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They\u2019ll also be discovering the latest learning ideas in 180-plus education sessions, making new contacts and catching up with colleagues at the many networking events. \u201cInnovation is at the heart of IMEX in Frankfurt and we\u2019re creating a series of new initiatives that will meet the needs of buyers and ex\u00adhibitors and substantially enhance their business experience,\u201d
\nexplains Carina Bauer, CEO of the IMEX Group.
Several engaging new initiatives, new exhibitors and new hosted buyer groups are already confirmed for IMEX in Frankfurt 2018, taking place on 15th \u2013 17th May. The innovations start on Monday and run throughout the week. Following its successful launch in 2017, EduMonday, a full day of learning and insights open to all IMEX attendees and exhibitors, will
\nbe expanding, bringing together a vast range of learning sessions, from technology to Meetology. Meanwhile the Event Design Certificate Programme will be running again that day after being widely acclaimed on its debut. Also on EduMonday, Exclusively Corporate @IMEX which brings together around 80 \u2013 100 top corporate global meeting planners and programme directors, will focus on Innovation and Security. Amanda Whitlock, Director, Global Strategic Events, EY is already scheduled to headline the event with a keynote on the \u2018Event of the Future\u2019 focusing on how to inspire an audience, disruption of traditional methods and the use of event technology.
\u201cIMEX in Frankfurt is firmly established as the place where the meetings industry worldwide comes together in Mayeach year. We know it is in their diaries well in advance \u2013 and many senior people, as well the leaders of the future from all sectors \u2013 agency, association and corporate \u2013 have already planned their schedules to be there.\u201d
\nCarina Bauer, CEO of the IMEX Group
\nAnother significant innovation on EduMonday will be the She Means Business conference, a new event created in partnership with Tagungswirtschaft magazine. This results from an overwhelming response to a joint research project that IMEX and undertook together
\nearlier this year. With a series of inspiring speakers, it\u2019s an event that is set to celebrate the role of women in the industry, as well as providing conversation, collaboration and learning.
Registration is free \u2013 www.imex-frankfurt.com
\nThe post Continuing Innovation at IMEX in Frankfurt 2018 as Several New Initiatives Are Confirmed appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "At IMEX in Frankfurt, thousands of hosted buyers and buyer attendees from all over the world will be meeting and doing business with around 3,500 international destinations and venues \u2013 all under one roof.\nThey\u2019ll also be discovering the latest learning ideas in 180-plus education sessions, making new contacts and catching up with colleagues at the many networking events. \u201cInnovation is at the heart of IMEX in Frankfurt and we\u2019re creating a series of new initiatives that will meet the needs of buyers and ex\u00adhibitors and substantially enhance their business experience,\u201d\nexplains Carina Bauer, CEO of the IMEX Group.\nSeveral engaging new initiatives, new exhibitors and new hosted buyer groups are already confirmed for IMEX in Frankfurt 2018, taking place on 15th \u2013 17th May. The innovations start on Monday and run throughout the week. Following its successful launch in 2017, EduMonday, a full day of learning and insights open to all IMEX attendees and exhibitors, will\nbe expanding, bringing together a vast range of learning sessions, from technology to Meetology. Meanwhile the Event Design Certificate Programme will be running again that day after being widely acclaimed on its debut. Also on EduMonday, Exclusively Corporate @IMEX which brings together around 80 \u2013 100 top corporate global meeting planners and programme directors, will focus on Innovation and Security. Amanda Whitlock, Director, Global Strategic Events, EY is already scheduled to headline the event with a keynote on the \u2018Event of the Future\u2019 focusing on how to inspire an audience, disruption of traditional methods and the use of event technology.\n\u201cIMEX in Frankfurt is firmly established as the place where the meetings industry worldwide comes together in Mayeach year. We know it is in their diaries well in advance \u2013 and many senior people, as well the leaders of the future from all sectors \u2013 agency, association and corporate \u2013 have already planned their schedules to be there.\u201d\nCarina Bauer, CEO of the IMEX Group\nAnother significant innovation on EduMonday will be the She Means Business conference, a new event created in partnership with Tagungswirtschaft magazine. This results from an overwhelming response to a joint research project that IMEX and undertook together\nearlier this year. With a series of inspiring speakers, it\u2019s an event that is set to celebrate the role of women in the industry, as well as providing conversation, collaboration and learning.\nRegistration is free \u2013 www.imex-frankfurt.com\nThe post Continuing Innovation at IMEX in Frankfurt 2018 as Several New Initiatives Are Confirmed appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2018-04-13T09:51:00+02:00", "date_modified": "2018-04-13T09:51:00+02:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/naslovna-38.jpg", "tags": [ "buyers", "exhibitors", "hosted buyers", "imex frankfurt", "imex frankfurt 2018", "inovations", "trade show", "NEWS", "Trade Shows" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/ace-of-m-i-c-e-exhibition-worlds-new-growing-mice-market/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/ace-of-m-i-c-e-exhibition-worlds-new-growing-mice-market/", "title": "ACE of M.I.C.E. Exhibition \u2013 World\u2019s new growing MICE market", "content_html": "The event gathered 11,687 industry\u00a0professionals with over 269 exhibiting\u00a0companies from 25 countries\u00a0and 656 high-level hosted buyers\u00a0from associations, agencies and corporate\u00a0companies.
\nACE of M.I.C.E. Exhibition 2015 held\u00a0also colorful panels and various conferences\u00a0for 3 days which hosted 70\u00a0expert speakers.\u00a0At the 3 day show, participants will\u00a0be able to have pre-scheduled B2B\u00a0meetings with local and international\u00a0hosted buyers, participate to seminars,\u00a0networking parties and ACE\u00a0of M.I.C.E. Awards Ceremony on\u00a0March 17th, 2016 which is gathering
\nmore than 2.500 MICE professionals\u00a0from all local industry stakeholders\u00a0and choosing the best of the year.
The meetings sector in the region is\u00a0growing\u00a0including Mediterranean,\u00a0Eastern\u00a0European, Middle Eastern\u00a0and Black\u00a0Sea countries and Turkey\u00a0consequently\u00a0became a top destination\u00a0and a market in particular Istanbul\u00a0being one of the top 10 congress\u00a0tourism destinations since 2010 at\u00a0the international rankings.
\nB2B Meetings = Business\u00a0Power of the Exhibition
\nHosted Buyer Programme which is\u00a0the most important step of ACE of\u00a0M.I.C.E. Exhibition gathered national\u00a0and international MICE companies\u00a0with the Hosted Buyers from Turkey\u00a0and all over the world.
\nIncentive companies, professional\u00a0congress\u00a0and sports organizers, event\u00a0companies, DMCs, business and\u00a0conference\u00a0travel agencies, PR and\u00a0advertisement\u00a0agencies held pre-scheduled\u00a0B2B meetings through\u00a0online\u00a0system.
\nThe meetings were 20 minutes long\u00a0and very beneficial for everyone.
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Hosted buyers who came out from\u00a0all over the world had a strong business\u00a0connection with Turkey MICE\u00a0industry\u00a0companies.
\nThe number of hosted buyers at the\u00a0exhibition has increased according\u00a0to last year and this strengthened\u00a0the size of business.
\n3rd ACE of M.I.C.E. Exhibition\u00a0will take place at Istanbul Congress\u00a0Center (ICC) and Istanbul\u00a0Lutfi K\u0131rdar \u2013 ICEC from\u00a016th to 18th March 2016.
\nThe post ACE of M.I.C.E. Exhibition – World\u2019s new growing MICE market appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "ACE of M.I.C.E. Exhibition is the leading regional event for the meetings, incentives,\u00a0conferences, events and business travel industry, organised in capital of\u00a0Turkey, in Istanbul for the second time this year.\nACE of M.I.C.E.\nThe event gathered 11,687 industry\u00a0professionals with over 269 exhibiting\u00a0companies from 25 countries\u00a0and 656 high-level hosted buyers\u00a0from associations, agencies and corporate\u00a0companies.\nACE of M.I.C.E. Exhibition 2015 held\u00a0also colorful panels and various conferences\u00a0for 3 days which hosted 70\u00a0expert speakers.\u00a0At the 3 day show, participants will\u00a0be able to have pre-scheduled B2B\u00a0meetings with local and international\u00a0hosted buyers, participate to seminars,\u00a0networking parties and ACE\u00a0of M.I.C.E. Awards Ceremony on\u00a0March 17th, 2016 which is gathering\nmore than 2.500 MICE professionals\u00a0from all local industry stakeholders\u00a0and choosing the best of the year.\nThe meetings sector in the region is\u00a0growing\u00a0including Mediterranean,\u00a0Eastern\u00a0European, Middle Eastern\u00a0and Black\u00a0Sea countries and Turkey\u00a0consequently\u00a0became a top destination\u00a0and a market in particular Istanbul\u00a0being one of the top 10 congress\u00a0tourism destinations since 2010 at\u00a0the international rankings.\nB2B Meetings = Business\u00a0Power of the Exhibition\nHosted Buyer Programme which is\u00a0the most important step of ACE of\u00a0M.I.C.E. Exhibition gathered national\u00a0and international MICE companies\u00a0with the Hosted Buyers from Turkey\u00a0and all over the world.\nIncentive companies, professional\u00a0congress\u00a0and sports organizers, event\u00a0companies, DMCs, business and\u00a0conference\u00a0travel agencies, PR and\u00a0advertisement\u00a0agencies held pre-scheduled\u00a0B2B meetings through\u00a0online\u00a0system.\nThe meetings were 20 minutes long\u00a0and very beneficial for everyone.\nACE of M.I.C.E.\nHosted buyers who came out from\u00a0all over the world had a strong business\u00a0connection with Turkey MICE\u00a0industry\u00a0companies.\nThe number of hosted buyers at the\u00a0exhibition has increased according\u00a0to last year and this strengthened\u00a0the size of business.\n3rd ACE of M.I.C.E. Exhibition\u00a0will take place at Istanbul Congress\u00a0Center (ICC) and Istanbul\u00a0Lutfi K\u0131rdar \u2013 ICEC from\u00a016th to 18th March 2016.\nThe post ACE of M.I.C.E. Exhibition – World\u2019s new growing MICE market appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2015-12-07T14:39:28+01:00", "date_modified": "2016-12-21T13:55:26+01:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/J7A60861.jpg", "tags": [ "hosted buyers", "istanbul", "MICE", "Trade Shows" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/reasons-for-attending-at-ibtm-world-2015/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/reasons-for-attending-at-ibtm-world-2015/", "title": "Reasons for attending at ibtm world 2015", "content_html": "[quote_box_center]The overwhelming reasons why Hosted Buyers, exhibitors and trade visitors attend ibtm world every year is to source new business and to research the industry, whether it be to find new venues and destinations for their meetings or to learn about advances and innovation.[/quote_box_center]
\nEach year the exhibition unites a global community of 3,000 suppliers and 9,750 meetings and event planners in the award winning city of Barcelona and their high quality Hosted Buyer\u00ae Programme is the catalyst for over 78,000 face-to-face meetings. They also attend to participate in the dynamic Knowledge Programme.
\nWhat are some of the highlights for trade visitors at ibtm world?
\nFirst of all, to attend as a trade visitor you need to go online at www.ibtmworld.com and register to attend.\u00a0 This way you will be able to fast track into the show \u2013 if you choose to show up then there is a charge to enter.\u00a0 Also early registration means you can take advantage of the travel and accommodation options all online at http://www.ibtmworld.com/visit2015.
\nThis year\u2019s ibtm world Knowledge Programme is set to motivate the industry with a series of sessions that have been lined up to challenge existing thought models and raise the bar when it comes to organizing and planning events and conferences around the globe.
\nIn addition this year\u2019s Spanish ibtm knowledge programme will be presented in partnership with leading industry bodies including ICCA Iberia, Site and MPI Spain.
\nThe programme combines five sessions that will build on topics including; best practices of engaging events, economic efficiency and the value of professional awards and the role they play towards improving organisations.
\n![\"EIBTM](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/EIBTM_2014-246.jpg\")
The Innovation Zone this year will have its own education sessions with live interactive presentations that are full of inspiration. A highlight will be a dedicated area for Top Ten Innovators, chosen out of sixty applicants by an independent panel of judges.
\nIbtm world is, of course, as much about business as it is about networking. The official ibtm world Welcome Reception takes place onsite on Tuesday 17 November with the theme of SPORT this year.
\nIs there still time to attend as an exhibitor at ibtm world?
\nYes \u2013 providing there is space!\u00a0 If your company wants to be part of THE industry event, then make contact http://www.ibtmworld.com/exhibit/.
\nWith over 15,500 professionals from across the globe, over 85 nationalities represented and over 3,000 global leading brands showcased,\u00a0ibtm world is the best place to reach a global audience and raise your company profile worldwide.
\nHaving listened to exhibitors\u2019 feedback, we\u2019ve enhanced our appointment system to give them the opportunity to further influence their pre-scheduled appointments through mutually matched appointments.
\nIn the past, only Hosted Buyers could select Exhibitors they wanted to meet with. Now, both Hosted Buyers and Exhibitors can select their preferences. Exhibitors can select up to 30 Hosted Buyer Preferences \u2013 buyers they specifically would like to meet at ibtm world- and will also receive pre-scheduled appointments relevant to their business needs, enabling them to benefit from access to a global network of powerful meetings industry buyers.
\nApplications at the beginning of August were 88% up on the same time last year and 47% of those qualified so far are new to the show and represent 52 countries across the globe. 72% of the new Hosted Buyers signed up to attend organise more than 5 international events per year.
\nExhibitors will also have access to all sessions of the ibtm knowledge programme, as well as the Innovation Zone.
\nWant to be a Hosted Buyer at ibtm world?
\nIn order to improve the experience of our Hosted Buyers, the look and feel of the HB zone has been enhanced following user testing feedback and follows the portfolio website and registration pages. Buyers will have the opportunity to view and select key knowledge sessions designed to enhance their experience, access additional online visa support documentation and submit travel change requests direct to the travel team (BCDME).
\nThere will be two Hosted Buyer lounges on the show floor, one located next to the Knowledge Village (sponsored by Argentina) and the other in Europe close to the Hosted Buyer Management office (sponsorship TBC). Both lounges will provide a relaxing environment for buyers between appointments and offer complimentary wi-fi, refreshments and lunch.
\nWith access to Hosted Buyer lounges for refreshments and lunch every day and a whole range of networking
\nevents, ibtm world provides focused and dedicated opportunities that give real business advantage to their events for the coming years.
\n![\"EIBTM](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/EIBTM_2014-243.jpg\")
This year we welcome the largest number of new exhibitors to date \u2013 it\u2019s great news for the meetings industry to see it so buoyant.\u00a0 At the same time many returning this year have extended their space to include even more partners on their stands.
\nResearch conducted earlier this year highlighted the continual need for Corporate planners to meet and network peer to peer at the event whilst keeping up to date in all that is new. We have created a new Corporate Networking Reception in the Innovation Zone on Tuesday evening that can provide a backdrop of innovation and ideas.
\nHosted Buyers will also have access to all sessions of the ibtm knowledge programme, as well as the Innovation Zone.
\nThe post Reasons for attending at ibtm world 2015 appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "[quote_box_center]The overwhelming reasons why Hosted Buyers, exhibitors and trade visitors attend ibtm world every year is to source new business and to research the industry, whether it be to find new venues and destinations for their meetings or to learn about advances and innovation.[/quote_box_center]\nEach year the exhibition unites a global community of 3,000 suppliers and 9,750 meetings and event planners in the award winning city of Barcelona and their high quality Hosted Buyer\u00ae Programme is the catalyst for over 78,000 face-to-face meetings. They also attend to participate in the dynamic Knowledge Programme.\nWhat are some of the highlights for trade visitors at ibtm world? \nFirst of all, to attend as a trade visitor you need to go online at www.ibtmworld.com and register to attend.\u00a0 This way you will be able to fast track into the show \u2013 if you choose to show up then there is a charge to enter.\u00a0 Also early registration means you can take advantage of the travel and accommodation options all online at http://www.ibtmworld.com/visit2015.\nThis year\u2019s ibtm world Knowledge Programme is set to motivate the industry with a series of sessions that have been lined up to challenge existing thought models and raise the bar when it comes to organizing and planning events and conferences around the globe.\nIn addition this year\u2019s Spanish ibtm knowledge programme will be presented in partnership with leading industry bodies including ICCA Iberia, Site and MPI Spain.\nThe programme combines five sessions that will build on topics including; best practices of engaging events, economic efficiency and the value of professional awards and the role they play towards improving organisations.\nEIBTM 2014\nThe Innovation Zone this year will have its own education sessions with live interactive presentations that are full of inspiration. A highlight will be a dedicated area for Top Ten Innovators, chosen out of sixty applicants by an independent panel of judges.\nIbtm world is, of course, as much about business as it is about networking. The official ibtm world Welcome Reception takes place onsite on Tuesday 17 November with the theme of SPORT this year.\nIs there still time to attend as an exhibitor at ibtm world? \nYes \u2013 providing there is space!\u00a0 If your company wants to be part of THE industry event, then make contact http://www.ibtmworld.com/exhibit/.\nWith over 15,500 professionals from across the globe, over 85 nationalities represented and over 3,000 global leading brands showcased,\u00a0ibtm world is the best place to reach a global audience and raise your company profile worldwide.\nHaving listened to exhibitors\u2019 feedback, we\u2019ve enhanced our appointment system to give them the opportunity to further influence their pre-scheduled appointments through mutually matched appointments.\nIn the past, only Hosted Buyers could select Exhibitors they wanted to meet with. Now, both Hosted Buyers and Exhibitors can select their preferences. Exhibitors can select up to 30 Hosted Buyer Preferences \u2013 buyers they specifically would like to meet at ibtm world- and will also receive pre-scheduled appointments relevant to their business needs, enabling them to benefit from access to a global network of powerful meetings industry buyers.\nExhibitors will have choice of over 4,000 Hosted Buyers who will make more than 78,000 pre-scheduled appointments during the three days of the show.\nApplications at the beginning of August were 88% up on the same time last year and 47% of those qualified so far are new to the show and represent 52 countries across the globe. 72% of the new Hosted Buyers signed up to attend organise more than 5 international events per year.\nExhibitors will also have access to all sessions of the ibtm knowledge programme, as well as the Innovation Zone.\nWant to be a Hosted Buyer at ibtm world? \nIn order to improve the experience of our Hosted Buyers, the look and feel of the HB zone has been enhanced following user testing feedback and follows the portfolio website and registration pages. Buyers will have the opportunity to view and select key knowledge sessions designed to enhance their experience, access additional online visa support documentation and submit travel change requests direct to the travel team (BCDME).\nThere will be two Hosted Buyer lounges on the show floor, one located next to the Knowledge Village (sponsored by Argentina) and the other in Europe close to the Hosted Buyer Management office (sponsorship TBC). Both lounges will provide a relaxing environment for buyers between appointments and offer complimentary wi-fi, refreshments and lunch.\nWith access to Hosted Buyer lounges for refreshments and lunch every day and a whole range of networking\nevents, ibtm world provides focused and dedicated opportunities that give real business advantage to their events for the coming years.\nEIBTM 2014\nThis year we welcome the largest number of new exhibitors to date \u2013 it\u2019s great news for the meetings industry to see it so buoyant.\u00a0 At the same time many returning this year have extended their space to include even more partners on their stands.\nResearch conducted earlier this year highlighted the continual need for Corporate planners to meet and network peer to peer at the event whilst keeping up to date in all that is new. We have created a new Corporate Networking Reception in the Innovation Zone on Tuesday evening that can provide a backdrop of innovation and ideas.\nHosted Buyers will also have access to all sessions of the ibtm knowledge programme, as well as the Innovation Zone.\nThe post Reasons for attending at ibtm world 2015 appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2015-10-09T10:32:37+02:00", "date_modified": "2016-12-29T16:54:20+01:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/EIBTM_2014-243.jpg", "tags": [ "barcelona", "hosted buyers", "ibtm 2015", "ibtm world 2015", "News and events" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/impressive-line-up-of-new-hosted-buyers-at-ibtm-world/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/impressive-line-up-of-new-hosted-buyers-at-ibtm-world/", "title": "Impressive Line Up of New Hosted Buyers at IBTM World", "content_html": "Rob Davidson, Managing Director, MICE Knowledge comments, \u201cThe rise in interest from Hosted Buyers reflects the growing optimism surrounding the global economy, as shown in the latest quarterly poll of senior managers carried out by the Economist Intelligence Unit. That survey showed that the balance of respondents who think business conditions are set to improve over the next six months has risen to 22 percentage points, up six from the previous quarter.\u201d
\nGraeme Barnett, ibtm world, Senior Exhibition Director commented, \u201cWith three months left until the show and Hosted Buyer applications up 38% on last year, this is a great result. We can also confirm that 72% of the new Hosted Buyers signed up to attend organise more than 5 international events per year providing a great business platform for MICE suppliers from across the globe to come together and showcase themselves to this powerful audience of buyers.\u201d
\n![\"IBTM](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/EIBTM_2014-308_c94b9.jpg\" "\\"ibtm")
Accepted Hosted Buyer applications of corporate meeting planners who will attend for the first time have average meetings budgets of $10.1 million each and include major companies such as Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, Microsoft, Britvic Soft Drinks, Peugeot Citroen, GlaxoSmithKline, Fossil, Merck, Lamprel and Unilever.
\nDanielle Robbins, Deutsche Bank AG, CB&S, who will attend ibtm world 2015 as a Hosted Buyer comments, \u201cAttending ibtm world is extremely important for my business as it allows me to source suppliers and venues that are reliable, unusual and professional. I\u2019m hoping to make contacts that I can use to arrange conferences abroad as well as at home. I also find that having a personal experience prior to booking a service or venue is important, I feel much more confident recommending something if I have seen it, experienced it or have a relationship with the supplier.\u201d
\nThe My Association | My Club programme will welcome new Hosted Buyers from major associations and association management companies including Society of Nephrology (ISN), International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP), Wheeling Around the World (WAW) and The Association Specialists and American Urological Association.
\nJo Lieberman, Hosted Buyer Manager, ibtm world comments, \u201cThis year we have a really impressive line up of Association Hosted Buyers confirmed to attend with over 62% of new buyers representing associations of over 1,000 members. Further to this, the average annual meetings budget of each of new buyer is $6.3 million.
\n![\"IBTM\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/EIBTM_2014-242_c5183.jpg\")
Hosted Buyer applications are reviewed and accepted based on the number and size of meetings, events, incentives and conferences they purchase annually, individual purchasing authority, their annual budget for meetings, events and incentives, the value of their recent business booked and potential for future business in the meetings and business travel industries.
\nTo find out more about the Hosted Buyer Programme, watch the Hosted Buyer Journey video or to apply for your place visit www.ibtmworld.com/Hosted
\nCompanies providing products, services or technology solutions, interested in a stand which will enable them to benefit from access to a global network of powerful meetings industry buyers should contact sales.ibtmworld@reedexpo.co.uk for further information about exhibiting options, please visit www.ibtmworld.com/exhibit
\nTo find out more about the benefits of attending ibtm world and to register as a trade visitor, please visit: www.ibtmworld.com/visit2015
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\n", "content_text": "ibtm world, formerly EIBTM (www.ibtmworld.com) has confirmed that 47% of Hosted Buyers qualified to date will be attending the show for the first time. In addition to this, the new Hosted Buyers attending the show represent 52 countries across the globe.\nRob Davidson, Managing Director, MICE Knowledge comments, \u201cThe rise in interest from Hosted Buyers reflects the growing optimism surrounding the global economy, as shown in the latest quarterly poll of senior managers carried out by the Economist Intelligence Unit. That survey showed that the balance of respondents who think business conditions are set to improve over the next six months has risen to 22 percentage points, up six from the previous quarter.\u201d\nGraeme Barnett, ibtm world, Senior Exhibition Director commented, \u201cWith three months left until the show and Hosted Buyer applications up 38% on last year, this is a great result. We can also confirm that 72% of the new Hosted Buyers signed up to attend organise more than 5 international events per year providing a great business platform for MICE suppliers from across the globe to come together and showcase themselves to this powerful audience of buyers.\u201d\nibtm world\n47% of qualified Hosted Buyers new to ibtm world from 52 countries across the globe\nAccepted Hosted Buyer applications of corporate meeting planners who will attend for the first time have average meetings budgets of $10.1 million each and include major companies such as Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, Microsoft, Britvic Soft Drinks, Peugeot Citroen, GlaxoSmithKline, Fossil, Merck, Lamprel and Unilever.\nDanielle Robbins, Deutsche Bank AG, CB&S, who will attend ibtm world 2015 as a Hosted Buyer comments, \u201cAttending ibtm world is extremely important for my business as it allows me to source suppliers and venues that are reliable, unusual and professional. I\u2019m hoping to make contacts that I can use to arrange conferences abroad as well as at home. I also find that having a personal experience prior to booking a service or venue is important, I feel much more confident recommending something if I have seen it, experienced it or have a relationship with the supplier.\u201d\nThe My Association | My Club programme will welcome new Hosted Buyers from major associations and association management companies including Society of Nephrology (ISN), International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP), Wheeling Around the World (WAW) and The Association Specialists and American Urological Association.\nJo Lieberman, Hosted Buyer Manager, ibtm world comments, \u201cThis year we have a really impressive line up of Association Hosted Buyers confirmed to attend with over 62% of new buyers representing associations of over 1,000 members. Further to this, the average annual meetings budget of each of new buyer is $6.3 million.\n\nHosted Buyer applications are reviewed and accepted based on the number and size of meetings, events, incentives and conferences they purchase annually, individual purchasing authority, their annual budget for meetings, events and incentives, the value of their recent business booked and potential for future business in the meetings and business travel industries.\nTo find out more about the Hosted Buyer Programme, watch the Hosted Buyer Journey video or to apply for your place visit www.ibtmworld.com/Hosted\nCompanies providing products, services or technology solutions, interested in a stand which will enable them to benefit from access to a global network of powerful meetings industry buyers should contact sales.ibtmworld@reedexpo.co.uk for further information about exhibiting options, please visit www.ibtmworld.com/exhibit\nTo find out more about the benefits of attending ibtm world and to register as a trade visitor, please visit: www.ibtmworld.com/visit2015\nThe post Impressive Line Up of New Hosted Buyers at IBTM World appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2015-09-02T14:20:25+02:00", "date_modified": "2017-12-18T12:48:43+01:00", "author": { "name": "Miroslava Jeremic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/miroslava/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Miroslava.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/EIBTM_2014-308_c94b9.jpg", "tags": [ "barcelona", "buyers", "eibtm", "hosted buyers", "ibtm", "ibtm world", "Trade Shows" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/the-global-meetings-and-events-industry-connects-at-eibtm-2014/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/the-global-meetings-and-events-industry-connects-at-eibtm-2014/", "title": "THE GLOBAL MEETINGS AND EVENTS INDUSTRY CONNECTS AT EIBTM 2014", "content_html": "\n
Famous for avant-garde architecture, history, culture and of course its football team, Barcelona is the perfect place to meet.
\nEvery year, EIBTM gathers over 15,000 meetings industry professionals with over 3,000 Exhibitors from 150 countries, representing destinations, hotels, venues, technology and event services.
\nBy attending EIBTM, you efficiently and effectively gain immediate competitive advantages for\u00a0your\u00a0business and will keep abreast with the latest developments in the MICE industry, engage in real value business conversations and take your business to the next level.
\n![\"EIBTM](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/EIBTM.jpg\" "\\"EIBTM")
EIBTM\u2019s Knowledge Programme is a major focus and is a hub of professional education with seminars, workshops and conference sessions that cover all of the topics that face the industry now and in the future. It\u2019s packed with influential, expert speakers, offering attendees insights and advice that can enhance career and business development.
\nThis year, EIBTM will bring together some research that will give the industry an insight into trends as we head towards 2020 and Rob Davidsons\u2019s annual Trend Watch Report will be one of the highlights. This report really consolidates a year of global insights and looks at the impact of what this year has delivered on trends for the future and specifically 2015.
\nEIBTM will take place from 18th to 20th November 2014, in Gran Via Exhibition Centre.
\nEIBTM is also expecting over 4,000 Hosted Buyers from associations, major corporates and MICE agencies, all from various industries and economies ranking in the top 10 of the world\u2019s highest current GDP and also those ranked to be in the top 10 by 2050, including the U.S., Asia, Africa, South America, Brazil, Mexico and India.
\nOur carefully selected and qualified Hosted Buyers will make more than 65,000 pre-scheduled appointments during the three days of the show.
\n![\"EIBTM](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/EIBTM2013_279.jpg\" "\\"EIBTM")
Finally, several thousand Trade Visitors from Europe and across the globe are expected to attend the show and there are benefits for them registering online ahead of the show, including free fast-track entry, saving valuable time, flexibility to arrange personal business and networking schedules, discounted travel and accommodation and pre-show information and updates allowing attendees to effectively plan their visit.
\nBy registering online and attending EIBTM, visitors will also be automatically entered into the online competition to win a trip to Malta. Courtesy of Malta Tourism Authority, the prize for two includes round trip flights, 2 night\u2019s stay in the awards winning Hilton Malta, complimentary transfers and a day excursion to Gozo.
\nTo find out more about the Hosted Buyer Programme and to apply for your place, please visit: www.eibtm.com/Hosted
\nTo find out more about the benefits of attending EIBTM as a Trade Visitor and to register, please visit: www.eibtm.com/visit
\nFor further information on the EIBTM Knowledge Programme, please visit www.eibtm.com/whats-on/knowledge-programme
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\n", "content_text": "As the world\u2019s leading business event for everyone involved in meetings, conventions, events and business travel, EIBTM (www.eibtm.com) is the place to be every November to discover your next destination for business and it all takes place in one of the most cutting edge cities in Europe \u2013 Barcelona.\nFamous for avant-garde architecture, history, culture and of course its football team, Barcelona is the perfect place to meet.\nEvery year, EIBTM gathers over 15,000 meetings industry professionals with over 3,000 Exhibitors from 150 countries, representing destinations, hotels, venues, technology and event services.\nBy attending EIBTM, you efficiently and effectively gain immediate competitive advantages for\u00a0your\u00a0business and will keep abreast with the latest developments in the MICE industry, engage in real value business conversations and take your business to the next level.\nEIBTM Barcelona\nEIBTM\u2019s Knowledge Programme is a major focus and is a hub of professional education with seminars, workshops and conference sessions that cover all of the topics that face the industry now and in the future. It\u2019s packed with influential, expert speakers, offering attendees insights and advice that can enhance career and business development.\nThis year, EIBTM will bring together some research that will give the industry an insight into trends as we head towards 2020 and Rob Davidsons\u2019s annual Trend Watch Report will be one of the highlights. This report really consolidates a year of global insights and looks at the impact of what this year has delivered on trends for the future and specifically 2015.\n\nEIBTM will take place from 18th to 20th November 2014, in Gran Via Exhibition Centre.\n\nEIBTM is also expecting over 4,000 Hosted Buyers from associations, major corporates and MICE agencies, all from various industries and economies ranking in the top 10 of the world\u2019s highest current GDP and also those ranked to be in the top 10 by 2050, including the U.S., Asia, Africa, South America, Brazil, Mexico and India.\nOur carefully selected and qualified Hosted Buyers will make more than 65,000 pre-scheduled appointments during the three days of the show.\nEIBTM Barcelona\nFinally, several thousand Trade Visitors from Europe and across the globe are expected to attend the show and there are benefits for them registering online ahead of the show, including free fast-track entry, saving valuable time, flexibility to arrange personal business and networking schedules, discounted travel and accommodation and pre-show information and updates allowing attendees to effectively plan their visit.\nBy registering online and attending EIBTM, visitors will also be automatically entered into the online competition to win a trip to Malta. Courtesy of Malta Tourism Authority, the prize for two includes round trip flights, 2 night\u2019s stay in the awards winning Hilton Malta, complimentary transfers and a day excursion to Gozo.\nTo find out more about the Hosted Buyer Programme and to apply for your place, please visit: www.eibtm.com/Hosted\nTo find out more about the benefits of attending EIBTM as a Trade Visitor and to register, please visit: www.eibtm.com/visit\nFor further information on the EIBTM Knowledge Programme, please visit www.eibtm.com/whats-on/knowledge-programme\nThe post THE GLOBAL MEETINGS AND EVENTS INDUSTRY CONNECTS AT EIBTM 2014 appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2014-11-10T09:07:30+01:00", "date_modified": "2018-01-04T10:30:15+01:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/EIBTM2013_0512.jpg", "tags": [ "eibtm", "hosted buyers", "meetings industry", "MICE", "Trade Shows" ] } ] }