Hosted Buyer Programme

Business Travel Market is the only corporate travel event in the UK based around a full, hosted buyer programme. 

Over 16 - 17 June 2010, up to 500, specially invited European and international corporate travel buyers will each receive benefits designed to encourage them to attend Business Travel Market, and to generate the maximum ROI on their time-investment.

Principal VIP Hosted Buyers’ benefits*

• Return air or first class rail travel to London
• Up to two nights’ accommodation, including breakfast, at a four-star hotel
• Discounted rates available for additional nights’ stays
• Free travel on the Underground, DLR and Thames Clippers during your stay
• Discounted rates and dedicated booking service for chauffeur drive transport
• Complimentary entry to all conference sessions
• On-line diary to arrange appointments with sponsors & exhibitors
• Entry to all sponsor receptions, opening night reception on 15th June and the official BTM Party on 16th June
• Access to the VIP Hosted Buyers Lounge, sponsored by Qatar Airways

* Not included: -Meals; taxis; upgrades for hotel and travel; travel insurance; expenses if travelling; by car and all personal room charges e.g. mini bar, telephone, internet, newspapers, etc.

Hosted Buyer commitment

By accepting the VIP Hosted Buyer package, buyers commit to attend a minimum of four pre-scheduled appointments during their visit using the on-line diary. These appointments can take place on one or over both days of the event.

VIP Hosted Buyer - Qualifications

• Corporate buyers (minimum €300,000 annual business travel and/or meetings spend)
• Global travel manager; European travel manager; UK travel manager Procurement/Purchasing; Finance; HR
• TMC/HBA Account Manager
• Dedicated to one client 2+ days per week
• TMC/HBA Industry Affairs
• Buy on behalf of TMC/HBA

Hosted Buyers must make budgetary decisions for business travel services, defined as air (scheduled or charter); hotel accommodation; serviced apartments; rail; meetings and events; TMC fees; corporate payment cards; car rental; ground transportation/taxi/chauffeur drive or traveller security.

Spouse and partner activities

VIP Hosted Buyers’ spouses and partners are not eligible for any of the benefits available to VIP Hosted Buyers. However, Hosted Buyers may bring partners at their own cost. Details are available from info@businesstravelmarket.co.uk

Cancellation policy

Any Hosted Buyer cancelling his/her place less than 14 days from departure for Business Travel Market, may be liable for his/her accommodation and travel costs and may not be entitled to VIP Hosted Buyer status in future events.

Hosted Buyers failing to attend a pre-arranged meeting may be liable to a cancellation fee, the fee to be levied at the discretion of the organisers. Hosted Buyers not arriving for pre-booked hotels may be liable for the cost of the room.