When you love the meetings and events industry like we do, you keep your finger on the pulse of the latest and greatest. For us, that includes attending trade shows that keep us updated on mind-blowing locations, up-to-date trends, and exceptional offerings. That’s why every Fall, we head to Las Vegas for one of the most important global meetings and event trade shows in the United States…IMEX! With thousands of exhibitors, almost 200 countries, and tens of thousands of attendees, it is the place to be if you’re a dedicated travel planner. And with so many reasons to go, we wanted to share why we attend IMEX America.
What is IMEX America?
IMEX America is the largest meetings and events trade show in North America. It brings together more than 12,000 attendees for a three-day exhibit and conference in Las Vegas. Every major destination, hotel, venue, activity, and planner is in attendance. It is one of the most exciting conferences in the world, where you’ll see the latest in travel, entertainment, styles, and experiences. In a nutshell, IMEX is a passport to the future of event and trade show planning. And if you’re in the travel and event industry, it is the place to be on behalf of your clients.
We Attend IMEX America to Target New Incentive Destinations
One of the main reasons we attend IMEX America is to source new incentive destinations for our clients. A pillar of Connect Event Group is our incredible incentive travel planning team. While we have some favorite spots, we’re always looking for exciting new destinations that will blow our clients’ minds (without blowing their budgets). With more than 180 countries attending the show, we can put incentive trip pins all over the map for you! From unique resorts to exotic destinations, we can build a portfolio brimming with thrilling options for your next employee awards program.
We Source New Hotel Meeting Locations at IMEX America
When you’re hosting an important meeting, tradeshow, or conference, it is critical that you have the right hotel and meeting space. As certified meeting professionals, we plan meetings all over the world for our clients. One of the essential reasons we attend IMEX America is to connect with hotel partners who help deliver exceptional results. We meet with them to discuss your current RFP or to prepare a dossier of information that we think will be helpful to your future events. Connecting in person with hoteliers is monumental to building your successful meetings.
We Attend IMEX America to Find New Suppliers
In addition to the numerous destinations and hotels that blanket the show floor, thousands of exciting suppliers are also on hand. We attend IMEX America to source brand-new activities, activations, entertainment, and supplier partners to enhance your corporate events. Because this convention is held in the City of Entertainment and on the world’s stage, the show is bubbling over with jaw-dropping innovation! Each time we’ve experienced IMEX, we’ve come home with exciting new trends, engagement opportunities, or mind-blowing experiences that will take your event to the next level.
We Go for Important Continuing Education
We never stop learning! One of the fundamental cornerstones of the IMEX event is its robust educational sessions. The docket is brimming with stunning speakers and daily continuing education opportunities. With topics that focus on trends, technology, innovation, sustainability, best practices, and live events, the available education is another great reason why we attend IMEX America.
We Can Promote Chattanooga to the World!
Even when we’re deep in the trenches, gathering information on other parts of the world, we still carry a little piece of home with us! One of the treasured reasons we attend IMEX America is to promote Chattanooga. As Chattanooga’s favorite DMC, it thrills us to no end to tell anyone who’ll listen about our beautiful city. From hugging the winding Tennessee River to nestling against the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains (and everything in between), Chattanooga is one of the most magical places on the globe. We love introducing people to our little neck of the woods.
We Attend IMEX America For You!
And finally, one of the most significant reasons we attend IMEX America is YOU! As Willie Nelson says, “You are always on my mind!”
When building our hosted buyer itineraries, we bring you with us. We think about your needs, goals, and, most importantly, your story and strategically make appointments with destinations, hoteliers, and suppliers that will benefit you directly. We fill our schedule with contacts that will make a difference in your programs. During our time with suppliers, we are building your next great adventure.
Being a part of IMEX is just one of the many things we do to ensure that your meetings and events are more than just dates on the calendar. When we attend IMEX America, we help bring the future of events right to your doorstep.
We’re bringing home a whole new bag of tricks for you! Give us a call; we can’t wait to show you the world!
