From 2-4 April, AITF 2015, the 14th Azerbaijan international travel and tourism exhibition will take place at Baku Expo Center. AITF has earned its status as a leading international exhibition, reflecting the overall image of the modern tourism market in the region and presenting the local flavours of different areas of the world. For 14 years, the exhibition has been the regional leader as a major international meeting place for the entire industry. Over the last few years, Ilham Aliyev, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan has visited the exhibition, emphasising its significance for the industry. Since its inception, AITF has been supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The exhibition is also supported by the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), the Azerbaijan Tourism Association (AzTa), and the International Tourism Trade Fairs Association (ITTFA). CIBS, taking place alongside AITF, is officially supported by the State Maritime Administration of the