Event: IFTM Top Resa goes digital

The traditional presentation conference for the IFTM Top Resa trade show was held on 5 September at Les Invalides. The organisers of this major back-to-school travel event are confident about the 2017 edition. In anticipation of the show's 40th anniversary next year.
IFTM Top Resa
In 2016, IFTM Top Resa welcomed over 30,000 participants.

The big event is approaching: from 26 to 29 September, IFTM Top Resa will be back in action. Porte de Versaillesby making his back in Hall 1. This 39th edition should confirm last year's good momentum, as evidenced by the increase in floor space, up by more than 10%. The organisers are confident that this increase will be reflected in the attendance figures, with a stated objective of double-digit growth for 2010. reach 34,000 visitors about.

To achieve this, the IFTM Top Resa 2017 update will be all about innovation. A digital village will be set up, bringing together some fifteen brands, as well as a Digital Day on Thursday 28 September. This year's organisers have also included a hackaton organised under the patronage of Sabre on the theme of personalisation. In addition, a new tool will be made available to visitors and exhibitors to put them in touch with each other and improve the appointment process. This platform will be based on the Participant Directory and the MatchmakingIt will be integrated into the event's website, whose new responsive version will replace the mobile application this year.

What about business travel? Visit Business Club remains relatively stable, with a slight decline in the number of exhibitors: 26 business travel specialists will be represented this year, compared with 28 in 2016. Of particular note is theAirbnb makes a strong appearanceIn its first appearance at the show, the company has bypassed the leisure sector and gone straight to business travel. A strong signal to the business travel market - and to hoteliers - that the sector is evolving.

While travel professionals await the start of the 2017 summer season, some are already looking ahead to the 2018 edition. The IFTM Top Resa show will be celebrating its fortieth anniversaryAn event that is sure to be full of surprises...

IFTM Top Resa 2016 in figures :

  • 30,929 professionals
  • 543 stands
  • 31 000 m²
  • 166 destinations, including 63 in France
  • 28 brands in the business club
  • 88% French visitors, 12% international visitors