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ITB is massive … and this year it’s massiver than ever for sustainable tourism. See our top dozen
There are literally hundreds of CSR/Sustainable Tourism events, there is something for everybody every day from Wednesday to Sunday.
Fascinating events include treasure hunts, accessible tourism day, bike rides – even daytime stargazing. And don’t forget the issues that always feature at ITB – LBGTQ, Child Protection, Refugees, Climate Change, Responsible Tourism Networking,
But you can’t do everything. Here are our top dozen unmissable events:
7 March
Hall 7.1 New York 1
11.00 Overtourism & Overcrowded destinations
Hall 4.1
13.00 Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation
Hall 19 Palais
16.00 Top100 Sustainable Destinations Awards
8 March International Womens’ Day
11.00 Daytime star gazing outside between 4.2 and 6.2
Hall 19 Palais
13.00 Gender equality & IIPTHer Awards
16.30 ToDo Awards
VIP Room Grosser Stern
14.30 Tourism & SDGs
9 March Friday
Hall 7.1 New York
10.45 Sustainability and tourism – oxymoron?
Hall 7.1c
13.00 How tourism changes the way we eat
Hall 4.1
14.30 Astrotourism
15.30 Voluntourism debate
18.00 Responsible Tourism Networking
Plus don’t miss out on Gay & Lesbian Travel (LGBT Travel)
Since 2010 Gay & Lesbian Travel has been an established, successful segment of ITB Berlin. Characterized by openness, creativity and vibrant interaction, this is one of the most diverse areas of the trade show.
Together with our LGBT-Partner Diversity Tourism, http://diversitytourism.com/ ITB Berlin also organizes a Gay & Lesbian Media Networking Brunch on ITB-Wednesday where members of the media will be able to get together in an informal atmosphere with representatives of destinations and other tourism providers. The new application form for the Media Networking Brunch 2018 will be available soon.
LGBT Travel also always holds a slot on ITB Fridays at the ITB Convention where current topics of the segments are regularly discussed by international experts.
Download the CSR Events list here: https://www.itb-berlin.de/media/itb/itb_dl_all/itb_itb_berlin_all/itb_soziale_verantwortung_all/CSR_Programm.pdf
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Tony from Gatto’s Pizza on Columbus’s Unique Pizza Trail
Sophia Hyder Hock on Global Social Inclusion in Tourism
Sustainable Tourism: Don Welsh on Community Values and Global Collaboration
Jane Cunningham: Enhancing European Engagement in Tourism
Kristin Dunne: Navigating Destination Strategy
Revolutionizing Mobile Connectivity: Boris Bijlstra on HUBBY eSIM
Capturing Glasgow’s Vibrancy: An Interview with Susan Deighan, Chief Executive of Glasgow Life
Lebua Hotel & Resorts: Rajan Khurana on Hospitality and Bangkok’s Charms
Sustainable Tourism and Growth: Insights from Chiravadee Khunsub from Tourism Authority of Thailand
Revolutionizing Travel: SmartSIM USA’s Dale Takio Unveils the Power of E Sims
TravelMole Interview with Hishan Singhawansa, Deputy CEO of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka
Unveiling the Essence of Magari Tours: A Dive into Authentic Italian Experiences
EU airports bring back 100ml liquid rule
British Airways passengers endure 11-hour 'flight to nowhere'
CLIA: Anti-cruise demos could cause itinerary changes in Europe
Gatwick braces for strike
Co-pilot faints, easyJet flight issues ‘red alert’