Putting some conference
‘spa’rk into meetings croSSover:
IMEX AMERICA 2019
and events
SEPTEMBER 10-12 | THE VENETIAN RESORT
By
cArInA
BAuer, CEO
THE IMEX
GROUP
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meetIngS And eventS Are
BIg BuSIneSS, injecting more
than $1 trillion into the global
economy according to the Events
Industry Council (EIC). A visit to IMEX
America, taking place September 10-12
at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas,
shows the sheer scale and buzz of this
sector with 3,500 exhibitors, including
many major hotel groups and spa
resorts, meeting around 4,000 event
planners from around the world.
This super-friendly and welcoming
show promises potential new business
contacts from across North America,
Asia, Europe, Africa and the rest of the
world. InterContinental Hotels Group,
MGM Resorts International, Hyatt
Hotels Corporation, Rocco Forte,
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Wynn,
Radisson, Four Seasons, Canyon Ranch
and Hilton Worldwide are among the
exhibitors at IMEX America—many of
our exhibitors’ properties contain spas
that are themselves ISPA members
and ISPA Conference & Expo
attendees. IMEX America is the largest
meetings industry trade show in the
Want to knoW more?
l ImEX America takes place September 10-12, 2019 at the venetian resort, adjacent to
the 2019 isPa conference & expo, with Smart monday, powered by mPI, on September 9.
l to learn more, visit imexamerica.com. then, ask your business’s sales lead or event
planner if they’d like to join you for the ISPA Conference & Expo and ImEX America.
l never been to imex america before? you can watch a summary of the business,
connections and excitement at last year’s event on the ImEX group’s official youtube
Channel.
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SEPtEmbEr 2019
U.S., and its exhibitors are here to
showcase their venues and facilities,
meet with event planners and seal
deals.
Firm Focus on Education
Education is a firm focus of IMEX
America with more than 180 free
education events over the entire show
offering new ideas and inspiration for
buyers and exhibitors. The learning
opportunities—deep dives, one to one
sessions and hot topic tables—provide
fresh thinking on current event
industry issues, delegate engagement
and explore all aspects of innovation,
creativity and imagination.
Jessica Pettitt, who combines stand-
up comedy with diversity training at
Good Enough Now, will lead a
discussion on “Inclusion: beyond the
law for meeting professionals.” She
will advise on how to keep event
attendees feeling safe and welcome,