For many years, the world's largest international tourism fair, ITB, has been held in early March in Berlin. Next year, the date will move. Here is the new schedule, and the reason behind the change
With the winds of war in the Middle East in the background, 5,601 exhibitors from 166 countries participated in the world's largest tourism fair ITB, which closed in Berlin. Despite the challenges of air travel due to the situation, organizers say the number of visitors remained similar to last year
It's official: the official host country of the world's largest tourism fair in 2027 will be the Maldives, the beautiful island nation in the Indian Ocean
Tourism guru Russell Lord ("KENES tours") will receive the "ITB LGBTQ+ Pioneer" award at ITB 2026 in Berlin for his tremendous contributions to gay tourism worldwide. In an optimistic interview with PassportNews, he talks about his vision: "To promote gay tourism among Middle Eastern countries"
The Lufthansa Group, with its many companies, arrived at the ITB travel fair with an increased and particularly rich presence. At the heart of the event: Lufthansa's centennial celebrations and the luxury classes on airplanes
Regional tensions cast a shadow over the world’s leading tourism fair, leaving several Gulf pavilions subdued and business conversations stalled. Industry voices from Jordan and Egypt to PassportNews: “The Middle East deserves stability and hope”
New figures released ahead of the world's largest travel trade fair in Berlin point to a return to stable global growth in single digits. South America stands out with an 11% jump, while business travel has returned to pre-pandemic levels
ITB Berlin will take place in early March 2026 at full capacity, with exhibitions from 160 countries, and of course, an emphasis on AI in the tourism sector. What else awaits at the world's largest tourism event?
The list of exhibitors at the LGBTQ+ pavilion at the Berlin travel fair will include Booking.com and dating app Grindr, with an emphasis on safety and economic growth. Revealed: the country that will stand out as a gay destination for the upcoming season
Lufthansa began operating flights from the group's main hub, with routes to Manchester, Valencia, and Berlin, and announced fleet expansion and new hires. Also: these are the company's first destinations for summer 2026
Due to a warning strike announced for Wednesday, March 18, Berlin Brandenburg Airport will not operate any scheduled flights. Passengers are asked to contact the airlines or travel agents regarding changes to bookings and alternative solutions
Several airlines were forced to divert their flights after takeoff and landing conditions at the airport in the German capital were not possible last night. As of this morning, it is still unknown when BER will return to normal operations
Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER) has issued a special weather warning, mentioning expected disruptions to its operations. Many flights were canceled and delayed throughout the morning, including flights to and from Canadian airports: "Extreme cold is causing delays"
Munich International Airport has reported an unprecedented 43.4 million passengers and a sharp increase in international flights. Punctuality and security have improved due to technological developments
Berlin Airport is preparing for its busiest days of the year: around 1.1 million passengers are expected to pass through, with around 7,300 takeoffs and landings. Here is what the busiest days will look like for BER
The train line connecting central Berlin and the airport will switch to a new route, offering significantly shortened travel times. Passengers from other cities will also benefit from improved service
Eurowings is significantly expanding its operations at BER Airport in the summer of 2026 with an additional hourly flight, more aircraft, and a total of 43 destinations across 20 countries
Berlin Brandenburg Airport handled 2.66 million passengers and nearly 19,000 flights in October 2025, surpassing last year’s traffic figures
Since it opened in October 2020 to replace Schönefeld and Tegel, BER Airport has become a hub for economic growth, with 70 active airlines transporting 100 million passengers at half the carbon emissions
Five years after opening, Berlin's Brandenburg Airport celebrates 100 million travelers, marking October 17, 2025, as its busiest day with over 101,000 passengers
