Sydney, Australia – With the travel industry now well on the road to recovery, TravMedia is pleased to announce that Expedia Group will be joining the IMM Australia 2023 program as the Official Headline Sponsor. 

Returning to the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney on February 24th, IMM will bring together over 150 global travel and tourism brands with 200 media from Australia and New Zealand.

As headline sponsor Expedia Group and its brands in the local market, Expedia, Stayz and Wotif, will team up with TravMedia to make IMM 2023 one of the biggest and best years yet.

“As travel confidence continues to grow, we're honoured to partner with TravMedia to bring a successful IMM Australia 2023 to life. The event plays a key role in connecting the industry and media, fuelling further travel storytelling and inspiration for the year ahead.” said Sarah King, Head of ANZ PR, Expedia Group Brands.”

Expedia Group and TravMedia believe that connections are at the core of travel and have built their respective technologies around this ethos.

“TravMedia is delighted to partner with long-time supporter Expedia Group as the Official Headline Sponsor of IMM Australia 2023,” said Nick Wayland, CEO and Founder of TravMedia. “IMM is a great celebration of the travel industry, and with Expedia Group taking centre stage, next year's event will surely be one to remember.” 

Registration for TravMedia's IMM Australia and The TravMedia Summit are now open, with a few remaining exhibition tables and tickets for the two-day event available.

For more information and to register for IMM 2023, visit www.travmedia.com/imm or email immaus@travmedia.com.

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About IMM

IMM is the world's leading travel media networking event, connecting travel and tourism professionals with Australia and New Zealand's top-tier media to pitch story ideas and secure coverage.

IMM is unrivalled for media relationship-building and networking opportunities.

The TravMedia Summit, held on day one of IMM, is the forum for the travel industry to connect and learn from our most influential leaders. The one-day conference brings together travel PR professionals, editors, and travel writers to inspire ideas, share insights and discuss the trends, opportunities and challenges affecting our industry.

About TravMedia 

TravMedia is the travel industry's only global newswire and media network. Founded in 1999 by Nick Wayland, a former travel editor seeking an easier way to research and report travel news, TravMedia is the one-stop solution trusted by travel PRs and media to network and share press releases, stories and ideas. The comprehensive platform creates an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate and develop long-lasting relationships with journalists.

TravMedia is established in 7 countries - Australia, United Kingdom, United States, Hong Kong, Singapore, Germany and France - and connects over 45,000 travel professionals, including 25,000 editors, journalists and influencers in all corners of the world.

About Expedia Group

Expedia Group, Inc. companies power travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Our organization is made up of three pillars: Expedia Product & Technology, focused on the group's product and technical strategy and offerings; Expedia Brands, housing all our consumer brands; and Expedia for Business, consisting of business-to-business solutions and relationships throughout the travel ecosystem. The Expedia Group family of brands includes: Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™.

For more information, visit www.expediagroup.com. Follow us on Twitter @expediagroup and check out our LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/expedia/.

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