| February 2013: New year, new developments |
| IMEX in Frankfurt is on target to be yet another strong show in 2013. More new exhibitors as well as hosted buyer groups will be participating and we also have some exciting new developments in regard to our education and networking elements which, together with the core business objective, make up the three 'building blocks' of IMEX.
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| November 2012: Las Vegas lights up with business |
| I am delighted that our recent, second edition of IMEX America at the Sands® Expo in Las Vegas, succeeded on many fronts for the exhibitors and buyers attending. In total over 2,400 exhibitors were present, together with 2,400 hosted buyers and 1,700 other attendees. We were honoured that the ICCA Board formally endorsed IMEX America immediately following the show. Read more. |
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| July 2012: Celebratory air for 10th IMEX in Frankfurt |
| Our 10th anniversary of IMEX in Frankfurt was a special occasion marked by as many business opportunities as celebratory events. We thank all of our many exhibitors and partners for their support over the past 10 years, not least our key partners in Germany including our strategic partners, the GCB German Convention Bureau. Read more. |
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| February 2012: IMEX celebrates 10 years |
| 2012 will be a momentous year for IMEX - celebrating our 10th anniversary of IMEX in Frankfurt and the second edition of IMEX America. With hosted buyer registrations stronger than ever, existing exhibitors demanding more space and new exhibitors joining, the 10th IMEX in Frankfurt is shaping up to be the strongest yet. Read more. |
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| November 2011: A truly global marketplace |
| The response to the inaugural IMEX America has been outstanding. With 3,700 trade attendees including over 2,000 hosted buyers and nearly 2,000 exhibitors, IMEX America succeeded in its goal of creating a truly global marketplace on American soil.
Meanwhile we are deep into our plans for IMEX in Frankfurt next May. We expect to bring almost 4,000 buyers into Frankfurt next year. Read more. |
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| July 2011: Global buyers back IMEX |
| With nearly 3,900 hosted buyers amongst a record of almost 9,000 trade visitors, IMEX in Frankfurt 2011 produced record highs, including over 57,000 appointments across the 3 days of the show. Click here to read more. |
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| January 2011: Welcome to a landmark year |
| 2011 will be the first year in which we have brought two major trade shows to the international meetings, incentive travel and events market. Click here to read more. |
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| November 2010: Excitement builds for 2011 |
| This combined Briefing provides the latest updates on IMEX in Frankfurt and IMEX America; showing the full extent of our excitement, enthusiasm and readiness for the months ahead. Click here to read more. |
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| July 2010: Buyers with business in mind |
| IMEX 2010 once again delivered buyers and
exhibitors in greater numbers than ever before
and with real budgets in hand. Hosted buyers
have estimated that they will place US $2.7
billion of business as a result of IMEX 2010,
both during and in the 12 months after the
show – an increase of 19% on last year’s
estimated order values.
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| January 2010: Creativity and growth |
| IMEX 2010 is on course to grow once again, both in terms of the number of hosted buyers and the exhibitors attending. As always it will be characterised by a high quality hosted buyer programme with excellent representation from long haul markets combined with business-minded exhibitors from all corners of the world.
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| October 2009: Meetings mean success |
| With the launch last week of IMEX America, the IMEX Group has entered an exciting new phase. The new show will take place in Las Vegas from 11-13 October and will continue the IMEX commitment to delivering business opportunities, international hosted buyer programmes and industry-wide collaboration. At the same time IMEX 2010 continues to focus very clearly on delivering more business for its exhibitors and making the process of doing such business as smooth, fast and efficient as possible all year round. Next year’s hosted buyer programme will again increase in size, with more buyers attending the show for two days or more. Click here to read more. |
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| July 2009: Business follows IMEX |
| This year’s IMEX was delivered following one of the most uncertain periods in global economic history. Nevertheless, the international meetings, incentive travel and events industry is nothing if not resilient, pragmatic and inherently optimistic. And this was reflected in a strong desire to get down to business and see a return on investment coupled with a widespread belief that business opportunities were still in good supply. Our feedback proves that all of this – and more – was achieved at IMEX this year. Click here to read more. |
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| March 2009: Every cloud…Briefing reveals hidden opportunities |
| Two important new initiatives in partnership with the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC), each designed to influence and inform stakeholders at the highest levels, plus a new educational programme - Meetings Under the Microscope - define an innovative and business-focused IMEX for 2009. With well over 3,700 hosted buyers expected from global markets, plus more German buyers than ever, IMEX is set to provide the international meetings industry with a perfect, tailor-made platform for doing business, and for exploring new opportunities and challenges. Click here to read more. |
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| January 2009: Business Opportunitites |
| Business opportunities at IMEX 2009 are set to grow due to a further increase in the number of hosted buyers attending from across the world; an increase in the length of time they will spend on the show floor and an expansion in the numbers attending from the vitally important German outbound meetings market. Click here to read more.
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| October 2008: IMEX forges new pathways for change |
| Our focus on political influence in this issue of Briefing is testament to the increasing credibility and importance of the IMEX Politicians Forum. It is also proof of the long-term investment and commitment shown by our association and meetings industry partners. Our ambition remains to improve mutual understanding between political representatives and the meetings industry to ensure that we maintain momentum for change behind the most pressing and relevant global issues. |
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| July 2008: Innovation and growth |
| The IMEX commitment to delivering more long-haul hosted buyers to the show, while building on the strong presence of European buyers, is our main focus for 2009 together with a drive to further penetrate the valuable German market. |
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| January 2008: Worldwide buyer growth |
| The sixth IMEX is set to break industry records again for numbers of hosted buyers, visitors and exhibitors meeting and doing business over three days in Frankfurt. |
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| September 2007: Worldwide expansion continues |
| Following the successful expansion of the hosted buyer programme in 2007, including a significant increase in the number of buyers travelling from long-haul markets; this programme will continue its growth in 2008. |
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| June 2007: Buoyant markets |
| Record numbers of hosted buyers, visitors and appointments were the hallmarks of the fifth IMEX at Messe Frankfurt. With over 3,500 hosted buyers amongst an overall visitor total of 8,300, IMEX 2007 saw a record 37,000 appointments take place over the three days. |
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| January 2007: Innovation |
| The year-on-year growth of IMEX continues into 2007 with the fifth anniversary of the exhibition expected to cover over 16,000 sqm of display area in Hall 8 at Messe Frankfurt. |
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| October 2006: Worldwide focus |
| IMEX 2007 is set to deliver upwards of 3,500 hosted buyers, travelling from across the globe to Frankfurt; amongst an overall total of more than 7,500 trade visitors. |
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| July 2006: Business Booms |
| Record attendances by hosted buyers, exhibitors and visitors at IMEX 2006 led to the busiest programme to date with the industry clearly in the mood to do business and almost 30,000 online appointments being made in the lead up to the show. |
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| January 2006: Worldwide demand increases |
| Expansion, growth and continued momentum will be the key characteristics of the fourth IMEX in Frankfurt this May. For the fourth consecutive year the hosted buyer programme will be expanded - this year welcoming 3,400 international executives to the exhibition as our guests. |
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| September 2005: Accelerating momentum |
| The accelerating momentum of IMEX will characterise every facet of the show with the exhibition continuing to grow in size, whilst the number of visitors expands at an equivalent rate. |
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| June 2005: Buoyant Business Mood |
| IMEX visitors and exhibitors were in a buoyant business mood at the third IMEX this April, which was the largest and busiest to date. 7,130 visitors attended, including a record number of 3,260 hosted buyers – a 15% increase on last year – from 57 world markets. |
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| January 2005: Growth Accelerates |
| More buyers and more exhibitors will be the defining characteristics of IMEX 2005 in April this year. Strong demand from both existing and new exhibitors have led to a forecast 15% increase in size. |
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| October 2004: All round expansion |
| All round expansion continues to be the defining characteristic of IMEX. Now in its third year, the show itself is forecast to grow to 15,000 square metres in display area, and will take advantage of what is the largest single-floor trade fair hall in Frankfurt. Almost two thirds of those already contracted have opted to increase the size of their stand against last year with the average increase in stand size now at 34%. |
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| July 2004: More buyers, more countries |
| This year's IMEX attracted 2,832 hosted buyers from 56 countries, alongside over 3,000 buyers from the German outbound market, leading to a total buyer number of 6,221. Forecasts for IMEX 2005 have already been set at 3,000 hosted international buyers, with a large proportion of the expansion coming from the key long-haul buyer markets. |
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| January 2004: International buyer boost |
| The IMEX hosted buyer programme has been expanded significantly and will attract more international buyers from more markets, with many of these flying long-haul and spending up to three days at the show. This increase in participants will ensure the worldwide profile and scope of the exhibition overall. |
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| September 2003: High demand, more ideas |
| In preparation for IMEX 2004 the team has been focusing heavily on buyers from long-haul markets, particularly the US and Middle and Far East. Forecasts for the show stand at 2750 hosted buyers with a greatly enhanced number from both Europe and North America... |
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| June 2003: IMEX beats forecasts - promises expansion |
| All forecasts were beaten for the inaugural IMEX meetings and incentive travel exhibition at Messe Frankfurt, Germany in April, and we can confidently predict more exhibitors and an even busier show for 2004... |
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