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In an exclusive interview with ITB Asia News, Tourism Ireland's Emerging Markets Executive Tori Henry explains why Ireland is a fabulous destination to explore for Asian travellers. Why does Ireland stand out for Asian travellers ?Ireland has always been well received by our Asian friends. It is a fantastic place for road trips, hiking, discovering…

Hello and welcome to this second day of ITB Asia, Everyone attending the first day of ITB Asia 2022 yesterday could see for themselves that the travel industry's response has been extremely positive. The stands and conferences were bustling with visitors, and business meetings were taking place throughout the halls. ITB Asia is back as…

Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, is a leading actor for international MICE events in South East Asia. ADVERTORIAL The available infrastructure and accessibility gives the city a competitive advantage. As Indonesia's capital and one of the top cosmopolitan cities in the region, Jakarta is welcoming a number of international-scale events throughout 2022, such as…

Singapore's Minister of Trade and Industry Alvin Tan and Dr. Martin Buck, Senior Vice President, Messe Berlin GmbH, cheered the physical return of ITB Asia in 2022... Yesterday's ITB Asia opening ceremony celebrated the resilience of the travel industry after two years of the pandemic. It also confirmed the strong support of both Singapore's government…

TravelLine is presenting its portfolio of digital and technological solutions to visitors at ITB Asia, an opportunity to learn about the company which just entered the Asian market. ADVERTORIAL CEO Alexander Galochkin discussed at yesterday's ITB Asia Conference how the company is looking to attract clients from across the continent, and we caught up with…

For Olivier Berrivin, Vice President APAC of BWH Hotel Group, ITB Asia is an opportunity to showcase the company's expanded collection of 18 brands Berrivin outlined the company's growth plans for 2023 in an exclusive interview with ITB Asia News. What is BWH Hotel Group presenting at ITB Asia 2022?BWH Group has a significant presence…

In yesterday's ITB Asia opening keynote, Michael Dykes, vice president, market management, Asia Pacific, Expedia Group, underlined the importance of a physical and digital experience, aligned with travellers expectations. For Michael Dykes, Expedia Group, the travel industry is emerging stronger from the pandemic and has been able to adapt to the changes affecting the sector.…

In his keynote speech, Rajeev Menon, President Asia Pacific (Excluding Greater China) Marriott International, explained how the pandemic had at least one positive effect - it reaffirmed the importance of travel. Post-Covid border re-openings have translated into an even stronger rebound for tourism than predicted. This was the optimistic message delivered by Rajeev Menon. "Many…

Radisson Hotel Group has come to ITB Asia 2022 with plans to grow its presence in Southeast Asia and the Indian sub-continent. In Thailand, the group is expanding its brand with Radisson Resort & Suites Phuket, a stylish upscale hotel set on the island's popular west coast.Just 27 km from the international airport, Radisson Resort…

This exciting resort marks the beginning of a new phase of development. Opened in 2019, Crossroads Maldives' concept is inspired by the unique history and identity of the Maldives, an archipelago at the crossroads of world trade.  Crafted from tales of the past and designed to inspire the present, Crossroads Maldives is the newest chapter…

Meliá Hotels comes to ITB Asia 2022 with an impressive portfolio of hotels and a strong tack record in sustainability Steve Nunan, Senior Director of Business Development Asia Pacific at Meliá Hotels International, relishes Meliá hotels being back at ITB Asia What is Meliá Hotels presenting at ITB Asia 2022?We are delighted to again be…

The German region of Saxony has a broad range of high-quality offers for families, with 137 accommodations, leisure facilities and locations across the region having been certified "Family Friendly". Created in 2005 by the Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen (TMGS), the brand "Family Holidays in Saxony" is going from strength to strength. The quality certification has…

Extraordinary landscapes, a rich local culture, the Northern lights and having recently been voted the safest country in the world, Iceland has all the right ingredients to seduce Asian professionals at ITB Asia Iceland is one of the countries that is rebounding the fastest after the pandemic. According to Visit Iceland's team at ITB Asia,…