A strategic international promotional campaign is targeting the premium tourism sector through a series of global trade missions and luxury fairs. Spanning from July through December, the agenda focuses on high-sociocultural profiles in the Baltic region, emerging luxury markets in Central Asia, and major European travel hubs like London and Paris to position the destination as a global leader in high-end travel.
Why is the promotional strategy shifting toward emerging luxury markets?
The campaign transitions from summer cultural showcases to a targeted autumn strategy focused on high-net-worth individuals and emerging economies. According to the promotional calendar, the autumn agenda prioritizes Central Asia and former Soviet republics to capture new luxury segments.
In September, the delegation will attend the Luxury Travel Market in Minsk, Belarus, on the 8th, followed by the Travel Connection Luxury in Yerevan, Armenia, on the 22nd. The schedule continues in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, with the PTE Luxury Travel Market. This pivot represents a move toward markets with growing demand for premium travel experiences.
While the summer months focused on sociocultural engagement in the Baltic Sea—specifically through the Globaltica Festival of Music and Culture in Gdynia—the autumn focus is strictly professional and high-end. This distinction allows the brand to engage different traveler profiles at different times of the year.
Which European trade events will drive B2B activity in Q4?
October and November mark the peak period for business-to-business (B2B) activity across Europe. The delegation will focus on major recruitment centers to consolidate market presence.
Key events include the TTG Rimini Fair in Italy from October 14 to 16 and the Poznan Travel Festival in Poland from October 16 to 18. Simultaneously, the delegation will attend the Cycle Summit in Groningen, Netherlands, and participate in professional days for PTE Estonia across Estonia and Latvia.
The campaign reaches a global scale in November with participation in the World Travel Market (WTM) in London. The itinerary also includes several specialized events in Poland, such as the PTE Workshop and Gala Nekera and the Wiadomości Turystyczne Agents Forum on November 19, alongside the ITTF fair from November 19 to 21.
Nordic and French Market Engagement
The strategy includes niche targeting in Northern Europe and France. On September 23, the delegation will conduct “60 Plus x3” traveling workshops across various Swedish cities. In France, the promotional efforts include participation in IFTM Top Resa Paris in mid-September and the “Spain Talks” forum organized by the OET in Paris during November.
How will the year-end strategy consolidate premium positioning?
The promotional year concludes with a focus on luxury consolidation in Italy and France. Starting November 27, the Roadshow Sicily will travel through four key Italian cities to strengthen the destination’s status as a strategic luxury hub.
The final phase of the campaign in December features two major industry pillars: the Terra Travel Festival in Warsaw, Poland, and the ILTM Cannes in France. The ILTM Cannes event, held from November 30 to December 6, is conducted under the joint umbrella of Turespaña, marking the culmination of the year’s international efforts.
Domestically, the strategy maintains momentum through participation in major Spanish fairs, including Intur Valladolid (November 14–16) and the IBTM World Barcelona (November 18–20). This dual approach ensures comprehensive coverage of both domestic and international premium markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
The campaign specifically targets Central Asia and former Soviet republics, including Belarus, Armenia, and Uzbekistan, during the autumn months.
The ILTM Cannes in France, held at the end of the year, is a major event for the international premium tourism segment.
The delegation develops specialized “60 Plus x3” traveling workshops in various cities across Sweden.
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