Abu Dhabi. GIBTM – the Gulf Incentives, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition – has opened registration for meeting planners, incentives buyers and decision makers to apply for Hosted Buyer status at the event to be held in Abu Dhabi at the National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from the 28th to 30th March 2011.  
The Hosted Buyer Programme provides exclusive business meeting opportunities for over 300 international and regional senior level buyers and decision makers who are looking for new ideas and venues for their meetings, incentive programmes, events and conferences.
To assist in the recruitment of senior-level buyers, GIBTM is working together with Group Coordinators from associations, agencies, publications and hotel groups from around the world who commit to bring 10 or more buyers to the show. Serving as the main point of contact, Group Coordinators are responsible for recruiting Hosted Buyers and coordinating travel and other event-related details.
Lloyd Kenyon, Exhibition Manager of GIBTM, explained that attending as a Hosted Buyer includes a number of VIP benefits. “Attending as a Hosted Buyer provides the best opportunity to meet and conduct real business with over 300 international and regional industry suppliers.” Hosted Buyers receive complimentary return economy flights on Etihad Airways (if required and route permitting) and accommodation in a 4 or 5 star Abu Dhabi hotel. There are also free transfers from the airport and official hotels to the venue, as well as access to the exclusive Hosted Buyer Lounge onsite.

More information on the exhibitors, networking opportunities and the seminars being given can be found on the GIBTM website at www.gibtm.com

Find more about the GIBTM in Abu Dhabi:
GIBTM 2011: Call for Speaker Papers