2018 PROSPECTUS Out of 23 appointments we are signing 21 new accounts most of which would not have happened without this show. Sue Barbanel, Travel Insured International AUGUST 6-9, 2018 UNICO RIVIERA MAYA QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO caribbean.incentivetravelexchange.com
Private, One-to-One Appointments The Power of Meetings Realized. As the MICE industry continues to enjoy monumental growth, more and more events seem to clutter the marketplace, making it difficult to choose which may be the right fit for your brand. And more importantly, which will bring you the largest return on your investment. Sometimes more is just more. With the Global Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchanges (GMITE), less is more. $525,000 Average buying power per attendee in the Caribbean The GMITE Difference The first of its kind, GMITE pioneered the one-to-one, appointment-based event concept over 10 years ago with our flagship event, Incentive Travel Exchange. While often imitated, but never duplicated, we ve since perfected our concept by taking the meetings out of the noisy ballrooms and giving suppliers the opportunity to have full, private meetings in a quiet and productive atmosphere, just like you would when conducting a sales call. Only instead of an office, you re chatting in a deluxe hotel room. The suite was comfortable for my meetings, the event was well-organized, and all buyers were professional and kept their appointments. Deborah Millington, Barbados Tourism Marketing
The Exquisite UNICO Riviera Maya Ability to Brand Your Private Room Any Way You Like Why CMITE? The Caribbean Meeting and Incentive Travel Exchange (CMITE) takes the proven GMITE concept and focuses it on the enormously popular Caribbean market. CMITE is the leading event that puts you face-to-face with pre-qualified, high volume North America-based meeting planners and incentive buyers who habitually book business in the Caribbean. And no other event gives you the private one-to-one time with these buyers other than CMITE. With a minimum of 20 pre-scheduled appointments, suppliers can make up to a month s worth of new contacts in only two days! Plus, with multiple networking activities and meals, you ll have every opportunity to meet all buyers in attendance. Pre-Qualified, Fully Vetted Buyers CMITE recruits only the most qualified incentive travel buyers and meeting planners via a rigorous vetting process. CMITE buyers come from key incentive purchasing sectors in the US and Canada including corporate direct, incentive houses, and meeting/event management companies. Convenient, Cost Effective and Turnkey Caribbean Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange is committed to allowing 100% of your focus be on your appointments and networking. We take care of the details with our signature concierge service. No hassles with booth setup, decorators, union issues and hidden fees. Simply bring your sales kits and you re in business! Event participation includes: Private, deluxe room for one-to-one meetings Minimum 20 meetings with pre-qualified MICE buyers Three nights hotel accommodations at the exquisite UNICO Riviera Maya All event meals, receptions, activities Comprehensive directory inclusive of supplier and buyer profiles Exciting Social Events for Additional Relationship Building Opportunities 86 % of suppliers wish to return to CMITE in 2018. * The CMITE environment offers an excellent opportunity to build and create successful partnerships in just a few days. Lorie Trotter, Palladium Hotel Group
SAMPLE BUYER COMPANIES Maritz CIOX Health (formerly HealthPort) ConferenceDirect BLC Capital Group Koncept Events Advanced Incentive Travel Extraordinary Events BI Worldwide BCD Meetings & Events N-Spire Global Meetings & Incentives HPN Global Ascent Performance Group MTC Global Well Assembled Meetings dynami group Aflac Meetings & Incentives Worldwide AASB Meetings & Events IME CONNECT TRU Incentives, Inc. Manulife Lennox Industries Global Cynergies CWT Meetings & Events Explore Riviera Maya CMITE isn t all business. If you want to enjoy warm sun, waves, beautiful reefs and natural wells on the Caribbean coast, Riviera Maya is where you want to be. Here you will find world-class restaurants, nightlife that keeps you dancing till the morning, exclusive spas, shopping centers, and some of the world s best golf courses. Riviera Maya is also one of the best destinations for diving and snorkeling. On its shore lies an extensive coral reef, home to a vast variety of marine species. When you submerge in these Caribbean waters, you will find yourself surrounded by tropical fish, stingrays, and even fascinating whale sharks. The experience of exploring a cavern and swimming in the crystal clear water will last in your memory forever. Much of the Riviera Maya is still not urbanized making it easy to find many amazing natural environments away from crowds. 91% supplier satisfaction with the buyers in attendance. * *2017 post-show supplier survey CMITE is without a doubt a great show for our destination. The quality of the buyers and leads received was worth the investment. Highly recommended! Avenice Thompson, St Kitts Tourism Authority
ATTENDEE PROFILE Program Manager Account Executive Travel Agent/ Travel Consultant Venue/Site Selection Incentive Owner/ President/ CEO/COO Meeting Planner Sales or Marketing Purchasing/Planning/ Costing Meeting/ Event Management Company Independent Corporate Direct Travel Agency Attendee Job Function Type of Companies Represented 3-8 Average number of meetings/ incentives per year in the Caribbean for each attending buyer. 36% 50-99 41% 100-250 Average Group Size 12% Over 250 $2,001-3,500 Average dollar spent per person for Caribbean meeting and incentive programs, not including air. Questex did an outstanding job and I have a great appreciation for the one-to-one private buyer meetings. Christopher Chung, Island Routes
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT CARIBBEAN.INCENTIVETRAVELEXCHANGE.COM OR CONTACT: Samantha Nicastro Business Development Director AFRICA, CANADA, CARIBBEAN, CRUISE, EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, MIDWEST/NORTHEAST US snicastro@questex.com +1 212.895.8440 Melissa Schnepp Business Development Manager ASIA, AUSTRALIA, SOUTH PACIFIC, AND SOUTHEAST/WEST COAST US (INCL. AK & HI) mschnepp@questex.com +1 212.895.8293 Nathalia Sosa Business Development Director LATIN AMERICA AND MEXICO nsosa@questex.com +1 212.895.8249 Cultural Immersion. Sponsored Networking Meal inclusive of 15 Minute Presentation. Team Building Activities. OTHER EVENTS IN THE QUESTEX TRAVEL GROUP MICE PORTFOLIO. VISIT GLOBALTRAVELEXCHANGES.COM FOR DETAILS. Presented by In partnership with