International Tourism Fair in Belgrade, 24^th – 28^th February 2010

The Belgrade Tourism Fair became a member of the European Tourism Trade Fairs Association (ETTFA) in 2003. The membership in this Association was enabled solely by the criteria of business quality. Based upon the high standards followed by the Fair, the membership was confirmed also at the International Tourism Trade Fairs Association (ITTFA) the ETTFA developed into. The efforts to continue developing this important tourist event by timely planning and adequate organisation have resulted in the growing number of domestic and international exhibitors and the interest in visiting the Fair both from business people and the general public.

Last year’s 31^st International Tourism Fair in Belgrade was held from 26^th February to 1^st March 2009. The most complete offer of local and international destinations was presented at approximately 28,000 sq m gross exhibiting space by 830 exhibitors from 38 countries. Discounts reaching even 20% of the package price, first minute offers, the best offer of hotel and restaurant equipment, presentation and education on hotel booking systems, presentational of national cuisines, delicacies-tasting from menus of the most distinguished national companies, music, carnival and fashion shows were just a part of what attracted 52,516 visitors who came to the fair.

This year, after the opening of the International Tourism Fair on 24^th February 2010 in Belgrade, the first party (gathering) of the regional meetings industry was organised by the company The Best Solutions from Belgrade, the owner of the regional web portal www.kongresniturizam.com.