IMEX chairman Ray Bloom said: "We are very
pleased with the participation from Asia Pacific.
"There were nine new exhibitors this year,
including Hong Kong and Macau (both of which
were returning to IMEX).
"Other new exhibitors included four Indian
companies, Taipei International Convention Center
and Kyoto Convention Bureau."
Anumber of Asia Pacific exhibitors also increased their stand size including Australia, India,
Indonesia, Korea and Malaysia.
Overall the Asia Pacific region was 13 per cent
larger at IMEX 2006.
Bloom added that corporate and association
buyers from the region were also well represented
at IMEX 2006.
He said: "Asia Pacific buyers who attended were
largely from India, China, Australia, Thailand and
Singapore.
"We saw a large increase in buyers registering
from India, which is a trend that we expect to
grow in the future."
IMEX satisfied with strong Asia Pacific presence
FRANKFURT Organisers of the Frankfurt-based meetings and incentive show IMEX experienced a substantial Asia Pacific presence at the show from May 30 to June 1.