SHOWCASE USA-ITALY
Milan, Italy – March 3-5, 2013
(Sunday, Monday and Tuesday before ITB Berlin)

SHOWCASE USA-ITALY is the only marketing event exclusively dedicated to promote Italian tourism towards the United States. At this, the 16th annual edition, U.S. exhibitors will have the opportunity to meet individually with 25-30 major Italian tour operators. This is an ideal event for new-to-market companies, as well as for repeat exhibitors wishing to reconfirm placements with existing clients and find new ones.

Package includes:

o Market briefing and sightseeing tour on Sunday, March 3;

o Pre-scheduled one-to-one appointments with Italian tour operators on March 4;

o Networking reception on Monday evening, March 4, with key tourism industry executives;

o Free participation or brochure distribution at the Visit USA Association Italy’s workshop for travel agents, trade journalists and MICE companies on March 5 (applicable to all exhibitors, except for receptive tour operators);

Tentative Participation Costs (including two nights hotel and all meal plans):

Sponsorship Opportunities (available on a first-come first-served basis):

To reserve space or receive more information, please contact:
Simonetta Busnelli, Commercial Specialist at U.S. Commercial Service, Milan, Italy
Tel: +39-02.6268.8505 - Email: simonetta.busnelli@trade.gov
or Travel & Tourism Team Leader Anastasia Xenias – Email: anastasia.xenias@trade.gov
Registration deadline: January 25, 2013