Online trade show brings American investors to Spanish businesses

AN online dating-style trade show has been set up to bring businesses and investors together.

Tourism boards and hotel chains are drawing foreign investors without ever leaving their office chairs.

Promoting their products to North Americans, Spanish businesses are cashing in via the 21st century meeting room – Skype.

During the fully virtual Meet in Spain trade show, a total of 34 companies set up meetings with potential investors.

Via the Meet in Spain portal, American investors were able to set up Skype meetings with businesses from Sevilla, Madrid and Barcelona.