Dear trade visitors,
be there when top international speakers and industry experts discuss new topics on the stages at the ITB Berlin Convention. Following the motto âMastering Transformationâ, they will share their expertise, offer guidance and clear perspectives on how to shape the transformation process towards a sustainable and successful future.
And also in today's newsletter: the registration phase for the ITB Buyers Circle has opened, we introduce you to the new meeting tables on the fairgrounds, three important segments of ITB Berlin and our partner hotels. Of course, we also have fresh news from the industry up our sleeve.
See you at ITB Berlin: LIVE!
Best regards,
your ITB Berlin Team
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 | ITB BERLIN CONVENTION | MASTERING TRANSFORMATION |  | A premiere at the ITB Berlin Convention 2023 will be the "Board of Experts", whose members will each be responsible for one or more of the planned 15 to 20 thematic tracks. Under the motto "Mastering Transformation", we will be looking at buzzwords such as skills shortage, climate change, post-covid and energy transition. You will find numerous answers to these topics in our range of topic tracks at the ITB Berlin Convention.
For example, the "eTravel Track" is dedicated to technology-driven innovation and digital transformation in the travel industry and how to productively harness it.
| The "Marketing & Distribution Track" will gather leading thought leaders from the travel and hospitality industry to provide a global update on how leaders can stay competitive and successfully navigate the transformation processes ahead.
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The "ITB Future Track" will delve into the economic and political developments of tomorrow to find out which sustainable trends will put future tourism on the road to success.
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| A wide range of topics from the fields of travel technology, marketing & sales, future travel, MICE, sustainability and social responsibility and more await participants from all over the world at the ITB Berlin Convention 2023.
The ITB Berlin Convention is included in your ticket for ITB Berlin.
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| | ITB BUYERS CIRCLE | THE PLACE FOR THE TOP BUYERS OF THE INDUSTRY |  | Become a member of the exclusive ITB Buyers Circle 2023 and benefit from numerous services offered to the TOP buyers of the global travel industry which will not only save you valuable time but also make your ITB Berlin experience more convenient.
Here are only a few of the member benefits: free ticket to ITB Berlin, access to the ITB Buyers Circle Lounge with workspaces and meeting rooms, participation in the ITB Speed Networking, fast lane at the entrances, free checkroom service and much more.
Join the circle!
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| | NEW: MEETING TABLES ON THE FAIRGROUNDS | BOOK YOUR MEETING TABLE |  | Hold meetings, network, prepare for or follow up on appointments, co-work.... Book one of the meeting tables in advance or via QR codes on site. Tables can be booked between 10am and 6pm and are limited to a maximum of 4 slots of 60 minutes per person
Cost: 69 EUR/hour
It's first come first served.
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These are the locations:
⢠Business+ Lounge in Hall 7.2a (incl. ITB Buyers Circle Lounge + Co-Working Space)
⢠Business Satellite in Hall 20 (Meeting Tables only)
⢠Business Satellite in Hub27 (Meeting Tables only)
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| | SEGMENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT | HOME OF LUXURY | Meet, share & create: that's what ITB Berlin's HOME OF LUXURY, the community event for the luxury travel industry, is all about.
Here, hand-picked "hidden gems" of the new luxury travel market are brought together with top buyers of the industry: rarities and special hosts, products and experiences of top and high-end luxury. Whether you're an established brand or a newcomer to luxury travel, as an exhibitor at the HOME OF LUXURY you can host luxury buyers with your own presence in the historic Marshall House on the fairgrounds.⯠â¯
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| 4 exhibitor areas - the choice is yours: | The Garden: Main area with direct access to the entrance, lots of tables and event buzz guaranteed!
The Nest: exceptional atmosphere with a unique level of trust and security. â¯
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The Library: conversations and networking in a quiet atmosphere with limited number of tables.â¯â¯ â¯
The Gallery: Meeting tables with a view and in a quiet atmosphere.
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| | | Partner of the HOME OF LUXURY: | | | | |  | MEDICAL & HEALTH TOURISMUS |
|  | A strong market taking off to new dimension | In the Medical & Health Tourism Pavilion, medical providers such as clinics, hospitals, as well as hotels and destinations with corresponding offers in the health sector will again have the opportunity to present their products as exhibitors.
Various networking events in the pavilion and off the exhibition grounds round off the offer. These include the Medical Media Lunch (registration possible until 20 January), the Medical Tourism Educational Hub at the ITB Berlin Convention and the ITB Medical Night, where the prestigious ITB Medical Tourism Award is presented annually.
DISCOVER THE SEGMENT
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 | Long live diversity! | In addition to the LGBTQ+ Tourism Pavilion, there will also be the popular LGBTQ+ Media Brunch again. Interested exhibitors can register until 20 January 2023.
Tickets for the ITB Diversity Gala with the ITB LGBTQ+ Tourism Awards and the Silent Auction benefiting the IGLTA Foundation can be ordered here now.
Important to know: The Global LGBTQ+ Business Summit will take place on Friday, 10 March 2023, following ITB Berlin with Key Note Speaker Jane Castor, Mayor of Tampa, Florida.
DISCOVER THE SEGMENT
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| | YOUR ACCOOMMODATION IN BERLIN | OUR PARTNER HOTELS |  | You still have no accommodation in Berlin for your visit to ITB Berlin 2023?
Then this our recommendation:
From the hotel lobby to the exhibition grounds - with the free hotel shuttle service of our official partner hotels you can get to ITB Berlin 2023 quickly and comfortably.
Important note: Boarding is only possible for hotel guests with a valid ITB Berlin ticket.
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| | HOST COUNTRY: GEORGIA | DID YOU KNOW? |  | Have you ever wondered about the taste of the world's ancient wines?
Did you know that Georgian vinification techniques are unique and have been inscribed in UNESCO's world heritage list since 2013?
Georgia is the official Host Country of ITB Berlin 2023 and with that you'll get to explore the birthplace of wine, keeping ancient winemaking traditions for over 8000 years.
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| | ITB NEWS | DAILY INDUSTRY NEWS | Your daily news portal to read about the latest campaigns, developments, achievements, background stories, and much more.
Here are two examples of this week´s articles:
|  | ZAGREB OFFERS A GLITTERING 2022 ADVENT TIME
Named three times in a row as Europe's top Christmas Market destination â from 2016 to 2018 â Zagreb is once again set to offer visitors a joyful Advent and Christmas...
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| | DIDN'T SAVE YOUR TICKET YET? |  | THE EARLY BIRD ... | It pays to be quick - secure your trade visitor ticket at the discounted Early Bird price until 15 January 2023!
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| | DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? | WE HAVE THE ANSWERS! | We are happy to support you in making your ITB Berlin experience a great success!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our team at: itb@messe-berlin.de
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