Over 60 Australian business event organisers, 110 domestic event planners and 145 exhibitors from 18 regions will come together in Auckland on 1 June for the Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) two-day showcase, MEETINGS 2021.
BEIA Chief Executive, Lisa Hopkins says the border opening last month provided much-needed international confidence for planners and organisers, and it is now driving future business opportunities.
“This is an extraordinary achievement for New Zealand. A significant business event featuring international buyers in a face-to-face environment. It is a reflection of the way New Zealand has managed COVID, and BEIA is excited to help facilitate this vital connection with Australian buyers looking to bring business to our shores.
“There is strong confidence in New Zealand’s procedures and protocols and this has filtered through to how we deliver business events. Our objective is to ensure the health and well-being of all our visitors stays top of mind while ensuring an excellent experience throughout the stay.
“MEETINGS is a significant milestone for the business events industry, two years since our last event. 2021 is the 25th anniversary of MEETINGS which has become a key driver of business bookings for the conference, incentives and meetings sector.
“Day buyers, who can attend without appointments in place, will also be very welcome.”
