On behalf of the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK), Dr. Fried & Partner manages the office of the National Platform Future of Tourism together with inspektour GmbH. As the leading platform of the German tourism landscape, it serves to promote dialogue and cooperation between the various players in the tourism industry. The core objectives of the platform are the establishment of a network of the federal government, the states, science and the tourism industry as well as the further development of the national tourism strategy. The focus is on the work packages climate neutrality/environmental and nature protection, digitalization, securing skilled labor and competitiveness. As the platform’s office, Dr. Fried & Partner actively contributes to the networking of initiatives and measures with its many years of expertise in the tourism industry in order to achieve a long-term impact in German tourism.

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Dr. Fried & Partner and ITB Berlin have had a close relationship for several years. In October 2022, Dr. Markus Heller, Managing Partner at Dr. Fried & Partner, was appointed as one of six experts to the Board of Experts of ITB Berlin, where he is responsible for the theme tracks Tour Operator, Travel Sales, Cruise and Carrier at the congress days. ITB Berlin is the leading international trade fair for the tourism industry, offering a unique platform for networking, knowledge transfer, and business development. As partner of ITB Berlin, Dr. Fried & Partner actively contributes to shaping the future of the tourism industry through its expertise and experience, and contributes to a successful trade fair.

Dr. Fried & Partner has been a Prestige Partner of the Travel Industry Club since 2016.
The TIC is an independent business club and representative of the tourism industry. It brings together travel industry decision-makers and tour operators to shape the future of the sector. Among other things, Dr. Fried & Partner actively contributes to the TIC’s work through its specialist leadership of the think tank.

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Dr. Fried & Partner has been a member of the BDU e.V. since 1980. The BDU is the business and professional association for management and personnel consultants, which among other things pursues the goal of enforcing quality standards and thereby raising the performance standards of the industry. For this reason, admission to and membership of the BDU are subject to strict guidelines as well as professional principles and behavioural codes.

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Dr. Fried & Partner has been a member of the DRV since March 1984. As the leading industry association in tourism, the DRV represents the travel industry in Germany and campaigns for the interests of the tourism industry. In the form of various committees, members contribute their expertise to advancing the tourism industry.