Australian Convention Bureaux confirmed for AIME 2022

January 4, 2022

Events / Hospitality / Marketing / Tourism / Venues /

The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), the leading meetings and conventions event in the region, has today announced that almost all of Australia’s Convention Bureaux will be participating in AIME 2022, taking place from 21st–23rd March in person and 28th March–1st April online.

With 17 Convention Bureaux confirmed, sights are set on connecting with quality buyers and the AIME community to help drive business for their local regions, as well as showcasing their unique destinations on the world stage.

Owners of AIME, the Melbourne Convention Bureau is looking forward to spearheading business for both state and country in 2022 and beyond with MCB Chief Executive, Julia Swanson noting “AIME 2022 is set to be the next big ticket trade show to drive confidence right across the Asia Pacific region and importantly where key decision makers connect, exchange ideas, and create business opportunities.

“The show will be one of the first international trade shows to be held in Melbourne and now in its 29th year, AIME 2022 will be a significant recovery platform for the business events industry right across region, creating and re-establishing valuable connections to drive commerce.

“It’s an excellent time for the sector to come back together and show the world that Melbourne is back.”

Representing some 1,800 tourism and events operators, Andrew Hiebl, Chief Executive at the Association of Australian Convention Bureaux and an AIMEbassador, is looking to use the 2022 event as a launch pad for the industry’s recovery.

Hiebl explains “AIME’s role in our business events’ recovery is pivotal for reigniting rich business connections between organisers and suppliers. All our mainland members will be exhibiting at AIME 2022, and that’s a great sign of business confidence, human spirit, and commitment to industry.

“The event will embody the spirit of resilience and add a much-needed boost to future confidence which will flow on to buyers and sellers alike. Through these positive conversations, on and off the show floor, new opportunities, innovations, and collaborations will be born – that is what excites me.”

Showcasing in 2022 and sponsor of AIME’s much-anticipated Knowledge Program, Destination Gold Coast will be using the event to unveil its new brand and connect with valued partners and quality buyers.

Patricia O’Callaghan, Chief Executive of Destination Gold Coast adds “it’s been a while since Gold Coast has attended AIME as a collective and we’re delighted to be back. At AIME we will be launching our new brand and sharing with our customers what they can expect from us as a destination. We look forward to seeing you there.”

For more details or to register to attend AIME in 2022, visit aime.com.au.

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25th January 2021 - Organisers announce cancellation of AIME 2021 due to COVID-19 Implications

27th October 2020 - AIME partners with Delegate Connect to power hybrid online platform

18th February 2020 - Tourism Australia’s Business Events enhances presence at AIME 2020

11th February 2020 - Further event growth for AIME 2020

20th December 2019 - 2020 set to see another record year for AIME in Melbourne

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