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First-hand expert knowledge on offer at ITB Business Travel Days 2011...
All the experts agree that good travel management has the potential to save vast amounts of money for the economy. But how will the dynamics among the players on the market change in the near future? What are the methods, strategies and instruments that will lead to success? What new developments will have to take place in order for senior executives’ growing expectations to be satisfied?
Hotels of the future: Robots at the reception and individualized rooms
According to the ITB World Travel Trends Report technological advances are expected to produce some far-reaching changes in the hotel trade over the next ten years: ‘Smart rooms’ will adjust their ambience to meet the individual profiles of their guests – Social networks will create “hotel families”
The Americas – a tale of two continents
Strong currency encourages Brazilians to travel and shop – weak US economy slows recovery of North American market – the latest findings and forecasts of the Americas Travel Monitor
Documentaries promote international understanding
International Delphic Council announces new short film competition – focus on a country’s cultural achievements – big closing event at ITB Berlin to present best films with awards
Good prospects for Europe’s travel industry
ITB World Travel Trends Report 2010/2011. This year there was a slight upturn in Europe’s tourism sector, which however will only slowly recover from the aftermath of the global recession next year.
ITB Berlin Convention 2011
From 9 to 11 March 2011 the ITB Berlin Convention will provide a current and in-depth overview of the trends and key issues affecting the world’s tourism industry. This is the eighth time the convention will be addressing key topics such as hospitality, destination marketing, CSR and futurology. On Friday, 11 March 2011 the convention will also discuss the topical issue of eco-mobility.
Indians and Brazilians planning more holiday trips German travel plans remain...
Economies around the world are now recovering, and one result is that people in India and Brazil are especially eager to travel in 2011. According to a representative survey compiled by the consultancy IPK International and commissioned by ITB Berlin, 49 per cent of Brazilians intend to travel in 2011, with some possibly taking more trips than in previous years. 21 per cent want a holiday similar to the one they took in 2010.
MICE Day at ITB Berlin 2011 in cooperation with the Association...
A badly organised event can not only cause lasting damage to a company’s reputation but also result in huge and ultimately unnecessary costs. This is why Gerhard Bleile, President of the Association of German Event Organisers, advocates not leaving quality and costs up to chance: “Combining traditional and innovative thinking is a recipe for outstanding success.”
International tourism enters a new age
China is on its way to becoming the travel industry’s dominant world power – ranging from groups to individual tours – big challenges lie ahead for job training in the tourism industry
Consumer spending boosts economic growth
It is expected that in the years to come Germany’s travel industry will benefit to an above-average degree from global economic growth and its positive impact on economic developments in Germany.
