IT&CM China has a new home at World Expo
China’s leading MICE event, IT&CM China, has further expanded its global footprint this year and is set to welcome delegates from a host of new countries.
International buyer registrations have crossed the 400 mark, with representation from first-time participating countries, Czech Republic, Denmark and Morocco
New exhibitors in 2012 include Taipei World Trade Centre, Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, Esplanade Hotel Fremantle Australia, Geneva Convention Bureau and Switzerland Tourism.
This will be Switzerland’s first foray into IT&CM China. Other first time participants are Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing.
Darren Ng, managing director, TTG Asia Media, said, “IT&CM China 2012 marks a lot of firsts for us.
“It is the first year of our strategic alliance with CITS, a partnership we are very excited about.
“This is also the first year that the event will be held at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre. We are confident that these new elements will go a long way to elevate the event for all participants and stakeholders.”
Official hotels that have partnered with the event are: Gran Melia Shanghai, InterContinental Shanghai Expo, Marriott Shanghai Luwan and the Sheraton Shanghai Hotel and Residences, Pudong.
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