(TAN): ExploreGB Virtual is bringing together more than 350 global buyers to connect online with 350 tourism industry suppliers and destinations from across the UK to do business, a statement said.
Travel industry buyers and journalists from 20 countries are joining the event including from some of the UK’s largest and most valuable inbound visitor markets — Australia, China, the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) markets, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the US.
More than 1000 pre-scheduled one-to-one virtual business meetings will take place during the event.
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Great Britain Tourism Minister Nigel Huddleston said: “The tourism sector makes an enormous economic contribution to our country and I’m grateful that VisitBritain’s ExploreGB trade event will give businesses and suppliers the opportunity to meet and connect with buyers around the world. I have no doubt that these connections will prove invaluable as the industry builds back better from the challenges faced over the last year and I look forward to continuing to work closely with the sector to do so.”
VisitBritain CEO Sally Balcombe said: “ExploreGB Virtual gives travel industry suppliers and destinations from across the UK the chance to promote their outstanding tourism products and services to top global buyers and forge valuable, lasting business connections. This flagship global trade event will also keep the UK front of mind as a competitive, leading destination, inspiring future travel and broadening travel itineraries as visitors explore more and contribute to local economies.”
