Visitor registration opens for IBTM World

Visitor registration is now open for IBTM World 2022, which will take place at Fira, Barcelona, 29 November – 1 December. The show will focus on culture creation as its theme and organisers report a number of destinations have already applied for IBTM World’s Culture Roadshows initiative, designed to explore how destinations use their unique cultures to create potential for events. Among the destinations planning a presence, organisers say Brazil will return to the event after a three-year hiatus, with a 160% increase in stand space compared to 2018. Among the convention bureaus attending are CVBs from Spain, Ireland, Brussels, Croatia, The Czech Republic, Canada, Malaysia, Jordan, Bahrain, Canada, Miami, Las Vegas and Boston, and hotel brands signed up include Meliá Hotels and Barceló Hotels. Corporate, association and agency hosted buyers are due to attend, including from the European Union of Medicine in Assurance and Social Security (EUMASS), Pfizer, COSMOPOLIS, International Stereoscopic Union, SAUDI Telecom Company, UNICEO (United Network of International Corporate Events Organisers), The British Pain Society, Maritz Global Events, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, citigroup inc., and CWT Meetings & Events. The show will include Knowledge Programme sessions and networking events. Event director David Thompson said: “At a time when many of us are more disparate than ever, we look forward to bringing people together from around the world to create new, cross team, cross business cultures.” By registering, delegates can apply to access exclusive discounts on flight and accommodation, and special offers on activities around Barcelona, in partnership with Barcelona Turisme.