BCD M&E signs partnership in New Zealand with unrivaled leader in international sporting events
BCD M&E announced the formation of a partnership with Barlow Travel, New Zealands leading corporate manager of international sporting events, including rugby, tennis, motor racing and netball. The formation of BCD M&E New Zealand expands the company’s presence in the Asia Pacific region and increases its service offerings both in the region and globally.
Based in Wellington, New Zealand, Barlow Travels meetings and incentives team is led by industry veteran Ross Jamieson.
BCD M&E New Zealand not only supports our local customers with their meetings, events and incentives, they also bring something very unique to the table with their unrivaled expertise in international sporting events, said Lisa Hopkins, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, BCD M&E.
We are thrilled to partner with Barlow Travel, a trusted name in the New Zealand meetings industry. This move supports our strategic goal of delivering superior corporate meetings, events and now sports tours around the globe. said BCD M&E Global President Scott Graf. I expect to be announcing additional partnership agreements similar to the one with Barlow over the next few years.
Ross Jamieson, Director, BCD M&E New Zealand added, This is an exciting step in our own growth plans in New Zealand, and we are thrilled to be part of the extraordinary BCD M&E team. Together, we will provide truly unique and experiential solutions for our customers, leveraging BCD’s unparalleled strength as a global meetings and events powerhouse.
About BCD Meetings & Events
BCD Meetings & Events are experts at creating experiences that connect organizations with the people that matter most. With 2,000+ passionate people servicing clients in 60+ countries around the world, we offer services across event design, brand experience, meetings management, production and content, venue search and sports travel and hospitality. For more information, visit www.bcdme.com. BCD Meetings & Events is a division of BCD Travel Group.
About BCD Travel
BCD Travel helps companies travel smart and achieve more. We drive program adoption, cost savings and talent retention through digital experiences that simplify business travel. Our 15,000+ dedicated team members service clients in 170+ countries as we shape a sustainable future for business travel. BCD’s leading meetings and events management and global consultancy services complete our comprehensive suite of solutions for all aspects of corporate travel. In 2023, BCD achieved US$20.3 billion in sales. For more information, visit www.bcdtravel.com.