eTravel World at ITB Berlin 2015 to be attended by over 50 exhibitors from 19 countries

This year, more than 50 exhibitors from 19 countries will be gathering at the eTravel World of ITB Berlin, which will be held from March 4-8. Trade visitors can find out more about innovative products and apps for tour operators, the hospitality industry, and destinations in Hall 6.1, as per a release. A wide range of papers and workshops will offer information on the important changes taking place in the digital world.

This year, for the first time, the event will feature the ’toolsLounge’ - a collaboration between ITB Berlin and the ‘tools’ Expo + Conference. Under the slogan ‘working web-based in tourism’, Schober Information Group Deutschland GmbH and United Planet GmbH will be showcasing web-based business solutions that target tourism market professionals and show how business processes can be successfully digitised and automated. The ’toolsLounge’ is already booked up.

The eTravel Insiders Lounge invites visitors to meet and network and to view the latest posts about ITB Berlin on the ’Twitterwall’. Travel bloggers from around the world will be gathering at the eTravel World to take part in the ITB Blog Camp and the Blogger Speed Dating event.

From February 28-March 1, IT developers will be taking part in a contest at THack@ITB Berlin for the most innovative idea. Sponsored by ITB Berlin, Tnooz is organising a hackathon for the first time,  where developers will create software, digital and prototype products for the travel industry. Admission is free for up to 150 developers who will be able to take part in the contest. Those with the best ideas will receive prizes worth more than EUR 3,000.
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