Starting in May 2017, ITB China will take place annually on the grounds of the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Conference Center.

Greek island officials are hoping that the European Union and Turkey will come to an agreement on March 17 to curb the flow of refugees into Greece.

The tourism research institute IPK International presented the latest forecasts for the global and European tourism industry at the ITB Convention in Berlin.

Kos, the fourth most popular destination for tourists to visit in Greece, is experiencing a great demand in Germany, according to the president of the Hoteliers Association of Kos, Konstantina Svynou.

Aiming to promote its various destinations, products and advantages for year round tourism, the Region of Attica launched a new promotional video on the sidelines of the ITB Berlin trade fair.

Representatives of Lesvos, Samos and Chios are attending the ITB Berlin trade fair this year to let the world know that the islands are open for business.

Luxury boutique hotel group, Grace Hotels, announced on Thursday, during the ITB trade fair in Berlin, that the Grace Santorini is undergoing extensive enhancements and is reopening for the summer season on May 2.

Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura received positive messages for tourism in Greece this year, during a series of meetings she had with German tour operators on the first day of the ITB tourism fair in Berlin on Wednesday, March 9.

Greek tourism could see an increase of some 1.5 million more tourists and around 800 million more revenue this year if the refugee crisis is addressed effectively, according to the president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Andreas Andreadis.

The ITB Berlin trade fair opened on Wednesday and Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura toured the stand of the Greek National tourism Organization (GNTO) and visited its co-exhibitors.

Ensuring safe and seamless travel, enhancing the opportunities brought by technology and accelerating the shift towards a more sustainable sector are the priorities for the sector, said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, opening the 50th edition of ITB Berlin on Tuesday, March 8.

Greece is getting ready to exhibit at the ITB Berlin, as the leading trade fair for the worldwide travel industry marks 50 years. ITB Berlin 2016 will take place March 9 to 13.