At a time when 96% of EIBTM Hosted Buyers surveyed believe trade events will be as important or more important in the next two years, the industry's leading international event EIBTM has opened its Hosted Buyer registration for 2009.
Having attracted 3,725 Hosted Buyers in 2008 (+12% on 2007), who undertook over 50,000 pre scheduled appointments (+25%), the programme is set to attract international groups and individuals from Europe, Africa, Asia, US, South America, Middle East, Far East and Australia.
June Clark, Manager for Hosted Programmes said: "Our Hosted Buyer programme reflects the nature of buyers our exhibitors want to do business with. It continues to attract significant, quality numbers exactly because we deliver a flexible buyer driven appointment system, in an environment that delivers return on business.
Last year alone 48% of Hosted Buyers expected to place orders of over €250,000 as a result of being at the show and 5% of over €500,000.
Already, with six months to go before the event opens in Barcelona, 1-3 December 2009, EIBTM has confirmed international Hosted Buyer Groups including Sun International, South Africa; ADC Group, Italy, Clovis Hotels, Sweden; World Meetings, Germany and Allied Australia, Australia.
Companies that have already confirmed as Group Co-Ordinators and have committed to bringing an increased number of Hosted Buyers to EIBTM 2009 include Barcelo Hotels, Corinthia, Catalunya Turismo and Kempinski.
Benefits for Hosted Buyers at EIBTM 2009 include targeted Association, Corporate and Agency educational programmes which last year attracted 2,600 delegates (up 12% on the previous year), and increased networking opportunities including a dedicated Hosted Buyer evening.
Comments from Hosted Buyers who attended EIBTM 2008 underline the value of the event to their businesses:
"HelmsBriscoe brought over 60 buyers from all over the world to EIBTM 2008. We were all impressed with the calibre and number of exhibitors as well as the business sessions and panel discussions, which were well planned and relevant. This was a busy show and exceeded our expectations." Bob Gilbert, Senior Vice President, HelmsBriscoe International
"Hundreds of networking chances and dozens of buying opportunities under the same roof!" Khalil MASRI, HotelRooms Inc.
"EIBTM far exceeded my expectations. I met a lot of new suppliers and due to timings managed to fit even more appointments into my time at the show which will be a huge benefit to me." Steph Chesney-Bryce, International Conference & Incentives Consultant Expotel, UK
The strength and quality of the EIBTM Hosted Buyer programme has also led to 16 destinations hosting Post Event Tours - Leon, Madrid, Valencia, Costa Del Sol, Amsterdam, Costa Daurada, Venice, Huelva, Bilboa, Barcelona Province and Stiges, Cordoba, Seville, Girona-Costa Brava-Pirineus, Palma de Mallorca, London and Rome.
For further details on the EIBTM Hosted Buyer Programme and details of how to qualify, please go to EIBTM
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