Reed Travel Exhibitions has announced that Shane Hannam is stepping down from his position as Portfolio Director of IBTM Events after almost three years in the role. As a result, the IBTM Events portfolio will now be managed by Claude Blanc. Claude Blanc: “While the past few months have been incredibly challenging and a huge […]
IBTM has announced first details of Hosted Buyer and exhibitor sign-ups for IBTM World Virtual 2020, with some of the world’s largest and best-known destinations and suppliers attending to meet and do business with top calibre Hosted Buyers representing some of the biggest global corporations, associations and agencies. Major exhibitors Major exhibitors confirmed include Luxembourg […]
IBTM Events launches a new online platform, IBTM Connect, an online resource hub for business events professionals to access and share knowledge and practical guidance. The launch is part of a three-step plan to keep exhibitors, Hosted Buyers and the wider industry connected as collectively we navigate the impact of COVID-19. IBTM Connect will host […]
Reed Travel Exhibitions has announced that it has postponed the inaugural edition of IBTM Asia Pacific in Singapore to 13-14 April 2021. The decision has been taken following the latest advice from its partners regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19), and as a result of in-depth discussions with customers and hosted buyers globally. Disappointing Shane Hannam, Portfolio Director […]
IBTM has revealed a double bill of not one but two inspiring speakers for their third keynote speaker slot, as well as a brand new ‘TED talk’ style speaker showcase event for IBTM World 2019, taking place at Fira Barcelona from 19-21 November. Aric Dromi and Margarita Mayo The third keynote speaker session, taking place […]
IBTM has revealed first details of its new Global Policy & Practice Forum, held in partnership with The Business of Events. Taking place on Monday 18th November, just prior to IBTM World, the forum is being supported by The Barcelona Convention Bureau, PCMA and the Joint Meetings Industry Council. Leading destinations The forum will bring […]
IBTM has announced that John Volanthen, the world-record holding British cave diver who played a major role in the astonishing 2018 Tham Luang Thailand cave rescue of the youth football team, will be the first keynote speaker for IBTM World 2019, which takes place at Fira Barcelona from 19-21 November. Risk management John will deliver […]
IBTM, part of Reed Travel Exhibitions, has announced the launch of a new Business Event, IBTM Asia Pacific. The event will take place on 6- 8 April 2020 in Singapore at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre and joins IBTM’s existing portfolio which includes IBTM World in Barcelona, IBTM Americas in Mexico City, […]
IBTM, part of leading global exhibition organiser Reed Travel Exhibitions, has appointed Shane Hannam as Portfolio Director effective 1 June 2018. Kerry Prince, who has been promoted within Reed Exhibitions will retain strategic oversight on the portfolio. Reed travel exhibitions Shane Hannam began his career with Reed Exhibitions and has over 16 years’ experience in […]
Ibtm world has announced it has scheduled the highest number of matched appointments in the last four years, with over 51,000 matched appointments set to take place at the 30th anniversary edition of the event, which takes place in Barcelona, from 28-30 November. Appointment numbers are up 23% compared with 2016, with 36% of the […]
