ITB Berlin 2023
Launching the Pathway to Net Positive Hospitality and SMI Hospitality Task Force
The Alliance will be playing a key role at ITB this year. We will be launching our Pathway to Net Positive Hospitality at a global press conference and networking reception, as well as unveiling further information about the Sustainable Markets Initiative Hospitality Task Force.
In addition, Alliance team members and hotel members will be sharing their insight and expertise on a variety of panels across the three days.
We invite you to join us there! Can’t attend in person? Join virtually via ITBxplore’s Digital Ticket, which enables you to watch all activities on the Orange stage LIVE, including a number of our panels and our SMI Hospitality Task Force announcement.
Discover the key activities we will be involved in below.
We will keep this page updated, so please return for the latest details and new developments.
March 6th - ITB Media Day
Global press launch
In partnership with WTTC we will launch our Pathway to Net Positive Hospitality, incorporating the Hotel Sustainability Basics.
13.15-14.00
March 8th
Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award
Location: Hybrid studio in Hall 5.3
16.45 - 17.30
We are proud to be sponsoring the Equality in Tourism Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award, rewarding leaders in the field, celebrating their excellence by identifying best practice, and driving improvement.
Our Ethical Recruitment Programme Manager, Michelle Mason, is on the judging panel for the award. Our CEO, Glenn Mandziuk, and Chair, Wolfgang M. Neumann, will also be participating in the award ceremony.
Watch the Livestream – Coming soon
Networking Reception
Location: Hybrid studio in Hall 5.3
17.30 - 18.30
In collaboration with Equality in Tourism, this event will celebrate the winner of the Gender Equality Award and recognise how equitable opportunities are a core component of achieving Net Positive Hospitality.
We invite our members and any other partners who have been involved in the development of the Pathway to Net Positive Hospitality to join us.
Watch the Livestream – Coming soon
March 9th - Responsible Tourism Day
CEO Panel - Connecting the dots on ESG: The Future of Corporate Success in Hospitality
Featuring Alliance CEO, Glenn Mandziuk, and CEOs from across our membership
Orange stage
11.00 - 12.00
We look forward to making an important announcement about the progression of the Sustainable Markets Initiative Hospitality Task Force within this session.
Available to watch LIVE, via ITBxplore:
SMI Hospitality Task Force announcement – https://xplore.itb.com/eventdate/Sustainable-Markets-Initiative-Task-Force-for-Hospitality-Tourism–ed_0313
Panel: Hospitality & Society - from experience to meaning
Featuring Alliance Head of Environment, Claire Whitely
Blue stage
14.30 - 15.45
Panel: Shaping a just and equitable industry transformation
Featuring Alliance Head of Social Responsibility, Anjana Raza
Orange stage
16.00 - 16.45
Available to watch LIVE, via ITBxplore – https://xplore.itb.com/eventdate/Shaping-a-just-and-equitable-industry-transformation–ed_0311
Panel: Future outlook - hospitality innovation
Featuring Alliance Head of Business Development, Patrick O’Meara
Blue stage
16.45 - 17.30
Reception of the Sector Dialogue “Tourism for Sustainable Development”
We welcome our new SMI CEO Task Force, members and partners to join us for a key networking opportunity.
Orange Stage
17.45 - 19.00
Opportunity to engage with politicians, private sector representatives and civil society organisations. Hosted by Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), in cooperation with the Federal Association of the German Tourism Industry (BTW).
