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MAXIMIZE YOUR BIZ A Hosted Buyer Program with Powerful Opportunities!

Now the largest trade show for the meetings industry, IMEX America offers many benefits when you attend as a hosted buyer. Get business done, network with your peers and learn from top speakers and education. It’s all here under one roof—the most efficient use of your time. As a hosted buyer, you travel and stay as our guest and enjoy VIP services.

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Hosted buyer registration opens June 2014.

For more information, please contact the intermediary who sent you this brochure.

WHAT IS THE HOSTED BUYER PROGRAM? WHO ARE HOSTED BUYERS? HOW DO I QUALIFY? WHAT IS INCLUDED?

This innovative program works with strategic partners to invite top-level planners to IMEX America. We offer complimentary travel and accommodations for buyers to attend the show—your opportunity to meet and partner with suppliers, destinations and hotels to create great events. Participation in this program is subject to strict qualifying criteria.

Top-level MICE (meetings, incentive, conferences and events) planners who book international and significant U.S. business.

You must be responsible for planning, organizing, recommending or making budgetary decisions for events outside your home country and state.*

ALL-OUT BUSINESS

Connie J. Catalano, Global Cynergies, Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL

*Conditions apply.

• Roundtrip coach-class airfare to Las Vegas, plus ground transfers • Accommodations in one of our specially selected partner hotels • Hosted Buyer Lounge access and dedicated support before and during the show

WHAT IS MY COMMITMENT?

“ IMEX America was filled with energy and enthusiasm, and I accomplished more than I ever imagined.”

Our exhibitors are waiting to see you, and we ask that you schedule and attend at least eight daily appointments— that’s only four hours a day. Appointments can be with exhibitors of your choice, open-stand presentations or group appointments organized on your behalf. For the rest of the day, walk the show floor, network or schedule more appointments. You must also agree to the program’s terms and conditions.

“ My experience was awesome!

IMEX America has the hosted buyer concept covered, and the hospitality was impressive. I returned to the office with energy, focus and determination to implement much of what I experienced.”

Laraine Levine, Meetings Logistics International, Houston, TX

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WHY

SHOULD I ATTEND? At one show, you’ll accomplish your business goals, meet key global players and advance your knowledge with no-cost education. This can be the most productive event on your 2014 calendar!

Business Deals IMEX America is where the deals are made and you can do a year’s worth of business in less than a week. Be in the heart of the action and get ahead of your competitors.

Education TOP REASONS

OPPORTUNITIES

Online

Schedule Schedule appointments before the show with this easy-to-use tool. Identify who you want to meet through keyword searches, access a private messaging service and send RFPs. Unlock your career potential with outstanding sessions: kick off with Smart Monday, powered

by MPI on October 13, and many co-located events.

“ This is my third year at the show, and it is as fantastic as ever. IMEX America allows me to meet everybody in one place without having to travel.”

Mark Prine, US Motivation, Atlanta, GA

Technology Providers Discover the latest trends from innovative companies and be the first to know how technology will continue to transform how we do business.

HOSTED BUYERS

ATTEND IMEX AMERICA

A Networking POWERHOUSE

Build partnerships with peers, decision makers and exhibitors from around the world at professional gatherings, booth events and parties.

1 KEEP UP TO DATE/SEE WHAT’S NEW 2 MEET CURRENT SUPPLIERS 3 FIND NEW SUPPLIERS 4 SEE THE INDUSTRY PLAYERS IN ONE PLACE 5 NETWORK WITH OTHER BUYERS

IMEX Vision PROGRAM Expand your outlook with the revolutionary IMEX Vision program—an unmatched source of intelligent insight on key issues in our industry.

UNLIMITED NETWORKING

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WHO WILL I MEET?

U.S.

Domestic Suppliers

Be part of the world’s largest gathering of American meetings professionals and a remarkable array of U.S. suppliers. IMEX America attracts all the key players.

Catch up with existing suppliers and also meet with exciting new venues, destinations and other key exhibitors.

MAJOR

HOTEL

IMEX AMERICA 2013: 2,694 Exhibitors from 150 Countries United States United Kingdom Canada Mexico Spain Germany Italy France Ireland United Arab Emirates Portugal Argentina Brazil Costa Rica Turkey Japan China Netherlands Australia Switzerland Austria South Korea

Panama South Africa Peru Greece Russia Belgium Singapore Thailand Czech Republic Macau Dominican Republic Hong Kong Monaco Puerto Rico Colombia Guatemala Hungary India Iceland Malaysia Philippines Sweden

Denmark Jamaica Aruba Norway Virgin Islands (U.S.) El Salvador Indonesia Chile Croatia Curacao French Polynesia Malta New Zealand Bahamas Cayman Islands Honduras Israel Jordan Poland Egypt Morocco St Kitts & Nevis

Global Tourist Offices & Convention Bureaus Get to know tourism ambassadors from across the globe, from national and regional tourist offices to local convention and visitor bureaus.

Destination Management Companies & Service Providers

Companies

Do business with significant names in hospitality, including over 50 hotel groups, resorts and conference centers, plus golf resorts and spa destinations.

TOTAL INNOVATION

Seek out providers of services including destination management, technology, team building, incentive products and more— all to make your programs and events complete.

Cruise Lines & Transportation Meet with prestigious cruise lines, from large luxury companies to specialized boutique firms. See airlines, car rental companies and other transportation companies too.

SUPPORTING PARTNERS INCLUDE:

STRATEGIC PARTNER AND PREMIER EDUCATION PROVIDER

HEADQUARTERS HOTEL

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