A
massive 1,200 exhibitors – 20% more than anticipated – took part
in the three-day World Travel Market Latin America. Overall,
exhibitors were delighted with business conversations and
negotiations that took place and are looking forward to attending the
event next year.
WTM
Latin America has a comprehensive Hosted Buyers programme, which
included participating in WTM Latin America Speed Networking session
on the second day of the event. More than 300 exhibitors and 150
buyers took part in the event on the second day of the show, which
will lead to a number of business deals taking place.
Gustavo
França Director of New Business for tour operator Visual: “I
really like the event and I have made many new business contacts. I
have attended a number of travel trade fairs and this has been one of
the best.”
Reed
Travel Exhibitions Director WTM Latin America Lawrence Reinisch said:
“I have had really strong feedback from all participants telling me
what a great success the event has been, with many exhibitors looking
for greater visibility and more exhibition space.
“Exhibitors
have been extremely happy with the number of buyers they have seen
and the quality of the business discussions and negotiations they
have been having.
“Visitors
have been pleased with overall scope and number of exhibitors taking
part in the event. I have had a number of exhibitors tell me they
will be back next year, as well as a number of visitors who are
looking to exhibit in 2014.
“WTM
Latin America 2014 takes place from Wednesday April 23 – Friday
April 25 at the Transamerica Expo Centre, Sao Paulo, Brazil.”
