Event Manager

WTE Miami is an internationally recognized event specializing in the travel and tourism sector that brings together top travel advisors, tour operators, and B2B travel buyers from around the globe. This prestigious event aims to facilitate meaningful business interactions, partnership development, and attendee growth within the industry. As part of the expanding WTE Miami team, participants benefit from a vibrant and dynamic environment that is focused on promoting knowledge exchange and providing unparalleled networking opportunities in the travel and tourism domains.

The Event Manager role at WTE Miami is crucial in driving the growth of the event's attendees and managing hosted buyer engagement. Serving as the key liaison between the event and travel industry professionals, the incumbent will focus on identifying, onboarding, and managing high-quality attendees and hosted buyers. These include travel advisors, tour operators, and B2B travel buyers who play a significant role in elevating the event’s business impact. The Event Manager will be responsible for strategically leading attendee acquisition efforts and hosted buyer recruitment, ensuring strong participation from relevant industry stakeholders. This is a vital function to the event's success, as high attendee quality and engagement drive the overall value of the event for all participants.

The role demands excellent communication and relationship-building skills to engage buyers and travel professionals effectively. The Event Manager will conduct targeted outreach through calls, emails, and networking, showcasing the value proposition of WTE Miami to onboard qualified attendees. End-to-end management of the hosted buyer journey is a critical aspect of the job, involving onboarding, ongoing communication, scheduling meetings, and ensuring active engagement throughout the event lifecycle. Additionally, the incumbent will work closely with internal teams to align attendee targets with broader event goals, maintain detailed pipelines, track conversion rates, and manage attendee data accurately.

This position fosters collaboration with various travel agencies, tour operators, and industry partners, creating strong relationships that support long-term event growth and participant satisfaction. By ensuring a high-quality attendee and exhibitor matchmaking experience, the Event Manager contributes significantly to the event's reputation as a premier B2B travel event. Regular reporting and data-driven insights on attendee growth and engagement will inform strategy refinement and continuous improvement efforts.

Overall, the Event Manager role offers a rewarding opportunity within the travel and tourism event sector to lead critical initiatives that drive business success and support the professional growth of global travel industry stakeholders. This role is ideal for candidates passionate about travel, experienced in client engagement and sales, and able to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced event environment.