Demand for U.S. cities, and positive figures in last few years encourage destination to participate in 41st ABAV – Tourism Fair of the Americas

“Even though the variation of the U.S. dollar, which has appreciated compared to the Brazilian real, raises from 6% to 7% the costs of international traveling for Brazilian tourists, it will not cause a retraction in demand, especially now, during the July vacations,” said Leonel Rossi Jr., VP of International Affairs of ABAV, during the International Pow Wow 2013, held from June 8 to 12 in Las Vegas.

Considering that package tours to the United States sold in Brazil can be paid in up to ten installments, Rossi Jr. believes the impact of the dollar raise on the average price of tours to Disney or cities like New York, Miami, and Orlando will be of nearly R$800—which should not significantly affect the demand from Brazilians for that country.

“The nominal price for stays, and food and beverage in the United States are appealing. There are even hotels that offer rooms with two queen/king size beds, which make it even more affordable for family groups to travel,” he said.

ABAV 2013

In 2012, nearly 1.8 million Brazilians visited the United States and spent more than US$8 billion, making Brazil the sixth largest source of tourists for the region. The number of Brazilians in the country rose 450% in the last ten years.

Based on this scenario and encouraged by positive figures, the United States has already confirmed its presence as a destination at the 41st ABAV – Tourism Fair of the Americas. The Grand USA stand will occupy nearly 450 square meters, and its goal will be to promote the major U.S. destinations.

With more than 2,700 exhibitors, ABAV 2013 will gather representatives of more than 60 countries, interested in strengthening the bonds with participating travel agencies and Brazilian tourists and presenting their most important tourism attractions. The event will take place from September 4 to 8, at PavilhĂŁo Anhembi in SĂŁo Paulo.

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 www.feiradasamericas.com.br.