The year 2009 was the most successful year ever for Berlin tourism. Around 8.3 million persons visited the German capital last year, an increase of 4.5 percent. During the same period, the number of overnight stays in commercial accommodations rose by 6.2 percent to 18.87 million. More...

The convention destination Berlin chalks up growth in crisis-stricken year 2009 too. Around 108,500 events were staged, a four percent rise. 8.26 million participants came to Berlin to attend these events – one percent more than in 2008. More...

In 2010 national and international interest will focus on Berlin as the capital of science. This is the year when the Staatsbibliothek celebrates its 350th anniversary, the Charité and the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of the Sciences celebrate their 300th anniversary and the Humboldt University its 200th anniversary. Together, they extend an invitation to a year of celebrations. More...