 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bernadette Mari Senior Marketing Manager 212-895-8264 bmari@questex.com Event boasts record number of RFPs generating significant Caribbean business NEW YORK, NY - September 30, 2011. Caribbean Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (CMITE), part of Questex Hospitality + Travel's Global Meetings & Incentive Travel Exchanges, reported a record number of RFPs delivered during the second annual event. Conducted from September 15-18 at Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall in Jamaica, CMITE saw three days of networking and relationship building and solid business for the Caribbean MICE market. “CMITE, now in its second year, has once again proven to be one of the most valued events for generating MICE business,” noted Marcia Bullock-Jobson, regional director, groups and conventions for the Jamaica Tourist Board. “Many of the buyers attending the event had definite interest and business for Jamaica and our participating suppliers have all reported receiving multiple RFPs. We look forward to hosting CMITE again next year.” CMITE is the premier appointment-based format in the Caribbean that focuses on bringing top-producing, qualified MICE buyers together with hand-selected suppliers. Organizers received rave reviews on the 2011 event. “Building on the success of our inaugural event, we received increased interest selling out the event for the 2nd year,” remarked Jennifer Fernandez, show and event director, Questex Travel Group. “In keeping with our commitment to deliver an unmatched experience for all participants, we are pleased to hear that the event is the preferred format for those looking for focused and productive business meetings operating at a higher level than seen at larger scale events. We are confident that CMITE is an important calendar event delivering solid business to the islands of the Caribbean.” CMITE drew meeting and incentive buyers from across the United States and Canada who had a vested interest in booking the Caribbean for their meeting and incentive programs. “I have conducted more business on the first day alone than I would have in a month of random calls from suppliers to my office. Even though I had some appointments with vendors that I thought I knew everything about, the focused conversations that take place because of the format have led me to opportunities that I did not know existed," shared Mike Farmer, vice president of group travel business development, Meridian Enterprises. “The appointment scheduling website makes it easy to hook-up with suppliers, and the social events truly lend themselves to encourage conversations with suppliers I didn't have appointments with. Add to that the great pre-planning, communications and execution on the part of the Questex team and it is still by far the undisputed champion of B-to-B events!” Learn how other buyers benefited. Event coverage can be found on Facebook and YouTube. Caribbean Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange will return to Jamaica in fall 2012 with locations and dates to be announced soon. North American buyers interested in participating in the 2012 event should contact Bernadette Mari at 212.895.8264 or bmari@questex.com; suppliers should contact Danielle Cirami-Gillis at 212.895.8278 or dcirami@questex.com. About Caribbean Meeting and Incentive Travel Exchange (Caribbean.IncentiveTravelExchange.com) About Questex Hospitality + Travel (QuestexHospitalityandTravel.com) |