Australasian Leisure Management
Feb 18, 2025

GTI Southeast Asia Expo 2025 launches first hosted buyer program

Expected to attract 6,000 quality buyers and 300 exhibitors, the inaugural GTI Southeast Asia Expo 2025 has launched a Hosted Buyer program for is upcoming event.

Being held over three days - 22nd to 24th April - at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, the Hosted Buyer program is designed to connect high-quality buyers with leading suppliers and manufacturers, fostering strategic partnerships and accelerate business opportunities within the industry.

The Hosted Buyer program will offer qualified buyers the following benefits:

  • Complimentary accommodation at GTI official hotels for the duration of the Expo

  • Access to the Asia Pacific Amusement and Attractions Industry (APAAI) Forum

  • Invitations to official events

Those interested to be considered as a Hosted Buyer must do so by filling up a prequalifying form on the GTI Southeast Asia Expo website.

Andrew Lee, GTI Global Ambassador and Chairman of the GTI Southeast Asia Expo Organising Committee, commented “by introducing the Hosted Buyer programme, we want to reach out to a wider pool of buyers in Southeast Asia and beyond.

“For those who are unable to get on this program, we definitely want you to see come visit the Expo because there is so much to see and learn.

“Buyers will find GTI Southeast Asia Expo 2025 to be a great sourcing and purchasing platform (with) ample opportunities to learn about what’s new and to build relationships.”

Industry (APAAI) Forum at the GTI Southeast Asia Expo 2025
A network of amusement and Attractions executives led by Dr Cynthia R. Mamon, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Enchanted Kingdom in the Philippines, and Shaun McKeogh, founder of Attractions Academy, will be launching the first Asia Pacific Amusement and Attractions Industry (APAAI) Forum at the Expo.

The APAAI Forum will take the pulse of current trends and cover topics on industry safety, sustainability, intellectual property licensing, disaster preparedness, investment in human capital and sharing of best practices.

Click here for more information on the GTI Southeast Asia Expo 2025 in our industry Calendar.

Image: Attendees at GTI China.

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