SIPPO. New worlds, new markets. Successfully access the European tourism market. Looking to grow your business? Expand into the European tourism market! We’ve got just the right contacts for you. The SIPPO programme facilitates your entry into the European market. We provide you with information about product requirements, offer matchmaking services and training courses and put you in touch with potential buyers via trade fair participation.
Our Services.
The three years programme is offering you the following services: Trade fair participation Stand space at European trade fair Hotel accommodation during the trade fair Direct match-making with European buyers Extensive promotional activities: direct mailing to European buyers; company profile in the SIPPO exhibitor brochure; entry of company name in the official trade fair catalogue SIPPO assistance before, during and after the trade fair Trade fair preparation workshops Certificate upon completion of the trade fair programme Visa application support
You will be given many new and high quality business contacts You will be able to sell your product on the European market You will be able to build your own network of valuable business contacts You will be able to participate successfully as exhibitor at selected European trade fairs
Training services We help you identify if your product has the potential for sales on the European markets We offer training on export marketing, trade promotion and sustainability aspects The training will help you identify the requirements when finding the right buyer
You will be able to tune into the needs of European buyers You will be familiar with tourism trends in Europe and how to use them for the success of your own business
Information services We will keep you informed about specific sectors of the European market. Our market studies and publications provide you with detailed information on getting access to the European market We will inform you about European standards, quality requirements and regulations We will provide you with specific market information to enable you to keep up with the latest trends
You will be able to learn all you need to know to get access to the European tourism market.
Our Target Group.
Within the framework of the tourism programme in Peru and South Africa, SIPPO supports small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) committed to fair and sustainable tourism and which are actively implementing the three aspects of sustainability, namely ecological, economic and social aspects. The SIPPO programme focuses on SMEs that:
Our Price Tag.
offer competitive and sustainable tourism products with a potential to market in Europe. comply with environmental, social and relevant quality standards or are actively working on their implementation are ready for the international market and dedicated to deal with new markets do not have the know-how or the resources (financial, marketing, network) in order to gain access to the European market themselves can be led to success on the market with support such as information, consulting and/or establishment of contacts preferably have some basic experience with international markets are committed to stay in the 3-years SIPPO programme and to participate in one European trade fair per year with the support of SIPPO
The following participation fees are to be paid as a contribution for the trade fair participation:
First Year: Second Year: Third Year:
CHF 1000.00 (approx. EUR 850.00) CHF 1300.00 (approx. EUR 1100.00) CHF 1700.00 (approx. EUR 1400.00)
The participation fees are subject to change. Please refer to the respective project descriptions for further information. The participation fees Training and information services are free of charge. Training workshops are by invitation only.
Your Contact.
Mirjam Moine Project Manager Tourism Programme mmoine@sippo.ch; www.sippo.ch Osec Stampfenbachstrasse 85 8006 Zurich, Switzerland Phone +41 44 365 52 76 Share the breathtaking natural beauty of your country and its rich cultural heritage with the world, and preserve them to be discovered and treasured by generations to come – be sustainable, be profitable!