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Turkey to act as a partner-state at IX international Travel and Tourism Exhibition, Azerbaijan

12 February 2010 14:12 (UTC +04:00)

Baku. Aynur Valiyeva - APA-Economics. This year, for the first time, Turkey will act as the partner country of the Azerbaijan International Travel and Tourism Fair. Turkey will also participate in the exhibition with a national stand, the size of which has increased by 40% compared with last year.

Iteca Caspian told APA that AITF 2010, the 9th Azerbaijan International Travel and Tourism Fair, will take place on 28-30 April in the Heydar Aliyev Sport and Exhibition Complex. Last year, despite the downturn in the tourism industry worldwide, the AITF exhibition was successful and brought together over 100 companies. Over 7000 visitors from 24 countries came to AITF 2009, which is a record for the exhibition. On the basis of the number of companies that have confirmed their participation in AITF 2010, we are predicting growth of 20% compared to last yearâ€™s exhibition. This year, over 100 companies are expected to take part in the show. National stands, one of the main attractions of any travel exhibition, will feature prominently at AITF 2010, and include India, UAE, Greece, Turkey, Malaysia and Egypt. Exotic destinations such as Thailand, the Seychelles and Mauritius will be widely presented. Despite the economic crisis, they have retained their appeal. Swiss tour operators will present a huge selection of possibilities for different types of tourists. The Stavropol Region will have a stand at the exhibition for the first time, from which it will offer a range of health resort treatments. The accompanying programme of business events will include seminars, presentations and prize raffles.

The exhibition is organized by ITE Group Plc (UK) and its partner in the Caucasus, Iteca Caspian. Support is provided by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan.