Things are looking up: according to forecasts by Statista, the global tourism market will reach $637 billion, an increase of 50 per cent – Holiday flights from Germany will overtake pre-crisis levels this summer already – Long-term changes in travel behaviour due to the pandemic are not affecting decision-making and destination choices
According to Statista Forecasts it Will First Exceed 2019 Levels In 2024
Day one kicks off a series of formats over the coming months – High-level exchange of views among experts – The war in Ukraine, the pandemic and the key topics of resilience, digitalisation and sustainability are the dominant convention themes
Focus on resilience, digitalisation and sustainability – registration for the convention is free – The ticket shop for the Digital Business Day is online from 17 March
ITB Berlin Convention from 8 to 10 March 2022 – Three days, three forward-looking topics: Resilience, digitalisation and sustainability are key themes – Convention slogan: ’Open for Digital, Responsible & Resilient Solutions’
With two in-person networking events, ITB Berlin is for the first time gathering the industry in two selected marketplaces – Each event offers numerous networking opportunities, slots at a Speed Networking event, and wide-ranging workshops on the latest travel industry topics – The events are provisionally scheduled for early and late summer
Virtual ITB Berlin Convention from 8 to 10 March 2022 – Focus on resilience, digitisation and sustainability – First leading speakers and sessions confirmed – Events under three track headings – New acting head of ITB Berlin Convention – Livestreaming plus stream for themed exhibitor conferences and presentations planned
ITB Berlin is publishing the latest findings of a special Covid-19 survey by IPK International on travel plans for 2022
Developments surrounding the coronavirus pandemic prevent making reliable plans for a large in-person event – ITB Berlin is focusing on a livestreamed convention and Digital Business Day in March 2022 as well as in-person ITB Berlin satellite events during 2022
Travel restrictions are affecting Germans’ summer vacation plans – Domestic tourism not impacted as severely by the pandemic – Technological innovations, personalised travel services and the current low volume of travel could trigger a resurgence of the travel industry