New destinations, new products and increases in stand space at EIBTM 2006

With four months still to go until EIBTM 2006, global exhibitor representation goes from strength to strength with further substantial stand increases and more destinations confirming their participation for the first time.

Germany will be exhibiting its meetings and incentives products on a stand 40% bigger than last year at over 500sqm - the destination’s largest stand at the EIBTM to date. Over 50 other exhibitors have also increased their stand size so far, including most recently, Visit London, Canadian Tourism Commission, Turkey, Venezuela, Romania, Tourism Malaysia, Greater Miami CVB and Starwood Hotels.

Colombia, previously promoted by the Tourism Office of Cartagena De Indias, will be increasing their presence as a result of growth in private sector companies joining their stand as Exhibiting Partners this year. Strong exhibitor representation from Central and South America will be further supported by Paraguay, El Salvador and Uruguay all participating at EIBTM for the first time providing visitors with the unique opportunity to discover the diverse range of meetings and incentives products from this emerging region.

Representing themselves individually at EIBTM this year will be Centro Sevilla Congresos who last year attended as an Exhibiting Partner with Andalucia. The Convention Centre, the first in the city, opened last year.

A newcomer to the meetings and incentive industry is Montenegro represented for the first time at the EIBTM by Montenegro Stars Hotel Group. Operating 4 and 5 star hotels and conference facilities, the group have chosen EIBTM to showcase themselves to an international audience.

Morocco, who have significantly increased their stand size over 2005, are heading to EIBTM determined to position the country as a “leading conference and incentive destination in North Africa” said Sakina Bouhsina, Director. “We believe that the show is a good investment and also excellent value for money as it ensures quality and quantity of visitors which is important.”

The EIBTM 2006 will take place from 28-30th November 2006, at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona.

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