
EMITT- East Mediterranean International Travel and Tourism Exhibition
11-14 February 2010
Istanbul- TURKEY
Place: TUYAP - BEYLIKDUZU Exhibition Centre
The largest meeting point for Travel professionals in the East Mediterranean and Eurasia!
The 14th edition of the biggest summit of East Mediterranean and Eurasia will take place on 11 - 14 February 2010, in Istanbul`s TUYAP Beylikdüzü Exhibition Center.
EMITT brings together 3,000 exhibitors from 46 destinations, attracting nearly 100,000 visitors from all areas of the industry. This comprehensive and wide-ranging exhibition provides an invaluable opportunity to meet with industry professionals and view the travel & tourism market from an exceptional standpoint. Many companies find that it is vital for building brand recognition, gauging demand and building long-term relationships with local agents.
EMITT is supported by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism, TOBB, 6 Chambers and 36 regional associations and foundations.

Statistics from the 2009 exhibition
Stand space: 55,000 m²
Exhibitors: 3,000
Destinations: 46
Visitors: 97,500 (42,000 trade visitors)
EMITT is a growing exhibition. Ten years ago, the event registered an attendance of 40,900. Since then, the visitor number has doubled and, in 2009, 97,500 visitors came to EMITT. As a result, EMITT has proved effective for promoting services to both the local and international markets.
The event is also wide ranging, with exhibitors from all sectors of the travel industry. See below:
| Number of the trade visitors of EMITT between 1999 - 2009 | |||
| Years | Trade Visitors |
Public Visitors |
Total Visitors |
| 1999 | 8.589 | 32.311 | 40.900 |
| 2000 | 13.230 | 39.455 | 52.685 |
| 2001 | 5.750 | 33.592 | 39.342 |
| 2002 | 14.200 | 65.400 | 79.600 |
| 2003 | 16.900 | 79.500 | 96.400 |
| 2004 | 22.887 | 77.200 | 100.087 |
| 2005 | 26.200 | 112.300 | 138.500 |
| 2006 | 28.300 | 115.000 | 143.300 |
| 2007 | 34.476 | 74.550 | 109.026 |
| 2008 | 39.400 | 52.300 | 91.700 |
| 2009 | 42.500 | 55.000 | 97.500 |