The 27th edition of Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s (BEIA) MEETINGS is heading for a sell-out as exhibitors line up to participate in New Zealand’s largest business events showcase in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington). Hosted buyer applications open February 1 ahead of the event (June 21-22) at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Per Lisa Hopkins, BEIA CEO, exhibitors and buyers are excited to be meeting all of New Zealand under one roof at the country’s newest convention center during its opening month. “Following last year’s hugely successful event at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, we are thrilled to be debuting New Zealand’s second next-generation venue and meeting in New Zealand’s capital.
“This is the first time MEETINGS has been hosted in Wellington, and not only are we seeing huge support locally, but also internationally.
“Aotearoa New Zealand is incredibly appealing to business event organizers, with new infrastructure across the country, excellent air connectivity, incredibly diverse regional character, strong cultural values, and innovative sustainability practices,” she said.
“We have received a fantastic response from the industry since exhibition applications opened in October, and spaces are nearly sold out. MEETINGS will take over the entire Tākina venue with two exhibition floors,” added Hopkins.
The primary goal of MEETINGS is to drive connections between the industry and buyers with a view to increasing opportunities for the business events sector.
“After four years, we can’t wait to welcome back international clients. With support from Tourism New Zealand, we are expecting buyers from key international destinations to visit the show.”
Fully hosted buyers will receive complimentary air travel, transfers, accommodation, registration to social events and 30 personalized appointments. For the first time, event organizers can choose to attend MEETINGS as semi-hosted buyers, which gives them complimentary accommodation, registration to social events and 20 personalized appointments.
All hosted buyers will be invited to join Business Events Wellington for a day of exploration on June 20, and Australian buyers will have the opportunity to join one of two weekend famils on the weekend before MEETINGS (June 17-19).
International hosted buyers can also “Stay On & Discover More” of New Zealand.
“For those planning business in other destinations, this is the perfect opportunity to explore what is available in our diverse regions, north and south, from the well-known to the hidden gems,” said Hopkins.
MEETINGS is set to appeal to the capital’s large contingent of government and association buyers, who are set to join day buyers from around the country to visit the show without pre-scheduled appointments.
Limited spaces are available on the MEETINGS 2023 Hosted Buyer program. Applications close on April 19, 2023.
For more information, visit www.meetings.co.nz.
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