ITTFA Secretariat

The International Tourism Trade Fairs Association (ITTFA) is the voice of the travel exhibition industry. Our aim is to update the international tourism industry with the latest products and developments within the sector as well as to promote the member exhibitions to the international and European travel trade as the most effective method of generating business contacts. Chairman: Tom Nutley Secretariat: Wendy Walker

Press Releases

• Travel trade associations team up to boost MENA region

  ITTFA, International Tourism Trade Fairs Association, forges a partnership with the Middle East & North Africa Travel Association (MENATA) to build relationships and stronger communication between members of both associations.

• Travel Fairs go from strength to strength in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

  Tavel Fairs continue to grow in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

• ITTFA Launches Incubator Programme

  ITTFA Launches new scheme for start up travel trade shows.

• 2011 Set to be a good year for Voluntourism

  Voluntourism expected to do well in 2011. Travel trade shows help by offering platforms for both established and niche travel sectors.

• ITTFA Elects New Committee for 2011

  ITTFA - International Tourism Trade Fairs Association - appoints new committee for the year ahead.

• The Importance of Food Tourism - Industry Comment from ITTFA

  ITTFA comments on the importance of food tourism and how travel exhibitions provide the right platform for promoting this important sector of the travel industry.

• From Slovenia with Love ? Industry Comment from ITTFA

  The importance of tourism in Slovenia and the growth of Alpe-Adria TIP and its influence on tourism growth in the region. Alpe -Adria is a member of ITTFA.

• ITTFA Welcomes Akwaaba, African Travel Market

  ITTFA, International Tourism Trade Fairs Association, welcomes new member, Akwaaba African Travel Market.

• Recession and its effect on exhibiting- industry comment from ITTFA

  How recession has affected exhibition organisers; comment from ITTFA members.

• Greek Tourism Looks Ahead with the Help of Philoxenia

  ITTFA member Philoxenia helps Greek tourism back on its feet.

• The Importance of Sports Tourism - ITTFA Industry Comment

  Sports Tourism has grown in importance and this is reflected in the increase in exhibitors now seen at trade shows related to this billion dollar sector of the travel industry.

• Adding Value Makes the Difference -" Industry Comment from ITTFA

  ITTFA, International Tourism Trade Fairs Association, comments on how organisers can add value for exhibitors. Top travel trade shows TUR and TTG Incontri offer their tips and advice.

• ITTFA ELECTS NEW COMMITTEE FOR 2010

  ITTFA, International Tourism Trade Fairs Association, Elects New Officers for 2010

• Tourism Barometer Suggests Lowest Point May be Over -" Industry Comment from ITTFA Latest UNWTO

  ITTFA looks at the UNWTO Latest Barometer which suggests the decline in International tourism may have bottomed out.

• Incheba -" Holding Their Own in Central Europe

  Established ITTFA member Incheba continues to achieve success with its two shows. Slovakiatour and Holiday World show strong growth, playing an important role in the tourism development of both countries.

• ITTFA Member Vakantiebeurs Celebrates 40 Years

  A member of ITTFA and one of Europe's largest travel trade fairs, Vakantiebeurs celebrates 40 years in 2010. Project Manager, Bart Strijker explains why it is so successful.

• ITTFA Elects New Committee for 2009/2010

  ITTFA elects new committee for 2009-2010.

• Business as Usual At MITT 2009

  Strong attendance at MITT 2009 with business at usual.

• Exhibitions are Key in Times of Economic Downturn -" Industry Comment from ITTFA

  Members of ITTFA, International Tourism Trade Fairs Association, are collectively focusing on the positive aspects of the current global crisis, advocating the advantages of maintaining market visibility through trade fairs.

• ITTFA Welcomes Moroccan Travel Market and Vakantiebeurs

  MTM and Vakantiebeurs join ITTFA, International Tourism Trade Fairs Association.

• Attracting Traffic to your Stand - Exhibition Advice from ITTFA

  International Tourism Trade Fairs Association, ITTFA Offers Advice on how to attract Traffic to your stand.

• ITTFA Supports UNWTO in Relaunch of Protect Children Campaign

  ITTFA, International Tourism Trade Fairs Association, Supports UNWTO in Relaunch of Protect Children Campaign.

• Looking Back, Looking Forward, ITTFA Chairman Tom Nutley Comments on his New Role

  ITTFA talks to its Chairman, Tom Nutley about his future plans and the development of travel exhibitions over the past 25 years.

• ITTFA Welcomes THETRADESHOW, First in New Guest Membership Scheme

  TheTRADEShow joins ITTFA, International Tourism Trade Show Association as first Guest Member in new scheme.

• Motivating Exhibition Stand Personnel -" Exhibition Advice from ITTFA

  Comment from International Tourism Trade Fairs Association, ITTFA, on how to best motivate exhibition stand personnel.

• Well Being and Spa Tourism -" Industry Comment from ITTFA

  Comment on the development of the spa industry in general with input from ITTFA members.

• Making the Most of PR Opportunities - Exhibition Advice from ITTFA

  Importance of PR activities for the exhibitor. Pre planning and covering all options. Advice from ITTFA, International Tourism Trade Fairs Associations.

• Focus on the Winter Holiday Market - INdustry Comment from ITTFA

  Diversification in winter holiday options.

• The Costs of Exhibiting and How to Budget Effectively - Exhibition Advice from ITTFA

  Brief Guide to Budgeting for Exhibitions, advice from ITTFA, International Tourism Trade Fairs Association. Includes list of costs to consider when preparing your budget.

• Growth of a New Generation - Industry Comment from ITTFA

  The growth in numbers of our older generation is one of the most significant shifts in society in recent years

• Laying the Foundations - Exhibition Advice from ITTFA

  Laying the Foundations. Exhibitor Advice from ITTFA.Exhibitions offer companies an opportunity to increase their visibility and profile in a relatively short amount of time and in one location.

• New President for ITTFA, Johan F Lundberg, Discusses the Importance of Trade Associations and Outlines his vision for ITTFA in the year ahead

  New President for ITTFA, Johan F Lundberg, Discusses the Importance of Trade Associations and Outlines his vision for ITTFA in the year ahead

• ITTFA ELECTS NEW COMMITTEE FOR 2007/2008

  ITTFA, International Tourism Trade Fairs Association, elects Officers for 2007/08 at AGM in Stockholm.

• Focus On India

  India represents one of the most exciting and fastest growing markets in the world for both outbound and inbound tourism. This is reflected in the success of SATTE Openworld.

• GLOBAL GROWTH FOR MEETINGS VENUES

  Members of ITTFA and the thousands of travel and tourism organisations attending their events will soon have a greater choice of exhibition venues, with the construction of new facilities worldwide.

• MEETINGS INDUSTRY SHOWS GLOBAL GROWTH

  One sector of the travel business that shows every sign of continued growth is the meetings industry, represented by ITTFA member EIBTM with an annual exhibition in Barcelona

• FOCUS ON..... SLOVAKIA

  The Slovak Republic is a good example of how a small country is helping to increase tourism both inbound and outbound with the help of an ITTFA member exhibition - Slovakiatour.

• FOCUS ON.... NORTH-WEST RUSSIA

  Travel Exhibitions in Russia

• World Responsible Tourism Day

  Industry leaders hope that 2007 will be the turning point in mobilising the international travel industry to help the environment and fight poverty in developing countries.

• FOCUS ON..... FINLAND

  Focus on Finland and ITTFA member fair Matka.

• FOCUS ON..... HUNGARY

  Focus on Hungary as a destination and how International Tourism Exhibition, Travel, reflects the diversity of this small country and all it has to offer.

• FOCUS ON..... SWEDEN & SCANDINAVIA

  Strong outbound but increasing inbound sectors in Scandinavian markets.

• FOCUS ON..... RUSSIA & UKRAINE

  Growth in Ukraine and Russian markets.

• FOCUS ON..... ARABIA

  The phenomenal rise of Dubai to become one of the world"s leading tourism destinations is reflected in the growing importance of Arabian Travel Market.

• STAND DESIGN: TIPS FOR EXHIBITORS

  Useful Tips on Stand Design from ITTFA

• ARE YOU READY FOR THE CHINESE REVOLUTION?

  Are you Ready for the Chinese Revolution? China set for over 100 million outbound visitors in less than 15 years. Monthly comment from ITTFA, International Tourism Trade Fairs Association.

• ITTFA Welcomes first US member as Luxury Travel Expo joins the fold. February 2006

  ITTFA, the International Tourism Trade Fairs Association, welcomes its newest member, Luxury Travel Expo. Luxury Travel Expo is the industry"s largest gathering of luxury travel professionals in the US.

• ITTFA Launches Exhibition "How To" Guide. November 2005

  The International Tourism Trade Fairs Association (ITTFA) has launched a detailed exhibition guide, entitled "Effective Exhibiting Made Easy", aimed at helping exhibitors participate more effectively in tourism trade fairs.