The global Travel & Tourism sector is forecast to grow by 3.5% during 2015, representing strong growth despite numerous challenges that have already taken place this year.According to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) annual autumn update to its Economic Impact research, GDP growth of 3.5% is forecast for the sector in 2015. This is slightly lower than the forecast at the beginning of the year, mostly due to weaker domestic spending.

The Golden City Gate (09.03.2016 – 12.03.2016): The ceremony of the coveted international tourismMediaAward and the first edition of the entertainment award.
The film-, print- and multimedia competition takes place for the 15th time at the 50th ITB in Berlin. At the same time the competition is catching the tourism industry´s worldwide interest. Ever since the award ceremony takes place during the trade show right at the ITB fairground and is published in international media such as CNN and DW. www.the-golden-city-gate.com. Please subscribe now!

Thailand welcomend the 25 millionth visitor with a ceremony at the airport jointly organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Airports of Thailand, the Immigration Bureau, Thai Airways International (THAI) and True Corporation.
Mr. Kalin Sarasin, Chairman of the TAT Board of Directors said, “I am absolutely delighted to welcome the 25 millionth visitor. Thailand now enters the usual peak season and we look forward to welcoming the next few millionth visitors between this month and December.

Final figures just published for the fifth IMEX America confirm that the trade show broke many significant records.According to statistics now available on the event’s website, IMEX America 2015, which took place in Las Vegas from 13 to 15 October, attracted a total of 10,732 industry professionals. These included 3,030 hosted buyers, an increase of 4 per cent on 2014.

The world’s leading travel trade show is celebrating its anniversary with 50 trips around the world – the current head David Ruetz meets Dr. Manfred Busche, who started ITB Berlin. It is now 50 years since the world’s leading travel trade show was launched and celebrations are under way with a major anniversary campaign. Its slogan is “From Berlin with Love“.

Marriott International To Acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Creating The World’s Largest Hotel Company. Combined Company will have 1.1 Million Rooms in more than 5,500 Hotels, spanning the Globe in over 100 Countries. 30 Leading Brands will provide Guests Unmatched Choices. Transaction Offers Substantial Economies of Scale. Combined Company Should Deliver Significant Capital Returns to Shareholders