EXPOTUR PROFILE
Sector:
Tourism
Region:
Costa Rica and Central América
Character:
International
Costa Rica and Central America offer
International buyers and press participants
Frequency:
Annual
Dates:
MAY 11th – 13th, 2011
Organized by:
ACOPROT – Costa Rica Association of Professionals in Tourism
Edition:
XXVII
Site:
Ramada Plaza Herradura Conventions Center, San José, Costa Rica
Seller profile:
Tourist companies from Costa Rica and Central América such as airlines, tour operators, hotels, car rentals, attractions, etc.

Buyer profile:
Representatives of wholesalers, tour operators, travel planners, organizers of meetings, conventions and incentive houses interested in selling the region.
Contact Buyers:
Buyers: Alexandra Guasch alexandra@expotur.com
Sellers: Karen Dorado karen@acoprot.org
  Toll free 1 866 EXPOTUR (1 866 6572651)
 

 
 

Industry Participation – Sellers
The base of Expotur, consists of a strong existing relationship with service providers throughout Costa Rica and Central America.

Each year, Expotur has the loyal participation of some 300 companies which represent a diverse array of products and services, but most important,  it is the platform for many small and micro entrepreneurs to do business with international companies. More than 80% of businesses represented at the event are micro, small and medium sized.

In each Expotur, it is possible to meet, learn and do business with    new companies.  Rural, adventure, medical, senior, educational, health and MICE tourism providers are present to offer their products and services.

Also, it is the opportunity for all international companies to renew or expand the range of business relationships and to choose among the offerings that better adapt to their market, product line and to achieve a competitive position of their business. 

Buyers
Expotur and Costa Rica enjoy the loyalty of more than 500 companies that attend the event on a regular basis. Each year about 230 delegates come representing tour operators and wholesaler companies, meeting planners, travel organizers, incentive and events organizers.

Business Advantages for Participants

  • Concentration of all the tourist supply and demand of the region, in one single spot.
  • Personal contact with clients, as well as the access and knowledge of the product, first hand.
  • Favorable climate for the renewal of the trade relations, the exchange of information and the sale.
  • Professional availability to receive information and to establish trade agreements.
  • Commercial possibility to generate alliances among the same providers of product.

Other benefits available

  • Air ticket discounts with different participating airlines. (International participants).
  • Significant discounts with participating hotels.
  • Availability or pre and post circuits
  • Participation in all the social activities.
  • Programmed educational seminars
  • Official directory of participants.