Demand heats up for MEETINGS 2015

Demand heats up for MEETINGS 2015

Hosted buyer spots are filling fast for CINZ MEETINGS 2015, with buyer applications closing on 10 April.

Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) Chief Executive Sue Sullivan says demand has been high from both exhibitors and buyers wanting to be part of New Zealand's largest business events trade show on 10 and 11 June.

"We are delighted with the excellent field of exhibitors already signed up, and the speed of reaction to our call for hosted buyers this year," she says.

There are 90 spots for Australian buyers and another 90 for New Zealand buyers. Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand are bringing more than 35 international buyers, and are reporting a surge of interest from North American incentive buyers this year.

Exhibitor stands are in demand for the event at ASB Showgrounds, with new exhibitors including several from Northland and Wanaka joining MEETINGS for the first time.

The Luxury Collection, a highly successful new feature launched at MEETINGS last year, is quickly establishing itself as the one of the premium opportunities for the country's luxury operators.

Australian hosted buyers have also been quick to sign up for eight pre-tours of the regions. Hamilton and Waikato, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch and Canterbury, Queenstown, and Dunedin convention bureaux are all hosting special weekend experiences for Australian buyers from 6 to 8 June, while Auckland is hosting a choice of two special tours on 9 June.

"Our Australian guests see this as a really valuable opportunity to relax and experience the regions first hand before they get down to work at MEETINGS," Sue Sullivan says.

MEETINGS' social programme will be a key highlight again.

"We will be showcasing New Zealand's renowned hospitality and creative talents with a host of networking opportunities across three days," she says.

"MEETINGS starts with a fabulous welcome function on 9 June, topped off by a spectacular gala dinner on 11 June. During the event we will be hosting Mix and Mingle drinks, daily lunches, and morning and afternoon teas in true Kiwi style."

Air New Zealand is Principal Sponsor for CINZ MEETINGS 2015, renewing its ongoing commitment to the sector and to the Hosted Buyer Programme. The event's other major sponsors are ASB Showgrounds, Peek Exhibition and Centium Software.

To apply for the CINZ MEETINGS 2015 Hosted Buyer Programme visit www.meetings.co.nz.

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