MEETINGS 2023 is heading for a sell-out, organisers say, as exhibitors sign up to be part of New Zealand’s largest business events showcase on 21 and 22 June in Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington.
Hosted buyer applications open 1 February, for the 27th MEETINGS run by national CVB, Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) at the new Tākina – Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre.
BEIA chief executive, Lisa Hopkins says exhibitors and buyers are excited to be meeting all of New Zealand under one roof at the country’s newest convention centre during its opening month.
“Following last year’s hugely successful event at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, we are thrilled to be debuting New Zealand’s second next-generation venue and meeting in New Zealand’s capital.”
It will be the first time MEETINGS has been hosted in Wellington, and Hopkins says there is international as well as national support for the show.
“Aotearoa New Zealand is incredibly appealing to business event organisers, with new infrastructure across the country, excellent air connectivity, incredibly diverse regional character, strong cultural values, and innovative sustainability practices,” she says.
“We have received a fantastic response from the industry since exhibition applications opened in October, and spaces are nearly sold out. MEETINGS will take over the entire Tākina venue with two exhibition floors,” Hopkins says, adding: “After four years, we can’t wait to welcome back international clients. With support from Tourism New Zealand, we are expecting buyers from key international destinations to visit the show.”
Fully Hosted Buyers receive complimentary air travel, transfers, accommodation, registration to social events and 30 personalised appointments.
