Trade Shows 2022

– The list of trade shows and fairs in which Visit Greenland takes part

Tradeshows and workshops in 2022 will be limited to a select few events focusing on our primary markets.

Local operators: You are always welcome to get in touch with us on b2b@visitgreenland.com if you would like more information on particular events or on how to participate. In the coming year we will be publishing a tradeshow toolkit – including advice, tips and tools for operators participating in tradeshows. Make sure you are signed up to our B2B newsletter to stay in the loop.

International operators: Please come and meet us at any of these events!

Greenland Operator Event Guidelines

January

MidAtlantic (Postponed to 2023)

26-29 January, 2023

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February

5 Countries Workshop

8. February

Finland, Estonia, Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands co-host this UK market workshop in London to help connect UK agents with local operators through pre-scheduled B2B meetings.

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Cruise Workshop

Date: Week 8 or 9. 2 half days in Greenland, Location TBA

This is a workshop for operators connected to the cruise industry in Greenland, with a focus on legal conditions, product development, sustainability and education

The Nordic Market Place (online)

Dates 22-23 February

Online

A first-time opportunity for global tour operators and travel buyers to meet with suppliers from across the whole Nordic region in one single full-day workshop.

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March

ITB

9-13 March 2022

Berlin

One of the world’s leading travel trade shows with over 10,000 exhibitors from over 180 countries, including all the big names from the travel industry and all the innovative services and products.

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April

No activities planned yet.

May

Adventure Elevate

3-5 May 2022

In Eugene, Oregon

Routes Europe

18-20 May

Bergen

June

No activities planned yet.

July

No activities planned yet.

August

No activities planned yet.

September

NATA 5 Countries Workshop, Benelux (TBA)

Dates TBA

The Netherlands, Location TBA:

This workshop is based on the same concept as the London 5 Countries Workshop (February), but is organised instead by NATA and will be held in the Netherlands, focusing on the Benelux market, which holds good growth potential for Greenland.

Vestnorden

19-22 September

Nuuk, Greenland

Vestnorden is the annual trade show for tourism in the West Nordic countries – Greenland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands – where local operators meet with buyers from 20+ countries. Its location rotates between the 3 countries and in 2021, it will be back in Greenland.

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October

Adventure Travel World Summit

3-6 Oct 2022

Switzerland

This annual event held each year in a new location is organised by the Adventure Travel Trade Association and brings adventure travel professionals together to gather, network, learn, grow and partner across a few days of varied events.

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AECO’s Arctic Cruise Conference and Annual Meeting

Dates TBA

Every year since 2003, AECO’s Annual Cruise Conference has gathered the international Arctic expedition cruise industry, government officials and other stakeholders connected to Arctic cruise tourism. The conference is followed by AECO’s members’ only Annual Meeting.

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Air Greenland Agent Network Day

Dates TBA

Copenhagen

This is an event for Air Greenland’s partners, including presentations, workshops, mingling, food and entertainment.

November

Greenlandic Government Trade Mission

TBA

NATA 5 Destinations Workshop, BeneluxToggle Title

Dates: 15 – 17 November

The Netherlands, Belgium

This workshop is based on the same concept as the London 5 Countries Workshop (February), but is organised instead by NATA and will be held in the Netherlands and Belgium, focusing on the Benelux market, which holds good growth potential for Greenland.

United States Tour Operators Association Conference & Marketplace

28th of November – 2nd of December

Austin, Texas

The USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace brings together North American travel companies with tourism suppliers and destinations from around the globe in an intimate and exclusive setting.

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December

United States Tour Operators Association Conference & Marketplace

Dates TBC

The USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace brings together North American travel companies with tourism suppliers and destinations from around the globe in an intimate and exclusive setting.

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