SHOWCASE USA - ITALY 2010

Venice, Italy - November 11-13, 2010

SHOWCASE USA-ITALY is the only marketing exhibition exclusively dedicated to promote Italian tourism towards the United States.

Created by the Visit USA Association Italy and the U.S. Commercial Service Italy, SHOWCASE USA-ITALY gives the Italian Travel Industry the opportunity to keep up to date with the great variety of “Made in USA” travel products and destinations.

On this unique occasion, U.S. exhibitors will have the opportunity to meet high-quality Italian companies and organizations, all focused on the promotion of tourism to the United States of America. At the last edition in 2009, 33 U.S. exhibitors met with some 30 Italian tour operators and incentive planners, in addition to media representatives.

Our team will provide participants matchmaking appointments with Italian companies, logistical assistance, on-site business counseling and support, as well as a pre-event briefing.

The 2010 edition of SHOWCASE USA-ITALY will take place at:

NH LAGUNA PALACE
Viale Ancona, 2 - 30172 Venezia Mestre
Tel: +39-0418296111 - Fax: +39-0418296112
http://www.nh-hotels.com/

Package includes:

Two nights hotel accomodation (November 11 and 12), taxes and breakfast included; All inclusive meal plan, from dinner on November 11 to breakfast on November 13.

Showcase USA-Italy event from the evening of Nov. 11 and to continue on Nov. 12 to include:

Market briefing and Media Forum with key tourism industry players; Networking dinner and/or reception; One-to-one appointments per table with Italian tour operators, incentive houses, journalists and key travel agents; Sightseeing tour of Venice (to be confirmed).

Participation costs per person:

USD $2,800 - Basic Rate

USD $2,240 - Visit USA Association Italy's members rate

USD $1,960 - Group Rate (minimum 5 participants from the same organization and/or geographical area)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Simonetta Busnelli, Commercial Specialist U.S. Commercial Service, Milan Office Tel: +39 02 62688505 Fax: +39 02 6596561 E-mail: simonetta.busnelli@trade.gov

Please, use the following link to download the Official Showcase 2009 Catalog (PDF, 792KB)