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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"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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“Education at IMEX will facilitate global meetings.” Sherrif Karamat, COO, PCMA |
"As Silversea examines its sales and marketing spend in this economic environment, it's important to focus on the return on investment. Silversea has experienced incremental business results from IMEX in Frankfurt. For this reason, we are excited about exhibiting at IMEX America. From the organization of the event to the highly qualified buyers, IMEX is a smart investment." Sean J. Mahoney, Global Vice President of Corporate and Incentive Sales, Silversea |
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"We are extremely excited about attending IMEX America. We think the hosted buyer program is going to change the schematics of this type of show and will bring serious customers to meet with us. Being in Las Vegas, we also feel that this will bring more US and international customers to the show." John Meisner, Executive Director - Corporate Markets, Fairmont Raffles Hotel International Inc |
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"Marriott International is delighted to be participating in IMEX America. The format of the show as seen at IMEX in Frankfurt is new to the US and we believe it will be welcomed by both customers and suppliers alike." Julius Robinson, VP - Global Sales Intermediaries & Chairman, Innovation Network, Marriott International |
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"Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts look forward to participating in the inaugural IMEX America show. IMEX has earned great respect for its strategic approach in providing ROI for exhibitors and planners. We are excited about the strategy and profile of this new North American industry event based on the great reputation it has already established for its European show. Lynn Pavony, Director of Incentive Sales, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts |
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"Switzerland will be present at the first IMEX America together with its partners. Ray Bloom's team are very proactive and are always open to new ideas and further improvements. Expectations on our side are high to meet new and existing North American buyers intending to organize their events in Europe." Barbra Albrecht, Managing Director, Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau |
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"The German Convention Bureau fully supports the establishment of IMEX America. The new show offers GCB members the opportunity to exhibit collectively under a very strong German brand to increase their profile and reach new buyers. We have worked successfully for over eight years - as Strategic and Founding Partners - with IMEX in Frankfurt and we await the launch of IMEX America with great anticipation." Matthias Schultze, Managing Director, GCB German Convention Bureau |
"The Mexico Tourism Board is excited to participate in IMEX America. We are positive this event will be a great platform to connect with the marketplace and present the best of Mexico's offer for the meeting industry." Teresa Matamoros, Director of Incentive & Corporate Meetings, Mexico Tourism Board |
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"IMEX has always been an excellent platform for Argentina. We are sure that IMEX America will deliver the same experience. See you all in October 2011!" Pablo Sismanian, INPROTUR Argentina |
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"We are very much looking forward to participating in IMEX America 2011. As an international destination brand, it is important for us to tell our compelling story to current and future customers face to face." Gary Sain, President & CEO, Orlando CVB |
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"We are delighted that IMEX is expanding their portfolio to include a show in the US. GEP has been exhibiting with IMEX in Frankfurt for the past seven years and we feel the timing is right to bring the strength of IMEX to the US buyers. Across both GEP and Krisam Group, we are working with IMEX America to help bring 100 planners to Las Vegas. During the show, we are hosting an event where planners can network and meet with our hosting hotels and DMC partners. We are excited to increase our investment with the IMEX Group as their well-organized shows allow us to meet with our current customers as well as new clients." Chris White, Chairman & CEO, Global Events Partners & Krisam Group |
"IMEX America in Las Vegas - the new frontier: Our past experience with IMEX in Frankfurt has been excellent. From planning to execution everything has been seamless! The IMEX team is always upbeat, full of great ideas and on trend. As a long standing exhibitor, we are looking forward to help IMEX America shape the future. We are confident that our expectations with the proven hosted buyer program will be met and that the investment will be worthwhile for our euromic members and world affiliates." Joe Lustenberger, Director of Marketing North America, euromic |
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"We are so excited that IMEX is coming to the US next year. It's a massive opportunity for us to extend the Los Angeles CVB brand, to meet new international and domestic buyers and to take part in a really strong business and networking event that's also got that all important touch of genuine friendliness and glamour about it! IMEX is well known for its red carpet in the aisles so the LA team will feel right at home at IMEX America." Michael K Krouse, Senior Vice President, Sales and Client Services, LA Inc |
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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.” |
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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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“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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"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." |
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"Starwood is already planning for IMEX America in 2011. We're excited to be working with our team to be sure that our hotels are in a position to benefit both from the trade show and the educational sessions - as well as the numerous events that are being co-located by industry partners." 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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