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March 8, 2018

The three top stories at ITB Berlin on Wednesday, 7 March 2018

The Social Media Newsroom of ITB Berlin has online news from the World's Leading Travel Trade Show at http://newsroom.itb-berlin.de/en.

Reuters Events (former EyeforTravel)

March 8, 2018

38 C-Level Minds Make Change Happen

Instead of providing a basic update on industry trends, the EyeforTravel Summit 2018 gives you leadership skills, access to C-level strategists, and unparalleled deal-making potential.

March 2, 2018

Getting Bums on Seats - A Brief Guide to Marketing Your Restaurant Online

Marketing your restaurant online is a lot easier said than done. In London alone there are a staggering 18,262 restaurants listed on Tripadvisor. So, how do you ensure your business stands out from the crowd?Working with restaurants across the UK, our friends over at Big Flavour are a specialist digital marketing agency for the hospitality industry. They have put together a brief, but comprehensive guide for restaurant owners looking to market themselves online and ultimately get bums on seats.So, without further ado, here's a quick run down on some of the most important DOs and DON'Ts to get your business off to a running start:DOs

Big Flavour

March 1, 2018

ITB Berlin expands the Medical Tourism segment

Even greater demand for places in the Medical Tourism segment, now in its second year – New location in Hall 21.b – Presentations and lectures on new trends and developments at the Medical Tourism Pavilion – The Health Tourism Industry Conference is the official partner

External Article

February 26, 2018

British Cities Plan To Promote Destinations In Asia

London, Manchester and Birmingham are set to collaborate and extensively promote British cities in China, India and also the Persian Gulf. The goal is to increase and develop tourism inflow from these three rapidly growing markets towards the future.

tourism-review.com

February 20, 2018

ITB Berlin 2018: High exhibitor demand sets the tone

The show is almost fully booked – Large increase in exhibitors from South America, the Arab countries and Asia – Travel Technology is booming – Focus on Luxury Travel

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February 19, 2018

Italy To Focus More On Medical Tourism | tourism-review.com

After food, culture, fashion and design, health is another candidate to become one of the distinctive features of Made in Italy. The goal is to make Italy a top destination of medical tourism.

tourism-review.com

Italy

February 16, 2018

A far-reaching tourism concept: Focus on ecological and social responsibility at ITB Berlin

Key topics: Overtourism, integrating refugees and the financial viability of social tourism projects – Opening event will leave a zero carbon footprint for the first time

February 9, 2018

Courtyard by Marriott teams up with FC Bayern

Marriott International is proud to announce a multi-year partnership with leading European football club FC Bayern, with Courtyard by Marriott becoming the official hotel partner for Germany's most popular and successful football club. The partnership will also give the 100M+ members of Marriott's loyalty programs – Marriott Rewards, which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) – access to once-in-a-lifetime, football experiences through Marriott Rewards Moments, as well as SPG Moments. The experiences will include exclusive access to Bayern's domestic and European matches, and VIP match-day hospitality in the Courtyard by Marriott Suite at the Allianz Arena.

Marriott

Munich, Germany

February 8, 2018

Introducing 360° for your luxury venue

It's 2018. Looking for new ways to attract customers to your venue 24/7? Have a venue to show off? Have facilities to hire? Run a luxury hotel?

360 Virtual Tours

London, United Kingdom

February 8, 2018

Grand Finale at ITB Berlin 2018

Nordic music and exotic dance performances await visitors to the Grand Finale of the World's Largest Travel Trade Show® – admission is free for holders of a visitor's ticket on the Sunday of ITBA spectacular conclusion to the World's Largest Travel Trade Show®: the ITB Grand Finale on Sunday, 11 March 2018 will be the official final event of ITB Berlin, featuring dance performances from Zambia, Malaysia and the Dominican Republic. From 3.30 to 5 p.m., together with a host of different cultures, exhibitors, guests and visitors will be celebrating a spectacular ending to the 52nd ITB Berlin. Mary Amiri, the award-winning event and television presenter, will moderate the colourful programme of events which is traditionally organised by exhibitors. Admission is free for holders of a visitor's ticket on the Sunday of the show.

Smart Hospitality Supplies

February 8, 2018

Making the Most of Briton's Habitual Dining Patterns

This is because 25% of consumers eating out have stated that they choose a restaurant because they "regularly go there." This equates to an incredible 2.8 billion visits per year in Britain alone.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

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February 6, 2018

2017 ‘Outstanding Overall Learners of the Year’ for Financial Management and Revenue Management announced by HOSPA at the Association’s dedicated HOSPA Annual Learner Awards Ceremony

The 2017 'Overall Learners of the Year' for HOSPA's hospitality-focused Professional Development Programmes in Financial Management and Revenue Management were announced yesterday (25 January 2018) at the Hilton on Park Lane, London. The two outstanding learners were presented with specially engraved glass trophies and complimentary day delegate spaces for HOSPACE2018, at the HOSPA Annual Learner Awards Ceremony – a stand-alone celebration, sponsored by MRK Associates and Corecruitment and dedicated to the achievements of HOSPA learners.

HOSPA

February 6, 2018

Harry Murray elected President of HOSPA

Distinguished hotelier and Master Innholder, Harry Murray MBE, has been elected President of hotel association, HOSPA, as it enters a key period for attracting British talent into the hospitality industry.

HOSPA

February 5, 2018

On the road with young people: Youth Travel at ITB Berlin

Once again, Hall 4.1 is the place to head for Youth Travel & Economy Accommodation – Focus on digitalisation and youth travel certification – Rockin' All over the World Festival on the open days for the publicThe big wide world beckons: from 7 to 11 March 2018 at ITB Berlin trade visitors and the general public can get comprehensive information on youth travel again. As in previous years, Hall 4.1 will be the place to head for Youth Travel & Economy Accommodation, where tourism associations, organisations and tour operators will be presenting their services and latest products. The displays are next door to the Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism segment where hotels for backpackers, budget hotels and designer hotels as well as youth hostels, internet websites and associations will be presenting their services for young people.

February 1, 2018

Growth and change: The shifting luxury travel market

High growth rates in the luxury travel market: according to the ITB World Travel Trends Report 2017/2018 (www.itb-kongress.de/en/ELIBRARY/Publications/Studies/) high-end travel accounts for seven per cent of the market and annual growth is in double-digit figures. Luxury travel is booming, while general attitudes towards this market are changing. Affluence is no longer defined by glitter and exhibiting wealth. Non-material forms of luxury are replacing status, and values such as self-discovery, personal experiences, authenticity and time are becoming more important. These challenges, as well as the opportunities, concern the industry and from 7 to 11 March 2018 will be key topics at ITB Berlin.

February 1, 2018

Participate in HFTP’s Entrepreneur 20X at HITEC Amsterdam

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), is currently accepting applications for participants, judges and mentors for Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) at HITEC Amsterdam. Those who wish to participate in the European version of E20X can apply online; startups can apply here, and mentors and volunteers can apply here. E20X Amsterdam, a pre-conference event, will take place at 14:30 on Wednesday, 11 April at the RAI Convention Center in Amsterdam.

HFTP

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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January 31, 2018

Italian town Ollolai sells $1 homes to lure new residents

Ever dreamed of owning a home in a pretty Italian village? The news you've been waiting for has finally arrived.You can now buy one for just over a dollar.Ollolai, a destination in the mountain region of Barbagia on the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, is selling hundreds of abandoned homes for just €1 ($1.2).It's not the first Italian town to try the gimmick, but it seems to be the first to live up to the promise. It's also got the beauty and history needed to draw people in.The real estate bonanza comes with a catch, though. The 200 stone-built dwellings up for grabs are in poor condition and buyers must commit to a refurbishment within three years -- which will likely cost about $25,000.Behind the sell-off is a plan to rejuvenate a community at risk of becoming a ghost town. In the past half century, Ollolai's population has shrunk from 2,250 to 1,300, with only a handful of babies born each year.

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Ollolai, Italy

January 29, 2018

ITB Business Travel Forum: Valuable knowledge for travel managers

The latest trends and developments in business travel – Focus on the impact of digitalisation and globalisation