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How to prepare before visiting a tourism fair
Anyone visiting their first or fifth fair.
The 4 weeks before a fair determine 80% of your results. Most attendees waste this time. Use it deliberately.
Practical steps
- 14–6 weeks before: download the exhibitor list and shortlist 30 priority booths.
- 24 weeks before: send personalized meeting requests via the official platform.
- 33 weeks before: print and order all marketing materials.
- 42 weeks before: rehearse your pitch with 3 friends and time it.
- 51 week before: confirm every booked meeting via LinkedIn.
- 6Day before: scout the venue map, plan your daily walking route.
Checklist
- 30 target booths identified
- 20+ meetings booked
- One-pager printed (50 copies)
- Pitch under 30 seconds
- Calendar QR ready
- All meetings reconfirmed
- Backup outfit for day 2
- Water bottle + snacks