The event that takes place in Buenos Aires from October 1 to 4, aims to exceed 100 thousand visitors
The launching ceremony of the 26th edition of FIT was held, which was attended by Gustavo Hani, president of the FIT, the Argentine Chamber of Tourism -CAT- and the Argentine Federation of Travel Company Associations. and Tourism -FAEVYT-; Yanina Martínez, Secretary of Tourism Promotion of the Nation; Leandro Balasini, Undersecretary for Institutional Relations and International Cooperation of the National Ministry of Tourism and Sports; by Lucas Delfino, president of the Tourism Entity of the Government of the City of Buenos Aires and the vice president of FIT and president of the Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies of Buenos Aires, Mario Ijelman.
“Being able to announce the 26th edition of our International Tourism Fair is great news. From October 1 to 4, FIT will once again be the meeting point for tourism in Latin America and the world. We aim to exceed 100,000 visitors, who will be able to enjoy more than 34,000 exhibition meters with the color, warmth, and experiences that more than 40 countries around the world and all the provinces of our country will offer. The expectation is so great that the number of exhibitors, both public and private, has already been exceeded compared to the previous edition of FIT. In addition, we will be presenting an innovative scheme of Business Rounds, with an exclusive pavilion and a new format so that the Fair continues to be a reference when it comes to tourist marketing" said Gustavo Hani, president of FIT, and concluded "With FIT we are demonstrating the importance of Argentina as a destination and the strength of the private sector that after difficult times stood up and promotes this long-awaited meeting. Nothing beats face-to-face activity, it is key and will continue to be”
For her part, Yanina Martínez, Secretary of Tourism Promotion of Argentina, said: “It is a great joy to present this new edition of FIT, which is a meeting point for the entire tourism family. The previous edition was pivotal and showed the recovery of the sector and FIT 2022 will be even better and for that the articulation of public and private work is key, we will continue working side by side to make it a success. Tourism is one of the pillars of the country's growth, it provides work and development throughout Argentina. Where there is tourism there is hope”
The International Tourism Fair will be held from October 1 to 4 at La Rural, a fairground in the city of Buenos Aires and will offer, as in all its editions, a variety of tourist options and the attractiveness of each of its stands, presentations and shows. In addition, it will be an opportunity for growth and unique commercial exchange, with its already traditional Business Rounds that constitute an ideal marketing instance for the players in the tourism industry and that will undoubtedly be a strong boost for the growth of the activity.