Airsoft tourism, I think I heard this from our Philippine friends who have wanted to promote tourism in their country through airsoft. One of the good things about being in Europe is the ability to play airsoft in different parts of the continent which are just a short hop from where you are. The European Union itself, with the exception of the Netherlands, is airsoft-friendly, even if notoriously strict on gun ownership.

Thus, the world's largest international airsoft events are found in Europe; one in Sweden (Berget Series), and another in the United Kingdom (Groundzero Weekender). It's easy to invite players from different countries and transport is cheap, whether by car, by train, or by air (especially with budget airlines). Plus, the free movement of people who are citizens of EU member countries makes it even easier for them to go through border controls.

Anyway, we have received an invitation from Club Airsoft Deportivo Andaluz Camaleon (CADA-Camaleon which you should not mistake for Karma Chamelon), an airsoft club located in the Andalusian region of Spain about their upcoming Airsoft Fair where they want to promote airsoft to a good number of people. Whether you are an airsoft retailer, manufacturer, distributor, or service provider, and most especially, an airsoft player, CADA-Camaleon welcomes you with open arms.

The Airsoft Trade Fair will be held on the 2nd to the 4th of September 2011 in Tocina, Spain. Tocina is a little bit northwest of Seville, Spain which means that you will bathe in the warm Spanish sun, and just further south, either the Atlantic Ocean or the Mediterranean Sea. Click on the map below to see it in Google Maps:

If you plan to become an exhibitor, you can have a booth to present your products or services. They expect a good number of attendees and confirmed the participation of press, radio, and TV which should give you further media mileage in the area.You can contact the following email the following: [email protected] or [email protected]. There will be toilets, bars that serve food, and lighting.

For visitors, individual airsoft players and airsoft teams, the fair grounds around the exhibit centre will be a camp area with toilets, and showers just outside, but you will need to bring your own camping equipment such as tents. Since this will be an airsoft camp, then what will it be without airsoft games? There will be event competitions for those who are geared up and play with other participants. Participation is actually cheap.

So for those who are interested in becoming an exhibitor or as a visitor, here is the schedule of events as sent in by Miguel Falcon, CADA-Cameleon's President.

"2 SEPTEMBER 2011

• At 15:00 arrival of EVERY event organizer Club Chameleon.
• From 18:00 hours on receipt of clubs, shops, collaborative teams and register entries.
• Up to 23:00 hours assembling structures and tents. Organization of the areas.
• On Saturday 3 will have a play area close to 2 km, where items will be prepared for all who are on Saturday.

3 SEPTEMBER 2011

• At 08:00 arrival of EVERY event organizer Club Chameleon.
• From 8:00 to 10:00 We chrono players.
• At 10:30 started in playground games
• 8:00 to 23:00 hours at reception of the clubs, shops, collaborative teams and register entries.
• At 23:00 hours to erection of structures and tents.

4 September 2011

• At 10:00 am we will begin with the opening of the exhibition, giving a talk about airsoft, explaining the development of sport.
• At 10:30 hours will be opening activities.
• At 11:00 am every-chameleon club show.
• At 11:30 am opening of the registration period of the contest shooting gallery.
• At 13:30 pm registration ends shooting contest.
• From 13:30 to 16:30 pm you can enjoy the various exhibitions, shops, besides the bar for drinks.
• At 16:30 hours the start of the contest shooting gallery.
• At 18:00 hours we will rest, to see the exhibits, club guests, once finalized, will continue the contest.
• At 19:30 hours the contest will finish shooting gallery, and proceed to the awards ceremony.
• At 20:30 hours we will exhibit the latest club guests.
• At 22:00 the show ends with fireworks and collection of structures and tents.
• The organizers reserve the right to the end of the schedule change, to accelerate the course of the event."

To confirm your attendance, email [email protected] or send your logo or [email protected].

Since the event is just around the corner, in less than a month. Better book your slots and your travel tickets. If ever you want to send us a report of the event with photos and videos, we would much welcome. We won't be able to go since it's close to the Groundzero Weekender and might not yet have recovered from its aftermath.

Enjoy!