Opportunities to meet and do business with international operators
Two VisitBritain-led opportunities are taking place in 2023 – ITB Berlin and ExploreGB Virtual – as well as a key European Tour Operator (ETOA) meet the buyer workshop, supported by VisitBritain: Britain & Ireland Marketplace 2023.
Detail about these events and how to register can be found below. For further information see the individual event web links or contact traveltradewales@gov.wales, or flavia.messina@visitbritain.org (for VisitBritain events only).
If you are only interested in domestic business, please contact us about other opportunities in 2023.
Britain and Ireland Marketplace: 27 January 2023 - InterContinental London, the O2
This event brings together the very best British and Irish tourism products. Meet with key global decision makers from high quality buyers in a series of one-to-one appointments - from bespoke small tour operators to group operators, all ready to contract the best of British and Irish tourism products. VisitBritain will also be bringing 100 additional buyers from target markets in North America and across Europe.
Visit Wales is delighted to partner with ETOA to offer an exclusive discount, enabling Visit Wales partners to save £200 by using discount code 23WALBIM when registering for the event. Discounted price: £699+VAT for primary delegate. Find out more and register on: Overview (etoa.org).
ExploreGB
VisitBritain has opened registrations for ExploreGB Virtual 2023, covering over 20 destinations globally and over 300 buyers invited, allowing buyers and suppliers to meet globally virtually on VisitBritain’s dedicated bespoke platform.
This free event offers:
- Your own diary of 1-2-1 virtual appointments and opportunity to showcase your business via your Virtual Exhibitor Booth
- Access to a database of over 300 buyers globally, informative online training content and research
- 1-2-1 comprehensive business support with VisitBritain team and in-market experts
Find out more on: ExploreGB Virtual 2023 - Register now | VisitBritain.
ITB Berlin 2023 – 7-9 March 2023
VisitBritain will be hosting a dedicated UK Stand at ITB Berlin 2023, the largest Travel Trade fair in the world to showcase the best of Britain to German and global buyers (now a trade/media only event). Visit Wales will represent Wales on the VisitBritain stand in 2023, gathering leads to pass on as appropriate. If you are interested in being there alongside us, register now to access invaluable visibility at the show, network with fellow industry partners and gain exposure globally. Find out more on: ITB Berlin 2023 - Register now | VisitBritain.
Stay up to date with tourism industry news
Take a look at our latest Visit Wales industry newsletters and bulletins: Tourism Newsletter/Bulletin | Business Wales (gov.wales).
These include the latest tourism industry news from Wales and information for the industry on Coronavirus (COVID-19).
For specific support and advice about dealing with coronavirus, from financial and supply chain planning to advice on staffing issues, we would advise tourism businesses and stakeholders in Wales to visit the Business Wales website or call Business Wales helpline on 03000 6 03000. You should regularly visit the Public Health Wales website for up-to-date public health information for you, your staff and your visitors.
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