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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

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"

Stranded Over a Minor Delay

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Violent incidents in Berlin continue: Two days ago, it was reported that private cars in the Wilmersdorf neighborhood were vandalized with swastikas and SS symbols. The police have launched an investigation, suspecting an antisemitic ideological motive

The urban brand NYX by Leonardo opens its first hotel on the banks of the River Dahme, opposite Köpenick Palace. The hotel features 190 rooms, event spaces, a restaurant, and a connection to local art

Delta Airlines is resuming its direct route from Berlin to JFK Airport in New York. Flights will operate daily with a particularly convenient schedule: morning departures from Berlin and afternoon arrivals in New York

A 43-year-old Syrian man stabbed a German passenger to death – and was shot by a police officer during an escape attempt in the Charlottenburg district. A day earlier: Two men were arrested for an antisemitic attack on a Jewish man wearing a Star of David on his balcony in central Berlin

The Ringbahn Bridge on the A100 Highway has been completely closed for safety reasons, causing severe traffic congestion in the German capital, with access to Brandenburg Airport also affected. All the details

Ver.di Strike: Berlin’s Public Transport to Halt as Subways, Trams, and Buses Shut Down for Two Days

easyJet relaunches the direct route between Berlin and Liverpool. The route joins a series of announcements about new routes from the international BER airport to destinations in Morocco, France, Egypt, and more

A warning strike by BVG employees, Berlin's primary public transport operator, has led to a 24-hour suspension of all subway (U-Bahn), tram lines, and most bus routes. The strike has caused widespread disruptions and traffic congestion throughout the capital