In this episode of the ITB News Podcast we will talk with Kristiina Hietasaari, Senior Director at Visit Finland about Finland's unique position as the world's happiest country and its influence on the nation's tourism strategy. She sheds light on how Finland's lesser-known status in the global market is counterbalanced by its impressive record in happiness, and how this is leveraged in promoting Finnish tourism.

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00:00 ➡️ 00:50: introduction

00:50 ➡️ 03:05: introduction

03:05 ➡️ 11:05: exclusive interview of Kristiina Hietasaari, Senior Director at Visit Finland

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Kristiina Hietasaari: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiinahietasaari/

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Visit Finland: https://www.visitfinland.com/

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In this episode of the ITB News Podcast we will talk with Tim Jodts, Chief Supply Officer at travelWorld about how technology is shaping the future of travel.

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00:00 ➡️ 00:50: introduction

00:50 ➡️ 03:00: introduction

03:00 ➡️ 17:17: exclusive interview of Tim Jodts, Chief Supply Officer at travelWorld

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Tim Jodts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-jodts-11b4933b/?originalSubdomain=at

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travelWorld: https://www.travelworld.com/

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In this episode of the ITB news podcast we will talk with Sanda Majore, Key Account Manager at airBaltic about airBaltic’s plans for the future and the opening of new routes by the company. 

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00:00 ➡️ 03:40: industry news

05:35 ➡️ 14:47: exclusive interview of Sanda Majore, Key Account Manager at airBaltic

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Sandra Majore

Working in airBaltic sales department as a Key Account Manager, Sanda is helping Travel Agencies and Tour Operators to have closer cooperation with airBaltic. As a result, our partners have better product knowledge by having first-hand information and agents are able to offer their clients a better price and service.  Her responsibility is to take care of airBaltic biggest home market – Latvia as well as develop airBaltic presence in UAE. Sanda proudly calls airBaltic her family for already 17 years.

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airBaltic https://www.airbaltic.com/

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In this episode of the ITB news podcast we will talk with Mark Antipof, Business Development Director at Hotelbeds about digital tools for the travel industry.

In this episode of the ITB news podcast we will talk with Hanna Kleber, President of the Corps Touristique (CT) about the evolution of the Corps Touristique and the trends of German tourism.

In this episode of the ITB news podcast we will talk about with Yatan Aluwalia, CEO - Y&E Consultancy & Services, Secretary General - Pacific Area Travel Writers Association, Partner

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00:00 ➡️ 01:00: introduction

01:00 ➡️ 05:35: industry news

05:35 ➡️ 10:13: exclusive interview of Yatan Aluwalia, CEO - Y&E Consultancy & Services, Secretary General - Pacific Area Travel Writers Association

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Yatan Aluwalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yatan-ahluwalia-3b14ba24/?originalSubdomain=in

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PATWA International: https://www.patwainternational.com/home.html

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In this episode of the ITB news podcast we will talk about with The Honourable Hee Loy Sian, the EXCO of Tourism and Environment State of Selangor, Malaysia

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00:00 ➡️ 01:05: introduction

01:05 ➡️ 05:20: industry news

05:20 ➡️ 16:02: exclusive interview of The Honourable Hee Loy Sian, the EXCO of Tourism and Environment State of Selangor, Malaysia

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The Honourable Hee Loy Sian: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hee_Loy_Sian

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Selangor Travel: https://selangor.travel/

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In this episode of the ITB news podcast we will talk about events and festivals in Latvia with Inese Sīrava, Director of the Tourism Department LIAA - the Tourism Development Agency of Latvia

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00:00 ➡️ 01:30: introduction

01:30 ➡️ 07:05: industry news

07:05 ➡️ 19:51: exclusive interview of Inese Sīrava, Director of the Tourism Department LIAA

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Inese Sīrava : https://www.pata.org/speakers/inese-sirava

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Investment and Development Agency of Latvia: https://www.liaa.gov.lv/en

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In this episode of the ITB news podcast we review this year’s edition of ITB Berlin with Deborah Rothe, the ITB Berlin Exhibition Director

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00:00 ➡️ 01:05: introduction

01:05 ➡️ 05:45: industry news

05:45 ➡️ 13:00: exclusive interview of Deborah Rothe, ITB Berlin Exhibition Director

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Deborah Rothe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahrothe/

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ITB Berlin: https://www.itb.com/

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In this episode of the ITB news podcast we discuss slow and green travel and have an exclusive interview with the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, Ms Mariam Kvrivishvili.

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00:00 ➡️ 01:15: introduction

01:15 ➡️ 09:10: industry news

09:10 ➡️ 24:53: exclusive interview of the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, Ms Mariam Kvrivishvili

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Mariam Kvrivishvili: https://ge.linkedin.com/in/mariam-kvrivishvili-70221430

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Georgian National Tourism Administration: https://gnta.ge/

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