“Exhibitors
requesting buyers according to their objectives”
Working in partnership with ibtm america exhibitors, the new
format 2015 event is in the process of recruiting buyers who exhibitors have
specifically requested according to their business objectives. Registrations
are currently being qualified and already represent some of the leading
associations across the US including: Association for Education in Journalism
and Mass Communication, International Union of Police Associations, AFL-CIO,
National Air Traffic Controllers Association and National Association of
African American Studies and Affiliates, that have been confirmed to attend the
show.
Qualified corporate buyers attending the show also include
The Wendy’s Company, (ISC)2, Mars Petcare, Wintrust Mortgage and Sharp
Healthcare among others.
Hosted Buyers will come from North America, South America,
Middle East, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Africa, and are qualified under a strict
criteria that includes; proof of their purchasing authority, annual U.S. and
international meetings and events business organised, confirmation of their
annual budget and future business to place at ibtm america.
The new show format will have up to 250 suppliers who will
meet with 250 carefully selected planners in the US and international MICE
industry on a 1:1 ratio. All exhibitors and buyers select who they would like
to have appointments with and a sophisticated software system matches the
preferences of buyers and suppliers resulting in up to 30 pre-scheduled
mutually matched appointments.
Taking advantage of this new dynamic event format,
exhibitors already confirmed to attend ibtm america 2015 include Detroit Metro
Convention & Visitors Bureau (U.S.), Dolce Hotels & Resorts (U.S.),
etouches (U.S.), Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau (U.S.),
Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce (U.S.), Jamaica Tourist Board (Jamaica),
Langham Hotels International (Hong Kong), Los Angeles Convention and Visitors
Bureau (U.S.), Marriott International Inc (U.S.), quickmobile (Canada), Greater
Fort Lauderdale CVB (U.S.) and Wyndham Hotel Group (U.S.).
“Hosted Buyer registration has begun and the process of
building this new community is taking shape. When everyone is onsite, those
attending ibtm america will join together for tailored networking events, and
the inspirational ibtm america professional Knowledge Forum, part of Discovery
Day,” said Jaime Rosov, ibtm america Event Director.
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