IMEX America announces growth in exhibitors and space

The third edition of IMEX America opened on 15 October at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas with Chairman Ray Bloom (pictured) announcing a 12 per cent increase in exhibitor numbers compared to 2012 (from 2,413 to 2,694 companies).
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The third edition of IMEX America opened on 15 October at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas with Chairman Ray Bloom (pictured) announcing a 12 per cent increase in exhibitor numbers compared to 2012 (from 2,413 to 2,694 companies).

Bloom also said Hosted Buyer numbers (2012: 2,400) were on target to show an increase over last year.

Compared to 2012, the number of pre-arranged business appointments between exhibitors and buyers is also up: 50,000 one-to-one appointments were made prior to the show’s doors opening on the first day, said Bloom. This compared to just over 38,000 on 2012’s opening day and marks a 27 per cent increase. In addition, 1,000 group appointments and stand presentations will also be taking place throughout the show.

The show also increased its footprint by 17 per cent in terms of stand area. Eighty new stands joining the exhibitor line-up for 2013.

Of returning exhibitors, 37 per cent (86 exhibitors) increased their stand sizes, with a third of those (26 in total) doubling, or more than doubling, the size of their booths.

Commenting on the figures, Bloom said: “I’m delighted with the excellent growth we’ve achieved this year across all areas of the show. After three years of IMEX America we’re now at the stage where the US market, especially Hosted Buyers and buyer attendees, know how to get the very best return from the show. We’ve put a lot of time and effort into communicating with buyers to make sure they understand the full value and convenience of our online appointment system. The ability to pre-schedule your own meetings with your own choice of exhibitors and take full advantage of a show built around doing business efficiently and face to face is fundamental to the IMEX experience.”

“On the supplier side,” said Bloom, “we conducted 20 exhibitor training webinars over the summer with over 50 per cent of our exhibitors taking part.”

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