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Hosted Travel Buyer Programmes – Top Global Travel Trade Shows

Below is a selection of Hosted Travel Buyer Programmes from the Top Global Travel Trade Shows

WTM Africa 2025

9 – 11 April 2025

Cape Town, South Africa

If you are a senior travel buyer with purchasing and contracting authority to purchase African destinations and experiences then WTM Africa is your must-attend event to network and contract business. The buyer programme is aimed of senior travel industry professionals with the responsibility for contracting or have purchasing authority. 

At WTM Africa, the buyer programme is segmented into two groups. NB. Hosted Buyers and Buyers Club members will be present at the physical event in Cape Town. 

Hosted Buyers have been qualified under a strict application process to attend as VIPs and participate in an exclusive three-day programme of activities tailored to their needs, with some of their costs of attending being paid for by WTM Africa. By being part of the Hosted Buyer Programme, you save time and money by meeting face-to-face, and engaging in high-quality business conversations with a range of global brands, destinations and leading suppliers all under one roof whilst enjoying additional VIP benefits.

Buyers’ Club members have significant budgets for travel products and are often looking for new suppliers. As a Buyers’ Club member, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your connections in the comfort of dedicated lounges during the show. The club facilitates networking, providing the opportunity to meet, greet and discuss business, leading to contracts being signed whilst expanding connections.

The WTM Africa Buyers’ Club Programme is going from strength to strength and is considered one of the best places in Africa to conduct business and find new business. 

Click to Register as a Hosted Buyer for WTM Africa 2025


WTM Latin America

14 – 16 April 2025

São Paulo, Brasil

Why should you attend?

  • Save time and money by engaging in business meetings with high quality regional and international suppliers all in one place
  • Keep up-to-date with the latest market trends, developments and innovations
  • Learn from industry leaders and experts
  • Be part of the conversation with like-minded leisure travel professionals to gain new insights, explore ideas and develop business strategy concepts
  • Establish new business contacts
  • Attend exclusive supplier and peer-to-peer Hosted Buyer networking opportunities
  • Benefit from face-to-face appointments for key business development opportunities
  • Promote your business by being recognised as a top quality buyer

Hosted Buyer Requirements

  • Attend a minimum of 10 pre-scheduled appointments per each day of the show
  • Uphold all appointment diary commitments
  • Attend the speed networking session
  • Attend all other exclusive Hosted Buyer networking events as scheduled
  • Complete the online meeting platform buyer and company profile in full and as per guidelines.
  • Use Connect Me, the meeting platform to make all pre-scheduled meetings
  • Rate all appointments
  • Complete a Hosted Buyer survey
  • Complete the official post-show survey
  • All applicants must be able to speak English to an intermediate level in order to converse with International Exhibitors
  • Must ideally not have previously participated in the hosted programme in the last 2 years

Hosted Buyer Benefits

  • Opportunity to meet leading travel suppliers
  • Opportunity to stay up-to-date with new market trends
  • Early access to make meetings
  • Recognition as a key buyer in the Latin American travel market
  • Exclusive Hosted Buyer-only networking events
  • Speed Networking
  • Business card exchange with Exhibitors in WTMLAT Meet, the meetings platform
  • 3 nights’ hotel stay with complimentary breakfast (14 – 17 April)
  • Daily return transfer between hotel and venue
  • Airport transfers
  • Meetings Platform User Guide
  • Meetings Platform support where needed including an opportunity to attend a live ‘how-to’ webinar
  • FAM Tour opportunities where available (dependent on Exhibitors)

NOTE: WTM Latin America offers a semi-hosted programme only and does not provide financial contribution towards flights.

Click here to Register as a Hosted Buyer for WTM Latin America


Business Travel Show Asia Pacific 2025

16 – 17 April 2025

Marina Bay Sands Singapore

The Business Travel Show Asia Pacific hosted buyer programme is designed for busy travel buyers, providing an opportunity to attend and ensuring 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, APAC and global travel managers and procurement, purchasing and sourcing category specialists. The programme provides corporate travel buyers with unrivalled sourcing, learning, and networking opportunities. 

Click to Register as a Hosted Buyer for the Business Travel Show Asia Pacific 2025


Africa’s Travel INDABA 2025

12 – 15 May 2025

Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre (Durban ICC), South Africa

The Africa’s Travel INDAB Buyer pogramme provides market access to the widest selection of quality, African products which cannot be found at any other event. The trade show plays host to more than 20 African countries and over 1 000 carefully curated leading tourism products. This includes accommodation partners, destination marketing companies, tour operators and rich and unique tourism experiences, indigenous to the continent.

Qualification requirements

  1. Must not have been hosted by South African Tourism at Africa’s Travel Indaba or Meetings Africa within the past two years.
  2. One applicant per organisation from the following categories:
    • A destination marketing company
    • Online booking company
    • Tour operator
    • Foreign travel agent
    • Airline
    • Transport
    • The organisation has given the applicant purchasing authority

Program Includes

  • Economy class flights from selected destinations (restrictions apply)
  • 5 night stay in a 4 star hotel
  • Transfers airport – hotel – exhibition
  • Access to the hosted buyer lounge (complimentary refreshments and WI-FI)
  • Invitations to various networking functions (restrictions apply)
  • Easy to use Online Diary and other digital platforms
  • Outstanding educational opportunities

Click to Register for the Africa’s Travel INDABA Buyer Programme


The Meetings Show 2025

25 – 26 June 2025

EXCEL, London, UK

The Meetings Show is the UK’s leading exhibition for the events, meetings, and incentives community. Organised by Northstar Meetings Group, the event is all about connections – providing a platform for global event suppliers to meet face-to-face with up to 1,500 pre-qualified meeting and event planners and showcase their products and services.

The exhibitors come from all corners of the globe, with over 70 international destinations represented, and a diverse exhibitor base, including hotels, destinations, destination management companies, conference centres, venues, and technology suppliers.

Hosted Buyer Programme – If you’re a UK or European decision-maker responsible for organising meetings and events, applying to be a hosted buyer will ensure you maximise your time at the show. Please note that all applications will be reviewed according to: the size and frequency of your events, your level of purchasing/decision-making authority, and the geographic locations of your events.

You’ll receive a dedicated diary to use to arrange meetings with exhibitors from all over the world, putting the power in your hands and allowing you to decide who you want to meet with.  Plus, a number of other complimentary benefits, including travel and accommodation, exclusive networking events, which have previously included evening receptions at Riverside East, HMS Belfast, Museum of London Docklands and Puttshack, a bespoke educational experience, and the opportunity to attend a UK or European fam trip.

Click here to Register as a Hosted Buyer for the Meetings Show 2025

Video presentation by Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre – Winnee Lim, GM Business Development, MITEC


19th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City, 2025

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

4 – 6 September 2025

ITE HCMC has a reputation as a premier annual event, fostering tourism and trade connections between Vietnam and the world. Recognized as one of Asia’s Best Trade Show with a win at the 2024 World MICE Awards. ITE HCMC continues to expand its scale and influence. Seize this opportunity to network with global industry leaders, discover the latest travel trends, and build valuable partnerships. 

ITE HCMC 2025 is expected to attract over 400 exhibiting companies and 220 high-level buyers from over 40 countries and territories, together with more than 26,000 visitors over the three days of the event.

  • HOSTED BUYER
  • Tailored B2B Meetings: Connect with high-quality exhibitors and pre-schedule productive business appointments.
  • Exclusive Networking Events: Meet with key players in the global travel industry.
  • Return Economy Air Tickets with designated flight routes (only for approved Fully Hosted Buyers).
  • Accommodation: Enjoy a complimentary 4-night stay.
  • Meals: All meals will be provided during your stay.
  • Transportation: Airport pickup, in-city shuttle service, and tour options.
  • Dedicated event assistants assigned
  • Networking Functions: Welcome Dinner, Gala Dinner – Vietnam Night, Luncheons, Tourism Nights, and more.
  • All-inclusive post-show tour (optional, FOC): Enjoy a unique cultural exploration of Vietnam’s hidden gems.

Click to Register as a Hosted Buyer for the 19th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City, 2025


ITCM Asia 2025

23 – 25 September 2025

Bangkok, Thailand

IT&CMA and CTW APAC is the leading global platform for the MICE and Corporate Travel industries, offering the most extensive exhibition showcase of Asia-Pacific’s MICE and Corporate suppliers. This unique positioning attracts an unparalleled range of suppliers, buyers, and stakeholders from across the region and the globe, making it the go-to destination for fostering meaningful business connections and driving innovation in the industry.

In 2025, ITCM Asia proudly marks 33 years of championing international MICE business within Asia-Pacific, consistently delivering opportunities for global exhibitors and buyers to engage, network, and build strategic partnerships that fuel the growth of the sector. Simultaneously, the event celebrates 28 years of advancing Corporate Travel and Entertainment (T&E) management best practices, providing a critical platform for Asia-Pacific’s travel professionals to exchange insights, address industry challenges, and stay at the forefront of travel innovation.

Register as a Hosted Buyer for ITCM Asia 2025


IBTM World 2025

18 – 20 November 2025

Barcelona, Spain

BTM World is one of the leading global events for the meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE) industry taking place annually in Barcelona. Our event has one goal; to inspire the events industry to deliver exceptional experiences for their customers. IBTM World in Barcelona each year welcomes around 2500+ exhibitors including destinations, hotels and quality suppliers ready to meet and network with 12,000+ industry professionals.

What is included in the Hosted Buyer Programme?
  • Return economy flights from selected airports*
  • Accommodation (room only) in a 4/5* hotel
  • Transfers in Barcelona between the airport, official hotels, IBTM World (Fira Gran Via) and Hosted Buyer networking functions
  • Admission to IBTM World official networking events
  • Exclusive access to Hosted Buyer lounges with complimentary lunch, refreshments and Wi-Fi
  • Pre-Scheduled Appointments and Destination Presentations with exhibitors of your choice
  • Online diary facility for scheduling additional meetings
  • Access to our bespoke knowledge programme

Click to Register as a Hosted Buyrt for ITBM World 2025