In it’s 25^th year, EIBTM (www.eibtm.com) has unveiled some new initiatives and additions to the Hosted Buyer programme, which will enhance the experience of meetings industry professionals attending the show at the Fira Gran Via, Barcelona (27-29November 2012).

EIBTM 2012 will commence with the EIBTM Forum, a newly launched education-led event, which will take place on Monday 26^th November.  The EIBTM Forum will provide inspirational content to set the scene for the three days of business that follows on the show floor as well as providing a new opportunity for the global meetings industry to connect and network.

The show will also deliver dedicated strands of education tailored for corporate, association and agency buyers, rolled out over 60 dedicated sessions of education with content chosen by the industry, including tailored streams for the business travel sector and the return of the Great Association Debate.

In addition to these, bite sized sessions taking place from show floor feature areas,  will allow busy meeting planners to benefit from vital education content which will be presented in the form of short, direct sessions on topics of sustainability and the future event experience. To view the full EIBTM Education programme, please visit www.eibtm.com/education

Rohit Jain, Tours Manager, Bespoke Tours, India who attended as part of the EIBTM 2011 Hosted Buyer programme commented: “Learning about the emerging markets from my point of view is one of the best things about EIBTM. It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet with old and new contacts – EIBTM provides one united platform to facilitate this.”

Graeme Barnett commented: “We remain dedicated to providing a five star personal service for Hosted Buyers which includes a personalised diary of pre-scheduled appointments with international exhibitors of their choice and a tailored professional education programme suited to individuals needs.

“Hosted Buyers will benefit from complimentary return flights from an extensive choice of airports to Barcelona and this year we have increased the number of flight options from German, UK and US airports. In addition to this, Buyers will also receive complimentary accommodation in one of Barcelona’s best 4/5* hotels.

“The Hosted Buyer programme will also provide access to a number of networking event, complimentary transfers to and from the exhibition, networking and events as well as access to VIP lounges situated on the show floor.”

To find out more about the Hosted Buyer Programme, please visit: www.eibtm.com/hosted and to apply for your place, please visit www.eibtm.com/hbreg