INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITORS SIGN UP EARLY TO MAXIMISE RETURN ON INVESTMENT AT CIBTM 2014

INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITORS SIGN UP EARLY TO MAXIMISE RETURN ON INVESTMENT AT CIBTM 2014
Early Bird Booking Rates Available until 31 January 2014

Press Release: 9th January 2014 – CIBTM (www.cibtm.com), the leading trade show for meetings and events organisers, venue providers and incentive and business travel services in China and Asia are offering a discounted early bird booking rate for exhibitors returning to the show in 2014, which is set to take place in Beijing (17-19 September).

Jeffrey Xu, Reed Travel Exhibitions, Project Manager CIBTM commented, “The positive response we have received so far is a direct reflection of the success of last year’s event – confirming the quality and range of buyers who attend, the buyer driven, pre-scheduled appointment system and ultimately the business that it generates for both exhibitors and Hosted Buyers”.

Exhibitors who have already rebooked to attend next year’s show include Langham Hospitality Group, The Okura Group and Korea Tourism Organization.

Jack LIM, Regional Director of Sales & Marketing – China, Langham Hospitality Group commented, “As a hotel chain, our return on investment for exhibiting is very important to us. CIBTM successfully provides us with a large scale platform to invest in, as it provides us access to valuable buyer contacts and various other business opportunities in the region and beyond. We have participated in CIBTM for the past five years and we are now looking forward to its future editions.”

Moon Soyenomun, Manager, Korea Tourism Organization commented, “China has been a strategic market for South Korea in recent years and we have witnessed great potential for increased business there. CIBTM has enabled us to form many valuable contacts with global buyers, particularly those from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. CIBTM is also the best place to learn about the Chinese market, to meet up with high level buyers, and to gain knowledge and keep up to date with activity in the region. We are looking forward to another fruitful year in 2014.”

Companies signing up early can benefit from year round exposure on the website (www.cibtm.com) via the official exhibitor directory which provides a supplier guide for all Hosted Buyers attending the show. All exhibitors participating in CIBTM, can also make the most of additional marketing opportunities including press release exposure through their dedicated exhibitor portal and connections via CIBTM social networks including LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

Reed Travel Exhibitions are encouraging exhibitors to take advantage of the opportunities available at CIBTM 2014, by confirming their participation early, securing the early bird booking rate which is only available to companies returning their signed contract to exhibit by 31st January 2014. Companies interested in exhibiting at CIBTM 2014 should contact Flora Liu, Sales Manager via email (flora.liu@reedexpo.com.cn) or telephone +86(10)5933 9308

CIBTM 2014 takes place on the 17th – 19th September 2014.
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The A LIST Guide goes live at AIME

The A LIST Guide goes live at AIME

October 2012: The organisers of the Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME), held annually in Melbourne, Australia, have signed a partnership with event industry bible, the A LIST Guide, to bring a new exhibition concept to next year’s show.

The comprehensive events Guide will launch the A LIST Open House at AIME 2013; a dedicated area where visitors can meet with new event suppliers and venues to gain inspiration for special events and functions.

Sally de Swart, Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) Director for AIME said, “Now in its 21st year, AIME continues to bring new initiatives and partnerships to the well-established show. Open House will be a valuable addition to the show floor and give visitors a face-to-face contact for special event services which are featured in the popular A LIST Guide.”

“Each year we listen to what our buyers, exhibitors and visitors want, actively taking their feedback on board and creating new and innovative initiatives and, based on this feedback, we have created A LIST Open House to provide our buyers with networking opportunities with niche suppliers.”

Co-owner and General Manager at A LIST Guide, James McGregor said, “A LIST Guide is a comprehensive online and printed directory to the best venues, suppliers and activities in Australia. We thought it would be great to bring the directory to life and create a face-to-face business area within AIME where event planners can meet the people behind the brands who make up the A LIST Guide; essentially bringing the brands into a live environment.”

AIME will take place on 26 and 27 February, 2013 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). For more information visit http://www.aime.com.au or to exhibit within the A LIST Open House contact Sales Manager, Stephanie Rowen on 02 9422 2470

Ovation Global DMC Unveils Shortlist for the 2012 Huggability Award

Ovation Global DMC Unveils Shortlist for the 2012 Huggability Award

After an intensely busy three week period of online nominations, voting has now closed and Ovation Global DMC has unveiled the official shortlist of nominees for its 2012 Huggability Award.
The winner will be revealed during the IMEX America tradeshow in Las Vegas where Ovation will exhibit on Stand 418. The awards ceremony will take place on the Ovation stand at 3.45pm on Tuesday 9th October.

The ten shortlisted nominees are as follows:
· Bobbi Landreth, Manager, Sales Planning, FedEx Corporation
· Eduardo Chaillo, Executive Director of Meetings, Mexico Tourism Board
· Faye Bennett, Sales Manager, IMEX Group
· Jeff Hurt, Executive Vice President,Velvet Chainsaw Consulting
· Kathy Roche, Manager, Meeting & Convention Planning, Western & Southern Life, USA
· Riccardo Pizzuti, Event Manager, ega professional conference organisers, Italy
· Rick Lambert, President, Destinations Inc, USA
· Sharon Chapman, CMP, CMM, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
· Sue Pelletier, Editor/ Blogger, Penton Media, USA
· Thayer Phillips, Director of Transportation, Capitol Services, Inc., a DMC Network Company
More detail on these and all huggable nominees and the reasons for their nominations is available at http://www.ovationdmc.com/Huggability_Award_2012/Default.1493.html

Ovation Global DMC
Ovation Global DMC is a leading network of Destination Management Companies offering best-in-class DMC services to associations, corporations and agencies at over 100 locations across four continents. With its network of strategic partners and its alliance with the DMC Network (www.dmcnetwork.com), Ovation offers services in all major meetings destinations globally and in North America.

For further information contact:
Doris Reynolds
Marketing & PR Manager
Ovation Global DMC
Tel: +353 1 2802641
www.ovationdmc.com