Due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, those who work in the travel industry know too well the changes that have arisen. Many suppliers have either discontinued or changed their operations entirely, while some new faces have joined the travel industry. By attending the event, industry professionals are welcome to meet both new and old suppliers to discuss these changes. The event is a fantastic opportunity to reactivate travel to many amazing South American destinations!
The virtual event was inspired by like-minded travel professionals looking to create a virtual meeting place for those who have a passion for travel; specifically to South American destinations. The idea focused on building an effective and sustainable international community within the travel industry. The products and services on exhibit are experiences that highlight the five human senses across South America. Therefore, buyers who participate gain exclusive insight into unique experiences and destinations. As a result, buyers can offer their clients real South American destinations with one-of-a-kind tastes, sounds, smells, feels, and sights; hence the chosen name of “Senses”.
Buyers will discover new itineraries, hotels, tour operators, and other suppliers that can bring travel to life in a whole new dimension! As a result, the same popular destinations are reinvented and brought to an entirely new level in all categories. Additionally, all buyers will have the exclusive opportunity to have a one on one, 25-minute virtual meeting to generate strategic business relationships. Innovative travel and “out of ordinary” experiences are what buyers can look forward to most. Distinctive guests in the travel industry will also make special appearances with interesting insights on new trends and leading developments in the South American travel industry.
This community will interconnect through the implementation of innovative and up-to-date services in the tourism sector. Subsequently, buyers will be given the opportunity to be united like never before to both wholesalers and travel agents within the destination they want to offer their clients. Afterward, buyers will be able to promote unique locations across South America that offer experiences via the five main senses that make up the way travel is perceived.
The platform for virtual meetings is easy to use and no additional software is required. Therefore users have full control of their meeting agenda, with meeting slots available all 24 hours of the day. Buyers even have the option to choose who they want to meet with, thanks to the assistance of the built-in search system.
An added plus to the virtual event is that there are no travel costs. In doing so, Senses of South America doubles as an environmentally friendly and carbon-neutral project. Operating sustainably is of great importance and an exciting step in sustainability. Consequently, “Senses” will be putting forth a percentage of all registration fees from suppliers towards a local project in Ecuador dedicated to reforestation. Donations are welcome from any buyer to contribute freely towards the cause.
Given the situation Covid-19 has generated, every aspect of the travel and tourism industry has changed. Therefore, new opportunities and innovative ideas will allow Senses of America participants to thrive; producing various avenues for a positive future in South American travel around the globe.

