Some Countries, Destinations Return after Absence of Several Years

After a long interval a number of countries are returning to Berlin to promote their tourism attractions and facilities. They include Malawi (Hall 20), Gabon (Hall 4.1) and Bahrain (Hall 23).

Turkmenistan and Tajikistan have returned too and are in Hall 26, while the displays by Vietnam and Thailand feature some new exhibitors. China’s official airline is represented on its own stand for the first time.

In 2009 the Middle East reports a continuing boom in tourism. The Emirates of Abu Dhabi and Qatar now have an even wider range of attractions and facilities. For the second time Emirates airline is bringing its spectacular stand, in the form of a globe, to Berlin.