Corporate social responsibility in tourism will be a dominant theme at ITB Berlin – ITB CSR Day features the key topic ’Sustainable Food and Beverages in the Hotel Industry and at Tourism Destinations’ – admission to the ITB Berlin Convention is free for trade visitors.

This year ITB Berlin is organising two speed dating events on 9 March that will enable buyers as well as bloggers to establish valuable links with exhibitors from around the world in the shortest possible time.

The 19th edition of the Habano Festival, the largest annual event celebrating the best tobacco in the world, will take place in Cuba February 27 through March 3, 2017.

The 26th edition of the Havana International Book Fair, slated for the Cuban capital on Feb. 9-19, will be dedicated to renowned Cuban intellectual Armando Hart Dávalos, a celebrated essayist and author of numerous books published in Cuba and abroad.

Cuba annually holds different cultural events -fairs, workshops, and festivals- meetings between creators and their target publics, which allow visitors to get into touch with the huge wealth of Cuban culture.

Medical service providers, hotels and destinations will be able to exhibit their products and services in the Medical Tourism Pavilion in Hall 3.2. Presentations and workshops will be held so that visitors can find out more about the latest trends and developments in this growth market.