Azerbaijan International Travel and Tourism Fair AITF 2011 to feature 230 companies from 24 countries
Baku, April 27 (AZERTAC). Organized by ITE Group plc in partnership with Iteca Caspian, the tenth Azerbaijan International Travel and Tourism Fair AITF 2011 which this year celebrates it tenth anniversary, will take place from 28 to 30 April in Baku Expo Centre.
To date, AITF has gained recognition as the main event in the Caspian Sea region`s tourism industry, where important meetings are held, partnerships established, and new programmes, prices and destinations announced.
An important event in the history of the exhibition was last year`s visit by the President of Azerbaijan, His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, which, of course, greatly increased the status of the exhibition and was a great event for all the participants.
This year, AITF celebrates two significant events: its tenth anniversary and the declaration of 2011 as the Year of Tourism in Azerbaijan. AITF 2011 is expected to welcome more than 200 companies, 24 countries and 61 destinations.
This year`s event will feature the national stands of Georgia, Greece, India, Turkey and Czech Republic.
Since its launch, the show has been officially supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan, World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and National Confederation of Entrepreneurs` (Employers`) Organisation of the Azerbaijan Republic. For the second consecutive year, the country partner of AITF will be Turkey. The country`s tourism potential will be presented by a national stand at the exhibition. In addition, the list of exhibitors at AITF 2011 includes two major Turkish tour operators. Among the sponsors of the exhibition are the travel company Silk Way Travel. The official airlines of the exhibition are Azal company.
The 2nd National Exhibition of Domestic Tourism, organised by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan, will be held alongside AITF 2011. The exhibition will feature about 100 companies from 18 regions and present the attractions of regional holiday areas, resorts and hotels in Azerbaijan, as well as introduce the exhibitors and visitors of AITF 2011 to the rich and varied folklore, cuisine and traditions of the Azeri people.
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