Gdańsk Convention Bureau/GTO, similar to the previous years, was promoting Gdansk and Region at EIBTM The Global Meetings & Events EXPO in Barcelona, Spain (November 19th-21st).
EIBTM is one of the biggest in Europe trade shows dedicated to the meetings industry. Every year over 15 000 professionals participate in the event. Among them there are over 3 000 exhibitors (destinations, companies offering their products and services), almost 4 000 hosted buyers visitors from all over the world. During 3 days of the trade shows participants are establishing new contacts, sharing experience and gain their knowledge during educational programme.
Before EIBTM started Anna Gorska, Gdansk Convention Bureau/GOT CEO took part in a road show organized by Poland Convention Bureau POT and dedicated to the Spanish meetings industry. In the meeting participated 30 professionals form Spanish events companies.
Over 40 business meetings at Gdansk & Region stand
Because Gdansk is consequently promoted at EIBTM from many years city is getting more and more recognizable among international meetings planners. During this year’s EIBTM edition Gdansk Convention Bureau/GTO representatives held over 40 business meetings with interested in organizing conference or incentive trips in Gdansk & Region.
To encourage guests to visit Gdansk & Region stand Gdansk Convention Bureau/GTO prepared in cooperation with Toucan System company from Gdansk dedicated technological surprise – a virtual walk through Gdansk.
This year’s Gdansk Convention Bureau/GTO Partner were Gdynia Arena – a multifunctional, modern venue perfect for both concerts and prestigious gala dinners.
2. edition of Gdansk Christmas Baubles Charity Project
Similar to the previous year also during EIBTM 2013 Gdansk Convention Bureau/GTO continued its Christmas Baubles CSR Project (awarded for the Best PR at EIBTM 2012 and with ICCA Best Marketing Award). Guests visiting Gdansk & Region stand could make their own Christmas baubles and at the same time submit some gifts for the charges of the Spanish organizations. Also Polish Partners engaged into project – Poland Convention Bureau POT and Mazurkas Travel supported Gdańsk Convention Bureau/GTO Christmas Charity Project.
Every year Gdansk Convention Bureau/GTO promotes Gdansk & Region during international trade shows: IMEX (Frankfurt), EIBTM (Barcelona) and since last year also CONVENE(Vilnius). Thanks to the participating in that kind of events Gdansk & Region strengthens its brand as attractive conference destination among international meeting planners. Next trade how, this time dedicated to the Baltic countries, will be held in Vilnius in February 2014.
