EIBTM, the global Meetings & Events exhibition held in Barcelona (www.eibtm.com), is delighted to announce their recent ‘Special Mention of the Jury’ award, which was presented at the National Congress of OPC Spain, which took place in Geneva.
The award was presented as a mark of recognition for EIBTM’s commendable work in spreading tourism throughout Spain. Graeme Barnett, Reed Travel Exhibitions Event Director, EIBTM commented: “It’s such a great compliment to have been presented this award. We are delighted that EIBTM is being recognised for its work in tourism across Spain.
As the worlds leading event for the meetings and events industry we are proud to consistently invite thousands of people to the show in Barcelona where they can drive business, network and learn more about the meetings and events industry through our comprehensive education programmes ”.
The Spanish Federation of Professional Conference Organisers, founded in 1992, strives to promote the professional interests of members and communicate the quality of services provided by companies and professionals. Through partnerships, currently, there are 105 companies and 201 OPC federated partner companies making OPC Spain the most representative business organization of congress tourism in Spain.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Spanish Federation of Associations of Professional Congress Organisers Company, Acension Duran Ucar, President, OPC Espanya commented on the award: “ EIBTM has played a significant role on the development of the Meetings industry in Spain and we are delighted to honour the efforts of Reed Travel Exhibitions in continuing to deliver such a high performing event that benefits our members”.
The National Congress of OPC Spain was attended by over 350 trade professionals from all over the country. The aim of these awards is to acknowledge those agencies, companies or individuals who have gone out of their way to support and promote the growth of the Spanish meetings and event industry.
EIBTM 2012 takes place 27th – 29th November, Barcelona.
