Ibtm china 2016, the country's top travel trade event, is gearing up for a highly successful edition in Beijing this September.   
 
The show, taking place on September 7 and 8 at the China National Convention Centre (CNCC), is preparing to welcome an impressive line-up of international exhibitors including: San Francisco Travel, Czech Tourism, Tourism New Zealand, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau and welcoming first time exhibitors Business Events Canada and Peninsula Hotels.
 
The ‘destination presentations’ which are held on the show floor over the two days will now incorporate sessions held by both hotels as well as destinations. Hosted Buyers will have the opportunity to pre-book the presentations during the show.
 
Ibtm china is on track to deliver over 400 Hosted Buyers and will organise over 9,000 pre-scheduled appointments with the exhibitors. The exclusive Hosted Buyer networking reception will take place on Tuesday evening (September 6) and will be held at the newly refurbished Peninsula Hotel. The event will also bring the buyers and exhibitors together on Wednesday evening (September 7) at the official welcome party providing everyone with opportunities to continue their networking and business discussions.
 
Cici Chen, senior project manager for ibtm china, said: “I am delighted at the quality of the Hosted Buyers that we are welcoming to the show this year and the number of appointments pre-scheduled during the two days.”
 
“It’s a testament of how important ibtm china is in the development of the meetings industry in China. We play a valuable role in showcasing different destinations to those buyers who are looking to place business.  We’re also committed to ensuring that we are providing the best possible platform for our buyers and exhibitors to meet, learn, place business and network with each other.”
 
To find out more about the Knowledge Program or to register to attend as a Hosted Buyer or Trade Visitor, visit https://www.cibtm.com. - TradeArabia News Service