October 9–10, 2026, in Mainz
Highlights & Content
Subject to change without notice
Share knowledge, make connections, and create shared experiences: The RTG Summit combines inspiring content with intensive networking. Look forward to industry insights, engaging discussions, and the Reisesommer with masterclasses and a legendary party. Two days full of inspiration and connections.
Location: October 9 | RTG Summit – 📍Alte Lokhalle | Mainz
Location October 10 | REISESOMMER – 📍Halle 45 | Mainz
Oct. 9 – Summit | Plenary Session
Exclusive, unifying, and inspiring
📍 Where: Alte Lokhalle
Check-in and Initial Networking
📍Alte Lokhalle
“On Stage,” hosted by Marek Erhardt
📍Alte Lokhalle
Felix Eichhorn on Growth, Trends, and the Future of AIDA
📍Alte Lokhalle
Dieter Könnes of the ROBIN GUT Foundation provides insights into the joint project “The Ahr Valley Blooms” and our collaboration.
📍Alte Lokhalle
Katharina Port – our top partner, Chamäleon, on stage.
📍Alte Lokhalle
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Time for networking and personal exchanges with 20 partners at their booths.
📍Alte Lokhalle
Melanie Gerhardt (DERTOUR) on effective communication during a crisis.
📍Alte Lokhalle
Strategies, Opportunities, and Outlooks of the Leading Tour Operators
: A Discussion with Leading Tour Operators DERTOUR, Coral Travel, TUI, Schauinsland Reisen, and alltours
📍Alte Lokhalle
Time for networking and personal exchanges with 20 partners at their booths.
📍Alte Lokhalle
RTG Panel: Shaping the Future of Tourism
📍Alte Lokhalle
In a concise forward-looking presentation, Alex Mirschel offers insights into the transformation of the travel industry: How is AI changing the way customers search, plan, make decisions, and book? What technological developments lie ahead for travel agencies and the industry? And what role does the human factor play in an increasingly digital and automated travel world? The focus is on the question of whether personal advice, trust, and guidance will become not less important in the future, but perhaps more important than ever.
📍Alte Lokhalle
Rainer Gnyp and Paul Hochenleitner provide an overview of RTG’s technical solutions.
📍Alte Lokhalle
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Time for networking and personal exchanges with 20 partners at their booths.
📍Alte Lokhalle
Innovative Solutions for Cruise Sales
📍Alte Lokhalle
Alexandra Burghardt – European Champion and Olympic Medalist in Summer and Winter Sports
The 100-meter dash and two-man bobsled could hardly be more different. Alexandra Burghardt has been
successful in both disciplines. And she belongs to the small circle of athletes who
have won medals at both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games.
Success Starts with a Willingness to Adapt
What does it take to continually adapt to new situations while still achieving peak performance? Alexandra Burghardt shares her experiences from elite sports and explains why resilience, courage, and a willingness to adapt are crucial factors for success today—especially in an industry that is constantly evolving.
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📍Alte Lokhalle
📍Alte Lokhalle
Refresh & Recharge
: Time to take a deep breath, freshen up, and get ready for the networking evening
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including dinner and drinks
📍Alte Lokhalle
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It was great having you all here. Good night 😴🛌
📍Alte Lokhalle
October 10 – REISESOMMER
The MESSE Event
From sustainable travel to digital marketing and innovative technologies: QTA-Reisesommer 2026 offers a diverse program that covers all relevant aspects of the modern travel world. At the same time, the focus is on personal interaction: through good conversations and refreshing drinks
