World of Travel, Trade & Taste Expos
A Focus Media expo ecosystem for tourism, trade, gastronomy, investment, culture, sustainability, education and international business networking.
World of Travel, World of Taste and World of Trade are housed under this wider expo platform and are three distinctive standalone events throughout North America since 2015.
World of Travel
Tourism promotion, destination marketing, tourism investment, travel experiences and sustainable tourism development.
World of Taste
Gastronomy, culinary tourism, food culture, agriculture, sustainability and cultural heritage.
World of Trade
International commerce, export development, investment promotion, market access, business networking and economic cooperation.
Travel & Tourism Exhibitors
World of Travel Expo exhibitor participation includes country pavilions, tourism stands, destination partners and travel-industry suppliers promoting holidays, routes, experiences and commercial opportunities to visitors and trade audiences.
Destination and country pavilions
Tourism boards, destination representatives and country stands showcasing places to visit, investment stories, culture, hospitality and travel routes.
Travel experiences
Beach destinations, historical cities, nature retreats, trekking, eco lodges, safaris, diving, skiing, fishing, honeymoons, cruises, camping and agritourism.
Travel industry suppliers
Airlines, hotels, travel partners, tour operators, destination marketing organisations, travel technology, travel insurance and product providers.
Food, culture and visitor offers
Gastronomy hotspots, food and culture, health tourism, spas, bird watching, city cycling and exclusive travel deals or discounts.
Travel & Tourism Exhibitor Photos
Selected travel-page imagery showing tourism exhibitors, destination stands, travel partners and visitor-facing World of Travel Expo activity.
Taste & Gastronomy Exhibitors
World of Taste Expo connects destination marketing with gastronomy, cultural heritage and food-led visitor engagement, allowing audiences to experience local food offerings while learning about destinations and culture.
Gastronomy tastings
Food and drink tastings, culinary demonstrations, destination cuisine and visitor-facing sampling experiences.
Natural and bio products
Natural products, bio products, food producers, drinks producers and regional speciality suppliers from international markets.
Culture and heritage
Food culture, local heritage, international traditions and culinary storytelling connected to travel inspiration.
Tourism and taste crossover
Gastronomy hotspots, restaurants, destination experiences and food-led travel ideas that support tourism promotion.
Taste Exhibitor Photos
Selected Taste Expo imagery showing gastronomy exhibitors, food and drink experiences, cultural showcases and visitor-facing tasting activity.
Expo Photos & Videos
Selected EXPO Photos folder media showing World of Travel, Trade & Taste Expo stands, exhibitors, visitors, delegates, presentations and event activity.
Expo Videos
North America’s Culturally Diverse International Marketplace
Designed as a culturally diverse international marketplace in North America, the platform can bring together destinations, public bodies, chambers of commerce, trade organisations, investors, exhibitors, sponsors and audiences.
The Open Country Marketplace Model
Rather than simply renting exhibition space, countries are empowered to organise their own engagement programmes.
- Organise workshops
- Host business forums
- Conduct B2B meetings
- Present investment opportunities
- Promote tourism initiatives
- Showcase exports
- Facilitate trade discussions
- Host networking events
- Engage investors
- Connect with local businesses
- Build bilateral and multilateral partnerships
Global Chambers of Commerce Marketplace
The platform can support chambers of commerce and business councils by creating structured spaces for trade promotion, networking, SME visibility and cross-border commercial dialogue.
Previous High-Profile Expo Attendees
World of Travel, Trade & Taste Expos have welcomed governmental ministries, ambassadors, honorary consuls, trade commissioners and chambers of commerce as part of the platform’s public-private tourism, trade and investment ecosystem.
Chambers of commerce
International chamber representation has included Argentina, Asia Pacific, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Great Britain, Haiti, Honduras, India, Kyrgyzstan, Mali, Mexico, Niger, Paraguay, Rwanda, Peru, Sri Lanka, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Venezuela.
Government ministries
Ministers of tourism, trade, investment and foreign affairs have attended from Bangladesh, Belize, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Chad, Chile, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Mali, Mongolia, Namibia, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos, Uganda and Zanzibar.
Diplomatic representatives
Embassies, ambassadors and honorary consuls have participated from Bolivia, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Mali, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Uzbekistan and Zambia.
Trade commissioners
Trade commissioner participation has included Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Paraguay, Peru and Venezuela.
Trade & Delegate Photos
Selected trade-page imagery showing high-level delegate, government, chamber, tourism and trade participation connected to the World of Travel, Trade & Taste Expo platform.
Cultural Heritage as a Driver of Economic Development
Focus Media positions cuisine, culture, heritage, tourism and creative industries as engines of economic development, public engagement and international cooperation.
Connecting Public and Private Sectors
The ecosystem is designed to connect ministries, tourism boards, chambers, investors, SMEs, airlines, hospitality companies, technology providers, sponsors, exhibitors and audiences.