Reed builds online web links for EIBTM

LONDON Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) has invested heavily in updated technology to improve communication with hosted buyers for EIBTM 2002. The new technology will streamline the registration process for EIBTM 2002 for the hosted buyer programme. A travel itinerary will be on-line within days of acceptance into the programme and buyers will be able to easily view their travel and accommodation arrangements. The on-line diary to book appointments has been further developed to make it clearer and easier for visitors and exhibitors to use, and will be available one month in advance of the exhibition. The major change, designed to facilitate travel arrangements is the introduction by RTE of a new division - Reed Travel Services (RTS) - which will manage all flights and accommodation for buyers registering onto the hosted buyer programme at EIBTM 2002. RTS will book buyers flights and once they have been accepted onto the programme each buyer will be given a reference number and a identification code which will allow them to access their personal page on the EIBTM website. This page will show their flight details, times, airport and locator number and enable them to extend their stay, change flights and book additional nights' accommodation direct with RTS. "Further developments in new technology introduced within Reed Travel Exhibitions last year are designed to streamline the registration process, completely re-design the stand numbering to facilitate navigation and improve the on-line diary to make it clearer and easier for visitors," EIBTM exhibition director Ms Debbie Jackson said.