A post-show analysis of the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) held in February has revealed that AIME will generate an anticipated A$200 million (US$133.5 million) in business between exhibitors and buyers over the next 12 months.
These figures are an almost 70 per cent increase on 2022. The analysis also revealed that 90 per cent of exhibitors and visitors were satisfied with their attendance at the tradeshow in Melbourne. This places AIME in the top five per cent of tradeshows globally for exhibitor satisfaction, and 10 per cent of tradeshows globally for visitor satisfaction.
Almost 80 per cent of the visitors are likely to return the next year, as they feel that it is important in advancing their businesses, and is the place to source for new products and services. The analysis also reported that 84 per cent of visitors felt that their objectives for attending AIME were met.
Over 400 hosted buyers and media outlets, 3,000 visitors and more than 350 exhibitors attended this year’s AIME, where over 12,000 meetings took place.
AIME 2024 will be held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from February 19-24, 2024.
