GIBTM 2014 gains momentum
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Preparations for the forthcoming GIBTM is underway with announcement on new exhibitors, innovative showcase features, major regional buyers, enhanced education programme and networking events amongst others.
The 2014 edition of the Gulf Incentives, Business, Travel and Meetings (GIBTM) is looking to welcome up to 300 hosted buyers and over 2,000 trade visitors.
Kicking off at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 24-26 March 2014, the event has witnessed participation from a number of first-time exhibitors attending from Spain, United States of America, Thailand, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Czech Republic, UAE, Korea, United Kingdom, Uganda, South Africa and Morocco.
Last year GIBTM tripled corporate meetings buyer attendance accounting for 35% of all hosted buyers attending the show, compared to 11% from 2012.
Africa will be the new pavilion this year, which is being added in response to a surge in demand from exhibitors. It joins the Asia Pavilion, with Korea and Thailand confirmed newcomers. In Europe, newcomers include L’way Express from the Czech Republic, Spain’s Iberostar Management, Serbia Convention Bureau, EPI Georgia, Arsenal Football Club and AYGUN TURIZM of Turkey.
“We have seen an upswing in interest from a much wider audience of exhibitors than ever before. This has led the team to introduce a number of new initiatives at the 2014 show, enabling the event to reflect demands and trends shaping local and global meetings markets,” said Lois Hall, exhibition director, GIBTM.
Representatives from major industry players such as Kuoni Events, TE Connectivity, UHY International, Medicongress, Mary Kay, HelmsBriscoe, FEI Company, China International Medicine Exchange Association International Service Center, Contendam and Portigon Financial Services have all been accepted as Hosted Buyers.
“More than 8,500 pre-scheduled appointments are expected to take place between buyers and exhibitors at this year’s GIBTM,” said hall.
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