AIME Hosted Buyer Applications Closing Soon
Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) announced today that is increasing the number of places for Australian buyers on its AIME 2008 VIP Hosted Buyer Program. The move follows a strong response from people wishing to participate on the program.
Applications for the Program will close on 23 November and people wishing to apply should do so immediately.
AIME is Australia’s largest event for the business events sector attracting 850 exhibitors from 50 countries and 2,600 visitors and hosted buyers. More than 6,000 people in total gather in Melbourne for the annual February event where millions of dollars worth of business is booked for the region.
“I would encourage anyone in Australia who is considering applying for the Hosted Buyer Program to do so quickly. We have already received more than 900 applications and even with addition places now available they are likely to fill quickly,” said Rosemarie Sama, AIME Event Director.
All those who qualify for the program and reside outside Victoria will receive complimentary airfares, accommodation, airport transfers, entry to AIME 2008, the AIME Welcome Reception and to two Business Events Forums. They also receive a schedule of appointments with exhibitors they most wish to meet.
People who live within Victoria can apply for the program and will receive all benefits except airfares and accommodation.
Hosted buyers and media also have an exclusive opportunity to participate in the pre-touring program organised by Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau. The program showcases some of Melbourne and regional Victoria’s unique experiences including Melbourne’s atmospheric laneways, discovering Australia’s indigenous past, Victoria’s colonial towns, Great Ocean Road and the infamous Penguin Parade at Philip Island.
To apply to for the Hosted Buyer Program visit the AIME 2008 website: www.aime.com.au. For more information on pre-touring click on the Hosted Buyer button. Registration is also available to visitors and media on the website.
AIME 2008, 16th Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo will be held on 19-20 February at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
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