Hosted Buyer applications are now open for Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s MEETINGS 2022 on June 15-16 in ≈åtautahi Christchurch.
BEIA Chief Executive, Lisa Hopkins says MEETINGS has been recognised for 25 years as New Zealand’s unmissable flagship business events tradeshow.
“After 2021’s hugely successful show, MEETINGS will again be the must-attend event for 2022. In two days, across one spacious floor at the new Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, buyers can pre-schedule appointments with their choice of over 150 exhibitors from 18 regions across New Zealand.
"We are inviting anyone planning conferences, product launches, incentive experiences, roadshows, and team-building events in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply,” she says.
Hosted Buyers can choose to commit to either a two-day appointment diary, or a one-day programme designed to make effective use of their time.
The MEETINGS’ Hosted Buyer experience includes a personalised diary of appointments, as well as complimentary air travel, accommodation, registration, and tickets to the opening ceremony, welcome function and gala celebration. They will also be invited to attend the Celebrity Speakers’ Showcase, Tourism New Zealand’s Regional Showcase, and professional development sessions.
Australian Hosted Buyers are being offered the opportunity to extend their stay and arrive the weekend prior to MEETINGS 2022 to experience more of what New Zealand has to offer.
Ōtautahi Christchurch, as host city is offering a weekend famil giving visitors a deep dive into the city and surrounding regions,
Other pre-familiarisation destination choices for Australian hosted buyers include Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Rotorua, Hawke's Bay, Wellington, Marlborough, Queenstown and Dunedin.
Limited places are also available for a one-day showcase experience in Ōtautahi Christchurch on Tuesday, June 14, hosted by ChristchurchNZ.
BEIA Australia hosted buyer manager, Sharon Auld says New Zealand is perceived as a low-risk destination, with excellent health and safety measures, sustainability, and it consistently offered an inspirational delegate experience, with easy air access.
Australian organiser, Rohani De Beger, business development director at Veritas Events in Sydney who is bringing an incentive group of 400 Australians to New Zealand in September 2022 says ‘New Zealand is going to be huge’.
“It’s a ‘yes' culture in New Zealand. The country’s sustainable green reputation, great air access, value, safety, and collaborative approach make it a top destination for business events,” she says.
Hosted Buyer applications close on April 14, 2022, and a limited number of spaces are available.
Anyone looking to plan a business event in New Zealand should apply to attend MEETINGS 2022. Applications can be made online at the MEETINGS 2022 website.
