The 2006 Lisbon Travel Market (Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa de 2006, or BTL for short), which will be held from the 18th to the 22nd of January at FIL, is well on its way and its new brand image will soon be publicised.

The director of the event, João Lourenço Vieira, states that the fair aims to continue focusing on the development of its themes, not only for the golf sector, but also for MICE, SPAS and Active Tourism.

Prospects for BTL 2006, are positive indicates the person in charge of the fair: “The fair usually reflects the previous tourist year and places the following year into perspective; the existing indicators are positive”.

The last edition, BTL 2005, attracted the presence of 40 countries. Brazil was the major representation. The maintained the area they presented in 2004 and had 52 companies present. Spain saw an increase in the number of direct exhibitors which included two new regions: Cáceres e Badajoz.