Post Show Report March th Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition. Expocentre, Moscow, Russia.

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1 Post Show Report th Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition March 2018 Expocentre, Moscow, Russia Post Show Report 2017 Organisers

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3 About the exhibition Exhibitors 1,972 companies from 187 countries and regions of the world Visitors 23,047 visitors from 79 regions of Russia and 89 other countries Exhibition 40,000 sqm in 7 pavilions and halls space Russia s number 1 tourism exhibition MITT, the international travel and tourism exhibition, is the largest tourism exhibition in Russia and the CIS MITT 2017 was absolutely huge. This year, the event was exclusively B2B and there was a significant increase in exhibitors. The exhibition demonstrated the noticeable buoyancy and positive attitude of everyone on the tourism market. Representatives of the tourism industry mentioned that the B2B format enabled them to hold meetings with partners, intensive discussions and close deals. Exhibiting at MITT is an opportunity to: Find new partners and clients among visitors representatives of travel agencies, tour operators and other professionals of the tourism industry Increase sales and significantly expand sales geographies Present new destinations and services to the largest audience of tourism professionals For the first time, MITT was a B2B-only event In 2017, MITT was independently audited and its status as a leader was reaffirmed. Alena Khitrova, Senior PR Specialist, Anex Tour

4 Post Show Report 2017 Exhibitors Exhibitors 1,972 companies from 187 countries and regions of the world Exhibitor profile Leading operators of outbound, domestic, and inbound tourism National and regional tourism organisations Hotels, hotel chains and other accommodation Air and transport companies Operators of search systems and tour booking services Countries represented Abkhazia Albania Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Belarus Botswana Bulgaria Burundi Bhutan Cambodia China Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Dominican Republic Egypt Estonia Finland France Germany Georgia Greece Guam Hungary India Indonesia Iran Ireland Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lithuania Macedonia Maldives Malta Moldova Morocco Montenegro Mozambique Nepal Netherlands Norway Palestine Philippines Poland Portugal Romania Russia Serbia Singapore Slovenia South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Thailand Tanzania Taiwan Tunisia Turkey UAE UK Ukraine USA Uzbekistan Vietnam Venezuela I m really satisfied with MITT s new business format and fully support it. The exhibition has become better and it s easier to hold meetings and talks. MITT is the only tourism exhibition that all our Russian and international partners come to, and I cannot miss it. We re also interested in new players at MITT hotels, operators and companies that provide us with a huge network of an ever-expanding range of destinations and services. Sergey Smokhvalov, Development Director, Global Travel

5 Russian Pavilion The development of domestic and inbound tourism plays a significant role at the show. Attracting thousands of Russian and international tour operators, MITT identifies the potential for inbound and domestic tourism and acts as a real window for tourism opportunities in Russia. In 2017, more than 60 Russian regions and resorts from Kaliningrad to Kamchatka presented their tourism potential. The Russian Pavilion occupied one of the largest halls at Expocentre and drew a great deal of attention from industry professionals. This year, first time exhibitors included the regions of Buryatia, Bashkortostan, Karachay-Cherkessia, Kabardino-Balkaria, Orlov, Voronezh, Chuvashia, and Primorsky Krai. Tourism opportunities in Crimea were particularly well presented at MITT 2017, both inbound companies and hotels, as well as all major tour operators working in Crimea. Exhibitors in the Russian Pavilion at MITT 2017 included: Sochi and three major resorts in Krasnaya Polyana Gorky Gorod, Roza Khutor, and PGSC Gazprom mountain and tourism centre. Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sevastopol, Veliky Novgorod, Rostov on Don, the Moscow, Vladimir, Kaluga, Tula, Lipetsk, Kirov, Nizhny Novgorod, Smolensk, Arkhangelsk, Voronezh, Pskov, Kaliningrad, Irkutsk, Orlov, Murmansk, Yaroslavl, Altai, Krasnoyarsk, Krasnodar, Kamchatka regions and Primorsky Krai. Republics: Chechnya, Chuvashia, Bashkortostan, Buryatia, Karelia, Tatartstan, Adygea, Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachay-Cherkessia, Dagestan, Crime, Sakhalin and many more.

6 Post Show Report 2017 Visitors Visitors 23,047 visitors from 79 regions of Russia and 89 other countries Visitor profile Representatives of travel agents, tour operators, operators of search and booking systems for tour services, hotels and accommodation, and corporate customers. Geography of visitors Altai Krai Altai Republic Amur Region Arkhangelsk Region Astrakhan Region Bashkortostan Belgorod Region Buryatia Bryansk Region Chelyabinsk Region Chechnya Chuvashia Crimea Dagestan Irkutsk Region Ingushetia Ivanovo Region Jewish Autonomous Region Kabardino Balkaria Kaliningrad Region Kaluga Region Karachay-Cherkessia Republic Kalmykia Kemerovo Region Khabarovsk Krai Khakassia Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Region Krasnodar Krai Krasnoyarsk Krai Komi Republic Kostroma Region Kurgan Region Kursk Region Kirov Region Kamchatka Region Lipetsk Region Mari El Republic Mordovia Moscow Moscow Region Murmansk Region Nizhny Novgorod Region North Ossetia-Alania Novgorod Region Novosibirsk Region Orlov Region Omsk Region Orenburg Region Penza Region Perm Krai Primorsky Krai Pskov Region Republic of Adygea Republic of Karelia Rostov Region Ryazan Region Sakha Republic Sakhalin Samara Region Saratov Region Sevastopol Smolensk Region St. Petersburg, Leningrad Region Stavropol Krai Sverdlovsk Region Tambov Region Tatarstan Tomsk Region Tver Region Tula Region Tyumen Region Udmurtia Ulyanovsk Region Vladimir Region Volgograd Region Voronezh Region Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Region Yaroslavl Region Zabaikal Region MITT 2017 had pre-crisis levels of visitors both in numbers and quality. It was great that we only saw relevant visitors this year the new B2B format meant we had a very productive time. Over two days we managed to meet all our partners, both Russian and international companies who come to Moscow year after year specifically for MITT. For over 20 years, MITT has been our main priority and our only industry exhibition; we find exhibiting really effective and important. Sergey Kulko, General Director, Sputnik Group

7 Visitors Visitor breakdown By level of responsibility MITT was attended by representatives of major corporate buyers: Gazprom, Ingosstrakh, Vnesheconombank, VTB 24, Bank of Moscow, Sberbank, Alfa Bank, Russian Standard Bank, AlfaStrakhovanie, Tunkoff Bank, Credit Europe Bank, Danone Russia, Rostelecom, ARB International, Mercury, STILL, Vitek, ALMAZ Group, Metalloinvest, Moscow Metro, Mosenergo, Eurasia Export, Vneshtekhsnab, and Moscow City. 39% Travel agents 21% Tour operators 8% Business trip and corporate event organisers 11% Hotel / accommodation 3% IT solutions for tourism 34% Company owner / director 12% Deputy company director 16% Head of a division 38% Manager / specialist Suppliers and services of interest to visitors Information on tourist destinations Package offers from tour operators Accommodation offers Inbound operator services Offers from air transport companies Business trip services Medical services in Russia / abroad IT solutions in tourism Travel insurance services Car hire 61% 57% 52% 43% 37% 32% 25% 22% 17% 12%

8 Post Show Report 2017 Business Programme 14 March The MITT Digital IT conference Technology in Practice took place for the first time at MITT 2017, co-organised with TRN media holding. More than 300 industry professionals took part in the conference. The MITT-Region panel discussion The Russian Tourism Product From Idea to Tourist was aimed at finding effective ways of cooperation within the tour business with regional tourist administrations. 15 March The MITT Summit Hotel session for hoteliers The hotel business in Russia 2017: new trends, technologies and knowledge brought together more than 450 company managers in the hotel sector. The round table New tourism legislation, initial practical use featured speakers such as Olga Yarilova, Director of the Department of Tourism and Regional Policies of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation; Alexandr Osaulenko, Director of the Turpomoshch agency; and Heads of insurance company ERV and legal agency Persona Grata. The Development of Resorts in Russia: strategy, practice, promotion conference was opened by Oleg Safonov, Director of the Federal Agency on Tourism. Conference speakers included Sergey Shpilko, President of PCT; Alexandr Razumov, President of National Resort Association; and Igor Fomin, Member of the Committee of the Federal Council on Social Policy. Consultations were held for representatives of tour businesses on preparing and promoting the FIFA World Cup 2018 and a series of presentations of the tourism opportunities in host cities were given. 16 March The MITT Academy educational programme went down well for representatives of tourism agencies.

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11 Official support I would like to welcome you to Russia s flagship international tourism exhibition. MITT has established itself not only as the place for presenting the tourism potential of dozens of countries, but as the place to meet professionals in the tourism industry: from tourism administrations to representatives of national governments. I wish that the hope that both international exhibitors and the Russian regions (more than 60 Russian regions are exhibiting, which is very important for us) have come here with is realised. Now is a very good time for developing international tourism both in Russia and throughout the world. Tourism never creates barriers, it only eradicates them. I wish everyone success. A.U. Manilova, Deputy Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation MITT takes place with support from federal bodies, the Government of Moscow, and international organisations Министерство Культуры РФ Федеральное агентство по туризму Совет Федерации Государственная Дума Правительство Москвы The MITT Moscow International Travel and Tourism exhibition is a lively event for the tourism industry, and has a special place among industry professionals. It is worth mentioning that MITT puts particular focus on promoting domestic tourism. Many companies come to MITT to open up Russia, which expands horizons for developing destinations in the Russian regions. MITT 2017 took place at its usual high level, contributing to the further development of tourism in our country. V.R. Medinsky, Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation I am confident that constructive dialogue, sharing experience, and expanding partner relations at MITT 2017 contributes to the further establishment of tourism as a high-revenue and dynamically growing industry of the Russian economy and a reliable foundation for long-term socio-economic development for Russian citizens. O. P. Safonov, Head of the Federal Agency on Tourism

12 Post Show Report 2017 MITT Annual Awards 2017

13 Best debut Palestine Albania Burundi Venezuela Pink Elephant bookings Primorsky Krai Chuvashia Buryatia Bashkortostan Voronezh Karachay-Cherkessia Kabardino-Balkaria XCLUSIVE TRAVEL Best stand Anex Tour Spain Best presentation of a company TBS Group Best presentation of a tourist destination Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism Kyrgyzstan Best presentation of a Russian region Sevastopol Best spa destination Czech Republic Best stand by a Russian region Sakhalin Best presentation of a region South Aegean Islands Responsible Tourism Award Portugal Best Beach Destination in Europe Sardinia Best Beach Destination in Asia Maldives Best Presentation of a Country Greece Best Stand Presentation Thailand Best Stand (Asia) South Korea Best Stand Display Israel

14 Post Show Report 2017 Organisers ITE in Russia MITT occupies 1 st place for all categories of the Russian National Exhibition Rating*: Professional Interest Market Reach International Recognition Exhibition Space * Rating compiled by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation and the Russian Union of Exhibitions and Fairs ITE Group is the leading exhibitions organiser in Russia and one of the leading exhibition companies in the world. Each year, more than 30 offices organise over 240 events in 18 countries. In Russia, ITE Group has offices in five cities: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Krasnodar, and Yekaterinburg. ITE Group s exhibitions and conferences in Russia take place with a high level of organisation and conform to international standards. Welcome to MITT 2018! Have a successful season and we ll see you at the 25 th Moscow International Travel and Tourism exhibition March 2018, Expocentre, Moscow Book a stand For more information on exhibiting, please contact: / 5043 travel@ite-exhibitions.com

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