Hosted Buyer Applications Open for BEIA's Meetings 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand

(01 Feb 2022)  Hosted Buyer applications have opened for Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s Meetings 2022, which is scheduled to take place in Ōtautahi Christchurch on 15 and 16 June.

Hosted Buyers can choose to commit to either a two-day appointment diary, or a one-day programme.

The Meetings’ Hosted Buyer experience includes a personalised diary of appointments, as well as complimentary air travel, accommodation, registration, and tickets to the opening ceremony, welcome function and gala celebration.

They will also be invited to attend the Celebrity Speakers’ Showcase, Tourism New Zealand’s Regional Showcase, and professional development sessions.

Hosted Buyer applications have opened for BEIA's Meetings 2022

“After 2021’s hugely successful show, Meetings will again be the must-attend event for 2022,” said BEIA Chief Executive, Lisa Hopkins. “In two days, across one spacious floor at the new Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, buyers can pre-schedule appointments with their choice of over 150 exhibitors from 18 regions across New Zealand. We are inviting anyone planning conferences, product launches, incentive experiences, roadshows, and team-building events in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply.”

Australian Hosted Buyers are being offered the opportunity to extend their stay and arrive the weekend prior to Meetings 2022 to experience more of what New Zealand has to offer.

Ōtautahi Christchurch, as host city is offering a weekend famil giving visitors a deep dive into the city and surrounding regions,

Other pre-familiarisation destination choices for Australian hosted buyers include Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Rotorua, Hawke's Bay, Wellington, Marlborough, Queenstown and Dunedin.

Limited places are also available for a one-day showcase experience in Ōtautahi Christchurch on Tuesday, 14 June, hosted by ChristchurchNZ.

With only a limited number of spaces available, Hosted Buyer applications close on 14 April 2022.