Exhibitors, Buyers and Visitors Toast the Success of the Event with a great number of business deals expected
World Travel Market Latin America 2013 ended on a high with exhibitors, visitors and buyers all toasting the success the inaugural event, with an impressive volume of business deals anticipated.
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.
World Cup 2014 CTS Director Yang Weihong said: “World Travel Market Latin America has been an unforgettable experience, and this just the start. We have settled more than 500,000 US dollars with Brazilian hotels at the event.”
Nora Jaffar, Marketing Manager, Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board added: “We have had a great event . It is the best event I have attended in Brazil. Next year we are planning to increase our stand space.”
Nilde Brum, chief executive of Tourism Foundation of Mato Grosso do Sul, who announced at WTM Latin America the wining of the 2014 Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference (ESTC), said:”We already knew WTM in London is a fair that has always brought us result, so it was of fundamental importance to attend WTM Latin America.
“Being at WTM Latin America is a great satisfaction to us. I am extremely impressed, especially as it is the first edition in South America.”
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.
