The International French Travel Market - Top Resa is the key trade event in the autumn calendar, and in 2008 was extended to include all the players in the travel sector (leisure, business travel, business tourism, group tourism, production, incoming operators and France as a destination). New in 2009 Key figures Target exhibitors and visitors The exhibition hall

■ A higher number of key market players: destinations, tour operators, carriers, DMCs and tourism suppliers ■ An area entirely devoted to France as a destination: regions, establishments, hotels, complexes, incoming operators, reception venues etc. In 2009, France will consolidate its position as the world’s top tourist destination and will be very much in the spotlight at the exhibition. ■ More visiting buyers than ever thanks to targeted campaigns: product managers, market managers, meeting planners, event agencies, travel operators, purchasing managers, travel managers ■ A “guest visitor” programme to draw in travel agencies and specific categories of buyers ■ A major international campaign to attract the maximum number of foreign buyers planning France as a destination. ■ “Privilege buyers”, a special programme for your VIP buyers. Dedicated work and hospitality areas where they can work and network in the best possible conditions.

■ 27,200 sqm of exhibition space ■ 1,300 brands showcased ■ 380 exhibitors ■ 26,000 participants ■ 900 accredited journalists ■ Areas dedicated to different industry sectors: tour operators, technology, business travel etc.

Destinations, regions, outstanding venues in France and worldwide, hotels, DMCs, tour operators, carriers, airlines, corporate travel, trade associations, business and leisure tourism operators, etc. 1,500 brands are expected at IFTM-Top Resa in 2009, exhibiting on 500 stands, to meet: ■ French travel agencies ■ Product managers, market managers ■ Corporate travel managers ■ Event agencies ■ Meeting planners ■ Group travel operators ■ Coach operators

An area is entirely devoted to France as a destination: regions, establishments, hotels, complexes, incoming operators, reception venues etc. In 2009, France will consolidate its position as the world’s top tourist destination and will be very much in the spotlight at the exhibition. As in 2008, Pavilion 7.2 will also host all the worldwide destinations, the partners' area, the tour operators' village, the corporate area, carriers, airlines, technologies and the trade associations. You will also find the new-look Digital Odyssey area displaying new technological innovations, organised in conjunction with Amadeus and L’Échangeur.