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 2008, 32 U.S. exhibitors met with 22 Italian tour operators, 140 travel agents 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 2009 edition of SHOWCASE USA-ITALY will take place at:

GRAND HOTEL PARCO DEI PRINCIPI

Via Gerolamo Frescobaldi, 5 – 00198 Roma

Tel: +39-06854421 - Fax: +39-068845104

http://www.parcodeiprincipi.com

Package includes:

Two nights hotel accomodation (November 12 and 13), taxes and breakfast includeed;
All inclusive meal plan, from dinner on November 12 to breakfast on November 14

Showcase USA - Italy event on November 13 to include:

Market briefing;
Network reception;
One table (measuring about 4 ft x 2.3 ft) with four chairs and wi-fi connection;
One-to-one appointments per table with Italian tour operators and incentive houses;
Brochure distribution at the Visit USA Association Italy's Travel Agents Workshop to take place on November 12 at the same hotel.

Special Optional Program with American Express Travel (AMEX)

State Tourism Offices, CVBs and Attractions can meet with AMEX call center travel consultants who provide travel advice to AMEX Platinum and Centurion members.

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)

USD $150 per company - Optional AMEX Program

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND REGISTERING TO THIS EVENT, 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

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