Press Release

Der QTA Reisesommer erhält erneut prominente politische Unterstützung: Der Ministerpräsident von Rheinland-Pfalz, Gordon Schnieder, wird dasBranchenevent am 10. Oktober in Mainz offiziell eröffnen. Seine Zusage unterstreicht den Stellenwert, den sich die Veranstaltung innerhalbweniger Jahre als eines der wichtigsten Treffen des touristischen Vertriebs in Deutschland erarbeitet hat. Zur Pressemitteilung

Reiseland Franchise invites you to an inspiring networking event in Frankfurt – featuring top-tier speakers, an extraordinary venue, and honest, open conversations. Read the press release

Sometimes, successful destination marketing doesn’t start with a traditional presentation, but with a welcome drink, good conversation, and the feeling of being close to a destination. This is exactly the approach that rtk, Reiseland, and TVG are taking with their new Europe-wide event series “Feel the Destination & Chill,” which, following its successful launch in Düsseldorf, will also make stops in Brussels and Vienna … Read more

rtk and Reiseland invite you to an after-work event focused on cruise sales, product knowledge, and networking. Read the press release

rtk continues to advance the development of its digital strategy and is expanding its AI system, TONI, with a new application: Starting immediately, TONI will also handle phone calls. The voicebot—that is, the digital voice system—will initially launch in a test phase at rtk’s headquarters in Burghausen outside of business hours. The goal is to gradually optimize the system and adapt it to real-world … Read more

On October 7, 2026, high above the Ahr Valley, it’s time to tee off for the tourism industry. The “Birdies & Business 2026” Golf Cup is a unique industry event that brings together travel agencies, tour operators, airlines, and other tourism service providers in a relaxed atmosphere. As a pre-event ahead of the launch of QTA Travel Summer 2026 and the rtk Dialogue Days, the event deliberately focuses on its … Read more

Turkey is sending a clear, positive signal for the summer tourism season: During a recent one-day trip to Antalya, Thomas Bösl, spokesperson for the Quality Travel Alliance (QTA) and managing director of rtk, held key discussions with high-ranking representatives from politics, industry associations, and the hotel sector. The focus was on preparations for the 2026 summer season, current demand trends, and strategic … Read more

With a targeted social media initiative, rtk is generating further momentum in sales for its traditional target markets of Turkey, Egypt, and Cyprus. The initiative is part of the “Travel Agencies Make a Difference” campaign, through which the partnership aims to highlight and specifically strengthen the advisory services provided by brick-and-mortar travel agencies. Read the press release

The QTA Travel Summer is rapidly becoming one of the travel industry’s most important gathering places. More than 150 exhibitors and around 1,500 guests are already expected in Mainz on October 10, 2026. This marks the event’s third consecutive year of growth. Read the press release

In 2026, the rtk Dialogue Days will break new ground—both in terms of content and location. From October 8 to 10, they will bring together networking, inspiration, and strategic dialogue in the Ahr Valley and in Mainz. Read the press release