Aussies scoot’n to Berlin

BERLIN is bracing for an influx of travellers, with carrier Scoot launching new flights to Tegel Airport via Singapore from 20 Jun ( TD 04 Dec).

According to Visit Berlin, more than 86,000 Australians visited Berlin last year, up 2% from the previous year, while overnight stays totalled 263,164, with an average of three nights in Berlin for the Australian traveller.

Speaking to Travel Daily at a Visit Berlin and German National Tourist Office media lunch yesterday, Visit Berlin ceo Burkhard Kieker said, “Berlin is one of the low-cost capitals in Europe, so coupled with Scoot’s new affordable flights, we look forward to welcoming more young Australians to Berlin”.

The new flights will also make it easier for travellers to explore nearby cities such as Hamburg, Leipzig and Dresden.

Berlin recently succeeded Rome to firm its position as the third top Europe city break destination, after London and Paris.

“Visitors to Berlin will get to experience its authentic historical location, see why it is Germany’s creative hub capital, and get involved in the ‘city of participation’ that’s packed with events, concerts and shows year- round,” said Kieker.

Kieker reinforced the important role travel agents play in selling Berlin and confirmed ongoing support for the travel trade via packaged deals, online training programs, roadshows and regular famil opportunities.

Visit Berlin will welcome over 3,000 Flight Centre top achievers in Jul for its annual Global Gathering conference.

Pictured at O Bar & Dining in Sydney are: Burkhard Kieker, Stefanie Eberhard, German National Tourist Office, with Kirsty Lucas, Scoot.