TravMedia is pleased to announce the partnership with Hyatt Regency Sydney for the eighth annual International Media Marketplace Australia (IMM) as the official host of the IMM 2020 Cocktail Function. The cocktail networking function will be held on 28 February at the Hyatt Regency Sydney following TravMedia's International Media Marketplace.  

“At Hyatt Regency Sydney we welcome thousands of guests each day across our accommodation, bars and restaurants and event spaces and as such, are recognised as Sydney's go-to gathering place – a dynamic spot where guests can relax, meet, engage and recharge. We're delighted to extend this hospitality to visitors of TravMedia's IMM to celebrate the wrap up of the 2020 event at our cocktail event” said Malcolm Zancanaro, General Manager of Hyatt Regency Sydney. “We see it as an opportunity connect travel journalists/ contributors and operators in a social environment and to recognise the hard work and collaboration of a community that brings experiences to life across the tourism and travel industry here in Australia and beyond.”

Now in its eighth year, TravMedia's IMM is the leading travel industry event to meet the media. Taking place in the International Convention Centre Sydney, IMM 2020 will bring together 150 travel and tourism brands with 200 media to organise 8,800 pre-scheduled networking appointments to plan a year's worth of stories and media trip opportunities.

“TravMedia is delighted to partner with long-time supporter, Hyatt Regency Sydney as the official hosts of the IMM 2020 Cocktail Function,” said Nick Wayland, CEO and Founder of TravMedia. “IMM is a great celebration of the travel industry and what better place to celebrate the day, than at the Hyatt Regency in Darling Harbour.”

Upcoming 2020 International Media Marketplace events include IMM Germany in Berlin the day before ITB on March 3; IMM UK in London on March 9 & 10, the second annual IMM France in Paris on March 11.

About TravMedia

TravMedia is the travel industry's only global media network. Founded in Sydney in 1999 by Nick Wayland, a former travel editor seeking an easier way to research and report news, TravMedia is now established in nine countries, serviced by twelve offices, and connects over 45,000 travel professionals including 25,000 editors, journalists and influencers in all corners of the world.  TravMedia powers the online event marketplace for Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE), U.S. Travel Association's IPW, Destination Canada Corroboree and the online press room for the Australian Society of Travel Writers. With the launch of our new products Media Intelligence, Influencer Manager, and Virtual Press Room, TravMedia is the most comprehensive one-stop solution trusted by travel industry PR professionals and media.

About Hyatt Regency Sydney

Located in the heart of the Central Business District, Hyatt Regency Sydney is Australia's largest upscale hotel. Offering premier conference and event facilities, including two spacious ballrooms with views of Darling Harbour, as well as 21 additional meeting or breakout rooms. The hotels versatility allows for a wide range of business meetings and events to be accommodated with ease, with specialised staff covering every detail from catering to audiovisual needs. Hyatt Regency Sydney offers 892 well-appointed guestrooms, luxurious Regency Club facilities overlooking Darling Harbour as well as exceptional culinary experiences including Sailmaker Restaurant, Zephyr Sky Bar and Dundee Arms, one of Sydney's oldest surviving pubs.

For more information, please visit www.sydney.regency.hyatt.com

Registrations for IMM and TravMedia's Summit are still open with a few remaining exhibition tables and tickets to the symposium available. For more information and to register for IMM 2020 events visit www.travmedia.com/imm or email immaus@travmedia.com. 

For additional information about IMM or The Summit Australia 2020, please contact Blake Riddington, at blake.riddington@travmedia.com.