Fairway 10 Years: The 'Touristification' of the Road under Debate in its Largest Edition
He Camino de Santiago Forum (Fairway), the only professional meeting point in this sector, will celebrate its ten years of life with a special edition full of news. The event will take place between November 9 and 11 in the iconic City of Culture of Galicia, in Santiago de Compostela, and will put on the table the thorniest and most current issue of the route: the tourism.
The VI edition of Fairway It promises to be the most ambitious in its history, combining an ambitious international business program with a wide range of activities open to all citizens.
Historical Record at the International Workshop
The central axis of Fairway, the Workshop, which will take place on November 10 and 11, will reach historic figures. It will have the participation of 42 tour operators coming from 18 countries, including markets as diverse as Germany, Australia, the United States, Japan and South Africa.
This great business meeting will schedule more than 3,000 quotes among the Hosted Buyers international companies and the hundred Galician companies that operate on the Caminos de Santiago. This record of nationalities and business meetings consolidates Fairway as the commercial engine of the Jacobean route at a global level.
The Great Debate: Tourism, Coexistence and Compostela
The central theme of this year's Forum, tourism, will address the challenge of managing the growing success of the Camino without distorting its essence. During the days of November 10 and 11, the Tourism and Road Forum It will host heated debate tables that interest both the private and public sectors.
Among the key topics of discussion are:
- The need (or not) to implement a tourist tax in the municipalities of the Camino.
- How to guarantee the harmonious coexistence between neighbors and the growing influx of visitors.
- Possible changes in the criteria for obtaining the Compostela, a topic that has numerous routes and towns in suspense.
In addition, Fairway will maintain its philosophy of quality training with practical sessions on the latest technological trends. The Artificial intelligence applied to business management and data interpretation will be the protagonists of this year's training proposals.
Fairway Open to All: The Great Open Day
The organization has expressed its desire to "bring the event even closer to the population of Santiago." For this reason, the program includes free access and festive activities, especially during the traditional Open Day of the Sunday, November 9.
The fair space, located in the Museum of the City of Culture, will welcome all types of exhibitors: from national and international destinations and travel agencies, to associations, guides and new technology companies.
Gastronomy will play a prominent role, and attendees will be able to enjoy surprises and gifts specials to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the fair.
Important Registrations
The capacity for the Open Day activities and the discussion tables of the Tourism and Road Forum is limited. Registration will open next October 20 through the event website. Secure your place!
