The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) is pleased with the outcomes of this year’s GTM 360°. Around 150 accredited buyers from the international travel industry including selected buyers from India used the GNTB’s online booking system to arrange more than 3,200 meetings with the 129 tourism companies and organisations at the workshop.
At the end of the 51st Germany Travel MartTM, Petra Hedorfer, CEO of the German National Tourist Board, presented the GTM trophy to Rainer Suhr, Head of Tourism and Marketing at OWT Oberhausener Tourismus- und Wirtschaftsförderung GmbH.
Petra Hedorfer, CEO of the GNTB, explains: ‘The new GTM 360° format proved to be a resounding success. The emphasis was on collaboration and dialogue – with the aim of generating new business, strengthening markets and raising the international visibility of Germany as a travel destination. Oberhausen will be our host in 2026 and serves as a prime example of the dynamic transformation of the Ruhr region into a vibrant tourist destination with a rich cultural offering. The old zinc factory as a GTM event venue reflects this development. I am confident that the OWT will provide an excellent framework for presenting the performance and innovative strength of the German tourism industry to international buyers.’
Romit Theophilus, Director for Marketing & Sales Office, GNTO India says “We are particularly looking forward to once again welcoming our esteemed Indian buyers and media to experience this truly unique GTM. It is renowned for its experiential venues and top-class meetings. GTM also provides invaluable opportunities for agents and media to participate in convention tours, which are tastefully organized to showcase Germany’s unique hidden gems and all it has to offer. This commitment to exclusive host partners each year ensures a fresh and exciting experience for all attendees.”