With EIBTM 2008 only weeks away, the meetings world is set to descend on Barcelona, 2-4 December, for what has become recognised as the international event for the meetings industry; the place to do business, network and learn about the latest trends and industry developments.

With visitor pre registration numbers up on last year, the event has attracted over 3,000 suppliers representing over 100 countries worldwide.

EIBTM has seen a significant rise in first time exhibitors  - 63 -  including Baltimore, Chicago, Bulgaria, Valencia Convention Bureau, Sharjah, Oman, Cape Town, Jordan, Qatar Airways and Beijing.

Additionally, countries and destinations that have increased their stand space include Turkey, New Zealand, France, Dubai, Croatia, India, Czech Tourism, Switzerland, Macau, Visit Florida, Argentina, Columbia,  Peru, VisitBritain, Malta and Sweden.

This year's seminar programme, open to all and the biggest and most comprehensive ever, is led by some of the most influential industry experts covering topics as diverse as meetings architecture and the millennial generation.  There is an increased series of Spanish seminars specific to the local market; a daily Technology Hour highlighting the latest technology trends and developments; an expanded EIBTM CSR Symposium organised by The Green Meeting Industry Council and an the introduction of new keynote sessions.  Additionally, EIBTM's Industry analyst Rob Davidson will be presenting the 2008 Industry Trends and Market Share Report. A complete programme schedule can be found at www.eibtm.com .

The MPI Technology Village, now in its sixth year, will feature some of the newest, most effective technology solutions for event and meeting planners whilst the Event Services Village showcases the best in support services for events, meetings and incentive travel.

The expanded Post Event programme for Hosted Buyers with tours to Costa Daurada, Huelva, Leon, San Sebastian, Florence, Madrid, Valencia, Venice, Amsterdam, Bilbao, Girona, Sitges, London and Costa del Sol has received tremendous interest with buyers from all over the world participating in the programme.

From a networking viewpoint there will be three Hosted Buyer lounges and social events that include the Welcome Reception and Club Night.

Mandy Torrens, EIBTM's Exhibition Director comments: "EIBTM is truly representative of what is happening in the meetings industry now. It provides visitors with an opportunity to consider how their businesses can develop in 2009 and beyond. Whether interested in the 'hottest' destinations and venues or the most up to date technological developments, there is truly something of interest for everyone."

Visitor pre registration is still open so simply log onto www.eibtm.com .

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About EIBTM
1. EIBTM forms part of the RTE portfolio of Global Meetings and Incentives Events along with AIME (www.aime.com.au ), GIBTM (www.gibtm.com ), CIBTM (www.cibtm.com ), the newly launched AIBTM (www.aibtm )  and the ICCA Exhibition in association with ICCA Congress (www.iccaworld.com ).
 
EIBTM (www.eibtm.com ) is the annual global meetings and incentive exhibition held in Barcelona, Spain
 
EIBTM is ABC Audited every year to guarantee that the number of visitors promoted is completely accurate and are unique attendees only.
 
2. Reed Travel Exhibitions organise 14 events worldwide, including
World Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, European Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (EIBTM), Americas Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (AIBTM), Asia Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME), International Golf Travel Market, Top Resa, ICCA Exhibition, in association with the ICCA Congress, International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM), La Cumbre, City Break, China Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (CIBTM), Gulf Incentive Business Travel & Meetings (GIBTM) and Asia Luxury Travel Market (ALTM).
 
3. For further press information, please visit the Reed Travel Exhibitions' website on www.reedtravelexhibitions.com  

4. Reed Exhibitions is the world's leading events organiser. In 2007 Reed brought together over six million industry professionals from around the world generating billions of dollars in business. Today Reed events are held in 38 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, and organised by 39 fully staffed offices.
 
5. Reed organises a wide range of events, including exhibitions,    
conferences, congresses and meetings. Its portfolio of over 500 events serves 47 industry sectors, including: Aerospace & aviation, automobiles, building & construction, electronics, energy, engineering, entertainment, environment, food & hospitality, gifts, healthcare, IT, jewellery, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, property, manufacturing, medical education, packaging & converting, printing & visual communication, security, sports & recreation, travel.
 
6. Working closely with professional bodies, trade associations and
government departments Reed ensures that each and every event is targeted and relevant to industry needs. As a result, many Reed events are market leaders in their field.
 
7. Reed Exhibitions is part of Reed Elsevier Group plc, a FTSE-100 company and world-leading publisher and information provider. The group employs more than 32,000 people, including approximately 20,000 in North America. In February 2008, Reed Elsevier reported revenues for 2007 of £4,584m/€6,693m.
 
For further information, contact the EIBTM press office:
Simon Greenbury
Tel: +44 (0) 207 096 2960/50
Email: simon.greenbury@cut-coms.co.uk
EIBTM Website: www.eibtm.com
Reed Travel Exhibitions website: www.reedtravelexhibitions.com

Imogen Allen
Tel: +44 (0) 207 096 2960/50
Email: imogen.allen@cut-coms.co.uk
EIBTM Website: www.eibtm.com
Reed Travel Exhibitions website: www.reedtravelexhibitions.com

© Press Release 2008

 

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