GIBTM 2014: What to Expect in Abu Dhabi

Organizers of the 2014 edition of The Gulf Incentives, Business, Travel and Meetings are reporting that the show is seeing “robust exhibitor and buyer interest” thanks to new exhibition features, an expanded educational program and innovative concept areas. An estimated 300 hosted buyers and more than 2,000 trade visitors are expected to attend.

Kicking off at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from March 24-26, GIBTM will see some first-time exhibitors attending from Spain, the United States, Thailand, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Czech Republic, UAE, Korea, United Kingdom, Uganda, South Africa and Morocco.

Last year, GIBTM tripled corporate meetings buyer attendance accounting for 35 percent of all hosted buyers attending the show, compared to 11 percent from the corporate sector in 2012.