BEIRUT HOSTS
THE INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
AND TOURISM MARKET
The International Travel and Tourism Market
will take place in Lebanon from the 19th till the 21st of February 2020 at Seaside Arena
Beirut. Strategically located in the heart of Beirut, ITM will provide the chance for exhibitors
to meet directly with local and regional tourism and travel industry professionals.
This exhibition will target elite business travel buyers from across Lebanon as well as
its neighboring LEVANT countries, giving companies worldwide access to the fastest
growing regions in the world.
ebanon’s sole international exhibition catering for the travel and tourism industry, was
launched in February 2019 with the presence of all major news outlets, as well as the
involvement of all industry leaders and associations presidents. ITM Beirut, backed
by industry demand, will be held in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and will
gather tourism professionals and travel enthusiasts under one roof to explore global
destinations.
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From Leisure & MICE tourist attractions to travel,
accommodation options and hospitality services,
ITM Beirut has it all covered. By taking part,
participants will be able to access Lebanon’s fastest
growing sector & unlock business potential for the
developing LEVANT region.
Outbound tourism numbers account for 120% of
the Lebanese population, outbound tourism is
still expected to increase by 14% through 2022.
Lebanese tourists spend more than $20 billion
yearly while traveling and locally this sector
contributes to 19% of Lebanon’s GDP.
ITM exhibition will host exhibitors from different
sectors like touristic destinations, airlines, hotels
& resorts, travel agencies, tour operators, airports
as well as car rentals, banking, insurance and
recreational, shopping and amusement centers. As
for the exhibitors, there are multiple of reasons as to
why they should take part. From meeting thousands
of targeted buyers and establishing presence in
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