Trade visitor registration is now open for EIBTM 2014 – the leading global event for the meetings, events and business travel industry – taking place in the award winning business and tourism destination of Barcelona. All meetings industry professionals are invited to register at for EIBTM 2014, taking place from 18-20 November 2014, organised by Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE).
The benefits of pre-registering as a trade visitor include: free fast-track entry, flexibility to arrange personal schedules, discounted travel and accommodation, opportunity to attend a range of networking events and pre-show information updates that will allow pre-registered attendees to effectively plan their visit.
EIBTM is where the global meetings and events community connects –giving international industry professionals not only the opportunity to build business connections but also the opportunity to learn about all that is new in the industry. The EIBTM Knowledge Programme runs throughout the event and offers complimentary cutting-edge professional education, as well as dedicated sessions addressing the latest industry hot topics including technology, innovation, meetings design and current research and trends.
Amongst the range of networking events taking place in 2014 are; the official EIBTM Welcome Reception taking place onsite at EIBTM on Tuesday 18 November to ensure easy access for all. The EIBTM Networking Hour will take place on Wednesday 19 November, prior to the EIBTM Club Night, which will again be hosted at Opium Mar.
Graeme Barnett, EIBTM senior exhibition director, Reed Travel Exhibitions, commented: "As every year we are looking forward to welcome trade visitors from around the world and we are very pleased with their satisfaction year on year. At EIBTM 2013, 97% of our trade visitors agreed that EIBTM was important to their businesses and a true ’must-attend’ event, the place to grow business, network, develop knowledge and insight as well as re-connect with industry colleagues and friends. Time after time, we hear that EIBTM is where the most important deals in the MICE industry are signed – the perfect forum to conduct tres days of successful business among 3,000 top international meeting industry suppliers."
Travel and Accommodation
EIBTM will offer a range of travel and accommodation discounts for all EIBTM attendees including up to 50% off airfares by Iberia and Lufthansa, and discounts on rail fares by RENFE and ferry fares by Acciona Trasmediterranea, as well as reduced rates on accommodation. There are a number of official and unofficial partner hotels offering rates starting from €99 per person per night. For full details visit: www.eibtm.com/travel-discounts.
To find out more about the benefits of attending EIBTM as a trade visitor and to register, please visit: www.eibtm.com/visit.
EIBTM Hosted Buyer Programme
If you are a senior level decision maker or make budgetary decisions within your organisation for meetings, incentive travel, business travel, international conventions or events, you could be eligible to attend EIBTM as a hosted buyer.
