More than 120 international tourism organizations and travel media came together for 22, one-on-one appointments, at IMM Asia 2019, a day-long networking event held for the first time in Macao at The Parisian Macao, in partnership with The Sands Resorts Macao and the Macao Government Tourism Office.

“We are thrilled to see so many top editors and exhibitors return for our fourth annual International Media Marketplace event held for the first time in magnificent Macao,” said Nick Wayland, CEO and Founder of TravMedia.

“With this year's partnership with the Macao Government Tourism Office and The Sands Resorts Macao, we are witnessing the growth and expansion of IMM into new and exciting regions of Asia. IMM continues to expand year on year due to the quality of media in attendance who are eager to engage with leading travel brands, to plan a year's worth of features and familiarization opportunities, in one day.”

Media from more than 50 titles – including national and metropolitan newspapers, glossy magazines, trade publications, and digital platforms – connected via TravMedia with representatives from hotel groups, tour operators and international and regional tourism bodies representing destinations across the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Europe.

“IMM Asia's popularity this year attracted a strong media presence attending from key source markets including China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, India, Malaysia, Philippines, United Kingdom and Australia; with a notable increase of Editors in attendance,” said Nicolette Mewing, Regional Director of TravMedia Asia.

“IMM's success is based on our innovative TravMedia technology that enables PR members and media to pre-schedule appointments for a day of robust and engaging meetings that is specifically personalized to suit their target markets and interests.”

With the partnership of the Macao Government Tourism Office as the Host City Partner, this year's IMM Asia was held for the first time in Macao to bring to life the vibrant culture and offering of the beautiful city.

“It's truly an honour for Macao to be hosting for the first time the annual TravMedia International Media Marketplace and Summit which is in its fourth edition. Macao's attractions and activities are many – and the number is growing as more developments take shape,” said Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director Macao Government Tourism Office.

In partnership with The Sands Resorts Macao as the Headline Sponsor of IMM Asia 2019, this year's event brought IMM to life with a vibrant welcome party hosted Poolside at The Parisian Macao, a sit-down networking lunch hosted by Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel, Cotai Central, and a cocktail reception hosted poolside at the Four Seasons Hotel Macao.

“Hosting TravMedia's International Media Marketplace and Summit has been a great opportunity to showcase not only Macao as a destination with its unique blend of Portuguese and Chinese heritage, but also Sands Resorts seven hotels including The Venetian Macao, The Parisian Macao, Four Seasons Macao, Sheraton Grand Macao, Conrad Macao, St. Regis Macao and the new The Londoner Macao coming in 2020 to this group of key travel industry leaders and media, ” said Donna Campbell, Executive Director Public Relations, Sands Resorts Macao.

TravMedia's IMM has become the leading travel industry event for making lasting connections. New York's IMM event is scheduled for January 22nd and 23rd, with more than 150 exhibitors and 200 journalists already anticipated. Sydney's popular IMM will take place February 27th and 28th, followed by IMM Germany on March 3rd, IMM France March 11th, the UK's eighth annual IMM will be held in London on March 9th, 2020, followed by the IMM Brazil to be held on March 30th.

Today, TravMedia provides travel news feeds in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, China, UK, USA, Canada, Europe (Germany/Switzerland/Australia), Middle East, South Africa, Brazil and France. TravMedia provides the online press room for the U. S. Travel Association's IPW trade show, and the Society of American Travel Writers' annual convention. It also provides digital tools for the promotion of Brand USA.

Attendees at TravMedia's Macao event

Media in attendance included leisure publications such as Asia Spa, Asia Spa India, Asian Journeys, az Travel Magazine, Billionaire Hong Kong, Bound Round, CEI Asia, Ciao Magazine, City Nomads, City Traveler, Conde Nast Asia Pacific, Conde Nast Traveler 悦游, Destination Deluxe, Elle Hong Kong, Esquire, Expat Living, Express Travel World, Gafencu, Gaya Travel Magazine, GoAsiaPlus, Harper's Bazaar Thailand, Have Halal Will Travel, Her World, Her World Malaysa, Highend Magazine, Hotel Connect, Ichimedia, ICON Singapore, INFINITE Lifestyle Magazine, Ink Media, Lifestyle Asia Singapore, Millionaire Asia Magazine, Modern Weekly China周末画, Muse Media, National Geographic India, National Geographic Traveler尚旅游, New Straits Times, Once in a Lifetime Journey, Premier Travel, Prestige, Prestige Taiwan, Prestige Thailand, Robb Report, Silkwinds, Singapore Tatler, South China Morning Post, Talter Taiwan, Target Magazine, The Business Times, The Indian Express Newspapers, The Peak Indonesia, The Peak Malaysia, The Straits Times, Travel & Leisure 旅游休, Travel Weekly Asia, Travel with Style, Travel+Leisure 漫旅,Travel Trade Journal, TravelBiz Monitor, Traveler Luxe Taiwan, Traveler Magazine旅行家, Travelife Magazine Philippines, Travellution, TTG China, Vanilla Luxury, Viva Asia Magazine, Wine & Dine, Wine & Dine, World Travel Magazine. World Traveller旅行者; along with a number of freelance contributors representing titles such as BBC Travel, Business Times, CNN.com, Condé Nast Traveler, DestinAsian, Edipresse Media Asia, Ethicalist (Dubai), Expat living (Singapore), Fah Thai, Forbes, Forbes, WSJ, Travel + Leisure, New York Times, Nikkei, Fortune, Freelance for Prestige, DestinAsian, Business Times, TODAY, Robb Report and Singapore Tatler, Her World, Holidays with Kids (Australia), Hong Kong Tatler, Huffington Post, Luxury Travel (Australia), New York Times, Nikkei, Prestige, Robb Report, Salt, Simply Her, South China Morning Post, Straits Times, The Financial Times, The Peak, TODAY, Travel + Leisure (SE Asia), WSJ (just to name a few).

Participating exhibitors at IMM Asia were AccorHotels, Bali Zoo, Belmond, Bensley Collection - Shinta Mani Hotels, Brand USA Hong Kong, Brennia Kottefaru, Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip, Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, Jacada Travel, Luxury Lodges of Australia Ltd, Macao Institute for Tourism Studies, Marina Bay Sands, Marriott International, Monaco Government Tourism Office Asia, Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, Ovolo Group, Park Hotel Group, Raffles Hotel Singapore, Sands Resorts Macao - The Venetian Macao, The Parisian Macao, Sands Cotai Central, Conrad Macao, Holiday Inn Macao Cotai Central, Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, St Regis Macao, The Travel Corporation (2011) Pte Ltd, Tourism New Zealand, Tourism Northern Territory, Tourism Tasmania, Visit Las Vegas | Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Visit Wales, Macao Government Tourism Office.

Nicolette Mewing | Regional Director, Asia 
TravMedia + Food4Media
+852 9707 0126
nicolette.mewing@travmedia.com

EDITORS NOTES 
Originally created by a travel journalist seeking a better way to research and report travel news, TravMedia is dedicated to creating thriving online communities of travel journalists and travel PR professionals.

The company currently operates in 12 regions: Australia, Germany, Dubai, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, India, Brazil, France, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Africa, and has amassed over 50,000 journalists and PR members.

TravMedia has become the engine powering major global trade show media marketplaces and press rooms, such as U.S. Travel Associations IPW in America, AIME in Australia, the annual convention of the Society of American Travel Writers, and many other white-label software solutions for organizations and events worldwide.

The technology used by the sites has become an essential tool for journalists and PR professionals in their day-to-day activities, as they connect and share information in their working lives.

** TravMedia's International Media Marketplace is strictly a non-commercial event, providing a forum for public relations professionals to build relationships with media, to discuss their news, events and developments.