ITB Berlin 2024 – Day 1: The world of international tourism gathers at the World’s Largest Travel Trade Show

The official opening press conference, the spectacular opening event hosted by Oman, the host country of ITB Berlin, and the opening tour with prominent political and tourism industry figures make sure ITB Berlin 2024 kicks off successfully. This video can be used free of charge for your coverage of the event.

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Taking as its slogan ’Pioneer the Transition in Travel & Tourism. Together’, the ITB Berlin Convention features high-profile speakers discussing international trends and the latest topics.

In an interview, Rohit Talwar, world-renowned futurist and CEO of Fast Future, talks about future challenges and the opportunities for diversity and inclusion in the tourism industry. Watch now

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Press photos of ITB Berlin

From 5 to 7 March numerous press events hosted by destinations, companies and organisations await media representatives and bloggers on the Hybrid Stage in Hall 5.3, in hub27, the CityCube Berlin and on exhibitors’ stands. List of events at ITB Berlin

USA press breakfast
9.00 – 11.00 a.m., CityCube A | A7

Eifel press conferences
10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m., hub27 | Gamma

Tuscany press conference
10.30 – 11.00 a.m., Hall 1.2 | 107

DER Touristik press conference
10.30 – 11.30 a.m., hub27 | Gamma 8

Presentation of the ADFC Cycle Tour Report 2024
11.00 a.m. – 12 noon, Hall 5.3 – Hybrid Stage

Liguria press conference
11.30 – 12 noon, Hall 1.2 | 107

Albania – ITB Berlin Host Country 2025 – Official signing ceremony and photo op
12.00 – 12.30 p.m., Albanian Ministry of Tourism & Environment, Hall 1.1/ 214

VIR tour for journalists – travel tech behind the scenes

Companies participating: TraSo, Bewotec, Chain4Travel, Peakwork,
Sabre and GIATA. To register email: marion@krimmer-consulting.de

12.00 – 2.30 p.m., VIR stand, Hall 5.1/ Stand 100 (at GIATA)

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About ITB Berlin and the ITB Berlin Convention
ITB Berlin 2024 will take place from Tuesday, 5 to Thursday, 7 March. Since 1966, ITB Berlin has been the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show. As in previous years, the internationally acclaimed ITB Berlin Convention will take place parallel with the show as a live event on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds. Under the heading „Pioneer the Transition in Travel & Tourism. Together.“, leading speakers from business, science and politics will discuss the industry’s current and future challenges on 4 stages with a total of 17 themed tracks and more than 24,000 attendees.

Additional information is available at www.itb.com and from the ITB Newsroom & Social Media.