Off the back of the success of Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) 2023, planning for next year’s program is underway with hosted buyer applications now open.
The meeting and event industry trade exhibition is expected to host 500 buyers from around the world, welcome 3500 visitor buyers and up to 400 exhibitors from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore and other parts of Asia.
Taking place at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from February 19-21 next year, senior event professionals are invited to apply for AIME’s 2024 Hosted Buyer Program.
Hosted buyers receive complimentary return economy flights, group transfers, luxury accommodation, meals and exclusive invitations to VIP networking events.
In return, hosted buyers commit to attending a minimum number of pre-scheduled appointments with exhibitors across the trade show.
Australian and New Zealand-based event professionals who apply for and are accepted into the 2024 Hosted Buyer Program before October 31 go into the draw to win a ski trip to Canadian supported by Club Med and Air Canada.
Post-show analysis of AIME 2023 revealed the event held in February this year was expected to generate $200 million in business over the next 12 months.
