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Taking responsibility – Shaping a sustainable future in Tourism
& shaping the future of ITB Berlin in the tourism industry through concrete sustainability measures
As The World’s Leading Travel Trade Show, ITB Berlin brings together the international tourism industry. This role comes with responsibility. ITB Berlin therefore seeks to highlight the ecological, social and economic aspects of a sustainable tourism industry and to facilitate professional exchange on these topics.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) are integral to various ITB Berlin event and industry formats. Conferences, discussions and information offerings address current developments and challenges in tourism and provide opportunities for exchange across the industry.
The following topics are among those in focus:
- Climate and environmental protection
- Human rights and social justice
- Equality and diversity
- Protection against discrimination
- Protection of children and women from sexual exploitation
- Animal welfare in tourism
& shaping the future of ITB Berlin in the tourism industry through concrete sustainability measures
This helps make relevant sustainability topics visible within the international tourism industry and creates opportunities for dialogue on responsible developments in tourism.
Our sustainability strategy at Messe Berlin
Sustainability is an integral part of Messe Berlin GmbH’s commitment to responsible business. As host of international events, we pursue measures in the areas of resource efficiency, social responsibility and economic development. Through measures relating to energy, mobility and resource use, we work towards defined sustainability goals for our event operations.
Discover Messe Berlin’s sustainability goals, measures and projects:
60 trees for 60 years of ITB Berlin
To celebrate our 60th anniversary, we gave something back to the Earth and created a foundation for future travelers — one tree at a time. By joining plantmytree.de, we support selected reforestation projects. Every tree and every contribution to reforestation can make a difference:
✅ Fighting climate change
✅ Supporting reforestation
✅ Protecting biodiversity
Because every tree matters. And every step toward a greener future counts.
Travel to ITB Berlin by public transport
Your public transport ticket – our mobility option available in the ITB Berlin ticket shop.
Starting December 2026, you can conveniently purchase your public transport ticket for Berlin directly in the ticket shop – at a discounted price. Simply book it together with your trade visitor ticket and enjoy a relaxed journey to the exhibition – no need to search for parking and better for the environment.
Want to be the first to know when the ticket shop opens? Become an ITB Insider now and stay fully informed!
Together for greater responsibility in tourism
Sustainable tourism is built on collaboration. That’s why ITB Berlin brings together companies, associations, research institutions, government organizations, and NGOs to jointly drive responsible development in the industry.
Together with our CSR partners, we support projects and initiatives worldwide in the field of responsible tourism. Click on the logos to learn more about the organizations and our collaboration with them.
Feel free to also take a look at the tourism-related child protection recommendations: Recommendations of the Global Study (PDF, 176 kB)
Don't look away!
As the World’s Leading Travel tTrade Show®, ITB Berlin bears a special responsibility – one that goes beyond the industry itself. Together with DRV (German Travel Association) and ECPAT Germany, we are committed to protecting children.
We raise awareness of issues such as child trafficking, exploitation, and sexual abuse.
That’s why we support the nicht-wegsehen.net initiative, which informs, educates, and encourages people to take a stand.
CSR commissioner of ITB Berlin
