Tourexpi
Countdown to the world’s leading industry think
tank: In the first week of March, the Berlin exhibition grounds will once again
become the most important meeting place for the travel industry. From March 5
to 7, the ITB Berlin Convention 2024 will bring together numerous international
experts under the motto „Pioneer the Transition in Travel & Tourism.
Together“ on four live stages as part of 17 themed tracks during ITB Berlin,
providing an exciting exchange of ideas. The challenges of advancing digitalization
and the increasing application possibilities of artificial intelligence are
just two of the many topics that can be expected to generate intensive debates
at the convention. Convention participation is included in the trade visitor,
exhibitor and press ticket for ITB Berlin.
Representatives of leading international companies
promise top news at first hand: Current challenges facing the airline and
cruise industry are the topic of the Carrier & Cruise Track, during which
leading industry experts will take a look at global market trends as well as
technological and legal challenges on March 5. Top speakers such as Nadia Azale
(NDC Change Management Director, AirFrance-KLM Group), Michele Francioni (Chief
Energy Transition Officer, MSC Cruises S.A.) and Chris Ramm (Vice President Global
Enterprise Airline Partners, Travelport) will discuss industry-relevant
developments and present best cases.
Glenn Fogel (CEO, Booking Holdings) will speak
about future prospects and technology in tourism under the title “Leadership,
Innovation and the Future of Travel” as part of the Future Track. Another
highlight will be “Engineering the Future: How GenAI and Microsoft Copilot
bring a new Intelligence to Travel” with Karim Bagga (Engineering Group
Manager, Travel & AI Microsoft), who will discuss the opportunities offered
by artificial intelligence. Stefan Ebener (Head of Customer Engineering,
Google) will also take a look at the mega topic of artificial intelligence in
his presentation “How GenAI is changing the Digital World - From Future Tech to
Daily Business”. Under the title “How Airbnb is unlocking new Opportunities for
Growth”, Dave Stephenson (Chief Business Officer, Airbnb) will explain the
booking platform’s current plans.
The responsibility of tourism for biodiversity and
climate justice will be the focus of the Responsible Tourism Track on March 7,
which will use current practical examples to demonstrate sustainable solutions.
The top speakers include Bruno Oberle (President World Resources Forum
Association and Former Director General International Union for Conservation of
Nature), Külli Kraner (Head of Tourism, Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs
and Communications) and Ingo Burmester (CEO, DER Touristik), who will present
“Pioneering the Transition towards Net Zero: Climate Footprints Unveiled”
initiatives for more climate justice.
Sponsors of the ITB Berlin Convention 2024
The World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF) is
co-host of the ITB Convention 2024. Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is track
sponsor of the Tour Operator & Travel Sales Track on the Blue Stage. The
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is a partner of
the Responsible Tourism Track on the Orange Stage). Global Travel Tech is track
sponsor of the eTravel Track on the eTravel Stage. Google is Track Sponsor of
the Marketing & Distribution Track on the Orange Stage. Lonely Planet is
track sponsor of the Future Track on the Orange Stage. Studiosus Reisen München
is session sponsor of the Responsible Tourism Track on the Orange Stage. TikTok
is Session Sponsor of the Marketing &Distribution Track on the Orange
Stage.
ITB 360°: Year-round content and insights into the
tourism industry
ITB Berlin offers the global tourism community
valuable thematic content all year round in the form of newsroom articles,
podcast episodes and other innovative formats. With ITB 360°, each month is
dedicated to a different hot topic. More insights at:itb.com/360
Image
Credit: © Messe Berlin GmbH
The most interesting news
US opens investigation into Delta Air Lines amid widespread disruptions
Transportation secretary says agency wants to hear from passengers who believe airline did not comply with protection requirements during disruptions.
Qatar Airways Unveils Highly Anticipated ‘Qsuite Next Gen’
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer revealed the new Qsuite alongside Sama, the World’s First AI Digital Human cabin crew.
Kylian Mbappé and Accor Forge Alliance to Empower Younger Generations
Joining Forces to Create Opportunities and Foster a Brighter Tomorrow.
Japan Airlines Will Modernize Fleet with up to 20 More Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Japan Airlines (JAL) today announced an agreement for up to 20 more 787 Dreamliners, as the 787's market-leading efficiency and range are valued on international routes to North America, Asia and India.
Emirates unveils Travel Store in Hong Kong, its first in East Asia
Emirates has officially opened its Travel store in Hong Kong, representing a significant milestone in its expansion in the city. It also marks the first Emirates Travel Store in the Far East region, as part of a retail blueprint that will roll out in
TUI AG: Successful placement of a 487 million euros convertible bonds
TUI AG has successfully completed the issuance of a convertible bonds with a total volume of 487 million euros. The senior unsecured convertible bonds have a maturity until 2031 and a fixed coupon of 1.95% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears.
Oceania Cruises' Expansive East Asia Sailings Explore Celebrated Cities and Hidden Gems
Unique Itineraries, Small-Group Shore Excursions, and Remote Ports Allow Guests to Dive into Local Life.
Raffles Hotels & Resorts to Bring Its Legendary Service and Enchanted Glamour to Tokyo
Slated to Debut in 2028, Raffles Tokyo will Feature Panoramic Views and Exquisite Design.
Not Without External Pressure: How the Travel Industry is Tackling Transformation
The new Travel & Tourism Radar by ITB Berlin and Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences shows that external factors are driving digitalization and sustainability in the travel industry.
TUI Hotels and Resorts Taps Canary Technologies to Power its Digital Guest Journey
Canary Technologies, the industry's leading Guest Management System, today announced that TUI Hotels & Resorts has chosen Canary to power its digital guest journey.
Princess Cruises Reveals Epic 2026 Alaska Season
Newest Ship Star Princess 1 of 8 Ships Headlining 2026 Alaska Season.
UN Tourism: New Academies, Communications Strategy and More Investments for African Members
UN Tourism continues to deliver on its Agenda for Africa, bringing the region’s Members together around a focus on investments, multilateral cooperation and education.
Radisson RED brings a new twist on conventional hospitality to Kraków, Poland
Radisson RED Hotel & Radisson RED Apartments Krakow, a new upscale-lifestyle hotel, opened in Kraków’s iconic Unity Centre.
The day IT stumbled: Lessons learned from CrowdStrike outage
A global tech crisis that erupted a week ago disrupted critical infrastructure and affected around 8.5 million Windows devices, caused by a flawed update in software developed by cybersecurity company CrowdStrike
Global aviation giants convene at Farnborough airshow amid surging demand
5-day event at airport typically used for private jets southwest of London expected to attract some 75,000 visitors and 1,200 exhibitors.
Radisson Hotel Group adds three hotels to bolster portfolio in the Philippines
Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the addition of three new hotels in the Philippines, adding more than 450 keys to its portfolio in three first and second-tier destinations – Cauayan City, Olongapo and Dasmarinas – to reaffirm its st
Hilton Debuts in Charming City of Nice
DoubleTree by Hilton Nice Centre Iconic opens on the stunning Mediterranean Coast as the perfect hub for exploring the French Riviera.
RIU approves two new sustainable policies
RIU Hotels & Resorts has taken yet another important step forward in its Proudly Committed sustainability strategy with the approval of two key policies: the Sustainability Policy and the Procurement and Supplier Policy.
IHG Hotels & Resorts accelerates presence in Spain with four new signings
The signings add more than 500 rooms across three IHG brand collections.
At Condor, everyone can do their bit for the climate
CO2 emissions and climate protection are increasingly in focus when flying: Anyone flying on vacation or to visit family and friends can now choose how they want to contribute to a cleaner and better future with Condor.
Tourists warned against new COVID variant in Greece
Increase in cases recorded in last 20 days, says UK media.