14.03.2002 – 13:19 

Frankfurt/M., Germany (ots) -

From March 16 to 20, Fraport AG
Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide will again be exhibiting at the
International Tourism Exchange 2002 (ITB) in Berlin, the world's
largest trade fair for the travel and tourism industry. Fraport will
again be exhibiting in Hall 9b, at Stand 14. Under the motto "In
touch. In motion. For your travel business", the Fraport stand will
focus on the themes of internationality, airport expansion,
intermodality, and meet the world.

The new Cologne-Frankfurt high-speed rail line for ICE (InterCity
Express) trains is nearing completion and will add a new dimension to
FRA intermodal travel port.  Slot capacity increases for the Summer
2002 Timetable, as well as details about FRA's planned Airport
Expansion Program (AEP) for a fourth runway, third terminal, and
related facilities will also be featured. A global player, Fraport AG
is active at over 50 locations around the world, providing a wide
range of consulting and management concepts for terminals, airports,
airlines and other aviation businesses. Important international
airport projects in Antalya (Turkey), Lima (Peru) and Manila (the
Philippines) will be highlighted. "Meet the world" profiles the
exceptional shopping and dining, cultural events and airport tours
available at FRA.

In addition, Fraport AG will be jointly exhibiting with Hessen
Touristik Service e.V., Tourismus + Congress GmbH Frankfurt, and
Kurbetriebe Wiesbaden at the State of Hesse pavilion in Hall 5.2b,
Stand 01. Centrally located in Germany, Hesse is a major destination
for international business, major trade fairs and congresses. In
addition, Hesse boasts outstanding fitness and spa attractions,
including the famous spas of Bad Homburg and Wiesbaden. Along with
its own Rheingau and Bergstrasse wine regions, Hesse is the perfect
gateway to Germany's other wine areas, many within only a 90-minuite
drive from Frankfurt Airport. Other nearby attractions include: the
Romantic Rhine, Heidelberg, the German Fairy Tale Route and many
other scenic and historic towns and routes.

Note to Editors: 
   Fraport AG's Press and Publications department will be at the ITB
   to meet members of the media:

* Robert A. Payne from March 16 to 18
   * Wolfgang Schwalm from March 18 to 20

ots Original Text Service: Fraport AG
Internet: www.newsaktuell.ch

Contact:

Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide
Attn: Robert A. Payne - Manager International Press
60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Tel. +49 69 690 -78547;
Fax +49 69 690 -60548
E-Mail: r.payne@fraport.de
Internet: www.fraport.de (click on "Press Lounge")