European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - March 11, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 18 the stars and stripes tuesday March 11, 1986 International travel fair tourism s big Bash a dancer from Tahiti entertains at the French stand at it. A photo by Linda White travel editor it s the biggest thing in tourism in the world the it International tourism us Borse tourism Exchange held in Berlin Ever year about this time. This year it celebrated its 20th Jubilee. Spread Over 25 Halls of the Berlin fair grounds it brought together 2,137 exhibitors from 142 countries and regions. This is where the Wheeling and dealing of the tourism business goes on. Travel agents tour operators bus companies airlines railways hotel groups and tourist offices get together and put together the packages that the Public will hopefully be buying in the coming years. The Days Are packed with seminars workshops press conferences Early morning breakfasts and late night cocktail parties All the Glamour of the tourism business with aching feet. And while the insides of most of the stands Are reserved for specially visitors the Public gets its share of entertainment and stacks of Bright brochures. Children dash from Booth to Booth collecting stickers the older folks pocket books of matches ballpoint pens and gather up Rolls of posters. This year s band of american indians were louder than last year s mexican mariachi band. The scandinavians had a new modern look but some people missed the big Moose that the swedes have brought along in the past. This year s newcomer was China making a big splash for a first timer. The country is going in for the tourist Trade promoting top flight hotels varied Tours and Fine cuisine. Its big Booth was always Busy. A number of Booths have handicraft demonstrations. At the Peru stand a Man skilled in Stencilling pictures on gourds explained through an interpreter How his work is done a Man from Havana spent the Days rolling cigars woodworkers from Germany and Austria made candlesticks and boxes and polished them with beeswax. Little lotteries were a big attraction. Austrian casinos and the City of Baden Baden brought along Roulette wheels and croupiers. In spite of recent terrorist attacks throughout the world police presence at the it was no More noticeable than usual. Peaceful demonstrations were allowed and one Small anti apartheid group marched quietly through the Halls with posters. The delegation from the Philippines arrived late because of the government change in that country. Egyptian representatives were pressed to explain Steps they Are taking to safeguard tourists following the police rampage a couple of weeks ago. The group from Sweden worked under the Strain of Shock following the assassination of their prime minister and activities had to be modified because some delegates were delayed when the swedish Borders were sealed off for a Day. A big question this year was who will replace the americans american group travel to Europe is expected to drop by As much As 60 percent because of the fall of the Dollar and recent terrorist activities. A Boom in . Tourism to Moscow is taking place because it is being viewed As a Safe destination. And . Destinations Are reporting heavy bookings by europeans because of the Dollar s weakness. It is All part and parcel of the tourism business the setbacks the Progress the new developments. The Public can buy Day or full week tickets to it. Next year s event will be March 7-13. Look at those. Faces. Arro Gant to the. End Hoo ulant i orb. To know what th5 up valuers spirited out with i them the night sombtim&.1w&ai. Sioke canc. 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