Industry Quotes
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“As the Strategic Partner of IMEX America, MPI will design a uniquely co-created educational experience for buyers and sellers at IMEX America as the preferred North American trade show for our community.” |
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“The New Zealand conference and incentive industry are delighted to hear of the announcement that IMEX America 2011 will be happening and will be supporting the exhibition wholeheartedly because of its impressive pedigree in terms of its proven track record in Europe.” Alan Trotter, CEO, Conventions & Incentives New Zealand |
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“IMEX America creates an ideal platform for us to target the North American market more effectively. Based on the track record of IMEX in Frankfurt and the success we have experienced in generating leads, engaging relevant industry counterparts and meeting relevant association buyers we are filled with anticipation on the potential this opportunity presents.” |
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“Finally a long awaited professional business platform in the US - we look forward to Las Vegas in 2011.” |
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“The meetings industry is by its nature, global, connecting people and nations in a way that creates dialogue and collaboration without peer. But this also requires the meetings industry to meet whenever and wherever possible to create and nurture a global meetings environment. I congratulate IMEX for their decision to establish a truly international meetings event in the United States, a step which I believe will contribute significantly to post financial crisis growth and recovery in the meetings and tourism sectors worldwide.” Jon Hutchison AM, Chief Executive Officer, Business Events Sydney |
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“Very nice to learn that IMEX is going to America. Most of our European cities welcome Americans throughout the year either for leisure, incentives or meetings. IMEX America will give us one more chance to go and talk to them. We hope to see you all in Las Vegas for IMEX America to meet all of our European cities who will attend this new event.“ Olivier Lepine, General Manager, Biarritz Tourisme Convention Bureau |
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"I am genuinely excited about IMEX America. Houston has had great success at IMEX in Frankfurt because the organizers understand the importance of delivering value to their exhibitors. I strongly suspect the new trade show will meet or exceed those same exhibitor value standards." Greg Ortale, President and CEO, Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau |
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"As DMAI’s newest Alliance Partner, we are proud to support the arrival of IMEX in the United States. The global business opportunities provided to our member DMOs, and to DMAI itself, at the IMEX Frankfurt show are extremely valuable. Our two organizations enjoy a strong, mutually supportive relationship in our joint efforts to move the DMO industry forward. IMEX has quickly become recognized as the gold standard of meeting industry trade shows, and we are confident that the same level of excellence will characterize IMEX America." Michael Gehrisch, President & CEO, DMAI |
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"Site is very excited about IMEX America and we are thrilled to be holding our International Conference immediately following the show. What a great way to add value to attendees during a time when the demand for ROI is paramount." Brenda Anderson, CEO, Site |
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“Millennium Hotels and Resorts is excited to be a part of the North American IMEX show coming in October 2011.“ Diane Sanker, Vice President Sales, North America Millennium Hotels and Resorts |
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“IMEX America not only represents an additional opportunity for market exposure but also a vehicle for more industry interaction and growth – both of which are critical elements of industry development. You can be assured that AIPC will be fully prepared to support the program as it evolves toward 2011.” Edgar Hirt, Chairman, AIPC |
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"We are very excited to have IMEX now coming to the US, Mexico's major meetings feeder market. We are sure that with its productive format it will revolutionize the way we all interact within the industry." Eduardo Chaillo, Regional Director USA & Canada, Mexican Tourism Board |
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"ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership welcomes the launch of IMEX America with great enthusiasm. We look forward to working together with IMEX America to create an event filled with top notch education sessions. The meetings and hospitality industry is a major player in the economy of the United States and we are excited about partnering with such a distinguished organization.” John H. Graham IV, CAE, President and CEO, ASAE & The Center |
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"ICCA members have been dreaming about attending an effective,
internationally-orientated trade show in the USA for years. Up to now there
has been no strong business platform that can help international suppliers tap
into the vast, and vastly important US outbound meetings market. But now we
have IMEX America to look forward to in October 2011, and I have no doubt that
our members in Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Africa will all be
waiting impatiently for that date to roll around! And for our North American
members it will be equally valuable that IMEX's hosted buyer model will be
bringing in international buyers to find out more about their tremendous
destinations, facilities and services." |
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"The Fort Worth, Texas hospitality community is excited about supporting the new IMEX America show and thank the IMEX team for the business opportunities." David DuBois CMP, CAE, CTA, Fort Worth |
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"Having had great success in working with IMEX since its launch in Europe I'm thrilled that Starwood will once again be an inaugural partner with the IMEX Group at IMEX America in 2011" Mary Casey, Vice President, Global Corporate Sales, Starwood Hotels & Resorts |
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"As a premier meetings and events destination, we're excited that IMEX is debuting in America next year. With so many companies questioning the value of meetings during tough economic times, it's more important than ever that we support shows like IMEX and remind clients why face-to-face meetings and incentive travel is so critical to improving morale and productivity." Dan Fenton, CEO of Team San Jose and chair of DMAI |
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“The last few years of MCI’s growth has been marked by a clear global vision, good regional planning and excellent local execution. IMEX America looks set to follow this same path to success. The launch of IMEX America will bring a whole new world of business opportunity, networking and educational experience to the US meetings, incentive travel and events market. Those of us who’ve seen the IMEX model in action know that it delivers truly outstanding business opportunities. Because of the company’s ingrained partnership mindset, the value of becoming an exhibitor or buyer at IMEX is immense and I have no doubt that IMEX America will follow the IMEX success story.” Roger Tondeur, President,
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