AVIAREPS TOURISM CLIENTS AT WTM 2015

NEW YORK STATE                                                                                    Stand Number NA300

Confirmed exhibitors from the region are: Niagara Tourism & Convention, Central New York, Maid of the Mist Corporation, Long Island Convention and Visitors bureau, Visit Syracuse, Canal New York.  News for New York State:

• Adirondack Scenic Railroad introduced Rail Explorers, an adventure company that is offering a new immersive experience through the Adirondack wilderness through rail bikes. 2015
• Fall foliage reports are available for New York State from early September – early November
• Buffalo Bill coming to Wembley Oct
• New cutting -edge Toy Halls of Fame exhibit at the Strong National Museum of Play
• Experience New York State wine tours and festivals, departing from New York City and Long Island, on the I LOVE NY Bus.

CHILE                                                                                                          Stand Number LA500

Wine Tastings on stand: Everyday – Time TBC

Wine and Astronomy will be key focus as a Promotional Strategy for International Tourism.
Casablanca Valley is located 40km from Santiago towards the coast of Chile's central zone.  The Capital Cities and Great Vineyards Network has selected the valley as one of 12 wine capitals of the world.  The top 4 markets for astro-tourism in Chile are the United States (17.1%), Brazil (14.3%), Germany (13.1%) and the United Kingdom (9.1%).  21.3% of total international tourists visited Chile from the primary motivation of the chance to enjoy astronomical tourism.

BASQUE COUNTRY                                                                                 Stand Number EU1940

The European Commission has named Donostia, San Sebastian the European capital of culture in 2016 which highlights richness and diversity of cultures in Europe.  A number of delegates from the government of the Basque Country will be present to meet with the press and trade to discuss other tourism developments within the region.   There are 30 projects launching next year to highlight culture within the region from arts to food to history.  The Basque Country is famous for its varying landscapes and its highly acclaimed gastronomy which boasts the highest number of Michelin star restaurants in the world in one region.

Press & Trade Reception Room: Platinum Suite 5: Tuesday 3rd November. 11.30-12.30.

ONTARIO                                                                                                  Stand Number NA200

In 2014 Ontario Tourism (OTMPC) launched a two year partnership with Bush Craft Expert, Ray Mears as part of our international marketing strategy to position Ontario as one of the world's leading Adventure tourism destinations. This campaign continues into 2016 with another consumer competition and brand activity.

Union Pearson Express (UP Express) The NEW airport train connects Toronto Pearson International Airport to downtown Toronto's Union Station in just 25 minutes, with departures every 15 minutes. Signature Kitchens Niagara-on-the-Lake Fourteen of Niagara-on-the-Lake's dining establishments have joined together to create Signature Kitchens, a culinary group celebrating the joys of local, seasonal and artisanal cuisine.

Happy Hour on stand Monday 2nd November. 5pm-6pm.

MOSCOW TOURISM AUTHORITY PRESS CONFERENCE                        Stand Number EU450                             

Room: North Gallery, NG5: Monday 2nd November Time: 3pm-5pm

Moscow tourism authorities in cooperation with Kazan city tourism board as the most visited cities within Russia, will be present for the press conference to discuss new tourism developments that benefit the UK market. They will present tourism opportunities and are inviting press and trade to meet with them at the show.

AVIAREPS AVIATION CLIENTS AT WTM 2015

GULF AIR on Kingdom of Bahrain stand                                                            Stand Number ME 540

Gulf Air are exhibiting on the Kingdom of Bahrain stand.  There will be two crew members present on a daily basis and there will be daily prize draw of assorted prizes on the stand from Monday to Wednesday.

Gulf Air will be promoting two new routes to Faisalabad (LYP) and Multan (MUX) in Bahrain

• MUX - Multan in Pakistan, 4 weekly flights effective Monday, 14 December
• LYP - Faisalabad in Pakistan, 3 weekly flights effective Tuesday, 22 December

PHILLIPINE AIRLINES                                                                                                                 Stand Number AS600

AIR ASTANA on Kazakhstan Tourism stand                                                                      Stand Number AS670

BANGKOK AIRWAYS on Tourism Thailand stand                                                          Stand Number AS400

AIR AUSTRAL on Reunion stand, but not officially exhibiting                                 Stand Number AS249

AIR BOTSWANA on Botswana Tourist Organisation                                                   Stand Number  AF200

List of all our other clients exhibiting at WTM but not taking Press meetings: 

• Hawaii Tourism Authority
• Aqua and Aston Hotels and Resorts
• Idaho Tourism
• Chic Outlet Shopping/Value Retail
• Visit Flanders (MICE)
• Discover the Palm Beaches, Florida