ibtm
africa, a highly targeted event,offering an exclusive opportunity for
African and Indian Ocean exhibitors to connect and engage with toplevel
international decision makers, has confirmed a strong lineup of
international buyers with proven business to place. Suppliers from the
continent will attend the show which is set to take place in Cape Town,
South Africa (13-15 April, 2015). Top international meetings, events and
incentive planners from large corporations and agencies included in the
lineup of Hosted Buyers who have been qualified to participate include;
BI Worldwide China (China), HelmsBriscoe (Turkey), Maesse Marketing
Consultancy Ltd. (Germany), Blaycation (Canada), The Scienomics Group
(U.S.), Inception Global Ltd. (UK), Haye Incentive Travel (Netherlands),
Paragon Europe (Belgium), Speed Sailing International (UK), AstraZenace
(Russian Federation) and Abbott (United Arab Emirates).
“The
quality of our international buyers have proven business to place with
exhibitors and those who are participating in ibtm africa 2015 will
benefit from this opportunity so if there are pan African venues and
services that are still wanting to join this MICE community for
business, networking and learning, we welcome them, but they need to be
quick!” said Shinu Pillai, Exhibition Manager for ibtm africa.
The
value of being a Hosted Buyer is evident from those all ready to
participate in this year’s event. Mark Stiles, Chief Vacation Officer,
Blaycation, Canada commented, “It will be key to meet the local experts
who can offer travel and incentive solutions for our business. I am
hoping to meet a few like-minded travel partners that can act as my "go
to" suppliers in Africa.”
Yakub
Khan, Purchasing Manager, Gulf & Levant Region, Global Sourcing
Global Purchasing Services, Dubai commented, “Attending ibtm africa is
very important for our business as it allows us to understand the
destination and what Africa has to offer us in terms of events,
incentive meetings, hotels, site seeing, team building activities etc.”
ibtm
africa, part of Africa Travel Week, will bring together up to 60
African and Indian Ocean suppliers including Hotels and Venues,
National/ State Tourism Organisations and Convention Bureaux, Travel
Management Companies, Destination Management Companies, and other MICE
related suppliers for this exclusive showcase of their products to the
same number of international Hosted Buyers.
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