The IMEX America Hosted Buyer Program

After unprecedented success in 2011, IMEX America returns to the Sands Expo in Las Vegas October 9-11, 2012 – don’t miss your chance to be part of our Hosted Buyer Program!

Why attend?

How to Become a Hosted Buyer

Working with a network of selected intermediaries, key buyers are invited to apply to attend as part of an intermediary's hosted buyer group.

To qualify as hosted buyers, buyers must be responsible for planning, organizing, recommending or making financial decisions for corporate meetings and hospitality, incentive travel programs, association meetings, conferences, seminars, exhibitions, roadshows, product launches, promotional events or training programs.

• United States Based Buyers: a minimum of 2 events listed must be outside of the United States

• Buyers from outside of the US (including Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean): a minimum of 2 events listed must be within the United States, the 3rd event must be outside of their home country

• Roundtrip coach class airfare:

  Organized by the buyer and refunded by IMEX within our flight bands

  OR

  Booked from selected destinations by IMEX

   

• Accommodation at one of our partner hotels:

  Up to 2 nights’ accommodation for buyers based in the United States and Canada

  Up to 4 nights’ accommodation for buyers based outside of the United States and Canada

• Ground transfers within Las Vegas

• Hosted Buyer Lounge Access

• Dedicated IMEX America support team before and during the show

• Outstanding educational opportunities including Smart Monday Powered by MPI

• Free Wi-Fi in the hosted buyer lounge

• Unrivaled networking and social events

• Easy to use Online Diary System

Association hosted buyers also have the opportunity to attend the IMEX America Association Focus and Evening, presented by ASAE, ICCA and PCMA.

See full details on obtaining a visa for the US here.