Leading Hospitality in Exceptionally Challenging Times

Dear Tourism and Hospitality colleagues,

If there are a few words to describe expert keynote speakers and panelists at the 2022 ITB Berlin Convention Responsible Tourism Track on March 10^th, these are: Passionate, Determined, and with a strong Desire for Collaboration (amidst the geopolitical and socio-environmental threats)

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The following keynotes and panels at 2022 ITB Berlin Convention Responsible Tourism Track are highlights to brush up knowledge on the latest climate science or finding out why the industry is aiming for Net Positive.

From Net Zero to Nature Positive and Just Transition: Leading Hospitality in Exceptionally Challenging Times

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Climate Science and Hospitality

• Watch Opening Keynote
  Holding the 1.5°C Line – Towards a Sustainable Tourism Industry

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How to Walk the Talk: The Hospitality CEOs on Sustainability

• Watch Keynote & Panel
  How to Walk the Talk? The Hospitality CEOs on Sustainability

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Carbon Neutral Destinations & Regenerative Tourism

• Watch Keynote & Panel
  From Carbon Neutral Destinations to Regenerative Tourism: Boundaries and Implementation

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Challenges and Opportunities in Sustainable Mobility

• Watch Keynote & Panel
  It’s the Journey that Matters: Challenges and Opportunities in Sustainable Mobility

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A Wealth of Material from ITB Berlin Convention Available for Free

• Additional topics covered also include crisis management to destination resilience, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in tourism, human rights risks of informal workers in tourism, LGBTQ+ travel, and further industry-relevant sessions on eTravel and the Future of Travel. Access the ITB Berlin Youtube Channel for all keynotes, interviews, debates, and panel sessions.

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You may find this material worthy for debates and discussion in your classes.

Warm regards from Bonn

Prof. Dr. Willy Legrand
Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management