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EVENTS EVERYBODY THAT IS IMPORTANT IN THE BUSINESS IS HERE © Mark Green IHIF 2016 THE MEETING OF GLOBAL COLLABORATION IHIF Berlin 2017 celebrates 20 years as a leading light for investors In March 2017, the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) will be celebrating its 20 th anniversary, and you are invited to join in the celebrations, during which the organisers will look back over how the industry has changed over the past 20 years, and also look forward to what we can expect over the next 20 years. The three-day event, organised by Questex Media Group, and attended by over 2,000 hospitality and tourism decision-makers from over 70 countries, is the place where deals are done and important industry decisions are made. The conference programme includes interviews with leading hoteliers, forecasts from top economists, panel discussions on the latest developments, trends and best practice in the hotel and investment industry, with an inspirational keynote speaker to conclude the three-day event from 6 to 8 March. Over 200 speakers take part in the conference, all leaders in their field making for an interesting and diverse programme. IHIF attracts a very senior gathering and among them nearly every major hotel chain CEO, influential global tourism ministers and the largest group of investors and hotel owners. “I love coming to IHIF every year, everybody that is important in the business is here and there is a great exchange of ideas and trends”, Christopher J. Nassetta, President & CEO, Hilton Worldwide exclaimed, adding, “It helps me have a better understanding of what is going on in the industry and what is ahead for the year to come.” The event focuses on delivering opportunities to anyone who currently operates within the hotel and tourism industry or who wants to do business in this sector, including: • Investors • Hotel Owners • Lenders • Hotel Chain CEOs and Executives • Financial Advisers • Real Estate Agents • Lawyers • Designers • Architects • Consultants • Timeshare Developers • Tourism and Government Officials Through three days of unrivalled networking opportunities, outstanding evening receptions, an exhibition and the very best educational programme, IHIF delivers important networking, information and contacts and our attendees and Sponsors, will agree that IHIF is a not to be missed event in their diaries. Cleverdis is proud to yet again be media partner of this exceptional event, and our senior staff members look forward to meeting you there
Hotel & Tourism SMARTreport #33 2017 Winter Edition 11 © Messe Berlin GmbH ITB Berlin 2016, South entrance CHANGES AFOOT @ ITB BERLIN New hall concepts adapt to changing markets Hall sections and space at the world’s largest travel and tourism trade event, ITB Berlin (8 to 12 March 2017) will give a totally new face to this dynamic global event. The new hall concept makes it possible for the fast-growing markets of the Arab states to enlarge their displays. There is now a better concentration of markets, which makes it easier for trade visitors to plan their visit. The major tourism destinations in the Mediterranean, including France, Gibraltar, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus and Spain, as well as Serbia and Hungary, have relocated to the entrance areas in Halls 1.1 and 2.1, directly next the South Entrance. The pavilions of the USA und Russia are no longer to be found in Hall 2.1. Both countries are allocated in Hall 3.1 now. The United Arab Emirates have moved to a new central location in Hall 2.2. Egypt, Bahrain, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and newcomer Saudi Arabia are in Hall 4.2 as of 2017. Central America and the Caribbean are now directly next-door in Hall 22, with South America in Hall 23. As well as destinations, LGBT Travel has also moved, from Hall 3.1b to Hall 21. This segment represents one of the fastest-growing markets in the international travel industry and for the first time has its own presentation area. MEDICAL TOURISM – A NEW SEGMENT AT ITB BERLIN For the first time ITB Berlin 2017 will be fully devoting a platform to medical tourism, which has become an important fastgrowing market. Medical service providers, hotels and destinations will be exhibiting their products and services in the Medical Tourism Pavilion in Hall 3.2. Presentations and workshops will be held so that visitors can find out more about the latest trends and developments in this growth market. MORE SPACE FOR TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY Due to the high level of demand, for the first time, the eTravel World section at ITB Berlin 2017 will occupy two halls. In Hall 6.1, lectures and discussions taking place on the eTravel Stage will provide visitors with useful information on innovative trends such as virtual reality, influencer marketing and chatbots. And for the first time, the hall features the eTravel Showroom, where new products will be presented. In addition to Hall 6.1, Hall 7.1c includes technology providers, whose focus is on payment solutions, hotel software and apps. In 2017 the eTravel Lab with its wide range of workshops can also be found there. Cleverdis is the publisher of the official show magazine – ITB BERLIN NEWS. To learn more, please go to: www.itb-berlin-news.com
