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 countriescan
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 businessmatchmaking
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.
