A HOSTED BUYER PROGRAMME DESIGNED FOR YOU
The Business Travel Show Europe hosted buyer programme is designed for busy travel buyers based in the UK and Europe, providing an enhanced method of attending to ensure 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, EMEA and global travel managers and procurement, purchasing and sourcing category specialists.
The programme runs for up to three days to deliver corporate travel buyers with unrivalled sourcing, learning and networking opportunities. The full terms and conditions for the hosted buyer programme can be found here.
In their own words: hear why our hosted buyers love the programme
"Those days are truly the most productive workdays of the year."
"Everyone in one space makes it a lot more personal and brings a greater collaborative aspect to sourcing."
"I have learnt so much more than I expected."
"Opportunities for both buyers and suppliers all together under one roof."
"The networking opportunities have meant I have managed to connect with so many people already."
BUSINESS TRAVEL SHOW EUROPE HOSTED BUYER PROGRAMME IS ONLY OPEN TO BUYERS PLANNING TO ATTEND IN PERSON
The hosted buyer criteria includes but is not limited to:
- Minimum €1 million annual travel budget
- Based in UK and Europe
- Global/National/EMEA Travel Managers
- Category specialists in procurement, purchasing and sourcing
- Make budgetary and policy decisions across travel within your organisation
PRE-SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS
As a hosted buyer you will be required to pre-schedule five 20-minute appointments per day with a choice of 200+ exhibitors during your visit to Business Travel Show Europe. Ensuring you fast-track and priority access to busy supplier stands at a time that suits you.
EXCLUSIVE CONFERENCE
Our hosted buyers will enjoy an exclusive pre-show conference, featuring the Business Travel Show Europe Business Travel Innovation Faceoff 2026 and an executive interview. Not only will the judges award the prestigous Business Travel Innovator Award, but you will also get to put your opinion forward to select the people's choice winner, alongside your peers.
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
You will have a chance to meet and network with fellow hosted buyers during your time at Business Travel Show Europe. Make new invaluable contacts to benchmark process with and get tips and tricks from. As well as full access to our in-person content you will also be able to access the diary platform to enhance your experience.
ATTEND ON YOUR TERMS
Our flexible attendance options (see below) as well as the exclusive diary to plan your time allows you to attend on your terms and make the most of your time out of the office.
PRE-SHOW CONFERENCE DINNER
Following the pre-show conference, join your fellow hosted buyers for a relaxed evening of networking drinks and dinner at a location close to Excel. Mix with old friends and new acquaintances as you wind down after a busy day of travelling and learning and before a busy two days of the exhibition and appointments! There will be a table plan for dinner, so there is no need to worry about how you will make friends as you kick-start your hosted buyer experience and get to know your peers.
YOUR ATTENDANCE OPTIONS
Pre-show conference, pre-show hosted buyer networking event and both days of the show
Minimum 10 appointments (20 mins per appt)
2 nights’ accommodation
Travel provided on request (UK and Europe only)
2-DAY ATTENDANCE
Both days of the show
Minimum 10 appointments (20 mins per appt)
1 night accommodation
Travel provided on request (UK and Europe only)
1-DAY ATTENDANCE
Available for UK buyers only
One day at the show
Minimum 5 appointments (20 mins per appt)
Travel available upon request
