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The Supplier meets Buyer program, which was last presented at IGTM in 2007, aims to enhance professional networking opportunities at the event, with registered buyers and exhibitors invited to participate in face-to-face meetings. -face Tuesday, October 16.

Peter Grimster, IGTM exhibition director, said: “Nothing beats the opportunity to meet and do business face to face, and each year we strive to provide a platform for the global golf industry. "

“We spoke to a number of previous attendees and around 80% indicated that they would like to increase the networking opportunities, so we decided to reintroduce the quick networking session to facilitate that. "

Traditionally, the pre-programmed appointment system at IGTM has been focused on buyers, but this program "Suppliers meets buyer" will offer golf resorts, clubs and tourist offices the vital opportunity to network directly with 400+ operators.

"We are excited about this initiative, which is one of a number of new and improved ideas that we are bringing to IGTM in 2018 to add value for buyers and exhibitors and to expand opportunities to close business in October. "

Over 550 suppliers, including national and regional golf tourism organizations and leading resorts and golf courses, will participate and exhibit in 2018, meeting with approximately 420 buyers and tour operators via the appointment system you pre-established from IGTM.

“The highest number of appointments we had at an event was over 14 in 500. With IGTM 2016 this year, we hope that IGTM 2018 will facilitate a record number of appointments for the industry. world of golf travel. "

This year's meeting will take place at the GR Exhibition and Congress Center - Ljubljana, in the Slovenian capital, from October 15-18, 2018. Voted Golf Destination of the Year by IAGTO in 2015, Slovenia welcomed over 4,3 million tourists in 2016 and is gaining a booming reputation as one of Europe's fastest growing golf destinations.

For more information on IGTM: www.igtm.wtm.com