FITUR Congress 2006 to Snare Over 200 Buyers from 26 Countries

The MICE hall of the upcoming FITUR Congress 2006 will unfold its seventh edition on January 23 and 24 at the Madrid´s IFEMA Fairgrounds with the addition of a few newcomers, especially among buyers and exhibitors.

IFEMA officials are confident to meet the expectations with a massive turnout in the neighborhood of 200 international buyers –specialized travel agencies and incentive purchasers- from 26 nations. Spanish sellers, for their part, are expected to reach 150, among hoteliers, convention bureaus, convention centers.

The main goal of this event will be the chance of showcasing Spanish offers for the international MICE market.

India, Singapore and Russia will debut at this year edition of FITUR Congress, adding up to South Africa, China and Japan, a trio that got its big break in 2005. The traditional European, North American and Latin American markets will once again attend the event.

In the same breath, international buyers will take a firsthand look at what the Spanish autonomous communities have to offer in terms of incentive travel and event planning.

FITUR 2006 will give the exposition area a new facelift by providing better booth distribution, especially the stands of the Spanish autonomous communities and local companies that have already signed up for the gathering.