Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo Gets New Event Director

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by Matt Alderton | October 20, 2015

Ian Wainwright has been appointed event director of Australia's Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME), organizer Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) announced last week.

A global events marketing specialist for over 13 years, Wainwright most recently was Events Team manager at PwC Australia. He also has held senior meetings and events positions at IHS Inc., International Conferences and Events, and Tulips Meetings Management.

"With strong relationships with numerous industry stakeholders, including convention bureaus and tourism, government, and private bodies, Ian is well positioned to drive Asia-Pacific's leading business events trade show," Sallie Coventry, director of RTE's IBTM events portfolio, said in a statement. "We have great confidence in Ian to deliver the very best AIME: one that engages the industry, inspires visitors, and most importantly provides a platform for exhibitors and hosted buyers to connect and achieve tangible business results.

Added Wain wright, "Having experienced AIME for the past seven years and witnessing its many stages of transformation, I'm delighted and proud to now be at the helm, leading a talented and passionate team and working in tandem with the team at the Melbourne Convention Bureau to deliver a show that's integral to doing business in the events industry."

AIME, sister show to RTE's other IBTM events -- including IBTM America and IBTM World -- will hold its next edition Feb. 23-24, 2016, in Melbourne. For more information, visit www.aime.com.au.

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