Hosted Buyer Program 2009 Application Form	POWERED BY:
Introducing The Motivation Show (IT&ME) Hosted Buyer Program!

Take advantage of this new opportunity for qualified buyers to visit the world's largest incentive and recognition industry event. Enjoy complimentary accommodations and other benefits, while networking with key domestic and international suppliers.

Qualifying Criteria: To qualify for this program, you must be an active buyer of meeting, incentive, conference, convention or other group travel programs (this includes corporate end-users, incentive and meeting planners, and other travel resellers) and you must provide information on your purchasing authority, annual budget, previous programs, and potential for future business. Hosted Buyers are required to attend eight (8) pre-scheduled appointments with specific program sponsors during The Motivation Show in order to receive the benefits outlined below. Additional appointments can be scheduled with exhibitors of your choice. If you cannot meet these criteria, please pass this invitation on to a qualified colleague.

Hosted Buyers will receive the following benefits:

• Two (2) nights accommodation in an official Motivation Show participating hotel
  
• Local round trip transfers between O’Hare and Midway airport, official hotels and McCormick Place
  
• Complimentary Exhibit Hall registration
  
• Complimentary Full-Conference registration to attend all education sessions of your choice
  
• Access to exclusive Hosted Buyer Lounge on the exhibit floor providing refreshments and Internet access
  
• Access to hospitality functions and networking events sponsored by participating sponsors and organizations

There are a limited number of Hosted Buyer openings, so we urge you to apply now! Qualified applicants who do not receive Hosted Buyer status will receive complimentary Exhibit Hall registration (a $20.00 value) and a 50% discount off of the Full-Conference registration ($145 value).

Deadline to apply online is July 30, 2009.

Please take 15 minutes to complete the application.

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All fields must be completed. Applications that do not include complete information cannot be considered.

1. Please verify:

2. Your Firm's primary product/service (Select one only - printed on your badge)
Manufacturer
Retailer/Food/Lodging service
Financial/Insurance/Real estate
Medical/Pharmaceutical/Healthcare
Media/Publishing/Internet
Transportation/Communications/Utilities
Services (Business or Professional)
Other Buyer
Incentive Company
Meeting Planner
Travel Agency/Fulfillment
Other Supplier

3. Have you attended The Motivation Show in the past? (Select all that apply)
Yes, in 2008
Yes, in 2007
Yes, in 2006
I have not attended in the last three years

4. What is your involvement with meetings and incentives? (Select all that apply)
Recommend
Purchase
Approve
None

5. How many years have you been involved in planning meetings/incentive programs? (Select one only)
Less than 1 year
1-4 Years
5-9 Years
10+ Years

6. Destinations you use, or plan to use (Select all that apply)
Domestic USA
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Bermuda
Canada
Caribbean
Central America
Europe
Mexico
Middle East
South America

7. What is your meeting and incentive group size? (Select all that apply)
Individual Travel
Under 50
50-199
200-500
Over 500

8. What is your meeting and incentive special interest? (Select all that apply)
Golf
Gaming
Cruises
Adventure Travel
History
Shopping
Culture
Sightseeing
Beach/Water Sports

9. How many domestic and international meeting, incentive, conference, convention or other group travel programs will you be directly involved in from 2010 thru 2012? (Select one only)
1-2
3-5
6-10
10+

10. What is your projected average budget per program including air and ground program? (Select all that apply)
$25,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $499,999
$500,000 to $999,999
$1 million to $5 million
$5 million plus

PREVIOUS Programs: Please tell us about the last TWO meeting, incentive, conference, convention or other group travel programs that you have planned or operated.

11. PROGRAM #1: Type of Program: (Select all that apply)
Meeting
Incentive
Conference/Convention
Other (please explain)

12. PROGRAM #2: Type of Program: (Select all that apply)
Meeting
Incentive
Conference/Convention
Other (please explain)

FUTURE Programs: Please tell us about the next TWO meeting, incentive, conference, convention or other group travel programs you are currently planning:

13. PROGRAM #1: Type of Program: (Select all that apply)
Meeting
Incentive
Conference/Convention
Other (please explain)

14. PROGRAM #2: Type of Program: (Select all that apply)
Meeting
Incentive
Conference/Convention
Other (please explain)

I warrant that all responses provided herein are the truth and that I am currently a full-time employee of the organization indicated above (or independent planner with appropriately qualified clients who will verify the information included here). I also understand that it may be necessary for The Motivation Show Hosted Buyer team to verify the above information by contacting my employer and/or appropriate suppliers.
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YES
NO