ITB News Podcast 🌍: Recent Episodes
ITB News Podcast
ITB News Podcast is the year-round podcast designed for the travel and tourism industry
This podcast is for you, whether you are: 👉 Exhibitor 👉 Trade Visitor 👉 Buyer 👉 Travel Industry professional In each episode: 💡 Industry news 💡 Key figures 💡 Leading industry insight 💡 The «Exclusive» Interview To learn more about the latest trends in Travel, follow ITB Berlin on itb.com
🎙 Subscribe / Support this podcast Please leave five stars( ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
In this episode of the ITB News Podcast we will talk with Kristiina Hietasaari, Senior Director at Visit Finland about Finland's unique position as the world's happiest country and its influence on the nation's tourism strategy. She sheds light on how Finland's lesser-known status in the global market is counterbalanced by its impressive record in happiness, and how this is leveraged in promoting Finnish tourism.Time-stamped show notes00:00 ➡️ 00:50: introduction00:50 ➡️ 03:05: introduction03:05 ➡️ 11:05: exclusive interview of Kristiina Hietasaari, Senior Director at Visit FinlandThis episode features: Kristiina Hietasaari: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiinahietasaari/Valuable resourcesVisit Finland: https://www.visitfinland.com/🎙 Support this podcastSubscribe 🔔Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review and a rating (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)To learn more about the latest trends in the tourism industry, follow ITB Berlin:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITBBerlin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ITB_BerlinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itbberlin/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itb-berlin-bb2666130/
In this episode of the ITB News Podcast we will talk with Tim Jodts, Chief Supply Officer at travelWorld about how technology is shaping the future of travel.Time-stamped show notes00:00 ➡️ 00:50: introduction00:50 ➡️ 03:00: introduction03:00 ➡️ 17:17: exclusive interview of Tim Jodts, Chief Supply Officer at travelWorldThis episode features:Tim Jodts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-jodts-11b4933b/?originalSubdomain=atValuable resourcestravelWorld: https://www.travelworld.com/🎙 Support this podcastSubscribe 🔔Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review and a rating (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)To learn more about the latest trends in the tourism industry, follow ITB Berlin:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITBBerlin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ITB_BerlinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itbberlin/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itb-berlin-bb2666130/
In this episode of the ITB news podcast we will talk with Sanda Majore, Key Account Manager at airBaltic about airBaltic’s plans for the future and the opening of new routes by the company. Time-stamped show notes00:00 ➡️ 03:40: industry news05:35 ➡️ 14:47: exclusive interview of Sanda Majore, Key Account Manager at airBalticThis episode features: Sandra MajoreWorking in airBaltic sales department as a Key Account Manager, Sanda is helping Travel Agencies and Tour Operators to have closer cooperation with airBaltic. As a result, our partners have better product knowledge by having first-hand information and agents are able to offer their clients a better price and service. Her responsibility is to take care of airBaltic biggest home market – Latvia as well as develop airBaltic presence in UAE. Sanda proudly calls airBaltic her family for already 17 years.Valuable resourcesairBaltic https://www.airbaltic.com/🎙 Support this podcastSubscribe 🔔Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review and a rating (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)To learn more about the latest trends in the tourism industry, follow ITB Berlin:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITBBerlin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ITB_BerlinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itbberlin/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itb-berlin-bb2666130/
In this episode of the ITB news podcast we will talk with Mark Antipof, Business Development Director at Hotelbeds about digital tools for the travel industry.
In this episode of the ITB news podcast we will talk with Hanna Kleber, President of the Corps Touristique (CT) about the evolution of the Corps Touristique and the trends of German tourism.
In this episode of the ITB news podcast we will talk about with Yatan Aluwalia, CEO - Y&E Consultancy & Services, Secretary General - Pacific Area Travel Writers Association, Partner
Time-stamped show notes
00:00 ➡️ 01:00: introduction 01:00 ➡️ 05:35: industry news 05:35 ➡️ 10:13: exclusive interview of Yatan Aluwalia, CEO - Y&E Consultancy & Services, Secretary General - Pacific Area Travel Writers Association
This episode features:
Yatan Aluwalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yatan-ahluwalia-3b14ba24/?originalSubdomain=in
Valuable resources
PATWA International: https://www.patwainternational.com/home.html
🎙 Support this podcast
Subscribe 🔔
Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review and a rating (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
To learn more about the latest trends in the tourism industry, follow ITB Berlin:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITBBerlin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ITB_Berlin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itbberlin/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itb-berlin-bb2666130/
In this episode of the ITB news podcast we will talk about with The Honourable Hee Loy Sian, the EXCO of Tourism and Environment State of Selangor, Malaysia Time-stamped show notes 00:00 ➡️ 01:05: introduction01:05 ➡️ 05:20: industry news05:20 ➡️ 16:02: exclusive interview of The Honourable Hee Loy Sian, the EXCO of Tourism and Environment State of Selangor, Malaysia This episode features: The Honourable Hee Loy Sian: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hee_Loy_Sian Valuable resources Selangor Travel: https://selangor.travel/ 🎙 Support this podcast Subscribe 🔔 Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review and a rating (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)To learn more about the latest trends in the tourism industry, follow ITB Berlin: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITBBerlin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ITB_BerlinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itbberlin/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itb-berlin-bb2666130/
In this episode of the ITB news podcast we will talk about events and festivals in Latvia with Inese Sīrava, Director of the Tourism Department LIAA - the Tourism Development Agency of Latvia Time-stamped show notes 00:00 ➡️ 01:30: introduction01:30 ➡️ 07:05: industry news07:05 ➡️ 19:51: exclusive interview of Inese Sīrava, Director of the Tourism Department LIAA This episode features: Inese Sīrava : https://www.pata.org/speakers/inese-sirava Valuable resources Investment and Development Agency of Latvia: https://www.liaa.gov.lv/en 🎙 Support this podcast Subscribe 🔔 Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review and a rating (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)To learn more about the latest trends in the tourism industry, follow ITB Berlin: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITBBerlin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ITB_BerlinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itbberlin/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itb-berlin-bb2666130/
In this episode of the ITB news podcast we review this year’s edition of ITB Berlin with Deborah Rothe, the ITB Berlin Exhibition Director Time-stamped show notes 00:00 ➡️ 01:05: introduction01:05 ➡️ 05:45: industry news05:45 ➡️ 13:00: exclusive interview of Deborah Rothe, ITB Berlin Exhibition Director This episode features: Deborah Rothe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahrothe/ Valuable resources ITB Berlin: https://www.itb.com/ 🎙 Support this podcast Subscribe 🔔 Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review and a rating (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)To learn more about the latest trends in the tourism industry, follow ITB Berlin: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITBBerlin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ITB_BerlinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itbberlin/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itb-berlin-bb2666130/
In this episode of the ITB news podcast we discuss slow and green travel and have an exclusive interview with the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, Ms Mariam Kvrivishvili. Time-stamped show notes 00:00 ➡️ 01:15: introduction01:15 ➡️ 09:10: industry news09:10 ➡️ 24:53: exclusive interview of the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, Ms Mariam Kvrivishvili This episode features: Mariam Kvrivishvili: https://ge.linkedin.com/in/mariam-kvrivishvili-70221430 Valuable resources Georgian National Tourism Administration: https://gnta.ge/ 🎙 Support this podcast Subscribe 🔔 Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review and a rating (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)To learn more about the latest trends in the tourism industry, follow ITB Berlin: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITBBerlin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ITB_BerlinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itbberlin/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itb-berlin-bb2666130/
In this episode of the ITB news podcast we discuss slow and sustainable travel and have an exclusive interview with Cat Jones - the founder and CEO of Byway.
In this episode we discuss the health, wellness and medical sectors in tourism. We look at key markets, drivers of wellness tourism and hear what the future looks like in the health tourism sector. Time-stamped show notes00:00 ➡️ 01:00: introduction01:00 ➡️ 03:55: industry news03:55 ➡️14:49: exclusive interview of Simone Zagrodnik, Executive Director of the European Historic Thermal Towns AssociationThis episode features: Simone Zagrodnik: Executive Director of the European Historic Thermal Towns Association. Simone studied business and tourism at the Cologne Business School and engaged in the development of the European Historic Thermal Towns Association (EHTTA) from a members’ perspective for almost a decade before being appointed as Executive Director of the EHTTA in 2020: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-zagrodnik-30270554/?locale=en_USValuable resourcesEHTTA: https://historicthermaltowns.eu/🎙 Support this podcastSubscribe 🔔Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review and a rating (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)To learn more about the latest trends in the tourism industry, follow ITB Berlin:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITBBerlin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ITB_BerlinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itbberlin/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itb-berlin-bb2666130/
In this episode we look the drivers behind the rise in cultural tourism. We discuss ways in which tourist boards are approaching this demand and what changes are being made in the cultural tourism sector.
Time-stamped show notes
00:00 ➡️ 01:00: introduction 01:00 ➡️ 06:10: industry news 06:10 ➡️21:56 : exclusive interview of Gloria Guevara, Chief Special Advisor to Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism
This episode features:
Gloria Guevara, Chief Special Advisor to Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism. She is the former Mexican Secretary of Tourism, recognised by CNN as of the most influential women in Mexico: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gguevara2009/
Valuable resources
Ministry of Tourism: https://mt.gov.sa/
🎙 Support this podcast
Subscribe 🔔
Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review and a rating (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
To learn more about the latest trends in the tourism industry, follow ITB Berlin:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITBBerlin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ITB_Berlin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itbberlin/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itb-berlin-bb2666130/
In this episode we discuss how technology is affecting the way we travel. We look at how developments in technology are changing the booking process and what we can expect in the next few years.
Time-stamped show notes
00:00 ➡️ 01:00: introduction 01:00 ➡️ 05:20: industry news 05:20 ➡️16:55: exclusive interview of Kristofer Moisan - Co-founder of the startup Wytland
This episode features:
Kristofer Moisan - Co-founder of the startup Wytland. He is Serial and Passionate Entrepreneur with experience in the Travel Tech space. He is also a mentor and supports tech startups in the Travel and Hospitality industry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristofer-moisan-sellez/?originalSubdomain=fr
Valuable resources
Wytland: https://www.wytland.co/
🎙 Support this podcast
Subscribe 🔔
Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review and a rating (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
To learn more about the latest trends in the tourism industry, follow ITB Berlin:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITBBerlin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ITB_Berlin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itbberlin/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itb-berlin-bb2666130/
What are the challenges of tourism development in Europe? How is the tourism industry recovering from the various events? Today we welcome Jan Herdget, CEO of CzechTourism, who tells us about the latest trends in European tourism and his expectations for the future.
Time-stamped show notes
00:00 ➡️ 05:30: industry news 05:30 ➡️19:32: exclusive interview of Jan Herget, CEO of CzechTourism
This episode features: Herget Jedna, CEO of CzechTourism
Valuable resources
Visit Czech Republic: https://www.visitczechrepublic.com/
🎙 Support this podcast
Subscribe 🔔
Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review (ajouter le lien vers apple podcast)and a rating ( ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
To learn more about the latest trends in the tourism industry, follow ITB Berlin:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITBBerlin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ITB_Berlin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itbberlin/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itb-berlin-bb2666130/
In this episode we discuss innovation in hospitality, the road to sustainability and also the luxury sector. This episode's interview is with Denis Hüttig who is the Vice President Upscale Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts, Jaz in the City and the new brand - House of Beats.
In this episode we discuss how the global aviation industry is moving beyond the pandemic and what 2022 holds for airlines around the world. This episode's interview is with Mikko Turtiainen who is the VP Global Sales at Finnair - we chat about new routes, green initiatives and their innovative new business class seat design.
Mikko Turtiainen, VP, Global Sales, Mikko heads Finnair's global sales team, which spans Europe, Asia and the US, to bring the Finnair offering to customers. He is responsible for Finnair's indirect sales, i.e. sales with travel agents as well as corporate customers. With some 20+ years of experience at Finnair, Mikko knows Finnair and its strategy inside out.
Welcome to the ITB News podcast . In this first episode is all about building tourism destinations recovery and we’ve got a great interview coming up with 🇯🇴 Nayef Al Fayez, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities for the Kingdom of Jordan but first of all that’s not back at the recent ITB Berlin convention