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News ASIA AUSTRALASIA IBTM Asia Pacific cancelled due to coronavirus Arinex expands into New Zealand Reed Travel Exhibitions has announced that it has announced it is opening an office in New Zealand. postponed the inaugural edition of IBTM Asia Pacific in Australasian events management company Arinex has The Auckland office will be the fifth operational base Singapore to 13-14 April 2021. Marina Bay Sands Expo & for Arinex and comes as a result of increased business Convention Centre had been scheduled to host the first from across the Tasman Sea. edition of the event, 6-8 April 2020. The organiser said its decision has been taken following The announcement comes as the business events EMAIL THE CMW EDITORIAL TEAM WITH ALL YOUR INDUSTRY NEWS: sector in New Zealand continues to grow, with the latest advice from its partners regarding coronavirus increased direct flights from the United States and the (COVID-19), and as a result of in-depth discussions with arrival of Te Pae Convention Centre Christchurch and customers and hosted buyers from the region and globally, the New Zealand International Convention Centre whose welfare is the number one priority. (NZICC) in Auckland. [email protected] FOR ALL THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS & DAILY UPDATES, VISIT: www.c-mw.net ISSUE 105 / CONFERENCE & MEETINGS WORLD / 7