The 18th edition of the International Tourism Fair (FITUR), schedules to be held at the Madrid Trade Show Centre (IFEMA), will be hosting 13,000 companies in an exhibition space of 100,000m2. Around 200,000 people are expected to visit the fair, of which 150,000 will be trade professionals.
The event, which will be open to trade professionals from 30 January-1 February and to the general public from 2-3 February, will have 12 pavilions, totalling 100,000m2 of exhibition space. At this year’s edition, there will be 845 direct exhibitors, with the participation of 13,500 companies.
First-time exhibitors among the 170 countries present at the fair include Bhutan, Madagascar, Greenland, and the St Thomas and Prince Islands. Other destinations such as China, Switzerland and Austria will be the centre of attention because of the 29th Olympic Games and the 2008 European Cup, respectively, while Zaragoza’s stand will be drawing the crowds due to the 2008 of the Universal Exposition, which will open on the 14 June.
The fair will get underway in Toledo with the specialised event FITUR Congresses, to be held from 26-27 January, with the aim of showcasing the city as a meeting and event destination. As in previous years, the fair will also include the Meeting and Incentive Show (28-29 January), FITUR Active Tourism, FITUR Know-How, the Tourist Knowledge Show, and FITUR Residential Tourism.
Event Planner Spain at FITUR
For the third year running, Sandra Berbee, director of Event Planner Spain, will be attending the fair from 30 January-1 February. Due to her busy schedule, those wishing to get in touch with her at the fair should ring her on +34 610 520 838 or e-mail her at info@eventplannerspain.com.
