Innovation is key to advancing and ensuring the future of the tourism industry, and ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel trade show, provides a premier platform for showcasing these innovations. From March 4 to 6, 2025, the eTravel Stage, part of the ITB Berlin Convention, will focus on technological advancements and digital transformation within the travel industry. This stage offers industry experts the opportunity to share their knowledge with a global audience through five dedicated theme tracks. Additionally, with the ITB Innovators, ITB Berlin highlights visionaries whose products, services, and innovations have the potential to create long-lasting impacts on the travel sector.
Call for Papers: eTravel Stage at ITB Berlin
Travel industry professionals are invited to contribute to the convention program by presenting their innovative ideas, case studies, and best practices. Through live sessions, they will engage with an audience of industry executives, decision-makers from eCommerce and IT, international professionals, media, bloggers, young talents, and students.
Key themes will cover areas such as AI, travel technology for a sustainable future, mixed reality, Web3, and hotel technology. The call for papers is open to all contributors in the field of digital transformation in tourism, and submissions are free of charge. The final selection will be made by ITB Berlin’s Board of Experts. The deadline for submissions is October 31, 2024, and more information is available on the Call for Papers – ITB Berlin eTravel Stage page.
ITB Innovators 2025: Submit Your Groundbreaking Solutions
Since its inception in 2023, ITB Innovators has served as a platform for companies to present cutting-edge innovations that drive social, economic, or technological change in the tourism industry. Both startups and established companies are encouraged to submit their solutions for evaluation by the ITB Innovators team. Submissions for the 2025 edition are being accepted until January 17, 2025, and detailed information can be found on the Call for Papers – ITB Innovators 2025 page.
ITB 360°: A Year-Round Focus on Tourism Innovations
Beyond the annual trade show, ITB 360° keeps the spotlight on emerging trends and innovations in tourism throughout the year. With specialized content, interviews, and the Travel Hero Podcast, ITB 360° provides a continuous platform for sharing groundbreaking ideas. The latest episode, titled “Tech Travel: AI Transforming the Future of Tourism,” explores the role of AI in shaping the industry, featuring insights from experts like Leila Summa of Play To Change, Markus Stumpe of Cruisewatch, and Christian Watts of Magpie Travel. More ITB 360° content is available online.
About ITB Berlin, ITB Berlin Convention, and ITB 360°
The next edition of ITB Berlin will take place from March 4 to 6, 2025, as a B2B event, continuing its long-standing reputation as the world’s leading travel trade show since 1966. The ITB Berlin Convention, which runs alongside the trade show, will feature live events on four stages, addressing the industry’s current and future challenges. The theme for the upcoming edition is “Pioneer the Transition in Travel & Tourism. Together.” In 2024, over 5,500 exhibitors from 170 countries participated, attracting nearly 100,000 visitors.
Stay connected with the global tourism community through ITB 360° for year-round insights, expert articles, and innovative formats. More information can be found at www.itb.com.