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ITB Berlin goes virtual in March 2021
financial hubs, such as the hugely important transatlantic route between London and New York.
“Restoring these routes for international business travellers must be coupled with the agreement and adoption of globally recognised standards for a rapid, cost effective airport test and trace regime.
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“Together these will help create a safe and hygienic environment to travel and aid the beleaguered Travel & Tourism sector which continues its fight for survival.
“This in turn will act as an engine to help kickstart the economic global recovery to benefit the whole Travel & Tourism sector and millions of jobs throughout the supply chain which are dependent upon international travel.
“The economic fallout from COVID-19 continues to relentlessly burn its way through the Travel & Tourism sector. However, our plan could save 100 million jobs through strong international cooperation, removing travel barriers and introducing an international testing protocol at airports to minimise the spread of COVID-19. “While I am encouraged by the unity and strength of purpose shown by the private and public sector at the recent G20 Tourism Ministers Meeting, there is so much at stake that we must redouble our collective efforts to save the sector together.”
WTTC will continue working with major industry bodies and global organisations, such as International Air Transport Association (IATA, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Airport Council International (ACI), World Economic Forum (WEF), International Chamber of Comm Intro: Up to 100 million jobs globally and 16 million in India could be saved.erce (ICC), to further take forward the positive steps which have already been achieved.
ITB BERLIN
GOES VIRTUAL IN MARCH 2021!
ITB Berlin and ITB Berlin Convention will take place from March 9-12, 2021 – as a virtual edition Under consideration of all circumstances, Messe Berlin has decided that ITB and ITB Berlin Convention will take place from 9-12 March 2021 in digital form as a purely B2B trade fair and conference.
Since 1966, the travel in23 dustry has been meeting face to face every year in March in Berlin – many industry players have countless memories of the tourism industry’s annual “class reunion” and benefit from the business relationships established there as the No.1 platform for a successful business, new and established contacts, inspiration, and interaction.
ITB as the World’s leading Travel Trade Show, let us look forward to a thrilling virtual edition of ITB Berlin that brings the entire industry together in one digital place.
