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| The LGBTQ+ Tourism Pavilion in Hall 4.1 brings together new strong partners such as Booking.com, Queer Destinations, Grindr and Turespaña at ITB Berlin 2026. With its diverse programme of events, the segment demonstrates its growing importance for the global tourism industry. It is clear that inclusion is a decisive growth driver and that safety remains a key element of sustainable development. |
Revo Hospitality – formerly HR Group and Europe’s largest white‑label hotel operator – has filed for insolvency under self‑administration. Around 140 companies within the group are affected, while 125 hotels in Germany and Austria will continue operating with all 5,500 employees. Court‑appointed supervisors will oversee the proceedings.
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Positions for a strong year of openings in 2026 Landmark deals across India, Japan, the Maldives, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia underscore strong developer confidence and the enduring appeal of Dusit’s diversified brand portfolio. Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has achieved the strongest development performance in its history, recording an all-time high of 24 hotel signings in 2025 and significantly strengthening its global pipeline across key growth markets in Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.
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The work of the TUI Care Foundation shows how tourism can contribute to sustainable development in the long term. Across numerous projects and in close cooperation with partner organisations, initiatives are being developed worldwide that promote social participation, protect the environment and strengthen local communities.
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TCEB Announces Five-Year Carbon Reduction Target for Events Demonstrating leadership in sustainable development, the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization), or TCEB, announced a new sustainability mission to steer the Thai MICE industry toward Carbon Neutrality and a Net Zero Carbon future, aiming to reduce emissions by 20,000 TonCO₂e by 2030.. This ambition reflects the Thai MICE industry’s growing resolve, having collectively reduced and avoided 2,445.97 TonCO₂e across 232 events in FY 2025, compared to 780 tons of CO₂e in FY 2024. The 313 percent increase underscores the industry’s rising commitment to environmentally responsible event management.
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