Claudia Hall has been appointed as Event Director at IBTM World

IBTM World is delighted to announce the appointment of Claudia Hall as its new Event Director ahead of the 2023 edition of its flagship global trade show.

Claudia Hall

With over 14 years' experience in the meetings and events industry, Claudia brings a wealth of knowledge, creativity and dynamism to the position. Taking the helm at the beginning of November, Claudia will assume responsibility for the management and final strategic planning of IBTM World which is returning to the iconic Fira de Barcelona from November 28 to 30.

Claudia has a proven track record for inspiring the events world to deliver exceptional experiences having worked as Exhibition Director for both Gulf Traffic & Transpo Tech and Middle East Energy during her time at Informa, an international events and digital services business. Based in Dubai, these roles saw Claudia manage, plan, and stage the operational, logistical and financial aspects of both large-scale international trade shows.

Claudia takes over as Event Director from David Thompson, who held the role for five years.

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We are the world’s leading provider of travel industry events and digital platforms, where the community comes to connect, innovate, learn, and do business. Our global brands include WTM (World Travel Market), International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM), and the IBTM series for the meetings and events sector. All are committed to help shape the future of travel, by promoting a more vibrant, sustainable and inclusive tourism industry.