BTTS 2018 is thrilled to launch the new Destination Europe area to the show. Appealing to key decision makers who plan and book itineraries for both international and domestic tourists, the new area with feature a number of diverse attractions, destinations and hotels across Europe. Here’s who to see when you’re there:
Belgium Tourist Office – Wallonia is highlighting its new group visits guide. The guide features a wide range of group-friendly destinations, events and visitor attractions in southern Belgium. These include the Venetian Costume Festival at Annevoie Gardens in May, and the ‘Tanks in Town’ festival in September (stand A42).
Dutch Cruise Line is promoting its river cruises on its three ships, including The Princess-98 client capacity, The Johannes Brahms-80 client capacity and the Fluvius 40 client capacity. The ships operate tours to the Baltic coast, the Belgium Christmas Market of Ghent, Antwerp and Bruges, Germany’s oldest university town on the scenic river Neckar, and more (stand A41).
Lovers Canal Cruises is showcasing its canal boat tours in Amsterdam. Its fleet consists of over 45 boats which has undergone an upgrade, including individual seats and an audio system with over 20 languages (including Spanish, German, but even Hindi and Chinese). Tours include: a one-hour canal cruise, a pizza/burger cruise, or a four-course dinner cruise for individuals and groups (stand D51).
Swarovski Crystal Worlds, Austria is exhibiting its 2018 Summer festival: The Enchanted Garden, which takes place during July and August. Swarovski Crystal Worlds will be transformed daily into a colourful, flower-filled fairy-tale landscape with a flower pavilion, floral installations, artistic interactions, performances, and much more (stand D41).
Europlan – With over 50 years of experience Europlan is one of the largest DMC in Italy. Europlan will promote at the BTTS 2018 the Passion Play at Sordevolo which will take place from June 13th to September 27th 2020; an exciting show able with its touching realism and special effects worthy of the best colossals to take the spectator 2,000 years back in time (stand A43)
Berlin Television Tower is focusing on promoting the tower as a meeting place for Berliners and tourists alike. This includes the development of new events and theme nights such as Berlin’s highest After Work: The Bar 203 – where the observation deck turns into Berlin’s highest after work lounge once a month. Stand sharers include: CityCircle Berlin and DDR Museum, Berlin (stand D41)
Visit Brussels is showcasing Horta inside out, a year of exhibitions dedicated to the work of architect Victor Horta. Various activities and exhibitions including ‘Horta and the Waucquez Stores’, ‘Victor Horta’s Studio House’, and ‘The Autrique House: Interior of a townhouse built by Victor Horta’ will take place in locations around the city (stand C42).
Eurotours International – Since 1980 Eurotours International has grown into one of Central Europe’s top incoming agencies offering our partners a full range of services to ensure your groups have a great holiday. We are based in Austria but can help you in Switzerland, Poland, Czech Republic, Italy and Germany. With us at BTTS are the team from Eurotours Germany who look forward to metting you to discuss your requirements for Germany (stand C49).
CzechTourism is celebrating its anniversary of the independent Czechoslovakia. It will primarily commemorate the period known as the First Republic, the twenty years between the First and Second World Wars, with hundreds of cultural, social and sporting events including: ‘Made in Czechoslovakia 1918 to 1992 – Industry which Conquered the World’ – an exhibition at The National Technical Museum. Stand sharers include: CEEUROTOUR s.r.o., Prague City Tourism, and Columbus Welcome Management Prague (stand B42).
Puy du Fou is introducing two new attractions for 2018. Le Mystère de la Pérouse recreates the worldwide voyage undertaken by Monsieur de la Pérouse in 1785. Visitors are invited to set sail on ‘La Boussole’, one of the two ships involved in the expedition. Also showcasing: Le Café de la Madelon, a unique dining experience which recreates the atmosphere of the Belle-Époque (stand D43.2).
Explore-Aveiro, Tours – We are Explore-Aveiro a small tourist Animation Agent, based in Aveiro, central Portugal. We’re legally qualified to guide tourists around Portugal in small groups (2 to 7 pax). We also do great walking tours around Aveiro district all groups size. More than tourism guides, we see ourselves as experience facilitators. We love to travel and are passionate about human contact and being hosts. Our focus is helping tourists get the most of the experience of exploring Aveiro and central Portugal (stand A51).
Amsterdam Canal Cruises, Henri Willig Cheese Farms, ITO Tours, and Holland and Amsterdam travel trade (stand D51)
Chateau du Rivau, Loire Valley, Memorial de Caen, Normandy, and MontparnasseTower Observation Deck (stand D43)