Since 1966 ITB’s mission is to bring the global travel, tourism and hospitality industry together. Current requirements for leading events …

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Read the full content or the E-magazine The growing importance of a virtual ITB The prominence of the internet, and …

Close encounters of the natural kind
ADVERTORIAL Durban is the gateway to new and exceptional wilderness experiences Following a strategic agreement in 2018 between the Accor …

UNWTO to publish recommendations for recovery
In the coming days, the UNWTO is set to release a set of “post Covid-19” proposals A new document, programmed for …

ICAO, IMO, and UNWTO call for urgent actions to help the aviation and tourism sector withstand COVID-19 impacts
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Maritime Organization (IMO), and the World Health Organization (WHO), who joined the UNWTO …

That’s the Spirit!
Norwegian Cruise Line’s most famous ship revamped The finishing touches are being applied in Marseille, France to Norwegian Spirit – …

Yotel & Duetto enter tech partnership
The hospitality brand Yotel has partnered with Duetto to streamline its revenue processes and maximise profitability across European operations. Duetto …

A future where all luxury is eco-luxury
Accor is focusing on sustainability in line with customer demand Sustainability is a buzzword in the travel and hospitality industries. …

The solo traveller is a promising business opportunity
As Wilfred Fan, Chief Commercial Officer of Klook, is responsible for overseeing the Supply Business Development & Operations division, and …
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In Dubai, it’s all about ME
Dubai’s most anticipated design led, luxury hotel – ME Dubai (by Meliá) – opened its doors on Sunday March 1, 2020. …

Ljubljana wins European “Smart Tourism Award” 2019
For the last years, Ljubljana has been know as a city with a green soul after having been awarded the …
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More climate-friendly flying with “Sustainable Aviation Fuel”
ADVERTORIAL The term “SAF” (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) often crops up in the climate debate. Many people think of the fuels …
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Intrepid declares climate emergency
Intrepid, a carbon-neutral adventure company, calls for more travel and tourism businesses to commit to climate action. The world’s largest …

Trip.com CEO takes sustainability to heart
Jane Sun, CEO of Trip.com, says as more and more people see the world, it’s her company’s responsibility to ensure …

B’n’Tree turns travellers into environmental heroes
Started by Chris Kaiser, a German who moved to a National Park in South Thailand and felt deeply concerned by …
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ITB: more vital to the industry than ever
Exclusive interview: Dr Martin Buck, Senior Vice President, Travel & Logistics, Messe Berlin A few weeks now since the cancellation …

Saudi Arabia gets ready for growth in tourist numbers
The Kingdom is laying the groundwork for a massive increase in tourism in the coming years and decades, with red tape …
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Striving to be the platform at the centre of business of travel
Sabre’s CEO Sean Menke strives to transform the organisation and its culture Sean Menke, the CEO of Sabre, was due …
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Latvia is leveraging MICE as a key vector for tourism promotion
The country’s compact size allows for great diversity when planning an event programme. For example, a morning session may be …
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Bangkok Airways’ MICE campaign flies high
ADVERTORIAL A campaign to encourage more meeting and incentive travel to Thailand from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) is …