Derek Houston of Houston Marketing has a few hints and pointers for those from
our part of the world who are considering a presence at IBTM in Barcelona. Check
out his advice and how to tag along, not just for this even but for his Spotlight
Nordics workshops after the Barcelona event.
Dear Tourism Colleagues,
Africa is going to have a big presence at IBTM World (formerly called EIBTM) and I would like to invite you to exhibit this year in Barcelona from November 17-19
IBTM World is an exhibition that specifically targets the MICE market – Incentives, Business Travel and Meetings/
At IBTM World you will be able to gain invaluable exposure to International Conference organizers, Association Buyers and Incentive Travel operators.
Here are some interesting facts about IBTM World
Ø Although held in Barcelona IBTM World is not a Spanish show targeting the Spanish market……EIBTM 2014 attracted 8715 Buyers from 94 countries worldwide (3925 were Hosted buyers)
Ø IBTM World is organised predominantly on a Pre scheduled Appointment basis. At EIBTM 2014 the 3925 hosted buyers made 78436 Pre scheduled appointments with Exhibitors.
Ø 1120 Hosted buyers (28%) indicated that they were interested in placing business with Sub Sahara Africa.
Ø 2938 Companies from 186 countries exhibited at EIBTM 2014.
Ø 107 Sub-Sahara African exhibitors at EIBTM 2014 had an average of 22 appointments over the three days.
To download a short powerpoint presentation on IBTM World click here
For more information on IBTM World visit our website
Different ways you can exhibit at IBTM World
1) Participate on your Tourist Board /National Convention Bureau stand
We will have a very busy Africa section at IBTM World. Apart from South African NCB, Rwanda, Kenya, Senegal, Seychelles, Mauritius will exhibit and probably Zimbabwe, Zambia, as well as UNECA from Addis Ababa Ethiopia and Nigerian Exhibitors.
Contact your Tourist board to find out costs of exhibiting etc.
2) If your Tourist Board is not exhibiting there are a limited number of 6 square metres and 9 square metre stands still available. Costs range from Euro7600 to Euro10800 depending on position and open sides.
N.B.: It is very important that all African exhibitors are contracted and registered by 1 September as this is when Hosted Buyers appointments begin.
IBTM World And Spotlight Nordics combo
Our Spotlight on Africa & Indian Ocean Islands Nordics roadshow takes place the week after IBTM World so it is very cost effective to do both.
Spotlight Nordics targets the outbound Market from Sweden, Denmark and Norway to Africa & Indian Ocean islands
At spotlight Nordics you can meet Long haul tour operators, Incentive Travel companies and Travel agents interested In Africa.
Programme
Monday 23 November-Stockholm
Arrive Stockholm. Overnight Stockholm
Tuesday 24 November –Stockholm – Hotel Birgir Jarl
09h00-14h00 –Spotlight workshop Stockholm – 60-70 attendees
Fly to Copenhagen. Overnight Copenhagen
Wednesday 25 November – Copenhagen – Scandic Copenhagen Hotel
09h00-14h00 –Spotlight workshop Copenhagen – 60 -70 attendees
Fly to Oslo. Overnight Oslo
Thursday 26 November – Oslo Scandic Solli ( KNA)
09h00-14h00 –Spotlight workshop Oslo – 60-70 attendees
The cost for the Nordic workshop sessions is Euro2900 plus Euro585 for three nights optional accommodation. – See booking form below
Bookings now open for
1 to 1 ratio – meet Elite Hosted buyers from 36 countries
30 mutually matched appointments
Special all inclusive meeting pods –no stand building costs. For more information visit www.ibtmarabia.com
"New interesting and interactive format for networking and good business. Excellent organisation with attention to quality and details. I was able to do a lot of good initial investment in networking and business opportunities. ibtm arabia had the right focus and format."
Ali Todaro, Chief, CSS, UNECA
"This has been a very different event. Chic, classy, sophisticated, I love the way it has been put together. We have had good quality appointments and two very interesting incentive opportunities – of course we will be back."
Carole O’Connor, Marketing MICE Division for Rovos Rail in South Africa
Please visit our website www.houstonmarketing.co.za and www.spotlightworkshops.co.za for full details on all our workshop/exhibitions.
Thank you for your support in the past and look forward to your participation.
Regards
Derek Houston
Tel +27 12 6651191 /6652323 .Cell +27 82 4640901
derek
www.houstonmarketing.co.za
ENQUIRY FORM
| We are interested in exhibiting on our Tourist Board stand at IBTM World Barcelona 17-19 November. | |
| We are interested in exhibiting on our own stand at IBTM World Barcelona 17-19 November. Please send us a cost proposal. | |
| Please reserve a table on SPOTLIGHT NORDICS (Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo) @ Euro 2900 plus accommodation costs of Euro 585 (3 nights hotels B&B) | |
| Please send me more details on IBTM Arabia Abu Dhabi 09-11 February | |
| Please send me more details on Spotlight EASTERN EUROPE Workshops Post ITB March 15-17 2016 – Prague , Budapest, Warsaw. | |
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