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BIT is an International Fair of tourism, “Borsa Internazionale del Turismo” (International Tourism Trade) and is the biggest exhibition that Italian tourism offers and products to the world. This fair is the most important event for the industry of tourism on the international level.

Bit Milano 2008 is meeting the whole world of the tourist business from Thursday 21 february 2008 until 24 february, and this for the 28^th year in a row ! All the areas of tourism are involved and invited to this major event in Milan and so is the public and travellers. The area is spread over 60 thousand metres square into 9 areas and offers a unique opportunity to have a direct contact and feedback with the italian tourism operators and all the Italian businesses revolving around tourism.

Visitors (the demand) such as travel agents like Expedia and Booking.com will be attending. On the other hand, the exhibitors (the supply) , which are the tourism boards such as  the Latium Region for example will be participating, and also Italy hotels from all over the country also.

All in all, 128 countries will be participating with a tight schedule of meetings, workshops, master classes and open discussions to talk about tourism and all its aspects.

It is a unique opportunity to greater business opportunities and better understanding of the tourism industry operators : Over 44.000 Tourism Operators participating and at least 46.000 travelers and 5.000 stands.

While over in Milan you can book your Milan hotel here.

Where ?

FIERA MILANO

Piazzale Giulio Cesare 20145 Milano (MI)

Tel. +39 02349841 / 49971

Fax. +390233600493 / 49977379

Entrances are : Carlo Magno 4, Colleoni 21, Eginardo 19, Gattamelata 2, Metropolitana 17, Scarampo 25, Teadorico 23.

Opening hours :

Stands : from Thursday 21 februrary to Sunday 24 february 2008 – from 09 am until 7 pm.

Press and Professional operators : from Thursday 21 februrary to Sunday 24 february 2008 – from 10 am until 6.30 pm

Public : Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 february 2008 – from 10 am until 6.30 pm.