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Reed Travel Exhibitions’ (RTE) global meetings industry portfolio of events – EIBTM, GIBTM, CIBTM and AIME – is reporting that the worldwide economic climate is no barrier to growth… (good news, eh?).
Recently announced figures for both GIBTM and AIME, on the back of record EIBTM numbers, show the importance the industry is placing on RTE events and their brand values of best business, best professional education, best networking opportunities and Hosted Buyer Programs, delivering quality business enquiries and return on investment according to Reed.
Reed’s flagship event EIBTM has seen total attendance increase by over 31% since 2006, reaching 8,131. Hosted Buyers were up 12% to 3,725, with a 29% increase over 2007 in pre-scheduled appointments, which topped 51,000. Additionally, over 2,600 delegates participated in the education programme – 30% up on 2007.
The event attracted 75 new exhibitors; 54 exhibitors took increased stand space and a total of 138 group co-ordinators attended.
GITBM in Abu Dhabi equally, has seen a substantial growth of 56% since its launch in 2007, attracting a visitor attendance – visitors and Hosted Buyers – of 1,693, up nearly 15% on 2008. A further 158 attended as media or speakers. This made GIBTM 2009 the largest ever gathering of meeting professionals in the Gulf.
AIME 2009, in Australia, also bucked the current climate increasing its total attendance by 10% on the previous year with a total of 3,581. Over a three year period the event has grown by over 35%.
For further information on EIBTM visit www.eibtm.com ; for GIBTM on www.gibtm.com ; for CIBTM on www.cibtm.com and for AIME on www.aime.com.au.
Wow… this is exciting… I never thought I’d see the day… but… hey, here we are.
It’s about DAMN TIME! Best way to keep tabs on the industry short of networking at EXHIBITOR SHOW.
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Why are we so passionate about trade shows? Does anyone have a definitive answer? I’d love to know.
-Patti
Thanks Jeff. It’s great to have a designation that really explains what we are – fans, believers, supporters, boosters, and enthusiasts of our industry. It’s easy to explain to clients, friends, colleagues, and instantly understood ;^)
Bob… there is no other Bob Thomas like you… you are truly a one-off. Your contributions to the business are vast and broad… and you appreciated for all you’ve done.
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Can't wait to add TSE to my resume….no explanation of course! I 'll get calls just to know what it is!
Thanks, Bernadette… I assume you meant CTE… Certified Tradeshow Enthusiast… We'll look forward to it…
I like your program, but complicated for old guys like me to communicate
keep up the good work.
Way to go – love when the efforts pay off
Thanks… we love it, too
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