30 AROUND THE WORLD
30 AROUND THE WORLD STAND OUT STANDS A selection of some of the most interesting and spectacular stands at the show At the show and didn’t see everything? Weren’t at the show and want to know what it was like? In the following pages, we take you on a virtual tour of some of the top stands at ITB 2019. Malaysia – Official Partner Country 2019 As Malaysia was this year’s official partner country at ITB Berlin, the booth was much bigger than in previous years. Underlining the extraordinary cultural diversity of this Southeast Asian nation, the ITB opening ceremony featured dances from numerous tribes and ethnic groups, and the stand also played host to regular performances. Malaysia has so much to offer - hardly any country is so diverse - in every aspect - and at the same time so easy and uncomplicated to travel to. The many cultures found in Malaysia bring along their very own eating habits. Therefore, the Malaysian cuisine incorporates Chinese, Indian and Malay ideas as well as inspirations from Arabian and European countries. Colombia – feel the rythm With a presentation this year entitled, “Feel the rhythm of diversity”, ProColombia was one of the most active when it came to fun and colour at their stand. ProColombia also participated in the music tourism event – “Combining music and tourism: how does that sound?” Julián Guerrero Orozco, Vice President of Tourism, ProColombia spoke about the power of music tourism and using it as a tool to promote places, shape experiences and stimulate economic growth. ITB BERLIN NEWS • Friday 15 th March 2019 www.itb-berlin-news.com
STAND OUT STANDS AROUND THE WORLD 31 Guatemala - soul of the earth Guatemala, heart of the Mayan world, offers Mayan archaeological sites, Spanish colonial vestiges, modern Maya with the varied multi-colour hand wowed textiles that identify what village they live in all fused in dynamic and active society, within a spectacular scenery of mountain, lakes, volcanoes and a unique and gifted natural environmental in a varied climatic setting. The most rooted indigenous culture can be found in the highlands. The pine forests and active volcanoes allow visitors to practice hiking, canopying and, ecotourism. Wonderful Indonesia At ITB Berlin, Indonesia underlined cultural patterns, traditions and lifestyles that are unusual different from those of the tourist and, in some cases, unique to one place can be of much interest to many tourists. These cultural patterns include customs, dresses, ceremonies, life styles and religious beliefs, and are often associated with rural and village life but may be prevalent in some urban places. Ministry of Tourism, Indonesia, is responsible for national tourism development. It focuses on promoting the nation’s image as being safe and worth visiting. It also facilitates tourism industries to promote tourism destinations and products to international market. hape experiences and stimulate economic growth. ITB BERLIN NEWS • Friday 15 th March 2019
