An exclusive opportunity for planners, resellers and end-buyers
The Hosted Buyer Program is an exclusive opportunity for qualified buyers to visit North America 's leading incentive,recognition, and meeting industry event. Enjoy complimentary accommodations and other benefits, while networking with key international and domestic suppliers.
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Deadline is August 15, 2010. Participation is limited. Click here to apply.
Deadline extended until August 31, 2010
What are the Program Benefits?
Hosted Buyers will receive the following complimentary benefits:
- Roundtrip airfare (limited offer)
- Local transfers between airport, official hotels and McCormick Place
- Hotel accommodations for two (2) nights
- Exhibit Hall registration for both days
- Lunch service in the exhibit hall both days
- Full-Conference registration to attend education sessions of your choice over the three days of the conference
- Access to the exclusive Hosted Buyer lounge on the exhibit floor providing refreshments and internet access
- Access to hospitality functions and networking events sponsored by participating organizations
What are the Program Requirements?
Hosted Buyers are required to attend a minimum of twelve (12) pre-scheduled appointments with Exhibitors on Wednesday and Thursday during The Motivation Show exhibit hours (between 9:00am – 5:00pm). Hosted Buyers and Exhibitors will be provided with detailed user information through the FaceTime™ Appointment Scheduler to match buying interests with appropriate exhibitors and request appointments.
Click here to view a video tutorial of the FaceTime™ Appointment Scheduler for planners, resellers and end-buyers.
How do I Qualify?
You must be an active buyer of (1) incentive travel, meetings, conferences, conventions , or other group travel programs (including corporate buyers, incentive and meeting planners, and other travel resellers), or (2) merchandise incentives and awards, promotional products, gift cards and business gifts (including corporate buyers, agencies, promotional consultants, catalog buyers, and other merchandise resellers), and you must provide information on your purchasing authority, annual budget, previous programs, and potential for future business.
There are a limited number of Hosted Buyer openings, so we urge you to apply now!
Note: Applicants will be selected based on their verified buying history and their geographical representation. Applications must be received at The Motivation Show by August 15 to be considered. Qualified applicants who do NOT receive Hosted Buyer status will receive complimentary Exhibit Hall registration (a $20.00 value) and a 50% discount off of the Full-Conference registration ($145 value) upon notification.
Click here for Program Terms & Conditions.
For more information, contact:
Kim LeBel, Program Director
Klebel@heiexpo.com
phone 630.929.7937
fax 630.929.8937
