 2024 Reading : < 1 min.
From March 2024, Turkish Airlines  will fly three times a week from İstanbul to Melbourne. After many months of negotiations with the Australian Ministry of Transport, Turkish Airlines has been granted up to 35 flights per…
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2024DAY 2EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Unlocking luxury: Trends in the world of high-end travel

March 4, 2024 Reading : 3 min.
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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2024DAY 2EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

“Technology is now central to travel research, planning, booking and in-trip experiences”

March 4, 2024 Reading : 3 min.
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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2024ASIADAY 2REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT

Asia tourism is gathering momentum

March 4, 2024 Reading : < 1 min.
Asia tourism recovery was behind the rest of the world in 2023 due to the late reopening of countries. However, Asia tourism is now gathering momentum and should experience a very promising…
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2024ASIADAY 2REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT

Asia’s strong presence at ITB Berlin 2024 a sign of tourism recovery

March 4, 2024 Reading : < 1 min.
With UN Tourism predicting the unleashing of remaining pent-up demand with increased air connectivity, Asian markets and destinations are expected to reach a full recovery by the end of 2024. The strong…
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2024ASIADAY 2REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT

The Philippines’ Bohol Island in the spotlight at ITB Berlin 2024

March 4, 2024 Reading : < 1 min.
The Philippines is promoting its new tagline “Love the Philippines” at ITB Berlin this year as well as the island of Bohol, the country’s first UNESCO Geopark. The Philippines experienced a strong…
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2024ASIADAY 2REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT

“ITB Berlin is a must for Thailand’s tourism sector”

March 4, 2024 Reading : < 1 min.
At ITB Berlin, Thapanee Khiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, wants to capitalise on European markets to promote the concept of a “meaningful holiday experience”. How was the year 2023…
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2024ASIADAY 2REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT

ITB Berlin “an important opportunity” for Indonesia

March 4, 2024 Reading : < 1 min.
ITB Berlin News spoke with Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism Sandiaga Uno who is confident that the destination’s tourism figures will be back to 2019 levels this year. Are you satisfied with the…
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2024DAY 2NATURE TOURISMSPECIAL FEATURES

“Greener Zanzibar”: authenticity and environmental responsibility at ITB Berlin 2024

March 4, 2024 Reading : < 1 min.
At this year’s ITB Berlin, Zanzibar is focusing on preserving its natural and cultural heritage to provide tourists with a diverse array of attractions. Zanzibar is an archipelago with two main islands,…
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2024DAY 2NATURE TOURISMSPECIAL FEATURES

Chile at ITB Berlin 2024: “nature, rich culture and commitment to sustainability”

March 4, 2024 Reading : < 1 min.
Chile has a strong presence at ITB Berlin this year with a total of 24 partners including 5 accommodation providers, 16 inbound agencies, 2 cruise operators and 1 car rental company. For…
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2024DAY 2NATURE TOURISM

Italy showcases enhanced nature tourism offer at ITB Berlin 2024

March 4, 2024 Reading : 3 min.
ADVERTORIAL As ENIT CEO Ivana Jelinic highlighted in her exclusive interview with ITB Berlin News yesterday, nature is playing an increasingly important role in Italy’s tourism offering, as more visitors opt for…
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2024DAY 2LUXURY TRAVELSPECIAL FEATURES

South Africa: Starry nights in star-rated hotels

March 4, 2024 Reading : < 1 min.
ADVERTORIAL At ITB Berlin this year, South Africa is highlighting affordable luxury thanks to the excellent value for the price of its accommodation offers. Three new luxury accommodation options are now offering…
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2024DAY 2HOSPITALITYLUXURY TRAVELSPECIAL FEATURES

Healing hospitality: Ensana’s integrated health spa experience

March 4, 2024 Reading : < 1 min.
ADVERTORIAL Ensana, one of Europe’s leading health spa hotel brands with a collection of 28 hotels, has developed a unique integrated health concept that combines natural healing resources with current medical expertise…
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2023ASIADAY 2REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT

Malaysia warms travellers’ souls at ITB Berlin 2023 with hospitality and world class experiences

March 7, 2023 Reading : 4 min.
H.E. Datuk Mohd Zamri bin Mat Zain, Deputy Secretary General (Tourism), Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture (MOTAC), talks about the return of Malaysia to the international tourism stage in an exclusive…
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2023DAY 2EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Jordan presents rich mix of culture and adventure after successful year for tourism industry

March 7, 2023 Reading : 4 min.
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…