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HonTrip, a pioneering AI-powered intelligent travel platform, is set to make its debut at ITB Berlin 2026 alongside its inbound tourism brand Seeking China, unveiling a next-generation travel model redefining international travelers’ exploration of China. At the show, the company will spotlight solutions that fuse AI itinerary planning, immersive cultural storytelling, and integrated medical and

New modelling from Tourism Economics, part of Oxford Economics, paints a stark picture for travel demand across the Middle East in 2026 as a result of the escalating conflict involving Iran.

This year at ITB Berlin, one of Africa’s most fascinating and under-explored destinations is stepping boldly into the global travel spotlight: Angola. Long overshadowed by its better-known counterparts, Angola is beginning to captivate the imaginations of travel designers, adventure seekers and cultural explorers alike — and the buzz at the Angola Tourism stand at ITB

BTN delivers exclusive video interviews from ITB Berlin 2026, showcasing influential leaders from global travel, tourism, technology, and destination management. Industry pioneers and senior executives provide expert insights into emerging travel trends, digital transformation, market recovery strategies, sustainable tourism models, mobility innovation, and the future frameworks shaping the world’s largest and most dynamic travel industry

Colombia has always been rich in colour, rhythm and contrast, but in recent years the world has begun to see the country through a sharper, more confident lens. Branded as “The Country of Beauty,” Colombia is no longer an emerging destination waiting to be discovered—it is a tourism success story asserting its place on the

The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) and the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) have announced the next chapter of their partnership, launching a multi-year programme that brings together the Alliance’s Summit and the WSTHA Awards into one landmark global platform for sustainable travel and tourism.

New York State has arrived in Berlin this week with confidence in its stride. As the global travel industry gathers at ITB Berlin, the Empire State’s tourism team is using the international platform to highlight a year shaped not by dramatic rebounds, but by steady growth and renewed enthusiasm closer to home.

Few hotel brands evoke the spirit of sun-soaked escapes and seamless all-inclusive living quite like Rixos Hotels. Over the past year, this vibrant and fast-growing luxury hospitality group has strengthened its presence across continents — from dramatic desert coastlines to emerald islands and cultural capitals — proving once again why discerning travellers and global explorers

Breaking Travel news caught up with Becky Woodmansee to explore how Virgin Atlantic is building future-ready talent through apprenticeships, and what this means for the wider aviation sector at a time of rapid skills transformation. See her response to our questions detailing this innovative scheme and its benefits in the exclusive interview below.

Infrastructure, confidence and a global debut at ITB Berlin Yerevan has always known who it is. One of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, Armenia’s capital wears its history lightly—etched into pink tuff stone, echoed in courtyard conversations, and poured generously into glasses of local wine. What is changing now is not the city’s character,