Porto and the North received 30 international buyers specialised in the meetings industry
16/11/2015
Thirty international tour operators specialised in the meetings industry area were invited by Porto Tourism Association (Associação de Turismo do Porto - ATP) to get to know and experience the destination's offer in this segment. For this action, ATP worked in collaboration with associated private companies, as well as TAP delegations from international markets where participants were from. The main goal was not only to promote the destination's potential to professionals empowered to make decisions related to where to host this type of business events, but also to facilitate both the access and the direct contact with local tourist operators, in order to consolidate business and partnerships.
Including a route along Porto, Douro and Minho, the program of the visit, which took place between 5th and 8th November, promoted several differentiating experiences (such as cycling and traditional tram rides, a peddy paper, a cruise and train ride along Douro river, among others). The initiative also included a strong social and networking component, highlighting the workshops at Alfândega Congress Centre in Porto.
Buyers came from Czech Republic, Poland, Denmark, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Israel, the USA, Russia and France.
