From 6 to 10 March 2013 at ITB Berlin the eight Danube countries will
be hosting numerous activities showcasing the opportunities for tourism
along Europe’s second-longest river.
This
is the second year that Germany, Austria, Hungary, the city and region
of Bratislava, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova will be presenting
the region’s
cultural diversity and a wide range of opportunities for holidaying on
the Danube.
Thus
from 6 to 8 March, on the days reserved for trade visitors, both they
and the media can take part in guided tours of the stands of the eight
countries
on the Danube.
Among
other events the ITB Berlin Convention will feature a discussion round
on “Destination Danube – from a political vision to market-ready tourism
opportunities.“
On
the Open Days of ITB members of the public can take part in a
competition and will have a chance to win a cruise on the Danube.
The
activities of the Danube countries at the world’s leading travel trade
show are sponsored by the Danube Competence Centre in Belgrade.
Dr. Martin Buck, the director of the Competence Center Travel & Logistics, Messe Berlin: “Cooperation
among the countries on the Danube has created huge prospects for tourism in this region.
The
many activities hosted by the Danube countries at ITB Berlin, in which
trade visitors and the public can take part, point the way ahead for
tourism in this
region and will attract the attention of large numbers of holidaymakers
and tourism experts.“
From 6 to 8 March trade visitors and journalists taking part in the guided tours of the stands of
the Danube countries can find out about the wide-ranging opportunities for holidaying in this region.
On 6 March this year’s ITB Buyers Circle will also be devoting an event to the topic of the Danube.
Admission
to this event is free for the members of the global travel industry’s
exclusive buyers’ circle and for the guests of the Danube countries. At a
business
matchmaking event they can also exchange information on the latest
market developments and prospects for this region.
On 7
March from 12.45 to 1.30 p.m. at the ITB Destination Days, part of the
ITB Berlin Convention, the focus will also be on the Danube.
At
this event involving EU members and travel industry decision-makers the
topics will range from a political vision to the business prospects for
tourism in
the Danube region.
Examples of best practices will highlight the ways in which cross-border tourism can succeed.
Members of the public interested in finding out more about the Danube region will have the opportunity
to do so on the Open Days at ITB on 9 and 10 March.
“Passports to the Danube“ will be handed out at the entrances to the exhibition grounds.
Visitors can obtain stamps from the stands of the Danube countries
and holders of a fully stamped passport will be able to take part in a prize draw.
The first prize is a cruise on the Danube.
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