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Who Visits?

Proudly presented by The BTN Group, the 29th edition of Business Travel Show Europe is the number one platform for the corporate travel industry to meet and do business as they discover what's new and changed in the industry.

Our fully qualified buyer audience is responsible for their company's/organisation's corporate travel and meetings programmes or book travel as part of their roles. They include:

Corporate travel managers
Meeting planners
Procurement professionals
Sourcing professionals
PAs
EAs
HR managers
Facilities managers

Business Travel Show Europe brings all the corporate travel industry’s innovation, knowledge and contacts together into one place to allow buyers and bookers to benchmark, improve and develop their programmes to meet the evolving needs of their business and travellers.

"The place to network with other people and new suppliers you haven’t heard about. You can meet with other buyers as well to understand what they’re doing against what you are doing to find what is the benchmark. It’s a great place to be"

Agnieszka Abbott
Cardiff University
"The place to be if you are in the business travel industry and looking to find new suppliers and new technologies"

Becky Seaw
WeTransfer
"The place to meet new contacts, find new business relationships and to connect with new vendors"

Clare Keenan
LQK Europe
"The one stop place for everything you need for business travel"

Emma Salthouse
Active Ops
"The place to be if you are looking as a travel buyer to assess your supply chain"

Jamie Finnie
NES Fircroft
"The place to network with all the best people in the business travel industry"

Kieron Davis
Yell
"The place to be if you want to reflect, review and meet suppliers you wouldn’t ever have a chance to meet in person"

Miroslawa Kokocinska
LKQ Europe
"Business Travel Show Europe is where everyone whose anyone in the business travel industry is."

Ruxandra Steriu
Senior Buyer, Balfour Beatty
“The one-stop-shop for all things corporate travel - from suppliers to information sessions, this is the fastest way to get up to speed with what's happening in the travel industry.”

Goldspring Consulting
"The place to catch up on industry news, see what’s out there from the technology market, talk to my suppliers and see how they will benefit me in the future."

Michael Strange
Global Corporate Travel and Risk Manager, Cambridge University Press & Assessment
"A must-go to event."

Eloise Ferrara-Neched
Senior Procurement Manager for Print, Travel & Events, Royal Mail
"The place to find the best approach and use of technology in the market."

Antonello Simoncini
EMEA Travel & Expenses Manager, Ricoh Europe

Get inspired

Learn about the latest industry trends from experts and innovators. Discover solutions to your biggest challenges as you gain actionable and practical takeaways to implement in your own business.

Discover innovations

Meet the widest range of innovative, disruptive, up-and-coming and leading suppliers as you discover better value for your business and uncover the newest services and technologies in the industry.

Be with your community

Expand your professional network and reconnect with the corporate travel industry as you create long-lasting connections with old colleagues and new acquaintances.

How can I attend Business Travel Show Europe?

Business Travel Show Europe is free to attend for buyers within the corporate travel and meetings industry.

If you are not a corporate travel buyer you will need to buy a pass to attend the show.

Information on additional passes including exhibiting staff and press is outlined below.

Visitor type	Ticket
Buyer	Free
Exhibitor	Free
Qualified press	Free
Speaker	Free
Non-buyer visitor	Early bird rate (available until 31 May) £499 + VAT

Buyer

Complimentary registration is only available for corporate travel managers, meeting planners and procurement/ sourcing professionals who are responsible for managing their company's or organisation's corporate travel/meetings programme. Or PAs, EAs, HR and facilities managers who book travel as part of their roles.

You will get access to:

All onsite and online content
All the exhibitors
Networking events
Chat and message with other buyers
The event app
TravelTech Show and The Meetings Show

Register your interest

Please note: all registrations will be vetted.

Hosted buyer

The hosted buyer programme has been designed for travel managers and buyers who want added benefits and opportunities whilst attending the event. The criteria includes, but is not limited to:

Minimum £1 million annual travel budget
Global/National/EMEA Travel Manager
Category specialists in procurement, purchasing and sourcing
Make budgetary and policy decisions across travel within your organisation.

Register your interest

Please note: all registrations will be vetted.

Non-buyer visitor

If you do not directly purchase or manage travel for your business, you will need to buy a pass to attend the show.

Early bird rate (available until 31 May)
£499 + VAT

For passes purchased between 1 and 28 June
£699 + VAT

For passes purchased onsite
£799 + VAT

A visitor pass gives you access to:

All onsite content
The show floor
The event app
TravelTech Show and The Meetings Show

Buy your pass

Passes are not refundable in line with our terms and conditions.

Exhibiting staff

If your company/ business is exhibiting at Business Travel Show Europe please contact your stand manager who will register you via the ezone.

Find out more

Press registration

If you are a member of the press and would like to attend Business Travel Show Europe contact a member of our PR team.

Contact PR Team

Not a corporate travel buyer?

If you are a travel professional who is involved in the purchasing of technology within your travel business you can register for TravelTech Show for free. Alternatively, if you are an event planner who is responsible for organising meetings, events or incentives you can register for The Meetings Show for free.

Dates

Wednesday 28 June 2023:
Registration: 08.00 - 17.00
Opening general session: 09.00 - 10.15 (Platinum Suite)
Visitor access to show floor: 09.30 - 17.30

Thursday 29 June 2023:
Registration: 08.00 - 16.00
Visitor access to show floor: 09.30 - 17.00

Venue

Halls S4 & S5
ExCeL London
Royal Victoria Dock
1 Western Gateway
Royal Docks
London
E16 1XL

For information on how to get to ExCeL London click here

Special rate secured with Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels

We have secured a limited number of rooms at the luxury Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels on a first come, first served basis for visitors and exhibitors to Business Travel Show Europe.

These superior suites are priced at just £274 + VAT and includes breakfast.
Take a 3D look at the Superior Studio room on offer: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=F62dXo5zXVe

Included in the price is the Work Hub, a co-working space within the hotel which can be used by all guests as an office and includes complimentary coffee & tea.
Take a 3D look at the Work Hub - https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=qdWfyordoTd

To make a reservation, email towersuites.reservations@blueorchid.com and quote the ID# 4950196. Your reservation must be between the dates of
26-29 June 2023.
To secure this rate, reservations must be made before 26 May 2023.

Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels is located at 100 Minories, London
EC3N 1JY.

To reach Business Travel Show Europe at ExCeL London, guests can either take a short 20 min hop directly on the DLR or a combination of the Elizabeth Line and District Line. Depending on traffic, a car or taxi journey will take you approximately 15 minutes.

Please ensure you have your show registration confirmation before you arrange accommodation, to avoid any disappointment. Register here.

Business Travel Show Europe is not affiliated with Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels and is not to be held responsible for reservations made. The Hotel’s T&Cs will apply.

Hosted buyer programme

A hosted buyer programme designed for you

The Business Travel Show Europe hosted buyer programme is designed for busy travel buyers like you, 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 need to go to and the networking opportunities you want to attend.

Business Travel Show Europe hosted buyer programme attracts hundreds of national, EMEA and global travel managers and procurement, purchasing and sourcing category specialists from around Europe.

The programme runs for up to three days to deliver corporate travel buyers with unrivalled sourcing, learning and networking opportunities whilst at the same time allowing them the opportunity to tailor the programme to suit their needs. The full terms and conditions for the hosted buyer programme can be found here

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
Global/National/EMEA Travel Manager
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 your choice from 200+ exhibitors. Ensuring you fast-track and priority access to busy supplier stands at a time that suits you.

Exclusive conference

Our hosted buyers can enjoy an exclusive pre-show conference plus hosted buyer-only masterclasses throughout both days of the show, providing you with invaluable opportunities for learning and knowledge sharing with your peers. As well as full access to our in-person content you will also be able to access all virtual content via the Swapcard platform

Build relationships

You will have a chance to meet and network with fellow hosted buyers during your time at Business Travel Show Europe and create connections and conversations that will continue past the show. Make new invaluable contacts to benchmark process with and share tips and tricks with.

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.

3-DAY ATTENDANCE

Pre-show conference, two exclusive evening events and both days of the show

Minimum 10 appointments (20 mins per appt)

2 nights’ accommodation

Travel available upon request for those based outside of London

2-DAY ATTENDANCE

Both days of the show

Hosted buyer networking event

Minimum 10 appointments (20 mins per appt)

1 night accommodation

Travel available upon request for those based outside of London

1-DAY ATTENDANCE

Available for UK buyers only

One day at the show

Minimum 5 appointments (20 mins per appt)

Travel available upon request for those based outside of London

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.

Day 1 Dinner

After a full first day at the exhibition, join your hosted buyer peers once again for an exclusive evening of drinks, food and networking. Re-connect as you share your learnings, ideas and plans for when you return to the office. Everything is taken care of for you, from transfers, seating plans and dietary requirements, so please do join us as your peers thoroughly enjoy these evenings and are a friendly bunch!

More details to follow and invitations will be sent to you nearer to the event which you will need to RSVP to secure your place at a table!

Interested in becoming a hosted buyer?

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Hosted buyer FAQs

How do I apply for a place on the hosted buyer programme?

Registration is due to open in March. Click here to register your interest.

Alternatively, you may receive an invite from one of the many partners working with Business Travel Show Europe, inviting you to join the hosted buyer programme as a guest in their group. If so, they will provide you with a link to register.

What are the qualifying criteria?

The hosted buyer criteria includes but is not limited to:

Minimum £1 million annual travel budget
Global/National/EMEA Travel Manager
Category specialists in procurement, purchasing and sourcing
Make budgetary and policy decisions across travel within your organisation

Do I have to attend the exhibition for both days on the hosted buyer programme?

No. As a UK hosted buyer you can choose to attend the exhibition for one or two days, as long as you complete the required number of pre-scheduled appointments. Your hosted buyer badge, however, is valid for both days of the exhibition so if your diary frees up, you are always welcome to attend on a day that you are not registered.

Hosted buyers from outside the UK who require travel and accommodation must attend both of the two days.

Where and when is the exhibition taking place?

Business Travel Show Europe takes place at ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Docks, London, E16 1XL on 28 - 29 June 2023 Hosted buyers have access to the hosted-buyer only conference on Tuesday 27 June 2023, but this is dependent on their attendance option.

What is included in the hosted buyer programme?

Online personal diary to manage and maximise your time at the show
Pre scheduled appointments with exhibitors of your choice
Exclusive hosted buyer only conference sessions before and during the event
Return economy flights from Europe or standard class rail travel for UK buyers if required
Accommodation (bed and breakfast basis only) in a minimum 4* hotel close to ExCeL if required for up to two nights
Transfers between ExCeL and the London airports, on exhibition open days. This could be by limo, coach or for London Heathrow it will be a rail ticket on the Elizabeth Line, which now runs directly from Heathrow to Custom House (ExCeL). Transfers are also provided to the hosted buyer networking functions
Access to an exclusive hosted buyer lounge with complimentary refreshments and lunch

What is not included in the hosted buyer programme?

Travel insurance
Any transfers outside of the event dates
All food and beverage expenses not taken within the programme or the hosted buyer lounge
Hotels and flights upgrades
Additional hotel nights
Personal expenses such as mini bar, additional drinks, telephone etc.

What do I do if my company does not allow me to receive complimentary travel and accommodation?

If you cannot accept complimentary travel and accommodation, you can still attend the event as a hosted buyer. During the registration process, simply do not tick that you would like us to book your travel and accommodation.

What am I committed to as a hosted buyer?

All that is required from hosted buyers, in return for all the benefits we offer, is to pre schedule five appointments with exhibitors of your choice per day of attendance using the event appointment system.

What is a pre-scheduled appointment?

A pre-scheduled appointment is a 20-minute one-to-one appointment between a hosted buyer and an exhibitor of your choice. This equates to less than two hours of your time per day. These must be booked through the diary system on the online event platform. You can search through a list of all the exhibitors and choose who you would like to arrange an appointment with; our system will then match available meeting times in both your diaries.

Do I have to pre-schedule appointments in advance?

Yes, pre-scheduled appointments are a requirement of attending Business Travel Show Europe as a hosted buyer. Hosted buyers will be asked, during registration, to confirm that they will comply and make appointments using the event online diary. We reserve the right to cancel people from the programme or charge a cancellation fee to any buyer who refuses to pre-schedule appointments.

Is there a cancellation fee?

Cancellations received on or before Friday 19 May 2023 will not incur a fee.
Cancellations received after Friday 19 May 2023 will incur a cancellation fee up to £450.

What is the pre-show conference?

On Tuesday 27 June we will be running an exclusive hosted buyer conference. The conference will start with a networking lunch followed by the educational sessions. Hosted buyers must register to attend the conference and will be expected to attend for the duration of the conference. After the conference there will be a networking dinner available for all hosted buyers.

What are the terms and conditions?

The full terms and conditions for the hosted buyer programme can be found here.

Discover our 2023 show attractions

Designed with the travel manager in mind, every element of Business Travel Show Europe has been tailored towards the corporate travel community, allowing you to make the most of your time out of the office and tailor your visit to suit your business objectives.

In just two days, you can discover what's new in the industry, uncover the latest technological innovations, meet the widest range of industry suppliers, learn from industry experts and much more.

With so many show attractions to explore there's something for everyone at this year's Business Travel Show Europe.

Innovative Exhibitors

Discover the widest range of innovative, disruptive, and leading suppliers as they showcase the latest tools and services to help you deliver better value for your business and travellers.

Industry Experts

Join industry visionaries, disruptors, and innovators as they share their industry insight, expertise and knowledge on the most pressing industry issues.

Inspiring Conference Programme

Covering the entire business travel sphere in just 2 days our conference programme has been curated by business travel experts at The BTN Group who have been part of the industry for over 37 years.

Innovation Faceoff

Showcasing cutting-edge products, technologies and services developed by startups and suppliers to address industry challenges and support the corporate travel industry.

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