The FESTURIS Gramado – International Tourism Fair will come with news for Issue 29, which takes place from November 9 to 12, 2017, in the Serra Gaúcha. Until August 20, the organization of the event already counted more than 2,000 registered agents, trade, students and journalists.

News already announced:

– Change in the layout and format of LGBT and MICE spaces; – Increased Luxury Space (space triples in size to 2017)

– Increased number of scheduling of meetings between exhibitors and buyers with Espaço Mice having mandatory scheduling in the mold of Luxury;

– Creation of the Business Space;

– Expansion of the Ambassador Project FESTURIS, which now has representatives in the states of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul;

News that will be announced at launch in October:

– Return of the Official Party signed by a great brand;

– FESTURIS Congress at the Palais des Festivals with great speakers not only of trade but relevant nationally and internationally

– Congress Thematic Grid

– Environmental impact research of the fair – CO² – Host State – Actions focused on Year 30 of FESTURIS (2018): partnerships and formatting

– Parallel programming

LGBT and MICE spaces: revitalized
The two traditional spaces change places at the fair and now have a new layout.

In partnership with ABRAT GLS and IGLTA, the LGBT Space will have working tables with potentialization of business meetings. Already confirmed: Via G Magazine, Abrat, ILGTA, Gay Games, Pousada Bernuncia, Santur and Uruguay.

Space Mice will have a mandatory schedule and will have the following confirmed exhibitors: ABEOC, Redtur, CVB Buziu, CVB Guarujá, CVB São Paulo, CVB Punta del Leste, CVB Hortênsias, CVB Bento Gonçalves, CVB Santa Maria / RS, Fundaparque, Guarita Park Hotel, Hotel Sandri and GJP.

Luxury space: more exhibitors and luxury buyers

The Luxury Space is with 98% of the commercial spaces. This area has tripled in size compared to the 2016 edition and will have more exhibitors and more buyers. They are confirmed: Atlantis, Bahamas, RCD Hotels, Mercartur Premium, Tahiti, Turks and Caicos, Travel & Cia, Mexico – Los Cabos, St. Martin, Emirates Airlines, Mountain House, Xmart, One & Only Amawaterways, Visit California, AM Resorts, Santa Monica, Unique Garden, Hello Brazil, Saint Andrews, La Hacienda, Seychelles, Palm Beachs, Paradise Coast and Sail Rock Resort.

This space is unique within the fair and can only be accessed by exhibitors and luxury buyers who have a differentiated experience program.

Three reasons to attend FESTURIS

The event’s CEO, Marta Rossi, lists three key reasons for the participation of brands and professionals in the International Tourism Fair:

1 – According to trade professionals, FESTURIS is the best tourism trade fair in South America;

2 – It is a fair that offers results and qualification for the professional;

3 – The qualified profile of the participants: professionals who decide on Tourism in Brazil and in South America participate in FESTURIS Gramado;

Other spaces with great demand
The fair will also focus on Sustainability and promote the growth of International, Technology, Cultural and Religious Tourism, Enogastronomy, Accessibility and Training Rooms.

Highlight for the participation of the Ministry of Tourism of Brazil that will come strong with an area of ​​500 square meters inside the fair. Traditional destinations such as Texas, Las Vegas, Uruguay, Peru, Argentina, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Vietnam, Barbados, the Dominican Republic and California are also confirmed. Other confirmations of weight occur on the part of the airlines, operators and travel agencies.

The FESTURIS Gramado is divided into Congress in the Palais des Festivals (open to the public) and the Business Fair in Serra Park (with entrance only for professionals of tourism, students and press).

Photos: Divulgação