Gulf Incentive Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition Now in its 6th year,GIBTM is fast establishing itself as the Gulf’s focus for the rapidly developing Middle Eastern Meetings and Incentives industry.
GIBTM has now evolved into the leading authority for the meetings and incentives industry in the Gulf,no other event in the region is dedicated solely to the business of meetings and incentive travel. GIBTM incorporates best business at the international exhibition,best professional education with a programme of seminars presented by the industry for the industry and best networking at the evening receptions and on the exhibition floor. Together with the high level Hosted Buyer Programme,GIBTM delivers an unrivalled opportunity for suppliers and buyers to meet in the Gulf.The 2012 event promises to be one of the most business effective,comprehensive,innovative events to date. Exhibiting at GIBTM provides a platform to conduct business face to face with high quality meetings professionals from around the world all in one place.
The 2012 show will be held from 26th – 28th March 2012 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in Abu Dhabi.
GIBTM will showcase international meetings and incentive suppliers from national tourist organisations,destinations,national convention bureaux,hotels and hotel groups,destination management companies and specialist service providers,representing the Gulf region,South and South East Asia,Europe,North Africa and beyond.
2011 Visitor Figures
GIBTM 2011 was a very successful 5th show with over 2800 attendees which included 259 Hosted Buyers.In 2012 we intend to bring in over 300 Hosted Buyers and further develop Gulf meetings week
http://www.gibtm.com/en/Visiting/GIBTM-2011-Show-Review/
http://www.gibtm.com/RXUK/RXUK_GIBTM/images/GIBTM%202011%20RESEARCH%20REPORT_final.pdf
Stand Sizes
The minimum stand size we offer is 9sqm,which you are welcome to share with partners if you so wish. The cost for a 9sqm stand would be:
9sqm stand if booking prior to 31st December:
$947 per sqm x 9 = $8523
Shell scheme @ $ 120 per sqm = $ 1080
Furniture package A = $526
Total cost = US $ 10,129
The shell scheme includes white walls,aluminium ceiling grid,name board,lights and power. The furniture package includes 1 table,2 chairs,1 cupboard,1 bin,2 shelves.
The Hosted Buyer Programme
The Hosted Buyer Programme at GIBTM guarantees the attendance of top-level qualified buyers with big budgets and high level purchasing responsibility.
In 2011,259 Hosted Buyers attended the event as part of the Hosted Buyer Programme. We are targeting 300 buyers for the 2012 Hosted Buyer Programme,200 international buyers from Europe,US and Asia and 100 buyers from the Middle East Delegates on the Hosted Buyer programme are required to meet strict qualifying criteria:level of purchasing authority,annual budget,number of events held annually and business conducted internationally.
Once buyers are recruited and qualified GIBTM will host them at the event and provide complimentary flights and accommodation. In return buyers commit to attend a schedule of 8 pre-selected appointments with exhibitors they are genuinely interested in meeting,per day of attendance.
This system ensures the maximum business-to-business interaction during the event. At GIBTM 2011 a staggering 7400+ appointments were arranged between buyers and exhibitors. Additionally exhibitors at GIBTM can also request appointments with Hosted Buyers in whom they have a particular interest,these appointments are subject to confirmation from the Buyers concerned.
Trade Visitors
In addition to the 259 Buyers on the Hosted Programme over 2541 Trade Visitors attended GIBTM 2011. These visitors consisted of high quality buyers that had decided to attend GIBTM independently of the Hosted Buyer programme.
Trade Visitors for 2011 comprised of meetings professionals from companies such as HPN Global Jordan,Helms Briscoe,MCI Group,Saudi Stock Exchange,Saudi Aramco,New Horizon – MICE and Malek Travel and Tourism.
The Key Benefits of Exhibiting at GIBTM
- Individual Pre-scheduled appointments. You will have a diary of one to one appointments with Hosted Buyers who have specifically requested to meet you. Buyers commit to attend a minimum of eight individual PSA’s for each day that they are at GIBTM. This gives you the possibility of 30 one to one appointments for the 3 days of the event.
- GIBTM Newsletter. GIBTM can offer you selected promotional opportunities available through our regular news and events publication. Giving you exposure to meetings professionals including GIBTM 2008 Hosted Buyers and Trade Visitors.
- Official Event Website profile. You have a dedicated profile on the GIBTM website which means you can promote yourself all year round. The official event website is a year round source of information and an essential marketing resource for buyers.
- The Official GIBTM catalogue. You will have a dedicated profile in the official catalogue giving your company valuable exposure. The official event catalogue is available to all exhibitors and visitors and is used as an industry reference tool throughout the year.
- GIBTM Press Office. Available via the official event website,the GIBTM Press Office is the online information resource for worldwide industry media. You can upload Press Releases specifically tailored to you and this represents a fantastic way for you to broadcast and publicise your latest initiatives.
- Professional Support. We can give you step-by-step guides to help you with your planning and you will have year round help and advice from your own dedicated Account Manager.
For more information visit http://www.gibtm.com
To book your stand contact
Derek Houston
Africa Representative for Reed Travel Exhibitions
Tel:0027 12 665 0896 / 665 1191
Cell:0027 (0)82 464 0901
Fax 0027 12 665 1677
derek@houstonmarketing.co.za
http://www.houstonmarketing.co.za
skype derekhouston2