As we have already announced, last year “Intourmarket” has received the official support of the World Tourism Organization - specialized agency of the United Nations and leading intergovernmental organization in the field of tourism. This year the visitors and participants of the fair will have unique possibility to find out all the necessary information on UNWTO activities and projects at its separate stand.

Moreover we are glad to inform you that UNWTO Deputy Secretary-General Mr. Taleb Rifai will attend “Intourmarket 2009” and will take part in the UNWTO Seminar which is devoted this year to domestic tourism promotion and modern marketing technologies. Mr. Taleb Rifai will also visit Russian and foreign expositions to become acquainted with world tourist product and particularly Russian tourist destinations.

We remind you about timeframe of order forms supplying:

- For catalogue entry till 16 th of February

- For additional advertisement in Exhibition catalogue till 16 th of February

- For additional equipment till 13th of February

- For text and graphics work till 13th of February

- For Connection of service lines to booths till 13th of February

- For rent of conference halls till 13th of February

The cost of work and materials after 13th of February 2009will rise on 50%.

The cost of work and materials after 1  of March  2009 will double.

Delegation of tourist business representatives from Cambodia will take part in The International Travel Fair «Intourmarket» (ITM) – 2009. It was reported by Minister for Tourism of Kingdom Tong Kon. According to Cambodia statistics almost 17 thousand Russian tourists visited this country last year, it’s 70% more than in 2007 year. Russian tourism market is one of the most priority for Cambodia. That is why it is decided to participate in “Itourmarket” for introducing wide range of national tour product.

“Intourmarket 2009” will take on 21-24th of March in Moscow, «Crocus Expo».

In the beginning of February 2009 there will be opening of three star hotel “Aquarium Hotel” on the territory of IEC “Crocus Expo”. The hotel is located in the third pavilion of exhibition complex. The launching  of this object will relief staying Capital guests and participants of exhibitions in IEC “Crocus Expo”.

“Aquarium Hotel” is projected and built in accordance with international architecture standards with use of the most contemporary construction materials.

The new hotel contains 225 rooms of different categories: 102 standard rooms, 47 rooms with Moscow river view, 64 “studios” and 12 first class rooms. Rooms from 20 to 40 sq. m. of floor space are located on 2-6 floors. The price for the single room with bed and breakfast is arranged starting from 4400 untill 14700 rubles per day depending on the season and category.

The interior of the rooms is established in one style, all the rooms are with furniture of light and worm colors. There is everything required for comfortable staying: conditioner, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer, satellite TV, internet connection, internal and international telephone communication, cosmetic kit.

Besides hotel guests could use the following additional services: free car parking, taxi, ordering of railway and airplane tickets, visa supporting, transfer organization and excursions, business center service, laundry, 24 room service, lobby-bar and cafeteria, table reservation in all restaurants on the territory of “Crocus City”.

“Aquarium Hotel” is considered to the category of three-star hotels. The administration of a new hotel guarantees the highest standard service .

In a long term plans of “Crocus Group” direction there is a building of two more four and five star hotels on the territory of trade-exhibition complex “Crocus City”..

Press Service

IEC «Crocus Expo»

To the participants of The International
Travel Fair «Intourmarket» (ITM) – 2009

I kindly greet participants, organizers and guests of The International Travel Fair «Intourmarket» (ITM) – 2009 .

Russian Federation possesses all the necessary resources for successful development of inner tourism, has not only high potential for establishing tourist industry which meet international requirements, but unique opportunities for forming its different courses. Tourist sphere is one of the most important branches of socio-economic development of Russian regions also contributing to the realization its rich natural and cultural potential.

The International Travel Fair «Intourmarket» (ITM) – 2009 – is the only annual branch exhibition which is directed to promoting tourist product on domestic and international markets where all Russian regions are presented.

“Intourmarket” establishes good conditions for developing mutually beneficial contribution of domestic and foreign tourist companies, experience exchanging and defining new investment priorities.

I wish all participants and guests of The International Travel Fair «Intourmarket» (ITM) – 2009 the realization of intended plans, successful work, health and prosperity!

Plenipotentiary representative of the President of the Russian Federation in Central Federal District

Poltavchenko Georgy

During the exhibition “Intourmarket-2009” “Academservice” company suggests the hotel reservation at the special prices.  To seize the opportunity of this offer and get detailed information about hotels location, its services and rooms, see the photos and book a room in the hotel one is interested is possible on the website of Academservice  www.acase.ru in the section “Hotels”. There you can find convenient search system for selection of a hotel according to given data: city, dates of staying, type of  accommodation, approximate cost of staying. There is an opportunity to make search of hotels that are in free sale and book the chosen room on-line.

Dear participants and visitors of our forthcoming event, we are glad to inform you that we will organize a Day of Malaysia on the 22nd of March 2009!

You will have a chance to see unique Malaysian exposition and discover beautiful destinations, as well as to learn new tourist offer and choose a trip.

During the exhibition national folklore troupes from Malaysia will held their performances in the pavilion’s hall. Besides, we invite you to visit the presentation of this colorful country, which will be organized in the framework of the “Malaysian Day”.

Dear participants and visitors of the exhibition “Intourmarket”! We are glad to inform you that the Arab Republic of Egypt has become a General Partner of the “Hosted Buyers” Program.

We would like to remind you that “Intourmarket” is the only Russian tourist event where “Hosted Buyers” Program has been implemented. The exhibitors have a unique opportunity to install new business contacts with principal buyers from Russian regions.

“Hosted Buyers” Program contributes to the proficiency improvement and development of the cooperation between the Exhibition participants and tourism industry representatives from all Russian regions.

Where as that Egypt takes first place on the Russian tourist incoming flow, the General Partner status on the “Hosted Buyers” the Program will give strength to a cooperation in the field of tourism between Russia and Egypt.

Dear participants and visitors of the "Intourmarket-2009"! We are glad to inform you that for the first time in the framework of Exhibition we will organize a conference, devoted to the school trips around the Russia!

This conference will be held on the 24th of March 2009. The representatives of the Moscow Department of Education, the Russian Ministry for Emergency Situations, the Federal Agency for Tourism as well as leading tour-operators will participate in the conference and will make topics on the most important issues of the school trips organization.

We invite head masters and heads of the teaching department to take part in the conference! In-depth information and preliminary program will be published on "ITM" site in January 2009!

Dear students and graduates! In the framework of the "Intourmarket-2009" we invite you to attend Labour exchange!

During  four days you will have a unique opportunity to get the information on the vacancies and offers of the tourism organizations, including tourist companies, hotels, etc. You have a chance to put questions to the professional people and to be interviewed for a job.
Welcome to "Intourmarket-2009"!

The information about  the "Labour exchange" stand number will be published on "Intourmarket" site in January 2009.