With an economic growth of 3.8% in 2007, and an increase of over 25% in the per Capita GDP during the last 10 years, Spain remains one of the fastest growing economies in the EU.
In line with previous years, Spain was one of the star performers in Europe. With 516,471 travelers in 2007 - a 21.7% increase over the previous year - Spain is the second highest growth country in the EU.
Furthermore, with a sustained increase in the number of Tourists to visit the US (21.7%, 16%, and 10% in the last 3 years), Spain is one of the most attractive and flourishing markets for US Destinations.
With an average of 4 weeks of paid vacation, the Spanish tourist represents a highly attractive prospect for long-haul destinations. Additionally, Spain is one of the 26 visa waiver countries, making the US a preferred international destination among the Spanish tourists.
Held in the city of Madrid, FITUR is the first grand tourism event on the annual calendar for the international tourism industry, Spain’s largest international tourism fair and Europe’s second largest tourism trade show
Over 5 intensive working days (Jan 28 to Feb 1), a comprehensive range of tourism businesses and destinations from around the world will be present in Madrid, which will become a true focal-point for Spanish and international tourism opportunities.
With over 2 milion sq. feet of exhibition area, 13,1530 companies, 255,817 participants, 8,333 International Journalists and 170 represented Countries, FITUR is undoubtedly one of the most important Tourism Trade Shows in the World, a unique meeting place buyers, sellers and the media and an unsurpassed showcase for international exposure and promotion of tourism products.
The USA Pavilion at the FITUR 2009 International Tourism Trade Fair will again be hosted by Conex Exhibition Services in cooperation with the Commercial Service of the U.S. Embassy, Madrid and the endorsement of The Spain Visit USA Committee.
Located in a privileged 2700 Sq. Feet area on the Main Hall Aisle in the center of the Americas Hall, the USA Pavilion is the most significant promotional event of the year for merchants, media, and consumers in the Spanish travel industry. Open to all US organizations as well as any organization promoting tourism to the US, the Pavilion will provide U.S. travel and tourism suppliers an ideal showcase designed to maximize exposure to their products and ultimately encourage more Spanish tourists to travel to the U.S.
According to official US Department of Commerce data, the 40 U.S. exhibitors reported immediate, at-show sales of nearly $1 million and projected 12-month sales of $3.4 million.
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