IHG, ACCOR, Hilton Worldwide, Barcelo Hotels, World Hotels and SANA Hotels are just a few of the well known meetings industry brands supporting The Meetings Show’s hosted buyer programme by bringing groups to the event. A further 32 hotel chains from around the world are also showcasing their offering as exhibitors.
Fiona Lee, director of sales, IHG, Holiday Inn London - Commercial Road, comments on IHG’s decision to bring 22 hotels to The Meetings Show as well as acting as a group co-ordinator: "As a part of the hosted buyer programme potential clients and prospects can directly experience our hotel offering. Those hosted by us have a chance to stay in our properties, understand the fantastic facilities and appreciate just how well located they are. In fact it is this opportunity to build closer relationships with specific buyers that was key to our decision to invest in the hosted buyer programme – it really is an ideal way to spend quality time with quality buyers."
The leading hotel names are just a few of the group co-ordinators and recruiters bringing hosted buyers to The Meetings Show. Others include: GT Associates, HelmsBriscoe, London & Partners, MPI UK and Ireland, Omega World Travel, ACC Liverpool, Sandals and Beaches Resorts, SPECTRA and The Energy Cities Alliance.
The Meetings Show’s fully hosted buyers benefit from complimentary travel and accommodation, transportation to Olympia from host hotels and networking venues, as well as a choice of hosted buyer lounges. Buyers can also opt for semi-hosted status and just receive the onsite benefits – an ideal choice for local attendees.
The Meetings Show’s hosted buyer manager Julie Mayeras says: "Hotels are an essential part of a hosted buyer programme, they not only look after our guests in high quality accommodation but their direct relationships to buyers will ensure we deliver on our promise to bring in a wide range of corporates, agencies and associations. We are delighted to have such well know names aligning themselves with The Meetings Show, their presence and support will ensure the hosted buyers have a fantastic experience throughout the whole event."
The Meetings Show is a major event for the UK inbound and outbound meetings industry, organised by Centaur Exhibitions and taking place 8-10 July 2014 at Olympia, London. Organised by meeting professionals for meeting professionals it is focused around a large exhibition, networking opportunities and professional education.
Hosted Buyers need to apply via www.themeetingsshow.com where they are reviewed by a team of expert qualifiers.
