Despite the economic downturn, Russian tourists continue to travel and remain desirable guests because of their spending power. This year`s MITT had an 8% growth in international sales, our exotic destinations pavilion increased by 900 sq metres, thanks to newcomers such as Japan, Macau, Hainan, Costa Rica, Colombia, Panama and Kerala.Some of our regular exhibitors also increased their stands significantly (Dubai increased their stand by 50% to 450 sq metres, Sri Lanka and Indonesia also doubled their stand size). Many new companies from South America participated for the first time and ITE now has a representative office there. As usual, the biggest exhibitors retained their stands, e.g. Turkey with 2,000 sq metres, Greece (1,500) and Italy (1,000). No wonder they attract so many Russian tourists! More than 2.7 million Russians visit Turkey every year, 420,000 go to Greece and 550,000 to Italy.
Our exhibitors say:
“Russia is a big market. Thousands of Russians visit Greece and there is a big opportunity for more so our presence at MITT has great value. It is an opportunity for cooperation, for commercialisation and for negotiation”.
Costas Markopoulos, Tourist Development Minister of Greece
“It is the first time that Etihad has exhibited because we just started to fly to Russia. It`s extremely important for us to be here, as it is the second biggest travel exhibition in Europe. It is very successful – we have a queue of people!”
Natalia Goryunova, Country Manager Russia, Etihad Airways
“Without a doubt, the spring exhibitions in Moscow and Kiev have seen a marked increase of interest amongst travel trade. Our stands were visited by 10-15% more travel trade professionals than last year. There was a noticeable increase in the number of decision-makers amongst the visitors, we also recorded an increase in the number of tour operators present”
Sergey G. Kanaev, Director DTCM Russia
For the full list of exhibitors at MITT, please go to http://www.mitt.ru/EN/exhibiting/list/
87% of exhibition space is booked now, please contact the organisers to secure your stand at MITT 2010 now!
Apply now!
Announcing the new Wild Card Initiative at MITT
ITE is introducing a new Wild Card competition, making entry to the Russian market much easier for destinations that are not already well known in the region. For more information about applying for the Wild Card programme, please download the form or contact Maria Badakh on tel: +44 207 596 5083.
Despite the economic downturn, Russian tourists continue to travel and remain desirable guests because of their spending power. This year`s MITT had an 8% growth in international sales, our exotic destinations pavilion increased by 900 sq metres, thanks to newcomers such as Japan, Macau, Hainan, Costa Rica, Colombia, Panama and Kerala.
Some of our regular exhibitors also increased their stands significantly (Dubai increased their stand by 50% to 450 sq metres, Sri Lanka and Indonesia also doubled their stand size). Many new companies from South America participated for the first time and ITE now has a representative office there. As usual, the biggest exhibitors retained their stands, e.g. Turkey with 2,000 sq metres, Greece (1,500) and Italy (1,000). No wonder they attract so many Russian tourists! More than 2.7 million Russians visit Turkey every year, 420,000 go to Greece and 550,000 to Italy.
Exhibitors say:
“Russia is a big market. Thousands of Russians visit Greece and there is a big opportunity for more so our presence at MITT has great value. It is an opportunity for cooperation, for commercialisation and for negotiation”.
Tourist Development Minister of Greece
“It is the first time that Etihad has exhibited because we just started to fly to Russia. It`s extremely important for us to be here, as it is the second biggest travel exhibition in Europe. It is very successful – we have a queue of people!”
Natalia Goryunova, Country Manager Russia, Etihad Airways
“Without a doubt, the spring exhibitions in Moscow and Kiev have seen a marked increase of interest amongst travel trade. Our stands were visited by 10-15% more travel trade professionals than last year. There was a noticeable increase in the number of decision-makers amongst the visitors, we also recorded an increase in the number of tour operators present”
Sergey G. Kanaev, Director DTCM Russia
For the full list of exhibitors at MITT, please go to http://www.mitt.ru/EN/exhibiting/list/
87% of exhibition space is booked now, please contact the organisers to secure your stand at MITT 2010 now!
Apply now!
Announcing the new Wild Card Initiative at MITT
ITE is introducing a new Wild Card competition, making entry to the Russian market much easier for destinations that are not already well known in the region. For more information about applying for the Wild Card programme, please download the form or contact Maria Badakh on tel: +44 207 596 5083.
