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Dr. Mario Tobias, CEO of Messe Berlin, presented the highlights, key topics, and trends of the 60th anniversary edition. This year’s host country, Angola, was represented by Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel, Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Angola, who provided insights into the country’s tourism highlights and prospects. Mitra Sorrells, Senior Vice President of Content at Phocuswright, delivered up-to-date market data and trend analyses, including global market growth in so-called growth regions as well as the increasing use of AI in the travel sector. Albin Loidl, President of the German Travel Association (DRV), offered an outlook on the development of German outbound tourism and the key trends in the German travel industry for 2026.
Dr. Mario Tobias, CEO of Messe Berlin, presented the highlights, key topics, and trends of the 60th anniversary edition. This year’s host country, Angola, was represented by Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel, Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Angola, who provided insights into the country’s tourism highlights and prospects. Mitra Sorrells, Senior Vice President of Content at Phocuswright, delivered up-to-date market data and trend analyses, including global market growth in so-called growth regions as well as the increasing use of AI in the travel sector. Albin Loidl, President of the German Travel Association (DRV), offered an outlook on the development of German outbound tourism and the key trends in the German travel industry for 2026.
