FindoutwhyITBBerlin2026,despitenearly97000participants,alsoexposeddeepercracksinglobaltourism.WebringyouanoverviewofthekeymessagesfromBerlin:frombusinessdealsagreedduringthefairandflightdisruptionsviaDohaandDubaïtotheroleofAngolaandtherenewedstrengtheningoftheMaldivesintheEuropeanmarket.
Find out how Angie Clifton rose from operational roles to the top of the Palace Hotel in San Francisco and became the first woman in that position in 150 years of history. We bring an overview of her rise, the significance of that appointment for the hotel and the city, and the broader changes in luxury hospitality.
Find out what marked the opening of ITB Berlin 2026: the 60th anniversary with more walkable halls and fewer crowds, Angola as the host country, and debates on tourism resilience in crises. We bring an overview of key messages and trends, from climate risks and destination management to AI, travel technology, and new travel rules.
Find out what is behind the sold-out World Tourism Network and eTurboNews dinner in Berlin, held ahead of ITB 2026 at Messe Berlin: participants discussed tourism resilience, climate education, and measurable sustainability, with remarks by Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett. We bring the key messages and context.
Find out what Jamaica said at ITB Berlin 2026: Minister Edmund Bartlett and UN Tourism leader Shaikha Al Nowais discussed recovery after Hurricane Melissa, strengthening air routes, sustainability, and tourism workforce development. We provide context on why tourism resilience is becoming a key public policy for Caribbean destinations.
Find out how Germany is bringing back citizens entangled in Gulf air-traffic chaos via Riyadh and Muscat, and why the World Tourism Network is calling for support also for international ITB Berlin delegates, at a moment when airspace closures are reshaping travel plans. We bring key information on flight disruptions and possible solutions.