Earlier last week at ITB in Berlin, Routes (part of UBM live) and the UNWTO reached an agreement to work together to advance the understanding of all matters that concern air connectivity and travel facilitation.

Erich and Regine Sixt have welcomed guests to their annual ITB Berlin party for the twentieth consecutive year, with one thousand executives from across the tourism sector in attendance. The event also welcomed 60 countries managed by the Sixt brand.

This year’s ITB Berlin sent out very positive signals for the international travel industry. With the global economy expected to recover in the years to come the world’s travel industry has begun 2014 confident of good tourism business.

ITB Berlin –the world’s leading travel tradeshow – is underway in Berlin, Germany. Green Globe Certification CEO, Mr. Guido Bauer, will be available at this powerful and unique show to introduce certified members from around the world, Membership benefits, sustainable management standards, and the Green Globe e-learning tool.

Azerbaijan Tourism Association (AzTa) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) signed memorandum of understanding. According to Nahid Bagirov, Head of AzTa, the memorandum was signed within the framework of the largest international tourism exhibition ITB Berlin 2014 being held on March 5-9 in Berlin.

Accor has launched a new online group bookings platform for leisure travel agencies and tour operators. The service has been designed based on online travel agency interfaces and allows bookings for groups between 15 and 60 people.