2. The ITB Berlin (Internationale Tourismus-Börse Berlin)
is the world's largest tourism trade fair.
The companies represented at the fair include hotels,
tourist boards, tour operators, system providers, airlines and
car rental companies.
3. The ITB Berlin takes place annually in March at
the Messe Berlin.
The fair always has an official partner country, in 2018
(March 7-11) represented by the German state
of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
4. It was founded in the year 1966
When launched it has 9 exhibitors from 5 countries i.e.
Brazil, Egypt, Federal Republic of Germany, Guinea and
Iraq.
In 2016 it Celebrated its 50th Year Anniversary.
Dr. Christian Göke , CEO of Messe Berlin.
5. ITB Berlin at a glance :
-5 Continents
-more than 180 Countries
-1,000 Qualified Top Buyers
-10,000 Exhibitors
-110,000 Trade Visitors
-160,000 Visitors in total
-160,000 Square meters
- 7 Bn. Euro Turnover
6. ITB Berlin covers Segments like :
Countries & Regions
Adventure travel, Responsible Tourism
Business Travel
e-travel world
LGBT travel
Hospitality
ITB book awards
8. ITB Berlin Convention
-ITB Berlin Convention is the Leading Travel Industry Think Tank – it has
established itself as the industry’s main knowledge platform. Top-notch
presentations on global trends and innovation make the convention a
path-breaking event for the whole tourism industry.
-200 trendsetting events and a program which focuses on today’s burning
issues
-400 renowned top speakers discuss innovative business models
-28,000 participants attended the lectures, discussions and workshops.
9. Social Responsible of ITB Berlin
-As the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show, ITB Berlin is also a
generator of inspiration for Corporate Social Responsibility.
-Ecological and social responsibility is an essential task for the future
and a requirement for long-term success – not only in the commercial
sense.
-ITB Berlin itself is committed to human rights, social justice, the fight
against the sexual exploitation of women and children, and climate,
environmental and animal protection.