ITB Berlin News 2019 - Day 1 Edition

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14 NEWS ADVERTORIAL Master of reinvention Las Vegas continues to diversify and expand the visitor experience The one constant about Las Vegas is that it’s always changing. With more than US$ 16 billion being invested into the destination over the next several years and beyond, there is always something new to explore. Some of the most popular hotels will seem like new after undergoing significant renovations and rebranding. The Monte Carlo has turned into Park MGM and the boutique NoMad Las Vegas has an all-new refreshed inventory and décor. The Palms Casino Resort has enjoyed an extensive renovation, and last autumn, Waldorf Astoria made its debut on the Las Vegas Strip, replacing the Mandarin Oriental. A new 777-room property located on the Fremont Street Experience, Circa Resort & Casino, is expected to open in December 2020 and will be the first resort built from the ground up on Fremont Street since 1980. The MSG Sphere, in partnership with the Madison Square Garden Company and Las Vegas Sands, will open an 18,000-seat, domeshaped performance venue, with high-tech video screens and sound capabilities; in 2021. One of the most significant developments taking shape in Las Vegas is the evolution into a major sports destination. While a long-time host of major events like NASCAR, boxing, and the National Finals Rodeo, the success of the inaugural season of the National Hockey League’s expansion team, Vegas Golden Knights, and the announcement of the relocation of the National Football League’s Raiders has solidified Las Vegas as a top sports destination. In addition, Las Vegas is home to the Aces Women’s National Basketball League team and Las Vegas Lights FC. As a leading meetings and convention destination, more than three million square feet of new meeting space will be added to the already substantial inventory including the widely anticipated expansion and renovation of the Las Vegas Convention Center District. The multiphase plan includes a 1.4 million-square-foot addition of new space, including 600,000-squarefoot of exhibition space and is currently under construction. The Las Vegas dining scene continues to tempt taste buds with new restaurants constantly opening. Scotch 80 Prime at Palms Casino Resort reinvents steak house dining with Kobe beef, a classic cocktail cart, and an impressive whisky collection. Sadelle’s at Bellagio overlooks the iconic conservatory, bringing elegant dining with vintage style alongside popular New York classics such as bagels, smoked fish towers and chopped salads. The Fremont East District is another local favourite, known for diverse fare in a walkable neighbourhood just east of Las Vegas Boulevard. Evel Pie pays tribute to the legendary motorcycle daredevil, Evel Knievel, while dishing up pizza by the slice. Esther’s Kitchen,in Downtown’s Arts District, serves a classic Italian menu that’s seasonally inspired using the restaurant’s own herb garden. In terms of entertainment, The Park Theatre is a concertgoer’s dream, offering advanced audio and visual technology in an intimate 5,200-seat setting. Lady Gaga wows audiences with her Enigma and jazz and piano residencies, performing to sold-out crowds. International superstar Christina Aguilera will debut The Xperience residency at Zappos Theater in Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino this summer. There’s no better time than now to visit Las Vegas. And with non-stop connectivity through Eurowings, Condor, and Edelweiss and a the new one-stop route through KLM, which launches service from Amsterdam in June, it’s never been more convenient, too Hall 3.1 / Stand 231 For more on what to do and see in Las Vegas, go to visitlasvegas.com The Golden Knights are based in Las Vegas and play in the T-Mobile Arena The famous Strip in Las Vegas by night The Raiders Stadium is the home of the Las Vegas Raiders NFL team from 2020 Escape reality and the trade show floor by entering into the immersive theater, virtual reality experience at Las Vegas stand. ITB BERLIN NEWS • Wednesday 6 th March 2019 www.itb-berlin-news.com

BROUGHT TO YOU BY NEWS 15 IPK INTERNATIONAL 2019 WORLD TRAVEL FORECAST 2018 was a strong year for the tourism industry with uninterrupted growth of international trips around the world. And the outlook for 2019 is promising, based on IPK International’s World Travel Monitor, analysing the first eight months of 2018. travel intentions for the coming 12 months. The first preliminary figures of the World Travel Monitor for whole travel year of 2018 will be presented today at ITB Berlin by Rolf Freitag CEO of IPK International ADVERTORIAL © Franz Josef Meier - Liechtenstein Marketing Overall, it was expected for international trips worldwide to increase by around 6%. The highest forecasts are for North and South America, with an expected increase of 8% each. Asia is forecast to grow by 6%, followed by Europe with 5%. These forecasts are based on the World Travel Confidence Index published by IPK International, which is based on the views of survey participants about their IPK’S WORLD TRAVEL MONITOR ® : LATEST WORLD TRAVEL TRENDS AND FORECAST 2019 Category: ITB Future Day Date: Today, March 6, 2019 Time: 3pm - 3:45pm Location: CityCube Berlin, Auditorium A4/A5 PRINCIPALITY OF LIECHTENSTEIN: Tricentenary celebrated throughout the year IPK’s World Travel Monitor: Latest World Travel Trends And Forecast 2019 6% World 5% Europe Knowing what is important tomorrow: ITB Business Travel Forum looks at changing face of mobility On 6 th and 7 th March 2019 the ITB Business Travel Forum will be providing information on innovative approaches such as mobility apps and ride sharing services, which will have a longterm impact on business travel in the future. The two-day event will also highlight how the business travel market can react to the challenges posed by the ever-quickening pace of new sharing concepts, digitalisation and globalisation 6% Asia/Pacific Source: IPK International - World Travel Monitor® Jan-Aug 2018 8% 8% North America South America ITB BUSINESS TRAVEL FORUM - DAY 1 Date: Today, March 6, 2019 Time: 3:00pm - 5:45pm Location: Convention Hall 7.1a, Auditorium New York 1 In 2019, the Principality of Liechtenstein celebrates its 300 th anniversary. A series of events are being held throughout the year to mark this major milestone incorporating the local population in the jubilee festivities. A year of celebrations began on 23 January 2019 with a spectacular birthday party symbolising the unification of the Principality’s two regions, the Oberland and the Unterland, together with international guests and the local population. Throughout the whole year, the anniversary is being celebrated with all kinds of events, from special exhibits in museums to anniversary wine and cheese. One such event and another chance to look back at the Principality‘s history, albeit from a somewhat different perspective, is the weekend event History 3.0 taking place on 26 May 2019. The event will be used as an opportunity to launch Liechtenstein-Trail and the app LIstory (Liechtenstein History). Using state-of-the-art technology and augmented reality this app presents information on places of historical interest along the Liechtenstein Trail and tell the interesting and oftentimes surprising stories behind them. Thanks to the app, Vaduz Castle will for the first time be virtually opened for locals and tourists alike. The walking trail will take in all eleven municipalities in Liechtenstein and will invite visitors to discover the history of the Principality and at the same time enjoy the most beautiful natural surroundings and most fascinating places in the country. One could say the past is brought into the present with the technology of the future. From this weekend on the LIstory app and the trail will be permanently available free of charge Hall 17 / Stand 102 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS AT A GLANCE • Special exhibition in the National Museum 28.02.2019 – 23.01.2020 • Launch Liechtenstein Trail and app “LIstory” 26.05.2019 • National Day 300 15.08.2019 • Princely Collections at the Museum of Fine Arts 19.09.2019 – 01.2020 © Liechtenstein Marketing ITB BERLIN NEWS • Wednesday 6 th March 2019