Reed Exhibitions has postponed the inaugural edition of IBTM Asia Pacific in Singapore to 5-6 April 2022.
The event was originally due to be held at Marina Bay Sands Singapore on 13-14 April 2021, but in November 2020, organisers announced new dates of 8-9 June 2021.
Michael JonesHowever, following the latest government advice regarding Covid-19 and as a result of discussions with customers and hosted buyers from the region and globally, organisers have agreed to postpone it to April next year.
“While we are seeing very positive moves towards the gradual return of live events, the situation is still fragile”, IBTM Asia Pacific event manager, Michael Jones said.
“Although Singapore is considered a safe destination, IBTM Asia Pacific is a global event that attracts an international audience, and therefore we have a desire and a responsibility to give our attendees the safest and best possible in-person experience at a time when hopefully travel restrictions will have been lifted.
“We had hoped to be able to go ahead with the event this year and obviously it is disappointing to have to delay the event for a second time, but the health and safety of our customers, Hosted Buyers, partners and employees is our number one priority. We are extremely grateful for the continued understanding of our customers, partners, and team. We are committed to Singapore as a host city and look forward to returning to the region next year to meet with as many customers and partners as possible.”
IBTM Asia Pacific will be designed to meet the requirements of Singapore’s Safe Business Events (SBE) Framework. Developed based on international best practices in consultation with the industry, the SBE Framework is a set of measures that take into account an event attendee’s end-to-end journey, with the aim of creating a safe environment for business events.
IBTM Asia Pacific will take place at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from 5-6 April 2022. Find more information here.
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