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| International Tourism Show  International Tourism Show in Catalonia, SITC, which will be held from the 19th to the 22nd of April 2007 in Fira de Barcelona's Montjuïc exhibition centre. Argentina will be the Guest Country at the International Tourism Show. Argentine tourist activity has become established in recent years as one of the pillars of the country's economy and as a tool of social and cultural development and transformation. Tourism is Argentina is a state policy aimed at achieving excellence in the quality of services and social growth.Situated in the extreme south of the American continent, tourism in Argentina allows visitors to enjoy all year long its singular geography, which extends from the sub-tropical forests in the extreme north to the icy Antarctic in its southern most point. During SITC 2007, Argentina will present examples of folklore, typical dances, crafts, culture and wine tastings, as well as different routes and tourist options to suit all travellers, such as sun and beach holidays on its extensive coast, watching protected species of indigenous fauna in Atlantic Patagonia, visiting majestic woods, lakes and glaciers and snow tourism in the Patagonia Andes. Among other treasures, Argentina still has a strong indigenous presence in the North, a colonial past in Cordoba and the North East, a gaucho tradition and imposing "estancias" in the extensive and fertile humid Pampas and a unique cultural movement in the vital and cosmopolitan Buenos Aires. The 35 protected natural areas cover a total of 3, 621, 513 hectares, which account for 1.3 % of the country's total territory. There the tourist can enjoy genuine contact with nature. Argentina also has numerous enclaves which have been declared as natural and cultural heritage sites of humanity by UNESCO. According to estimates, the next International Tourism Show in Catalonia will have approximately direct and indirect 1, 500 exhibitors, 50, 000 square metres of gross exhibition space and the representation of more than 75 countries and all the Spanish Autonomous Communities. The show will feature Official bodies; Accommodation; Travel agencies and wholesalers; Transport companies; Nautical Tourism; Camping & Caravanning; Gastronomy; Cultural tourism; Travel accessories; Press, Training and tourist services, On-line tourism; Active tourism. SITC will also host leisure activities such as draws for trips and food tastings to provide the public with moments of enjoyment and learning during their visit to the show. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Exhibition News :: home page |