Hosted buyer programme

A hosted buyer programme designed for you.

The Business Travel Show Europe hosted buyer programme is designed for busy travel buyers based in the UK and Europe, providing an enhanced method of attending to ensure you get the most out of your time out of the office. The programme puts the power in your hands, allowing you fast-track access to the suppliers you want to meet with, the education sessions you want to attend, and the networking opportunities you want to be involved with.

The hosted buyer programme attracts hundreds of influential national, EMEA and global travel managers and procurement, purchasing and sourcing category specialists.

The programme runs for up to three days to deliver corporate travel buyers with unrivalled sourcing, learning and networking opportunities. The full terms and conditions for the hosted buyer programme can be found here.

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Testimonials

"Those days are truly the most productive workdays of the year."
Virpi Ilvonen
International Partnerships Facility, European Forest Institute
"Everyone in one space makes it a lot more personal and brings a greater collaborative aspect to sourcing."
Caitlin Rutherford
Europe Sourcing Specialist, SLB
"I have learnt so much more than I expected."
Carla Kidd Murphy
Corporate Travel Manager, PM Group Global
"Opportunities for both buyers and suppliers all together under one roof."
Ben Valentine
Finance Ops Manager, NFP 1 2 3 4 5 6
"The networking opportunities have meant I have managed to connect with so many people already."
Veronique Simon
Buyer – University of Luxembourg

The hosted buyer criteria includes but is not limited to:

Minimum €1 million annual travel budget

Based in UK and Europe

Global/National/EMEA Travel Managers

Category specialists in procurement, purchasing and sourcing

Make budgetary and policy decisions across travel within your organisation

Pre-scheduled appointments

As a hosted buyer you will be required to pre-schedule five 20-minute appointments per day with a choice of 200+ exhibitors during your visit to Business Travel Show Europe. Ensuring you fast-track and priority access to busy supplier stands at a time that suits you.

Pre-scheduled appointments

Exclusive conference

Our hosted buyers will enjoy an exclusive pre-show conference, providing you with invaluable opportunities for learning and knowledge sharing with your peers. As well as full access to our in-person content you will also be able to access the diary platform to enhance your experience.

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Build relationships

You will have a chance to meet and network with fellow hosted buyers during your time at Business Travel Show Europe. Make new invaluable contacts to benchmark process with and get tips and tricks from.

build relationships

Attend on your terms

Our flexible attendance options (see below) as well as the exclusive diary to plan your time allows you to attend on your terms and make the most of your time out of the office.

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Networking events

Pre-show conference dinner

Following the pre-show conference, join your fellow hosted buyers for a relaxed evening of networking drinks and dinner at a location close to ExCeL. Mix with old friends and new acquaintances as you wind down after a busy day of travelling and learning and before a busy two days of the exhibition and appointments! There will be a table plan for dinner, so there is no need to worry about how you will make friends as you kick-start your hosted buyer experience and get to know your peers.

Day one dinner

After a full first day at the exhibition, join your hosted buyer peers once again for an exclusive evening of drinks, food and networking. Re-connect as you share your learnings, ideas and plans for when you return to the office. Everything is taken care of for you, from transfers, seating plans and dietary requirements, so please do join us as your peers thoroughly enjoy these evenings and are a friendly bunch!

3-DAY ATTENDANCE

Pre-show conference, hosted buyer dinner, hosted buyer networking event and both days of the show

Minimum 10 appointments (20 mins per appt)

2 nights’ accommodation

Travel provided on request (UK and Europe only)

2-DAY ATTENDANCE

Both days of the show

Hosted buyer networking event

Minimum 10 appointments (20 mins per appt)

1 night accommodation

Travel provided on request (UK and Europe only)

1-DAY ATTENDANCE

Available for UK buyers only

One day at the show

Minimum 5 appointments (20 mins per appt)

Travel available upon request

A hosted buyer programme designed for you.