Azerbaijan to attend international FİTUR 2013 exhibition in Spain

Baku, January 21 (AzerTAc). An Azerbaijani delegation led by Minister of Culture and Tourism Abulfaz Garayev will participate in the International FITUR Tourism Fair in Madrid, Spain. Azerbaijan`s 51sq m-pavilion will feature a presentation of the country`s tourism potential, including must-see-places, cultural-historical monuments, hotels and other places by the use of books, booklets and CDs in the English language. Fitur, the international tourism fair, ranks as one of the chief tourism sector trade events in Spain. Organized at the Feria de Madrid, the show draws in more than 209260 visitors at each of its editions - a clear indication of the popularity of the event. Tour and travel agency services, hotels and resorts, coach facilities and a host of other tourist destinations are showcased during the Fitur Show, which is attended by over 10434 professional exhibitors, hailing from as many as 166 different countries. A series of topical seminars and meeting sessions are also organized at the show and eminent journalists from more than 59 nations are also present here. The show enjoys the official support of over 200 statutory governmental bodies and takes up a total space of 150000 square meters. The exhibition and Travel Show is a fun and savvy way to plan your next vacation, take advantage of exclusive travel discounts and learn more about the world's current travel hot spots from the nearly 500 exhibitors representing more than 150 countries. The event consists of the “International Tourism Forum” to discuss issues on the development of the tourism industry, the “International Business Meeting” where international sellers and buyers gather for new business opportunities.