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This World Wildlife Day Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi reaffirms its commitment to protecting its natural inhabitants, while celebrating the contribution the animals and plants make to our lives and the health of the planet on March 3.  Expect to see the endangered hawksbill turtles nesting seasonally on the shores of the island’s beaches, while bottlenose dolphins stun guests with their charismatic nature, while the native Arabian gazelles roam freely across the island.Abu Dhabi’s leading beach destination, Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi offers guests natural surroundings, pristine white sandy beaches, luxurious resorts, a vibrant cultural and entertainment scene and animals roaming the island in their natural habitat.
Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi last year won the World Travel Awards title for Middle East’s Leading Beach Destination 2022
The first resort in the Middle East recognised and awarded The Oceanic Standard (TOS) for its revolutionary reduction in single-use plastic and sustainable initiatives, Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort is set amid natural beauty and demonstrates its commitment to conservation this World Wildlife Day.
Upon check-in, guests will be offered tote bags and reusable water bottles and can take advantage of water stations positioned across the resort to refill. Miles of untouched shorelines are lined with recycling bins to encourage guests to throw and segregate their trash. Further, the resort ensures that its dunes are kept clean with non-motorised sports and takes strides to prevent any activity taking place on them, ensuring that animals are free to roam.
As the sun rises, marine experts patrol the shores across Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi to check on the hawksbill turtles, with patrols increasing during the nesting season to ensure nests are safe from harm followed by dim lighting during the evenings to encourage the hatchlings to begin their journey towards the shores.ADVERTISEMENTIn the skies, guests can spot a kaleidoscope of colours with over 300 species of birds across Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi in vibrant hues. An Arabian gazelle roaming around Saadiyat Beach Golf Club is par for the course, along with biodegradable golf balls that feed the local marine life. Or keep an eye out for the friendly dugongs (also known as sea cows), who are known to pay guests a visit. Not hard to miss, these creatures are three metres long and weigh around 400 kilos.
Neighbouring Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas runs a special Saadiyat Turtle Beach Patrol organised by the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi – EAD, and all lifeguards and security teams are educated about the importance of reporting any turtle nests across the beach. This in-house team can report, segregate and alert The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi and EAD if turtle nests are found.
The resort contributes to flora and fauna research continuously in line with its sustainability system, while conducting workshops on marine conservation and wildlife in partnership with the Emirates Natural History Group, with topics that include ‘bird awareness’ and ‘nature journalling workshop’ open to guests and the community to participate.

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H.E. Mr Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism for Cambodia
The 2023 Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF 2023), hosted by the Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia and co-organised by the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office, will take place 25-27 April in Sihanoukville city, the capital of Preah Sihanouk province.
The Forum will address the theme “Rethinking for Resilience and Digitalisation.”
Tourism Ministers, tourism leaders, NTOs, NGOs and private sector representatives, will discuss ways to rethink post-Covid tourism in China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam as a collective and dynamic sub-region
The conference programme has been designed to address job creation, gender equality, food safety and hygiene, digital transformation and a more geographically dispersed tourism approach, so that the benefits of the travel industry spread beyond over-touristed hotspots.
At the Forum, tourism experts and political leaders will address five key ideas on 26 April: rethinking tourism to put people and planet first; developing local food production networks with a focus on safety and hygiene, while reducing food waste; using new digital technology to boost tourism startups and small- and medium-sized businesses; improving training so that tourism workers have the skills to adapt; and advancing equality of opportunity and fair treatment for women in the private and public sectors of tourism.ADVERTISEMENT“The post-Covid- 19 tourism landscape now provides clear opportunities for us to take stock and rethink tourism for the better,” said H.E. Dr. Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism for Cambodia.
“With my tourism colleagues from around the Greater Mekong Subregion we will work hard to ensure that tourism re-establishes itself as an engine to create sustainable prosperity for our citizens. The MTF 2023 agenda has a clear focus and will address those issues,” he said.
The challenges of improving local food networks, to enhance safety and hygiene, will be addressed by Mr Luu Meng, a legend in the Cambodian culinary scene. The panel on smart tourism and digitalisation will be moderated by Mr Ben-Jie Lim, Group Head of Delivery, SuperApp, AirAsia. The expert panel debate on advancing human capital will be led by Mr Peter Semone, the Chairman of the Pacific Asia Travel Association, who will also keynote the Forum. Ms Veronica Mendizabal Jaffre of the Asian Development Bank will lead the panel session on women’s empowerment in tourism in the region.

As Preah Sihanouk province is the host destination, on 27 April delegates will have the opportunity to join many of the local excursions and post-tours such as Sihanoukville city tour, Koh Rong Island, diving, mangrove tour, kayaking, and community-based ecotourism exploration. Each trip will showcase sustainable tourism practices in the destination.
The MTF 2023 will also host a Sustainable Tourism Exhibit comprising over 20 exhibitors, showcasing responsible and sustainable tourism, community-based tourism and local community products. The exhibit will run on 25 and 26 April.
An estimated 150 international delegates are expected to attend the MTF 2023, which is free to join for leaders of the travel industry.
Registration is available through the new Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office website at www.mekongtourism.org. Registration will close on 18 April, or when places are fully booked, whichever comes first.

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: Yas Marina, the UAE’s finest superyacht marina complete with premium berthing facilities and unrivalled dining, nightlife and leisure experiences, is showcasing its offerings at the Dubai International Boat Show 2023 (DIBS) at the Dubai Harbour from 1st – 5th March. The UAE’s only Five Gold Anchor Platinum rated marina, welcomes destination stakeholders and international travel partners to the trade show at its dedicated stand, number MLL-70. 
Recognised as the premier and established boat shows in the UAE, GCC and Middle East, DIBS is the definitive event for luxury, lifestyle and boating excellence.
Visitors to DIBS will be treated to insights into the latest industry trends, interactive activations, access to beach clubs, live entertainment, discounts off marine related retail and much more.
DIBS will be held at the Dubai Harbour from 1st – 5th March.Awarded the prestigious 5 Gold Anchor Platinum accreditation from The Yacht Harbour Association, Yas Marina is now formally one of the most remarkable marinas in the world for its exceptional facilities, amenities and service levels. The premier lifestyle destination also offers a variety of licensed outlets, fitness and leisure facilities.
Situated on Yas Island, the 227 wet-berth Marina boasts an additional 93 dry-berths, features numerous restaurants, bars and lounges catering to all taste buds and budgets. Each outlet along the waterside promenade boasts iconic views of the W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island and racetrack. Then, as the sun sets, the family-friendly destination transforms into a buzzing hub of dining and nightlife entertainment.  ADVERTISEMENTFrom premier fitness facilities and physiotherapy to water sports including the Yas Marina Sailing and Rowing Centre, musical water fountain and a children’s playground, there’s something for all ages.
Weekly promotions and seasonal activities make Yas Marina a destination to keep discovering, morning, noon and night.
Website: www.yasmarina.ae

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ITB Berlin presents the findings of the latest World Travel Monitor® by IPK International on global outbound travel trends in 2022In 2022 the travel industry experienced a significant recovery. Worldwide, outbound trips increased substantially year on year, but without regaining 2019 levels. Variations were evident with regard to individual continents, destinations and travel markets. Whereas outbound travel in Asia lagged far behind pre-pandemic levels, international trips of Europeans and Americans were much closer to 2019 figures. In 2023, despite all the crises and uncertainties, interest in travel abroad is consistently high, so that very little stands in the way of international tourism recovering further in 2023.
Significant increase in outbound travel in 2022
IPK’s World Travel Monitor® stated that worldwide, outbound travel in 2022 rose by 90 per cent year on year, equivalent to a global volume of almost 700 million trips in 2022. Compared to outbound travel before the pandemic in 2019, this is 66 per cent of pre-crisis levels. Thus, 2022 represented a significant turnaround towards recovery. Looking at individual continents, trends varied however. International travel from Europe rose by 92 per cent, from North America by 87 per cent and from South America by 70 per cent. These growth rates resulted in outbound travel almost fully recovering or reaching three-quarters of previous levels. International travel from Asia remained substantially below 2019 figures, while still showing a 90 per cent year-on-year increase in 2022. The difference in trends compared with other continents was mainly the result of tight Covid policy restrictions in China, which is the largest source market. Outbound travel in 2022 was highest in the USA, followed by Germany and the UK.
Most popular destinations in 2022
With regard to destinations, sun and beach holidays in Turkey and Spain were especially popular, almost regaining 2019 levels. Year on year, the UK also reported high three-digit growth rates above the global average. Overall in 2022, many destinations hardest-hit by pandemic restrictions in 2020 and 2021 attained above-average results. .ADVERTISEMENTAccording to the Destination Performance Index (DPI) developed by IPK, in 2022 the most popular travel destination was the Maldives. In the case of all international holiday trips the World Travel Monitor® asked whether travellers were satisfied with their trip, would recommend it to others and whether they would return, and evaluated the results. The winner Maldives was followed by Dubai and Cyprus in second and third place.

Keen interest in holidays – sun and beach destinations top the list
In 2022, with a market share of 70 per cent, holiday trips were again the main reason for travel, and compared to 2021 showed higher growth than business travel and even other private trips. In the business travel market, MICE trips in particular displayed a significant year-on-year upward trend. In 2022, within the holiday travel market, sun and beach trips were the most popular holiday worldwide at over 90 per cent growth (overall market share: 35 per cent), with city breaks in second place. In addition to city breaks, round trips also made above-average gains. Holidays in nature (in the countryside or mountains), which experienced a considerable boom during the pandemic, also remained highly popular in 2022 and increased their market share.
Transport choices and sustainability
Concerning transport choices, in 2022 the following global trends became apparent: while international air travel increased significantly again, compared with 2021 it lagged far behind pre-pandemic levels in 2019. As in previous years, most international travel took place by air (market share: 60 per cent). Growth in car travel was slightly below average compared with 2021. Rail travel growth was significantly above average. This was mirrored by the survey findings on sustainable travel. Thus, around 20 per cent of interviewees said sustainability / environmental considerations had influenced their choice of transport for an outbound trip in 2022. The importance of this topic was also reflected in the new IPK NEXT Media study, powered by pressrelations NewsRadar®, which examined international media reporting in the context of holidays and travel in 2022. It analysed the extent to which the media reported on sustainable travel. What can be seen is that in 2022 the media very frequently reported on aspects of sustainable travel. In the German media, 25 per cent of tourism reporting addressed the topic of sustainability.
Higher travel expenses in 2022
In 2022, while the average duration of an international trip was almost the same as before the pandemic, according to the World Travel Monitor® travel expenses per person and trip rose significantly again. In 2022, average spending per night and person was around 165 euros. Stays became shorter – their duration reaching almost pre-pandemic levels – due to an above-average growth in short breaks (one to three nights). These suffered a much greater decline over the last two years of the pandemic. Increases in travel spending resulted above all from higher travel costs, due to inflation and the reduced availability of flights and services. By contrast, the World Travel Monitor®’s findings showed hardly any change in outbound travellers’ incomes.
Recovery set to continue in 2023
According to the IPK’s surveys, this positive trend will continue in 2023, and globally the outbound travel figures for 2019 are within reach, at least as far as the majority of source markets, travel destinations and markets are concerned. The latest survey results reflect a virtually uninterrupted desire for international travel in 2023.
Visitors to the ITB Berlin Convention 2023 will gain further industry-specific insights. In 200 sessions more than 400 experts will exchange views on the current tasks and challenges facing the tourism industry at the leading think tank for the travel industry from 7 – 9 March.

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Official opening ceremony on 6 March 2023 with leading names in politics and tourism – Georgia, the Host Country of ITB Berlin, will kick off the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show with a spectacular show program of traditional dance and music performances.
A high-profile lineup for the festive opening gala of the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show: Georgian Prime Minister H.E. Irakli Gariashvili will ceremoniously open ITB Berlin 2023 with a brilliant show of traditional Georgian dances and music. The opening ceremony, hosted by ITB Berlin and this year’s Host Country, will take place on the eve of the first day of the trade show, March 6, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the CityCube Berlin for invited guests.
Dr. Robert Habeck, Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Berlin’s Governing Mayor Franziska Giffey and Dirk Hoffmann, Managing Director of Messe Berlin, will welcome invited guests from all over the world to this year’s ITB Berlin. Other well-known representatives of the travel industry have also announced their attendance: Julia Simpson, President & CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), and Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
Under the heading “Infinite Georgian culture – from the beginnings of viniculture to modern avant-garde art”, an impressive journey through the cultural and ethnic diversity of the country in the Caucasus awaits the audience. The official opening show includes a conceptual and contemporary performance of masterpieces of Georgian performing arts from various genres: from ethno jazz and classical music to part-singing and electronic music, as well as performances by the world-famous Sukhishvili Georgian National Ballet. Divided into six acts, in addition to ballet dancers showcasing the diversity of Georgia on stage, the Rustavi Ensemble will present traditional Georgian polyphony and impress with its unique Georgian style of polyphonic singing. The audience can also look forward to the artistic director and chief conductor of the Georgian Philharmonic Orchestra Nikoloz Rachveli, the internationally renowned opera soprano Nino Machaidze, and the Georgian pianist Dudana Mazmanishvili, who is causing a sensation on the world’s stages with her lyrical talent and extraordinary virtuosity. Other notable artists will include the Georgian violinist Liza Batiashvili, the Georgian composer and musician Dato Evgenidze, and Nika Machaidze, a musician, filmmaker and artist. He produces a form of electronic music (IDM) that uses breakbeat rhythms to create harmonies and melodies that reference Georgian folk music.

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2023 European Capitals of Smart Tourism Pafos (Cyprus) and Seville (Spain) are participating in ITB Berlin 2023. Representatives from the two cities will be at the European Capital of Smart Tourism stand (Hall 20, stand 303).The two cities are setting the standard in a form of tourism that is accessible, digital, sustainable and creative. For tourists, this means better experiences, for locals, it means they can make the most out of their city, as well as better jobs, and, for the environment, it means a greener future.
Some of the leading practices from the two cities include:
Pafos:
Visitors can take a deep dive into the city’s history thanks to the Pafos UNESCO Archaeological park app and smart signs. These tools provide a personalised and enhanced digital guide to the destination. The app is available in several languages, includes interactive content, videos and photo galleries for each location, as well as 360 tours.The Pafos Smart Parking System uses state-of-the-art technology to provide real-time information on available parking spaces, making it easy for citizens and visitors to find a spot quickly and easily. This means fuel and time are no longer wasted, whilst looking for a space.Seville:
The city is seeking to furnish harmony between residents and visitors. One way of doing this is to manage the flow of people in congested areas. To do this, the city’s smart tourism office has set up a network of sensors, including AI cameras, Wi-Fi tracking and triangulation of operator signals. The data collected from these sensors is fed into a tool that will enable the correct redistribution of tourist flows towards areas of the city where congestion is lower, taking into consideration other tourist attractions that the city wishes to promote.Celebrations and festivals are being made fully accessible thanks to the SEVILLE ACCESSIBLE app. This tool entails integrated maps and routes, as well as noiseless schedules. It also points towards the most accessible attractions, suitable for people of all abilities.The European Capital of Smart Tourism is an EU initiative that aims to promote smart tourism in the EU by rewarding cities for their pioneering smart tourism approaches in accessibility, digitalisation, sustainability, and cultural heritage and creativity. Built on the successful experience of a preparatory action proposed by the European Parliament, the initiative seeks to foster innovative, sustainable, and inclusive tourism development, as well as spread and facilitate the exchange of best practices.ADVERTISEMENTFor the latest updates on the European Capital of Smart Tourism, follow us on our website, Facebook, or Twitter, and subscribe to our Podcast series.

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Opening press conference on 6 March with leading representatives: Georgia, Phocuswright, the German Travel Association (DRV) and Messe Berlin – ITB Media Monday on 6 March featuring fascinating press conferences with the European Travel Commission, World Travel & Tourism Council and Saudi Tourism Authority – Numerous presentations by exhibitors featuring destinations, companies and organisations at ITB Berlin from 7 to 9 March at the Hybrid Studio in Hall 5.3, hub27 and the CityCube Berlin
Only a few days to go until the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show opens its doors. With its new ITB Berlin Media Monday on 6 March 2023, ITB Berlin is for the first time kicking off one day before the official opening. “Media Monday” will start with the opening press conference on 6 March at 10 a.m. at the Palais am Funkturm exclusively for media representatives and bloggers at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds, and will be available in livestream for anyone interested on ITBxplore and the homepage of ITB Berlin (itb.com).
Katie Gallus will moderate the event and Dirk Hoffmann, the host and Managing Director of Messe Berlin, will take a look at the highlights planned for this year’s ITB Berlin. Those present will receive first-hand insights into the host country Georgia from H.E. Levan Davitashvili, Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia. Charuta Fadnis, SVP Research and Product Strategy at Phocuswright will talk about the growth of the global travel industry and present some of the trends that will dominate the market in the years to come. In addition, under the heading ’Travel is back – trends and economic outlook 2023’, Norbert Fiebig, President of the German Travel Association (DRV), will talk about the latest travel trends and provide an economic outlook for the German travel industry in 2023.
Other media events on ITB Media Monday, 6 March 2023
’Long-Haul Travel to Europe: What to expect in 2023’ – press conference with the European Travel Commission (ETC)ADVERTISEMENTSpeakers: Luis Araujo, president, European Travel Commission (ETC) and Turismo de Portugal, Tom Jenkins, CEO, European Tourism Association (ETOA) and David Goodger, director, Tourism Economics
11.45 a.m. – 12.30 p.m., Palais am Funkturm, and online on ITBxplore and itb.com
Press conference – World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)
Speaker: Julia Simpson, president & CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council
1.15 p.m. – 2 p.m., Palais am Funkturm, and online on ITBxplore and itb.com
Unexpected Arabia: Discover Saudi
Speakers: Hazim Al Hazmi, Saudi Tourism Authority, Abdulrahman Aljefri, Diriyah, Julia Stubenböck, Royal Commission for AlUla Germany, Abdullah AlZahrani, Red Sea Global
2.45 p.m. – 3.30 p.m., Palais am Funkturm, and online on ITBxplore and itb.com
Press events: Tuesday, 7 March 2023
Official opening tour of ITB Berlin including a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the stand of Georgia
Times to be announced shortly. Media members wishing to attend must be accredited for ITB Berlin.
Start of the tour: stand of Georgia, hub27/Stand 201
Press conference – alltours
Organiser: alltours Flugreisen GmbH
9 a.m. – 11 p.m., hub27, Room Beta 8
LGBTQ+ Media Brunch proudly presented by Visit Malta & Europride 2023
The media networking event is open to all media members and bloggers interested in LGBTQ+ tourism. Exhibitors present: Comunitat Valencia, Europride 2023, Florida Keys & Key West, Gay Games 2026, GNETWORK Madrid, IGLTA, Local Gay Guide, Mykonistas, Munich Tourist Board, Proudly Portugal, TOMONTOUR, visit.brussels, Visit Buenos Aires and Visit Malta. To register please email [email protected]
10 – 11.15 a.m., LGBTQ+ Tourism Pavilion, Hall 4.1
Press conference – Ferienregion Nationalpark Hohe Tauern & Großglockner Hochalpenstraße
Organiser: Ferienregion Nationalpark Hohe Tauern GmbH
11 a.m. – 12 midday, hub27, Room Beta 2
Press conference – South Africa
Organiser: South African Tourism
12 midday – 1 p.m., CityCube Berlin, Room R12
Press conference – Qatar Airways
Organiser: Qatar Airways
12 midday – 1 p.m., CityCube Berlin, Room A3
Press conference – the travel region of Saxony-Anhalt
Organiser: Investitions- und Marketinggesellschaft Sachsen- Anhalt
12.30 p.m. – 2 p.m., hub27, Room Beta 1
Maldives Media Meet
Organiser: Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation
1 p.m. – 1.45 p.m., Hybrid Studio, Hall 5.3 and online at ITBxplore
Official opening of the Medical & Health Tourism Pavilion and Medical Media Lunch, sponsored by the Catalan Tourist Board
At the start of the event a minute’s silence will be held for the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. Exhibitors present: ESPA – European Spas Association, Ensana Hotel Group, EHTTA – European Historic Thermal Towns Association, GSTE – Great Spa Towns of Europe, HTI – Health Tourism Industry, Gremi Clinic, Albania, Dünyagöz Eye Clinic, Istanbul and many others.
To register please email at [email protected]
1 p.m. – 2 p.m., Medical & Health Tourism Pavilion, Hall 26c
Press conference – Malaysia
Organiser: Malaysia Tourism
2 p.m. – 3 p.m., CityCube Berlin, Room M1
Meeting of tour operators of the travel region of Saxony-Anhalt
Organiser: Investitions- und Marketinggesellschaft Sachsen-Anhalt
2 p.m. – 4 p.m., hub27, Room Gamma 3
Mecklenburg West-Pomerania – what’s new at this holiday destination, featuring a preview to mark the 250th birthday of Caspar David Friedrich
Organiser: Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Vorpommern e.V.
2.15 p.m. – 3 p.m., Hybrid Studio, Hall 5.3, and online on ITBxplore
Presentation by Georgia followed by a reception
Mariam Kvrivishvili, Deputy Minister for the Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, will present Georgia’s main tourism highlights.
3 p.m., CityCube Berlin, Room M6
Press conference – Egypt
Organiser: Egyptian Tourism Authority
3 p.m. – 4 p.m., CityCube Berlin, Room M2
Guidance for trips to China in 2023 – what to observe
Organiser: CIBTvisas
3.30 p.m. – 4.15 p.m., Hybrid Studio, Hall 5.3, and online on ITBxplore
Press events, Wednesday, 8 March 2023   
Scandlines – eco-friendly sea trips to Scandinavia
Breakfast with the press – 2023
Organiser: Scandlines
10 a.m. – 12 midday, CityCube Berlin, Room R3
Opportunities for business and cooperation in East Africa
Organiser: Bondacon International
10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m., CityCube Berlin, Room R2
Costa Rica: Sustainable tourism and what’s new
Organiser: Costa Rica
11.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m., hub27, Room Beta 4
Press conference – Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg
Organiser: Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH
11.45 a.m. – 12.30 p.m., Hybrid Studio, Hall 5.3, and online on ITBxplore
Fostering Sustainable Tourism through Social Entrepreneurship:
Best Practices and Challenges. Meet the winners of the Social Entrepreneurship Competition in Tourism (2022)
Organiser: Social Entrepreneurship in Tourism Competition in cooperation with ITB Berlin
1 p.m. – 1.45 p.m., Hybrid Studio, Hall 5.3, and online on ITBxplore
Explore Adventure Tourism in Georgia
Organiser: The USAID Georgia Economic Security Program
2.15 p.m. – 3 p.m., Hybrid Studio, Hall 5.3, and online on ITBxplore
5th IIPT CELEBRATING HER AWARDS
presented by the International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT), India in cooperation with ITB Berlin
Honours will be presented for women’s outstanding achievements in the travel, tourism and hospitality sector.
3.30 p.m.– 4.15 p.m., Hybrid Studio, Hall 5.3, and online on ITBxplore
Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award – the first award of its kind in the tourism sectorThe new award is being presented by Equality in Tourism (equalityintourism.org) in cooperation with ITB Berlin. It honours tourism organisations for their outstanding achievements in supporting gender equality. The idea is to celebrate successes, but also to drive improvements and encourage tourism companies to integrate gender equality in their policies and the day-to-day working environment.
4.45 p.m. – 5.30 p.m., Hybrid Studio, Hall 5.3, and online on ITBxplore
PATWA INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AWARDS
Organiser: Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA)
2.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. in the CityCube Berlin, Room A4
Press events, Thursday, 9 March 2023
ADFC Bicycle Travel Analysis 2023
Organiser: Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club e.V. (ADFC)
10 a.m. – 11.30 a.m., CityCube Berlin, Room A4
Press conference – Amazing Thailand
Organiser: Tourism Authority of Thailand
11.45 a.m. – 12.30 p.m., Hybrid Studio, Hall 5.3
Best travel journalism of the year –
Presentation of the VDRJ Columbus Journalism Awards 2022
Organiser: Vereinigung Deutscher Reisejournalisten (VDRJ) e.V.
4.30 p.m. – 6 p.m., Hybrid Studio, Hall 5.3, and online on ITBxplore
Presentation of the Best Exhibitor Award
Organiser: CBS International Business School in cooperation with co:compass and ITB Berlin
6.30 p.m., Blue Stage, Hall 7.1b
Details of all events can be found in the summary of events and online on ITBxplore.
Online accreditation for ITB Berlin 2023
Media members and bloggers can register for ITB Berlin, subject to observance of the accreditation guidelines. After your application has been processed and approved you will receive an email with a PDF containing your ITB press accreditation, which you can print out.
Accreditation for ITB Berlin 2023
Please note: during ITB Berlin it will not be possible for press representatives to obtain accreditation at the press counters on the grounds. We therefore request you obtain accreditation online ahead of the event.

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ITB Berlin, the world’s largest B2B tourism trade show, will celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8) with a series of panels and award ceremonies discussing and championing gender equality.
Starting on March 7, the day before International Women’s Day, at the ITB Berlin Convention at the Diversity & Inclusion track on ITB’s Green Stage in Hall 3.1, a session will take place on gender equality titled “Gender Equality: Tourism as a door opener for female empowerment & the role of gender equality in addressing the climate crisis”.
During the session, the panel will examine whether tourism can help further empower women around the world and drive emancipation, and to what extent gender equality can better assist fighting the climate crisis.Furthermore, on March 8, ITB’s hybrid studio in Hall 5.3 will host an event with the winners of the International Social Entrepreneurship in Tourism competition, which was co-founded by ITB Berlin.
A few hours later at the same venue, the presentation of the fifth Celebrating Her award will also take place.
A collaboration between ITB Berlin and the Indian representatives of the International Institute for Peace in Tourism (IIPT), the event will honor women for their outstanding achievements in tourism, while images of previous years’ winners will be on display at a small exhibition in Hall 7.1.The event will be followed by the presentation of the Gender Equality Champion of the Year award held by the NGO Equality in Tourism, in cooperation with ITB Berlin will take place.ADVERTISEMENTThe first award of its kind in the tourism sector honors tourism organizations for their outstanding achievements in supporting gender equality.
The idea behind the award is to celebrate successes, but also to drive improvements and encourage tourism companies to integrate gender equality in their policies and the day-to-day working environment.Last year, the organization was itself the recipient of the Human Rights award of the Studienkreis für Tourismus. The session and both awards ceremonies can also be followed live on ITBxplore.
ITB Berlin 2023 will take place as a pure B2B event under the slogan “Open for Change” from Tuesday, March 7, to Thursday, March 9. The internationally renowned ITB Berlin Convention will take place parallel to the show and will be held live on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds – selected sessions will be streamed on ITBxplore.
International Women’s Day is a public holiday in Berlin.
Source: https://news.gtp.gr/

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