Berlin is Becoming Germany's Top Choice for Chinese Travelers | ITB China 2026 | Ralf Ostendorf

Welcome to an exclusive interview at ITB China 2026! We sit down with Ralf Ostendorf, Director of Market Management for Berlin, capital of Germany — at the European Travel Commission stand — to discover how Berlin is positioning itself as the perfect FIT friendly gateway to Central Europe for independent and small group Chinese travelers seeking authentic culture, history and lifestyle experiences! 🎯 What's covered in this video: ✅ Why live B2B connections at events like ITB China remain irreplaceable despite the rise of digitalization ✅ How Berlin tourism numbers from China are growing significantly — with 34 percent growth recorded in December ✅ Why China remains a young and constantly redeveloping market with massive untapped potential ✅ How Asia, China and India are positioned as the fastest growing travel markets in the entire world right now ✅ Why Berlin is shifting from large group travel towards individual, female and small group FIT travelers ✅ How Berlin serves as the perfect gateway to Central Europe — capturing rising demand for the wider region ✅ Why Berlin's incredible food scene, rich history and vibrant lifestyle perfectly match what Chinese tourists are seeking ✅ How Berlin constantly redevelops itself — much like a five star restaurant menu offering endless new experiences ✅ Why services like the Berlin Welcome Card and partnerships with platforms like Trip.com support seamless Chinese traveler experiences ✅ How ITB China remains the only show covering the entire country with truly international reach 🔍 Whether you're a Chinese traveler, FIT enthusiast, Berlin tourism professional, Central Europe explorer or planning your German adventure, this video is packed with insights on Visit Berlin 2026, Chinese tourists Berlin, FIT travel Germany, Central Europe gateway and the exciting future of Berlin tourism in 2026! 📍 Filmed at ITB China 2026 🔔 Subscribe for more Berlin travel guides, German tourism insights and Central Europe destination updates! About Travel And Tour World: Travel And Tour World is a global travel media platform covering travel, tourism, hospitality, aviation, MICE, cruise, and luxury travel, with readership across 195 countries. [Visit Berlin 2026, Chinese tourists Berlin, FIT travel Berlin, Berlin gateway Central Europe, ITB China 2026, Berlin tourism growth, Berlin Welcome Card, Berlin food guide, Berlin history tourism, Central Europe travel guide, Chinese travelers Germany, Berlin city guide, individual travelers Berlin, small group travel Berlin, Berlin lifestyle travel, China Germany tourism, Berlin visitor numbers, European Travel Commission] #visitberlin2026 #chinesetouristsberlin #fittravelberlin #centraleuropegateway #itbchina2026