Exceptional Success at IBTM World 2024!
We celebrated a triumphant edition at IBTM World 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. With a strong presence on the trade show floor and a dynamic team representing destinations across the globe, Ovation Global DMC continues its position as a leader in the MICE industry, generating significant new business and strengthening key relationships.
Held from November 19-21, 2024, at Fira de Barcelona, this year’s event brought together over 12,000 attendees and 2,500 exhibitors from around the world. Ovation’s strategic presence at the tradeshow, along with representation from numerous Ovation offices and strategic partners, facilitated valuable connections and showcased the breadth of Ovation’s global reach. This success further emphasizes Ovation Global DMC’s unique position in the industry as the only truly global DMC with wholly owned offices, guaranteeing unparalleled service and accountability for corporate events.
Key Highlights from IBTM World 2024:
- Global Representation: Ovation Global DMC’s booth served as a central hub for attendees to connect with representatives from various Ovation offices, including Australia, Fiji and Tahiti, Denmark, Finland, India, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Portugal, and Spain.
- Strategic Partnerships: In addition to our own offices, we collaborated with key strategic partners, expanding our network and offerings.
- High-Level Meetings: Ovation Global DMC’steam conducted over 500 meetings with key decision makers from around the world, generating promising leads and laying the foundation for future collaborations.
Ovation Spain DMC Elevates the Experience!
Ovation Spain DMC played a crucial role at IBTM World 2024, taking the lead in organizing and executing several high-profile events for up to 3,000 hosted buyers and exhibitors. As the official partner for IBTM World, Ovation Spain DMC managed hosted buyer logistics, creative elements and all official event production, showcasing its expertise in event management and ability to deliver exceptional experiences on a global scale.
The IBTM official Welcome Party
Ovation Spain DMC was instrumental in the success of the IBTM Welcome Party, a celebration of 20 years of IBTM in Barcelona hosted by the Barcelona Convention Bureau (BCB) and RX. The event, attended by over 2,000 guests, highlighted Ovation Spain DMC’s ability to create engaging and memorable experiences that foster connections. Ovation Spain DMC was proud to collaborate on this landmark event with its clients, RX and the Barcelona Convention Bureau (BCB).
“As the official strategic partner DMC partner for IBTM World 2024, we were proud to showcase our operational excellence and creativity. From managing complex logistics to delivering unforgettable experiences, our team demonstrated the dedication and expertise that Ovation Spain DMC is known for, and we are proud to continue this relationship with RX in the upcoming years.” said Rudolf Rannegger, Deputy General manager of Ovation Spain & Portugal DMC.
Learnings from IBTM World 2024:
IBTM World 2024 provided invaluable insights into the latest trends and innovations in the MICE industry. The event emphasized the importance of strategic partnerships, the growing demand for sustainable and socially responsible events, and the need for continuous innovation in event design and execution.
Together, we can achieve even greater heights. Let’s continue to innovate, collaborate, and create unforgettable experiences!
See you next year in Barcelona!