UITT: Ukraine's International Travel&Tourism Exhibition

UITT took place on 24-26 March in the Kiev's IEC. Attendance of the event was up 9% compared with the 2009 event, at 17,318. According to Event Director, Maria Badakh, this year saw an above average rise in visitor numbers. "Our improved online registration service made it much easier for visitors to get  aticket to the exhibition this year. In addition, feedback from exhibitors at this year's show indicates that more people than ever in Ukraine are travelling abroad on holiday. Our visitor figures appear to confirm this, which is excellent news for our exhibitors!"

European destinations came out in force, following the cancellation of visa requirements for European travellers staying less than 180 days. In total, 648 companies took part in UITT 2010.

Every year, a number of events take place during UITT. This year, they included:

+ An international conference entitled "Spa in Ukraine 10", organised jointly with the Ukrainian Spa Association on 24 March.

+ The 4th edition of the international business forum "Small hotels & Apartments of Ukraine

+The 5th edition of the MICE Ukraine international conference entitled "Business Tourism - Ukraine" which gave delegates an insight into the industry, its audience, trends and prospects. It also gave participants a valuable opportunity to network with their peers.

Our magazines MICE CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE are a Media Partner of the show since 2009.