Join the ITRC & DTTD in France & Italy!

The State of New Hampshire will lead a trade and tourism mission to France and Italy October 18-26, 2008. Is your company interested in selling to Europe or promoting New Hampshire as a tourism destination? Already there but need more assistance? Let us help you to find partners, distributors, agents, even clients in two of Europe’s most fascinating countries!

The New Hampshire International Trade Resource Center (ITRC) will work with its partners, the US Commercial Service in Paris and Milan to determine market viability in each country, identify, vet, and arrange one-one-one customized appointments with potential partners. These potential partners are identified based on your company’s export objectives and criteria set for partners. 

The New Hampshire Division of Travel & Tourism Development (DTTD) and their partner, Discover New England, will assist NH tourism companies in promoting their destinations and programs to the French market.

You are also invited to participate in several networking functions including US Embassy-hosted receptions, country briefings and networking luncheons.

If your company is looking to expand its European market share, this trade mission is for you!

Special Points of Interest:
• The Dollar-Euro exchange rate now makes US products VERY price-competitive against foreign products and New Hampshire destinations even more attractive to visit!
• Italy & France are NH’s 9th and 10th largest export destinations.
• The US exported over $41 billion of products to France and Italy last year.
• US services are in high demand in both countries.
• Sales revenues into the US from French tourists are expected to increase 27% in 2008.
• France and Italy are the world’s 6th and 7th largest economies in the world.
• Changes in Italy’s demographics (older population, more income, greater diversity, working women, more interest in US education programs) has created a greater demand for US products & services.
• Sales revenues from French visitors to the US are expected to increase 27% this year.