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levels improved. Our appointments were
encouraging and we hope to see some bookings
as a result. I hope to attend CIBTM in 2014.”
with the amount of interest they have shown in
Sri Lanka. We are very happy with the
arrangement of the Pre-Scheduled Appointment
system, and have a full diary. Our Destination
Presentation provided us with a fantastic platform
to showcase Sri Lanka to Chinese Hosted Buyers.”
Bun CHO, Assistant Manager, Business
Development Section, Japan Convention Bureau,
Japan National Tourism Organization who also
exhibited at CIBTM 2013 also commented, “This is
the seventh year that Japan has exhibited at
CIBTM, we believe CIBTM to be a very important
platform to facilitate business exchange and
negotiations. Overseas buyers this year are of a
high level of quality and quantity. We hope to
meet with Chinese buyers, and also connect with
more overseas buyers as well.”
Cathy Li, Regional Sales Manager, SK networks
Walkerhill commented, “This is my second year
attending CIBTM. I have found the arrangement of
the show floor to be well organised, the quality of
the Hosted Buyers to be higher and the security
This year's Professional Education programme
was also considered “a huge success” with a
113% increase in attendance over the 20
sessions, which were delivered as part of CIBTM
Knowledge marking an 18% increase on sessions
delivered at CIBTM 2012. The programme
featured a number of diverse speakers through
partnerships with some of the world's leading
industry associations including MPI, SITE, ASAE,
ICCA and IAEE.
Jacqui Timmins, Reed Travel Exhibitions,
Exhibitions Director, AIME and CIBTM
commented, “CIBTM continues to be the
leading trade show for meetings and events
organizers, venue providers and incentive and
business travel services in China and Asia and as
a team, we are committed to developing the
show further through strategic partners and
new innovations to ensure that the show
continues to catalyze an already booming
industry in China.”