Brazilian Tourism has the highest level of growth in Latin America. We have more than 60 million tourism consumers; 193 million inhabitants, with a Gross Domestic Product of U$ 2.3 trillion. This scenario, which briefly describes the appeal of the world´s seventh largest economy, is where the 2013 ABAV (41st edition of the Tourism Fair of the Americas) will take place.

From September 4 to 8, the 2013 ABAV event will occupy 58.200 thousand square meters at Latin America´s largest Exhibition Center, Anhembi, in São Paulo, the country´s major inbound and outbound tourism hub.

The 41st ABAV – Tourism Fair of the Americas will gather more than 60 participating countries, more than 700 hosted buyers, more than 2,700 exhibitors, more than 5,500 training courses, 700 hosted bayers, more than 30,000 industry professionals, and is expected to attract another 50,000 final consumers.

President Antonio Azevedo, who participated in the tourism fairs held in Portugal (BTL) in the last two weeks, pointed out the support received through a partnership with Germany (ITB Berlin) and guaranteed that the 2013 ABAV will exceed last year´s record participation of 60 countries, and also that the event will be the ideal stage for promoting domestic destinations.

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About the 41st ABAV – Tourism Fair of the Americas

With the slogan “Your top business destination,” the 41st edition of ABAV – Tourism Fair of the Americas will be held from September 4 to 8, 2013 at the Anhembi Exhibit Hall, Latin America’s largest exhibit hall located in São Paulo, the top hub for tourism sales and reception in Brazil. Considered the biggest and best international event for the travel and tourism industry on the continent and in the Southern Hemisphere, ABAV 2013 will feature a total exhibit space of 58.2 thousand square meters. With the participation of more than 60 countries and Brazilian tourist destinations from across the country, more than 2,700 exhibitors have been confirmed. The event expects to receive more than 28 thousand industry professionals on September 4, 5 and 6, from 12 P.M. to 7 P.M., in addition to the more than 50 thousand visitors over the weekend (September 7 and 8) from 1 P.M. to 8 P.M., when the ABAV fair will be, for the first time, open to final consumers. Among the main differentials of ABAV 2013 are the following attractions that are worth a visit:

Knowledge Vila

40th Braztoa Commercial Meeting

Travel Agent Caravans

Business Rounds

Snow and Ski Area

Travel Assistance

Flavor Village

Crafts

Hosted Bayers

Entrepreneur Space

The 41st ABAV – Tourism Fair of the Americas, is sponsored by the Brazilian Association of Travel Agencies (ABAV National), which is commemorating 60 years of service to the sustainable development of this industry. Promoted by Promo Inteligência Turística, the event enjoys partners such as ABRACORP – Brazilian Association of Corporate Travel Agencies (Corporate Island), BRAZTOA – Brazilian Association of Tourism Operators (40th BCM). Among government agencies, ABAV 2013 is sponsored by Sebrae and CNC; the Ministry of Tourism, Embratur, SPturis and Anhembi . The event also has new international partners, with ITB Berlin, the world’s largest tourism fair, and BTL 2013 (Portugal), in addition to the support of sister organizations Argentine Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies (AAAVYT), Bolivian Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies (ABAVYT), Chilean Association of Tourism Companies (ACHET), Colombian Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies (ANATO), Paraguayan Association of Travel Agencies and Tourism Companies (ASATUR), Peruvian Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies (APAVIT), Portuguese Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies (APAVT), Uruguayan Association of Travel Agencies (AUDAVI) and Venezuelan Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies (AVAVIT). More information and registration: Click here