https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/gibtm/ Gibtm News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:23:52+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/travel-talk-melanie-wood-director-wood-design-management/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/travel-talk-melanie-wood-director-wood-design-management/ A proud Melanie Wood, director, Wood Design & Management here talks to Phil Blizzard at GIBTM about the award winning stand for the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority. The design has won the title of ‘Best of The Best’ at ITB Berlin for the past two years. Wed, 02 Apr 2014 12:38:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/travel-talk-abbas-asfoor-banquet-sales-manager-la-cigale/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/travel-talk-abbas-asfoor-banquet-sales-manager-la-cigale/ The host hotel for the Grand Final of the World Travel Awards in 2013 here talks to Breaking Travel News about the importance of showcasing to the ‘Best of the Best’ of their MICE facilities and showcasing what they can provide to such prestigious events. Abbas Asfoor, banquet sales manager, La Cigale, Doha here highlights the importance of the MICE market in this interview with Phil Blizzard. Wed, 02 Apr 2014 10:23:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/traveltalk-hamad-mohammed-al-abdan-director-of-exhibitions-qatar-tourism-au/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/traveltalk-hamad-mohammed-al-abdan-director-of-exhibitions-qatar-tourism-au/ Here Hamad Mohammed Al Abdan, director of exhibitions, Qatar Tourism Authority talks to Phil Blizzard at GIBTM about the destination’s Tourism Masterplan and how the MICE sector plays an important part in these goals. Al Abdan also provides an overview of the lead up to the FIFA World Cup 2022. Mon, 31 Mar 2014 10:07:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/gibtm-buoyant-atmosphere-at-2014-show-comes-to-a-close/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/gibtm-buoyant-atmosphere-at-2014-show-comes-to-a-close/ The 2014 edition of the Gulf Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings show at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre has closed with over 74 first-time participants attending the show. These included delegations from Kazakhstan, Russia, Morocco, South Africa and South Korea, all of whom launched exhibitions at the this exciting business to business event. Thu, 27 Mar 2014 11:08:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-annual-abu-dhabi-show-is-largest-ever/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-annual-abu-dhabi-show-is-largest-ever/ The Gulf Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings show has welcomed over 74 first-time participants, over 250 key targeted hosted buyers, over 2,000 trade visitors, expanded its line-up to include a fresh business travel focus and added exclusive access to new industry research. GIBTM 2014 is the eighth edition of the industry showcase and delivered its most content-rich programme to date, boosted by the region’s flourishing meetings calendar and vibrant business travel sector. Wed, 26 Mar 2014 09:32:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-is-fastest-growing-international-meetings-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-is-fastest-growing-international-meetings-market/ The Middle East is the fastest growing international association meeting market in the world according to an International Congress and Convention Association study which was revealed recently, coinciding with the eighth edition of Gulf Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings show. Highlighting Abu Dhabi’s support for the meetings and incentive industry, HH Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, minister of culture, youth and community development and board member of the National Council of Tourism and Antiquities, attended the show. Wed, 26 Mar 2014 08:01:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-eu-expects-influx-of-middle-eastern-travellers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-eu-expects-influx-of-middle-eastern-travellers/ Business destinations in the EU are now on the cusp of an influx of business travellers from the UAE, after the European Parliament voted for Emiratis to be exempt from obtaining visas to visit any of the 25 Schengen countries. “A further announcement will be made regarding the execution of the decision, but effectively this means Emiratis will be able to travel freely to 25 countries in the EU for periods of up to 90 days without a visa,” said Lois Hall, exhibition manager of the Gulf Incentives, Business Travel & Meetings Expo. Wed, 26 Mar 2014 06:26:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/price-alone-not-key-for-regional-meeting-planners1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/price-alone-not-key-for-regional-meeting-planners1/ GIBTM 2014 has unveiled the eagerly anticipated release of the inaugural Middle East Buyers Report, which surveyed planners from ten countries in the Middle East, to gain direct insight into their purchasing habits and the decision-making process. The results highlighted that price alone was not a key driver for regional buyers in the meetings and incentives sector. Wed, 26 Mar 2014 05:06:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/technology-driving-mice-sector-strategy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/technology-driving-mice-sector-strategy/ As the region’s leading platform for inbound and outbound MICE and business travel industry professionals, the technology sessions or ‘Event Camp’, at the 2014 Gulf Incentives, Business, Travel & Meetings exhibition, will analyse the way technology is driving the future of the region’s MICE sector development. According to GIBTM’s exhibition manager Lois Hall: “It is critical that delegates get to grips with future trends and innovations, allowing them to better plan and execute their meetings and business strategies, adapting them to the fast-paced, competitive business world in which we live.” Wed, 26 Mar 2014 04:53:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sands-hotel-manager-stresses-importance-of-gibtm-in-abu-dhabi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sands-hotel-manager-stresses-importance-of-gibtm-in-abu-dhabi/ Ahmed Haseeb, general manager of Sands Hotel Abu Dhabi, has stressed to Breaking Travel News the importance of participating in the Gulf Incentive Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition. Speaking at the show he said Sands’ participation in the event is of “extreme importance” to the hotel, adding that Abu Dhabi in general and Yas Island in particular can cater for all the needs of visitors and tourists. Wed, 26 Mar 2014 03:37:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-five-fold-increase-in-middle-east-mice-bookings-to-thailand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-five-fold-increase-in-middle-east-mice-bookings-to-thailand/ The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organisation), or TCEB, highlighted the importance of the Middle East region, during an announcement at the Gulf Incentive Business Travel Meetings (GIBTM) exhibition currently being held in Abu Dhabi. Wed, 26 Mar 2014 03:34:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-opens-in-abu-dhabi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-opens-in-abu-dhabi/ GIBTM 2014 has opened its doors, with the eighth edition of the industry showcase set to deliver its most content-rich programme to date, boosted by the region’s flourishing meetings calendar and vibrant business travel sector. Tue, 25 Mar 2014 02:00:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-bullish-on-abu-dhabi-strategi-mice-investment/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-bullish-on-abu-dhabi-strategi-mice-investment/ UAE capital generates AED2.4 billion from meetings and incentives sector - key to economic diversification; GIBTM returns to Abu Dhabi with expanded line-up including Business Travel Day programme and dedicated Asia focus The Gulf Incentives, Business, Travel and Meetings (GIBTM) exhibition will return to Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 24-26 March 2014, Wed, 09 Oct 2013 01:30:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-annual-mice-jamboree-comes-to-a-close-in-abu-dhabi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-annual-mice-jamboree-comes-to-a-close-in-abu-dhabi/ GIBTM 2013 will close today on a high note having attracted a record number of buyers from the corporate meetings sector as the booming Gulf economies attract corporate travellers, trade delegations and other business groups. The seventh edition of the show saw triple the number of corporate meetings buyers in attendance, this year accounting for 35 per cent of all hosted buyers attending the show, compared to 11 per cent from the corporate sector in 2012. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:24:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dtcm-participates-at-the-gibtm-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dtcm-participates-at-the-gibtm-2013/ Dubai, the region’s largest trading, commercial and tourism hub, is showcasing its business travel attractions at the Gulf International Business Travel Mart (GIBTM) from March 25 to 27, 2013. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:19:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-event-camp-middle-east-2013-goes-live/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-event-camp-middle-east-2013-goes-live/ In a first for the Middle East, GIBTM 2013 has given delegates a glimpse of how technology will shape events in the future, becoming the first show in the region to present the hybrid event initiative Event Camp Middle East 2013. This hybrid format included seminar sessions focused on technological advances impacting the meetings industry, broadcast from both the show floor and streamed online from destinations as far afield as the US and Australia. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:16:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-on-track-for-business-travel-boom-in-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-on-track-for-business-travel-boom-in-2013/ New survey reveals a rebound in market confidence while GIBTM exhibitors report strong 12-month prospects for key regional meetings destinations Corporate and meetings business in the Middle East has bounced back from the global economic crisis and looks set to achieve strong growth in 2013, new market data has revealed. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:00:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/90-of-gibtm-space-sold-as-confidence-in-meeting-sector-surges/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/90-of-gibtm-space-sold-as-confidence-in-meeting-sector-surges/ Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings show witnesses boost in bookings from new and existing exhibitors bullish about Middle East business prospects Signs the regional and global meetings industry is confident about 2013 business prospects are clearly evident in the robust pre-show bookings reported from Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE), the organiser of the upcoming Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM). Sat, 26 Jan 2013 20:00:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-to-deliver-dedicated-asia-pavilion-and-networking-event/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-to-deliver-dedicated-asia-pavilion-and-networking-event/ Post show research following last year’s GIBTM confirmed that 46% of Hosted Buyers who attended GIBTM 2012, indicated that they were interested in placing business in Asia. As a result, GIBTM 2013 is to create a specialist exhibitor pavilion on the show floor, providing a dedicated area for exhibitors from the Asia Pacific region. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 03:00:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/key-industry-players-rush-to-sign-up-early-at-gibtm-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/key-industry-players-rush-to-sign-up-early-at-gibtm-2013/ Record satisfaction levels among exhibitors have led to an increase in early bookings for next year’s Gulf Incentives, Meetings and Business Travel Exhibition (GIBTM), which will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 25 to 27 March 2013. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 03:00:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-business-partnerships-and-latest-innovations-mark-this-years-edition-of/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-business-partnerships-and-latest-innovations-mark-this-years-edition-of/ This year’s Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition saw exhibitors and buyers universally describing the show as business-focused, highly successful and the best in its six year history. High-quality appointments, enhanced show features and the new show format made this year’s edition outstanding. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 03:00:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-business-partnerships-latest-innovations-mark-this-years-edition-of-gib/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-business-partnerships-latest-innovations-mark-this-years-edition-of-gib/ This year’s Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition saw exhibitors and buyers universally describing the show as business-focused, highly successful and the best in its six year history. High-quality appointments, enhanced show features and the new show format made this year’s edition outstanding. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:00:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ferrari-world-abu-dhabi-shows-gibtm-buyers-how-to-give-their-events-a-winni/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ferrari-world-abu-dhabi-shows-gibtm-buyers-how-to-give-their-events-a-winni/ Hosted international buyers at the Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition in Abu Dhabi have been given an orientation of Ferrari World’s exciting corporate capabilities. The 175 hosted buyers from around the world were taken on a tour of the park’s inspiring meetings and event space alongside its iconic attractions, and were given a presentation on the creative activation tactics they could use to create memorable events. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:49:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-bullish-sentiment-prevails-over-mena-meetings-industry/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-bullish-sentiment-prevails-over-mena-meetings-industry/ The latest Global Meetings Industry Research report for the Gulf, Middle East and North African region, which was launched today at the Gulf Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings exhibition, pointed to buyers and event organisers looking at increasing the volume of events, with a large number also looking at increasing their budgets for the region. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:59:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/opening-ceremony-sets-the-6th-edition-of-gibtm-in-motion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/opening-ceremony-sets-the-6th-edition-of-gibtm-in-motion/ Today’s Opening Ceremony marks the beginning of GIBTM 2012, the largest gathering of meetings industry professionals in the Middle East. The exhibition, which is taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from March 26-28th 2012, opened its doors to visitors this morning. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:37:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-gears-up-for-a-successful-show/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-gears-up-for-a-successful-show/ The Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition gets underway on 26th March and delegate numbers are already up from last year. With more than 2,500 attendees, 308 exhibitors from 34 countries and an increase in visitor pre-registration from last year, GIBTM is preparing for its most successful show yet. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 03:00:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oman-convention-exhibition-centre-to-debut-at-gibtm-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oman-convention-exhibition-centre-to-debut-at-gibtm-2012/ The Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre will make its debut at GIBTM, the Gulf’s premier meetings industry tradeshow this month. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 03:00:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-shaping-up-for-major-business/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-shaping-up-for-major-business/ With less than two weeks remaining until GIBTM - the leading event for the meetings, incentives and business travel industry in the Gulf Region (www.gibtm.com) - the organisers, Reed Travel Exhibitions, have announced that there will be 270 Hosted Buyers attending from countries across the globe with a new emphasis on Saudi meetings, events and business professionals with 25 confirmed to participate. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:00:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-2012-set-influence-gulf-mice/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-2012-set-influence-gulf-mice/ A number of new initiatives are set to take place at GIBTM 2012, which is being held on 26 – 28 March in Abu Dhabi. The 6th edition of the event will provide the Arab community with education sessions solely dedicated to the improving knowledge and understanding of the value of this sector. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:08:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-interest-rises-in-gibtms-hosted-buyer-programme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-interest-rises-in-gibtms-hosted-buyer-programme/ Three hundred Hosted Buyers with high spending power are expected to attend GIBTM (www.gibtm.com), an indication of high-value business in light of figures, which showed that 44% of Hosted Buyers attending GIBTM 2011 had an annual meetings budget of more than $1m. An increase in global applications for the GIBTM Hosted Buyer Programme suggests it will be the most successful edition yet. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 03:00:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ask-ali.com-brings-local-knowledge-to-global-business-travel-event/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ask-ali.com-brings-local-knowledge-to-global-business-travel-event/ For the first time in the region, the 6th Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM), which runs from March 26-28 2012, will hold free-to-attend, interactive Arabic sessions for all attendees at the show; a significant milestone for the growing meetings and events industry in the Middle East. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:00:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/groundbreaking-educational-programme-announced-for-gibtm-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/groundbreaking-educational-programme-announced-for-gibtm-2012/ Some of the worlds most influential industry leaders are preparing to converge in less than six weeks time at the highly anticipated 6th edition of GIBTM, the Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition from 26-28 March. Experts will deliver a robust educational programme designed to stimulate interactive, focused delegate discussions and examine the industry’s key trends and topics for global MICE industry professionals.  Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:00:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-tourism-authority-pulls-out-of-gibtm-to-focus-on-consumer-sector/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-tourism-authority-pulls-out-of-gibtm-to-focus-on-consumer-sector/ Officials at the Qatar Tourism Authority have confirmed the organisation will withdraw from the annual Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition scheduled for next month. The move will give the QTA time to focus on restructuring exhibition plans, explained a statement earlier. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:32:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/online-visitor-registration-for-gibtm-2012-now-open/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/online-visitor-registration-for-gibtm-2012-now-open/ Visitors can now register online for GIBTM, the Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition, and reap benefits leading up to and during the show on March 26-28th 2012. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:00:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travel-set-to-be-a-key-focus-at-gibtm-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travel-set-to-be-a-key-focus-at-gibtm-2012/ Business travel is set to be one of the key focuses of the 2012 Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM), the region’s only event dedicated to the meetings and events industry to be held next March. GIBTM, a REED Travel Exhibitions event, is the largest gathering of meetings industry professionals in the Middle East, attended by over 2750 industry professionals from all over the region, and is a driving force behind the industry offering five star business, networking and educational opportunities. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:00:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/acte-and-gibtm-announce-collaboration/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/acte-and-gibtm-announce-collaboration/ The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) and GIBTM, the Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meeting Exhibition, announced today a joint collaboration. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 03:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-mice-industry-is-upbeat/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-mice-industry-is-upbeat/ GIBTM proves to be an important industry platform Sat, 02 Apr 2011 02:00:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-marks-new-record-breaking-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-marks-new-record-breaking-year/ As GIBTM - the Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition, which was held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre this week - draws to a close for another year, exhibitors and buyers alike are universally describing the show as highly successful and the best in its five year history. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:00:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cristal-to-showcase-new-hotel-at-gibtm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cristal-to-showcase-new-hotel-at-gibtm/ Cristal Salam Hotel set for launch; hotel occupancy rate in Abu Dhabi sees strong growth in 2011 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:00:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-forcasts-mena-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-forcasts-mena-growth/ The fifth Meetings Industry Research Report (in association with meetme) has launched at GIBTM, The Gulf Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:30:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mice-given-chance-to-unlock-the-gate/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mice-given-chance-to-unlock-the-gate/ The 396 bedroom Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ latest luxury business property in the UAE, is going to give trade visitors to the Gulf Incentive Business Travel & Meetings (GIBTM) Exhibition, a real incentive of their own Tue, 29 Mar 2011 04:00:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-exhibition-opens-in-abu-dhabi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-exhibition-opens-in-abu-dhabi/ His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan - Chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority opened the Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition 2011 - GIBTM - in Abu Dhabi today Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:00:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abu-dhabi-tops-mid-east-meetings-satisfaction-survey-reports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abu-dhabi-tops-mid-east-meetings-satisfaction-survey-reports/ International meetings buyers have ranked Abu Dhabi as delivering the greatest satisfaction of any regional destination in the 2011 Middle East Meetings Industry Research Report. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:12:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cruise-lines-big-at-gibtm-2011/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cruise-lines-big-at-gibtm-2011/ For the first time four of the world’s leading cruise lines are participating at GIBTM - the Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition, which is being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from the 28th to 30th March. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:34:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-serves-as-development-platform-for-moevenpick-hotels-resorts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-serves-as-development-platform-for-moevenpick-hotels-resorts/ Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts will soon be attending the Gulf Incentive Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM) for the third occasion, with a view to promoting its 13 regional projects under development. Sat, 19 Mar 2011 05:45:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/more-new-exhibitors-from-the-uae-region-targeting-gulfs-premier-mice-event/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/more-new-exhibitors-from-the-uae-region-targeting-gulfs-premier-mice-event/ This year’s Gulf Incentives, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM), which is being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from the 28th to 30th March, is attracting a number of new exhibitors from around the Arab world for the very first time. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:12:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-driving-growth-in-the-gulf-meetings-industry/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-driving-growth-in-the-gulf-meetings-industry/ The fourth edition of the Gulf Incentive Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM) confirmed that the premier meetings event in the Gulf, attracting the largest annual gathering of meeting professionals in the region, continues to drive and shape an expanding sector. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:28:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-palace-celebrates-at-gibtm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-palace-celebrates-at-gibtm/ Emirates Palace has been celebrating a successful year at the annual Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, as confidence returns to the tourism sector in the Middle East. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:20:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/renewed-appetite-for-arabian-business-at-gibtm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/renewed-appetite-for-arabian-business-at-gibtm/ The Middle East’s renewed appetite for doing business was reflected at today’s Gulf Incentive Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM), which showed a 17 percent year-on-year rise in pre-scheduled appointments and a 19 percent hike in hosted buyers. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:45:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/adnec-to-advance-abu-dhabis-mice-development-agenda-at-gibtm-2010/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/adnec-to-advance-abu-dhabis-mice-development-agenda-at-gibtm-2010/ Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) will support the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) in promoting the emirate’s thriving meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry to the international markets during its participation in the GIBTM Exhibition. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:59:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-attracts-first-timers-to-technology-event-services-village/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gibtm-attracts-first-timers-to-technology-event-services-village/ Following the introduction two years ago at Gulf Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM) of the Technology & Event Services Village, the event has attracted new exhibitors recognising the business opportunities of interacting directly with Gulf buyers and planners. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:28:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070314104719336/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070314104719336/ The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will be participating at the Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM) this month, to showcase the exciting MICE and leisure offerings that the city state has to offer event organizers and meeting planners. Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:47:12 +0000