Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo - AIME
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An award-winning event, AIME continues to grow in scope, size and significance. Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau, with trade show managers, Reed Travel Exhibitions, was awarded Event of the Year for AIME 2007 at the state level of the prestigious Meetings & Events Australia Industry Awards, announced in April 2008. The win followed a record attendance at AIME 2008 (up 25% on 2007 attendance), confirming AIME's reputation as the premier incentives and meeting event in Australia. AIME is the leading event in the region, and an event which delivers significant economic results for the meetings industry. The 17th Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo will be staged on Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 February 2009 at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
AIME is the largest exhibition in the Asia Pacific Region to showcase Australian and international product and services for the meetings, incentives, conference and exhibition industries. Over 850 exhibitors make face-to-face contact with more than 2,600 business event, meeting and incentive planners, and exhibition organisers within two days.
Who Exhibits
More than 850 exhibitors participated at AIME 2008 featuring products and services from Asia, Pacific Rim, The Americas, South Africa, Europe and the Middle East, plus a large contingent from Victoria and Australia. Product on display included: Convention and Visitors Bureaux, airlines, hotels, venues, destinations and resorts, audio visual companies, promotional products and rewards, themeing and special event producers, exhibition and professional conference organisers, conference product and support services and destination management companies.
Who Should Visit
If you plan or organise corporate meetings or events, local or international conferences and incentive programs or exhibitions, you will benefit from attending AIME. You could be working for a small, medium or large-sized corporation, professional conference, exhibition or event organiser, incentive house, travel agent, association or government/educational organisation. Admission is complimentary. Pre register at www.aime.com.au. You can also find out more about AIME Hosted Buyer Program at the AIME website.
What Else Happens At AIME
A social program offering networking opportunities and a daily professional development seminar program is offered.
Want To Know More?
Diarise the dates now and contact, Reed Travel Exhibitions for more information on exhibiting, becoming a Hosted Buyer or visiting the show. For the latest updates on AIME 2009 don't forget to visit the AIME website at www.aime.com.au.
Contact Details
Contact:
Rosemarie Sama
Company:
Reed Travel Exhibitions
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- +612 9422 2500
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- +612 9422 2162
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- aime@reedexhibitions.com.au
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- www.aime.com.au
Event of the Year - Highlights of AIME 2007
- AUD$400 million worth of business generated for exhibitors
- 94% of hosted buyers placed or were likely to place business as a result of AIME
- More than 75% of visitors intended to place business with exhibitors at AIME
- More than 96% of respondents rated exhibition management, pre event and onsite services as 'good' to 'very good'
- A record 990 hosted buyer applications were received, with 696 qualifying to attend
- 85% of hosted buyers considered AIME to be a 'must see' event
- 97% of hosted buyers were 'satisfied' to 'very satisfied' that AIME met their objectives