Destinations Showcase Hosted Buyer Program - Site Selection for Large-Scale and International Meetings, Conventions, and Trade Shows

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Hosted Buyer Program

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Looking for the perfect destination for your large-scale or international conferences, conventions, or trade shows? Each year, Destinations Showcase helps thousands of meeting professionals from Washington, DC, and Chicago find ideal locations for their upcoming events. Now we’re opening this opportunity to qualified meeting professionals from across the country—with a special Hosted Buyer Program.

Exclusively for Out-of-Town Meeting Professionals
If you are a decision maker involved in site selection, you may be eligible for travel and admission to Destinations Showcase Washington or Chicago—featuring up to 200 destinations from the United States and beyond—as a Hosted Buyer. In exchange for meeting with your choice of destination marketing organizations (DMOs) during pre-scheduled appointments, you will receive these exclusive hosted buyer benefits:

FREE Conference & Expo Pass—providing access to education sessions, a keynote luncheon, unlimited networking, chances to win great prizes, and CMP credit
Complimentary round-trip airfare to/from Washington, D.C. (Feb. 24-25, 2010) or Chicago (June 22-23, 2010)
Two nights lodging at the respective headquarters or similar hotel, plus ground transportation between airport and hotel
Two evening VIP networking events and reserved seating at the keynote luncheon
A personalized itinerary—including face-to-face meetings—with participating destinations that best match your meetings' needs

* If your hosted buyer application is accepted, a deposit is required to confirm your participation, which will be refunded following your completion of the scheduled Hosted Buyer activities. Incidental expenses, additional accommodations, upgrades, travel insurance, food and beverage (excluding VIP dinners and keynote luncheon), and personal extras are the responsibility of the participant. Program subject to change or end without notice.

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