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The Maldives will take center stage as the Official Host Country of ITB Berlin 2027, presenting the beauty, diversity and hospitality of the island nation in the Indian Ocean to the global travel industry at the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show. The partnership was officially sealed during ITB Berlin 2026: Ibrahim Shiuree, CEO and Managing Director of Visit Maldives (MMPRC) and Dr. Mario Tobias, CEO of Messe Berlin, signed the agreement during an official photo ceremony at the Maldives’ stand in Hall 5.2. “We are delighted that, 10 years after their first appearance as Host Country, the Maldives will once again take center stage at ITB Berlin. This long-standing partnership underscores the importance of ITB Berlin as a global platform and highlights the Maldives’ prominent role in the international travel industry. In 2027, we look forward to showcasing the Maldives’ extraordinary beauty and diversity, while also demonstrating how tourism and sustainability can go hand in hand,” explained Dr. Mario Tobias, CEO of Messe Berlin. Abdulla Ghiyas (Chairperson, Visit Maldives Corporation), Ibrahim Shiuree (CEO and Managing Director, Visit Maldives), Deborah Rothe (Director of ITB Berlin), Dr Mario Tobias (CEO of Messe Berlin), David Ruetz (Senior Vice President of Messe Berlin) (from left to right) A Global Stage for an Exceptional Destination With more than 1,000 islands, turquoise lagoons, white sandy beaches and vibrant coral reefs, the Maldives rank among the most iconic long-haul destinations worldwide. The country stands for exclusive resort experiences, authentic local island tourism and warm hospitality. As Host Country of ITB Berlin 2027, the Maldives will present the full diversity of its tourism offering: from luxury resorts and boutique properties to diving experiences, water sports, wellness retreats and …

Angola’s Ministry of Tourism and ITB Berlin officially announced their partnership for 2026. The country located in southwest Africa is the host country of ITB Berlin, which will celebrate its sixtieth anniversary on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds from 3 to 5 March 2026. At an official event today the Tourism Ministry of the Republic of Angola and Messe Berlin, the organiser of ITB Berlin, signed a partnership agreement. The signatories were Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel, Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Angola, and Dirk Hoffmann, COO of Messe Berlin. “We are delighted that Angola is the official host country of ITB Berlin 2026. This partnership offers a unique opportunity to showcase the country’s diversity, culture and natural beauty on one of the world’s most important platforms“, said Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel, Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Angola. “With our new brand identity ‘Visit Angola – The Rhythm of Life‘ we want to show how vibrant, diverse and authentic our tourism products are and invite the international travel industry to experience the rhythm of Angola with all their senses.“ “With its new brand identity and slogan ‘The Rhythm of Life’, Angola is sending a strong signal on the international tourism stage. It is a special honour for us to welcome this multifaceted country as the official host country for the sixtieth anniversary of ITB Berlin”, said Dirk Hoffmann, COO of Messe Berlin. “The partnership once again highlights ITB Berlin’s role as a platform that supports destinations in making their tourism potential visible on the world stage.“ “It is a great pleasure and honour to present Angola as the host country on the major tourism platform that …