NEW HOSTED BUYER PROGRAM
Come to Washington or Chicago—On Us!
Looking for the perfect destination for your next conference, convention, or trade show? Each year, Destinations Showcase Conference & Expo helps thousands of meeting professionals from Washington, DC, and Chicago find ideal locations for their next events. Now we’re opening this opportunity to qualified meeting professionals from across the country—with a new hosted buyer program.
If you are a decision maker involved in site selection for an upcoming event, you may be eligible for travel and admission to Destinations Showcase Washington or Chicago—featuring hundreds of 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 on the show floor, you will receive these exclusive hosted buyer benefits:
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Complimentary airfare to and from either Washington, DC, or Chicago
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Two nights lodging at the selected show’s headquarters hotel
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A personalized itinerary—including one-on-one appointments with your choice of participating destinations that best meet your meetings’ needs
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VIP seating at the 16th Annual DMAI Foundation “Spirit of Hospitality” Award Dinner* in Washington or a VIP networking event in Chicago
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Your choice of two morning breakout sessions or a special 2.5 hour “Event Design Workshop”
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VIP seating at Keynote Luncheon
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Local ground transportation between airport and hotel
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Pre- and post-show tours of other destinations, plus an optional facility tour of the hosting convention center
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The personal attention of hosted buyer program coordinators
A $150 non-refundable processing fee applies if your application is approved, which serves as your guarantee of participation. If you are selected for the hosted buyer program, you commit to pre-schedule and participate in a minimum of five one-on-one appointments with exhibiting destinations of your choice. 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 without notice.
* Washington only. Takes place the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009.
Terms & Conditions
DMAI is delighted to offer the hosted buyer program and reminds buyers that this is an important business trip, which may also include some fun and enjoyment. It is not appropriate to bring travel companions for this business trip.
DMAI will provide these items provided the hosted buyer fulfills their obligations:
1. Complimentary round-trip airfare - to and from either Washngton, DC or Chicago
2. Two nights lodging at the headquarters or similar hotel
3. Certain meals as described for each program
4. Ground transfers between the airport and the hotel
Buyer agrees to fulfilling these obligations:
1. Pay the $150 non-refundable processing fee upon acceptance into the program.
2. Attend all scheduled activities, including, but not limited to these:
A. Schedule and attend a minimum of five one-on-one business appointments with exhibiting destinations.
B. Attend morning educational sessions
C. Attend key meal functions and key evening receptions
3. Once airplane tickets are issued in the name of the buyer - there is an obligation of $500 additional as a cancellation fee.
The same fee is applied for no-show or not attending the required activities. If the airline tickets have any value - the buyer can use it for his or her own purposes, paying change fees as required. DMAI has no obligation to assist with ticket changes when a buyer cancels their attendance.
4. Invitations and acceptance is non-transferable. We may allow some substitution before airline ticketing for a fee.
5. All incidental expenses and additional hotel nights will be the responsibility of the buyer.
