Singapore will host the inaugural IBTM Asia Pacific in 2020
27/11/2019
IBTM Asia Pacific, part of IBTM’s global portfolio of meetings and events industry trade shows, will hold its inaugural Asia Pacific event in Singapore, at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in 2020. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will partner IBTM Asia Pacific to curate thematic tours, local experiences and networking opportunities for hosted buyers. This will take place before and during IBTM Asia Pacific, which will be held from 6-8 April 2020.
Nick Pilbeam, Divisional Director, Reed Travel Exhibitions, commented: “As a group, Reed Exhibitions has a long-standing and much valued working relationship with the Singapore Tourism Board. I’m absolutely delighted that we have cemented that through this partnership for IBTM Asia Pacific. Strategically, the event is a key addition to IBTM’s, and indeed the Group’s portfolio, and is an exciting new addition to the industry calendar for the region’s business events market.”
Singapore Tourism Board’s Executive Director, Conventions, Meetings & Incentive Travel, Dr Edward Koh said, “We are delighted that IBTM Asia Pacific has chosen Singapore as the destination for its inaugural Asia Pacific edition. As a global hub, Singapore has unrivalled connectivity to the region and also offers strong infrastructure and MICE expertise for meeting planners and exhibitors who are looking to host their event here. We look forward to welcoming the attendees to Singapore in April next year and also invite them to experience our vibrant lifestyle offerings through familiarisation tours and networking events.”
IBTM Asia Pacific Event Manager, Michael Jones, commented: “Our research and feedback from exhibitors and event planners all pointed to Singapore as being the natural choice as host city for IBTM Asia Pacific. Given it is considered the region’s hub for the meetings and events market, we’re absolutely delighted to have Singapore Tourism Board as our valued partner for the event. We are looking forward to working with the team there to deliver an exceptional show for their exhibiting partners and a comprehensive incentive and familiarisation programme for our Hosted Buyers.”
