Show Brochure brought to you by the organisers of: Meet the world Up to 2,500 pre-scheduled appointments for 2017 100 international suppliers 100 SE Asian, Chinese and international hosted buyers Supported by: Visit: connectasia.wtm.com
WTM Connect Asia is the leading Hosted Buyer event powering the business of travel by connecting world class suppliers and buyers in a unique focused setting. THE CONNECT EXPERIENCE DAY 1 A choice of FAM trips WTM Connect Asia is a great opportunity to make new contacts in the travel industry Hosted Buyer: Sabrina Demolin, Viva Tours Agencia Mayorista De Viajes DAY 3 DAY 2 Pre-scheduled business meetings Networking It was a fantastic experience and we had the opportunity to connect with both exhibitors and buyers Supplier: Dick Gerang Engkasan, Aiman Planet Borneo Tours and Travel Services Sdn Bhd Networking Gala Dinner Beach Gala Dinner Networking and close of event Pre-scheduled business meetings
WTM CONNECT ASIA 2016 FACTS 2,010 $10.5m 34 91% 94% pre-scheduled appointments value of business estimated from the show appointments per exhibitor (average) of suppliers were satisfied with the event of suppliers feel WTM Connect Asia is a must attend event for their business ABOUT THE SUPPLIERS WHERE ARE THEY FROM? Europe 25% Asia & Oceania WHO ARE OUR SUPPLIERS? Tourism Attraction 3% Shopping 2% Convention Centre 2% Wholesalers 13% NTOs, Cities & Regions 15% 10% Americas 5% Africa 10% MENA 50% SEGMENT BREAKDOWN Tour Operator 29% Transportation 12% Accommodation 24% EXAMPLES OF SUPPLIERS AT WTM CONNECT ASIA 2016 ORGANISATION COUNTRY COMPANY TYPE My Way Tourism LLC UAE Tour Operator Marriott Vacation Club Asia Pacific Thailand & Australia Accommodation Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru Maldives Accommodation Tourico Holidays United States Wholesaler Iceland and Greenland Travel Iceland DMC Lernidee Trains and Cruises International Transport/Accommodation/Cruise Cox & Kings Limited India Tour Operator Visit Berlin Germany City Tourist Board Westfield United Kingdom Retail Europcar International France Transport Discovery Overland Holidays Sdn Bhd Malaysia DMC
84% 85% MORE THAN 36% 79% 70% of suppliers stated the right buyers for them are at WTM Connect Asia of Hosted Buyers found new suppliers of Hosted Buyers placed orders during the event spending between $10,000 - $1million+ of Hosted Buyers expect to confirm business deals with suppliers after the event spending in the range of $10,000 - $1million+ of our buying companies have a total turnover of $1 million and above ABOUT THE BUYERS HOSTED BUYERS ARE REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE FOLLOWING COMPANY TYPES: Outbound Tour Operators Travel Agents Group & private travel organizers Wholesalers Online Travel Agents BUYERS WILL BE TARGETED FROM THE FOLLOWING REGIONS: North & South America 4% Europe 12% South East Asia China 30% 50% Oceania 4% Sample list of Hosted Buyers at WTM Connect Asia 2017 Ctrip.com International, China, Online Travel Agency Mayflower Holidays Sdn Bhd, Malaysia, Travel Agency Cathay Pacific Holidays, Hong Kong, Online Travel Agency Antavaya, Indonesia, Travel Agency Helloworld, Australia, OTA Alitrip, China, OTA TUNIU, China, OTA Interpark, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Tour Operator Bayu Buana Travel, Indonesia, Tour Operator Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Singapore, Tour Operator Chan Brothers Travel Pte Ltd, Singapore, Tour Operator Saigon Star Tourism, Vietnam, Tour Operator Vietrantour, Vietnam, Travel Agency
THE CONNECT OFFER SUPPLIER BENEFITS 4 Secure valuable business meetings 4 Generate new sales leads 4 Meet high quality Hosted Buyers 4 Launch new products 4 Gather market intelligence 4 Buyers are selected based on relevance, industry reputation, spending power & decision making capability 4 Save time and cost with the pod format 4 Easy set up just send us your logo and we take care of the rest BUYER BENEFITS 4 Save time and do business with a variety of international suppliers all under one roof 4 Several networking platforms available to enhance existing relationships and develop new ones 4 A personalised diary of up to 40 appointments 4 Significant contribution towards flights 4 Complimentary transfers and accommodation for up to 4 nights in a luxury 5 star hotel 4 Pre event tours WHAT DO YOU GET WITH OUR PAVILLION PACKAGE AT WTM CONNECT ASIA? A dedicated pre-built and branded pavilion Excellent matchmaking system guaranteed to connect you and your sharers with the right buyer A meeting space for each sharer with branding Up to 30 prescheduled appointments per sharer Opportunity for sharers to schedule additional meetings via the self-selection tool Online exhibitor listing (company and product profile) on the event website per sharer One exhibiting company delegate badge per sharer Access to networking events including lunches and gala dinners Pavilion Package is available for a minimum of 5 sharers CONTACT Amy Francis Sales Manager Email: amy.francis@reedexpo.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8910 7805 Mobile: +44 (0)7786 173 781 Alexia Synodinos Hosted Buyer Executive Email: connectasia-buyers@reedexpo.co.uk Tel: +44 (0) 020 8271 2168
Discover the world World Travel Market creates personal and business opportunities through its leading B2B travel events & industry networks. With global reach and regional focus, WTM provides our customers with quality contacts, content and communities. means business US$7Billion * Of industry deals facilitated annually 110,000 Travel professionals annually 186 Countries brought together annually * Source: Independent research by Fusion Communications, January 2015 Organised by: wtmworld.com wtm.com