hosted buyer program

Applications for the AIME 2011 Hosted Buyer Program open on Monday 16th August.

If you are responsible for organising, influencing or making budgetary decisions for business travel, conferences, meetings, exhibitions, incentive travel or special events, you may be eligible to attend AIME as one of our VIP hosted buyers.

AIME hosts VIP buyers from all parts of the world.  To be part of this program you must apply and qualify, based on the amount of business you do, or intend to do, in the Asia Pacific region.

If qualified you will be offered a place on the program in one of two categories:
Fully Hosted Buyer
Semi Hosted Buyer

 Over two days you will have appointments with companies of most interest to your needs.  As a VIP AIME hosted buyer you will have a range of great services exclusively available to you, such as:

• Complimentary Travel and Accommodation: Return flights, 4/5 star accommodation and transfers for fully hosted buyers residing outside of Victoria
• Personalised Appointment Schedule: A personalised appointment schedule with exhibitors over the 2 day event.
• Online Diary: Allowing buyers to make additional appointments with exhibitors prior to AIME
• Social Events: Complimentary access to a variety of AIME social functions, including:  the official AIME Welcome Reception, Daily Networking Hours, AIME Club Night and many more..
• Pre Touring: Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau provides an excellent program for Hosted Buyers, showcasing Melbourne and the State of Victoria’s attractions, venues, infrastructure and event services.
• Post Touring: Hosted Buyers can extend their stay and see more of Australia’s wonderful attractions, meeting and incentive products. Choose from several different post touring destinations around Australia.
• Business Events Forum: A high profile forum bringing together industry leaders from around the world.
• Hosted Buyer Lounge: Exclusive access to the VIP lounge, for buyers to relax, network or catch up on emails.
• Pamper Zone: Hosted Buyers have exclusive access to the AIME Pamper Zone, located on the show floor to relax and rejuvenate in between appointments.
  

And don't forget, if you register and qualify before 29th October, you will receive a 10% saving on your registration fee!

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