Imex News
IMEX attendees learn how to act like Google, Disney
As attendees flooded the floor for the first day of IMEX in Frankfurt some went straight to the CIC Inspiration Centre to learn how they can adopt and foster more innovation in their own thinking and in their business strategies.
Abu Dhabi celebrates World Travel Awards victory at IMEX Germany
Fresh from its naming earlier this month as the ‘Middle East’s Leading Meetings & Convention Destination’ at the World Travel Awards, Abu Dhabi is turning on the charm at this week’s IMEX in Germany – Europe’s leading meetings industry exhibition – to build on its growing business tourism reputation. Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority has led a 22-strong delegation to the Frankfurt show, which features a mix of hotels, convention venues, Etihad Airways, major attractions and professional conference organisers.
IMEX 2014 opens for business in Germany
IMEX in Frankfurt opened earlier today in Messe Frankfurt’s Hall 8 with the announcement that the leading trade show for the international meetings, events and incentive travel industry has grown again in 2014. New stands, stand increases from existing exhibitors, the biggest education programme ever and the scale and diversity of the hosted buyer programme are the defining features of this year’s exhibition.
Biggest IMEX ever set to open in Germany
The 2014 edition of IMEX in Frankfurt, the leading trade show for the international meetings, incentive travel and events industry, will be the biggest in its 12 year history. More than 60 new stands will be on offer to visitors, while 50 exhibitors have taken larger stands to promote their products and services.
IMEX reaches 100 signatories target for meetings industry Declaration of Support
Following the signing of the IMEX Declaration of Support for the meetings and events industry by the President of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, the IMEX Group has now reached its first phase target of 100 signatories for the advocacy document.
Entrepreneur Mone confirmed as keynote at IMEX
The IMEX Group has announced the programme for its next Exclusively Corporate @IMEX event, which is fast becoming a flagship networking and education event for both European and global corporate meeting planners.
UNWTO and WTTC speakers confirmed for IMEX Politicians Forum 2014
The IMEX Group has announced two influential speakers from the world’s leading global tourism organisations for its forthcoming Politicians Forum, which takes place on May 20th during the IMEX in Frankfurt trade show.
Madrid takes part in one of the most important business tourism trade fairs
The city of Madrid once again presented at the IMEX trade fair in Frankfurt this year. Since 2010, the Madrid City Council, through the Madrid Visitors&Convention Bureau, has had its own stand at this event, with the aim of promoting and reinforcing Madrid’s image as a leading business tourism destination. This event, considered one of the most important international fairs specializing in the convention tourism sector, is held in Frankfurt in May.
Future is bright for IMEX
An exit survey of just under 900 hosted buyers who attended IMEX in Frankfurt in May reveals that the show continues to attract a committed business audience. Overall, results and anecdotal feedback suggest that IMEX hosted buyers are strongly motivated to maximise use of the show’s online appointment system to meet their business goals with over 53,000 appointments scheduled before the start of the show. In addition, buyers are attracted by the show’s diverse and topical professional education programme, multiple networking opportunities and social events.
IMEX Politicians Forum brings high-level delegations into Frankfurt
A networking breakfast facilitated by the Hon. Nick de Bois, Member of Parliament and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for UK Events, signalled the official start of the IMEX Politicians Forum in Frankfurt this week.
Business indicators all looking strong as IMEX opens in Frankfurt
IMEX in Frankfurt opened earlier this week in Hall 8 of Messe Frankfurt by announcing a rise in new exhibitor numbers together with some significant stand size increases, plus a marked upswing in the number of pre-show appointments made between exhibitors and buyers.
Fresh approach to IMEX Association Day Programme hailed big success
A turnaround in the format of the education programme of the IMEX Association Day for 2013 resulted in excellent feedback from the 300 association executives attending the annual day of education and networking at the Messe Frankfurt Congress Center early today (May 20).