In the bustling world of the travel industry, IFTM Top Resa, a flagship event in the sector, is celebrating its 45th edition with an unprecedented promise of inspiration. At the heart of this promise lie the challenges and resilience, themes that resonate particularly in an industry facing periods of turbulence and uncertainty.
The travel industry has had to confront multiple challenges, whether they are related to digital transformation, environmental concerns, or increased competition to attract travelers. However, these times of crisis have also given rise to new opportunities and prompted the industry to rethink its future.
It is in this context that IFTM Top Resa has chosen the theme "Challenges and Resilience" as the central theme of its 45th edition. From the inaugural conference, travel professionals had the opportunity to explore the industry's responses to current and future challenges. International tourism ministers were present to share their perspectives on sustainable and responsible travel, emphasizing the crucial importance of these issues for the industry's future.
But IFTM Top Resa is not limited to conferences and discussions. It is also a meeting place, a space where industry stakeholders can connect, exchange ideas, and discover new opportunities. This year, over 170 exciting destinations are featured, with new discoveries to explore.
IFTM Top Resa is the premier B2B tourism industry trade show in France, covering 27,000 square meters with over 1,200 brands and more than 400 booths, attracting approximately 30,000 visitors. Top Resa also hosts more than 600 accredited journalists, over 100 conferences, and over 6,500 business meetings.
Top Resa 2023 features seven highlighted themes, grouped into conference cycles, four flagship events (Start-Up Contest for the best innovative travel solutions, Wonder France Festival, Travel Agents Cup for the best travel agents in France, and Travel Agents Cup Junior for the best student hopefuls in Destination France), and three evening events (MisterFly x IFTM Evening, AFTM x IFTM Evening, and IFTM TourMag Party).
This significant event provides a unique platform to connect with 200 destinations and 1,700 exhibiting brands, representing a wide range of industry players such as tourist offices, airlines, hotel groups, tour operators, technology companies, startups, and more.
The 2023 innovations, such as the revamped Travel Agents Cup, the IFTM/AFTM evening, and the prestigious IFTM TourMag Party, will offer friendly moments of sharing. Spaces created in 2022, such as Conversations, Responsible Tourism, and Attractiveness Village, return this year, offering even more opportunities for exchange. The brand-new MICE Village, in an immersive and playful setting, proves that work can be both productive and enjoyable, attracting many visitors.
Innovation takes center stage at IFTM Top Resa, with startups and companies presenting innovative solutions to enhance the travel experience. Innovative applications, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and even ChatGPT are at the heart of discussions about the future of travel. Another novelty this year is the availability of conference summaries in the form of "tips," making it easier to share expertise.
