Free Wild Card Space
Click here to download an application form for the 2010 Wild Card programme.
How the Programme Works
Each winning destination receives free exhibition space within the Wild Card Pavilion, as well as discounted air fares, two complimentary hotel rooms for three nights in Frankfurt, plus free tickets to the IMEX Gala Dinner.The winners also benefit from marketing support to assist them in presenting their destination to the audience of international buyers at the show.
Who Can Apply?
To qualify for a winning place, Wild Card entrants have to justify their potential as a brand new meetings and incentive travel destination or a new convention and conference centre (those currently in development or which have been open for three years or less) from a new and emerging destination.
None are permitted to have exhibited at a major meetings or incentive travel trade fair before. They also have to demonstrate that they have the commitment and capacity to handle new business and that their destination has the infrastructure to support the demands of the meetings and incentive travel market.
2009 Winners
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The Cook IslandsOne of the world’s last truly unspoiled places, this extraordinary chain of Pacific islands is situated right in the heart of Polynesia. Amongst their treasures are stretches of dazzlingly white, coral sand beachfront, palm fringed lagoons and mountainous forested interiors. |
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Novi Sad – Vojvodina, SerbiaLocated on the Danube River in the autonomous Serbian province of Vojvodina, Novi Sad is Serbia’s second largest city offering both urban sophistication and bohemian relaxation amongst the beautiful ornate architecture. |
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Tianjin Economic – Technological Development Area (TEDA), ChinaTianjin is a modern city with 600 years of history known for its unique architecture and cuisine. TEDA is a well-built industrial zone with comprehensive infrastructure within easy reach of Beijing in northern China. |
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Masurian Conference Centre Zamek Ryn, PolandLocated in the Ryn Castle hotel in the Great Masurian Lakes region, the Conference Centre offers up-to-date facilities for both small and large conferences and meetings, and banquets. |
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Click here to see a small selection of press coverage achieved by the 2008 Wild Card Programme