DDA & tourism stakeholders attend Salon du Voyages et des Vacances travel trade show in Martinique

​Discover Dominica Authority and four private sector accommodations exhibited at the Salon du Voyages et des Vacances travel trade show, at the Palais des Congrès de Madiana, in Schoelcher in Martinique, from 2nd to 4th March 2018.
 
The Salon du Voyages et des Vacances is now in its 20th year. Representatives from Sunset Bay Club, Seaworld Guest House, Fort Young Hotel and Chez Ophelia promoted their facilities, and provided updated information on visiting Dominica.
 
Dominica’s participation at this trade show was reportedly to demonstrate that the island is recovering from the impact of Hurricane Maria, and can welcome visitors.
 
Visitors to the Dominica booth were generally aware of the impact of the hurricane and looked forward to special offers from participating hoteliers.
 
Several holiday packages were booked during the trade show. The Sunset Bay Club received an award from the trade show organizers for commitment to participating in the trade show for over ten years now.
 
Discover Dominica Authority sees participation in Salon du Voyages et des Vacances as an excellent avenue to increase awareness of destination Dominica in the French territories of Martinique and Guadeloupe. Their participation also allowed the DDA to feel the pulse of potential travelers to Dominica, given the current post hurricane Maria situation.