EXPO Hosted Buyer Programme
Our Programme
The micebook Hosted Buyer Programme at EXPO 2026 offers a fully hosted experience across the event, with an overnight stay at one of our host hotels.
Your hosted experience includes:
- Overnight accommodation at one of our hosted partner hotels on Monday 2nd February
- Hosted dinner with your partner hotel on Monday 2nd February
- Lunch, snacks, and coffee on tap throughout the two days
- Two full days of content and access to over 100 exhibitors
- Exclusive meetings programme with Exhibitor PLUS partners
- Avanti West Coast Hosted Travel Partnership (available on selected routes)*
*Travel outside of the specified times and routes are not included in the Hosted Buyer Programme.

Your commitment
Meetings Programme (Compulsory)
- Participate in 12 pre-scheduled meetings across the two days (2–3 Feb) — mandatory for all hosted buyers
- Meetings are with Exhibitor PLUS partners — guaranteed hosted buyer appointments
- Submit meeting preferences in advance to ensure you meet the suppliers most relevant to your business
Additional Networking
- Connect with all other exhibitors outside your guaranteed meetings
- Explore the exhibitor floor at your own pace
The micebook EXPO is the perfect opportunity to connect with top-tier suppliers, engage in carefully curated content, and grow your professional network – all in a premium hosted environment.

The Avanti Partnership
For select qualifying hosted buyers, we’re delighted to offer an exclusive travel upgrade in partnership with Avanti West Coast — ensuring your journey to EXPO is just as premium as your time there.
Experience first-class hosted rail travel on the following routes:
| Route A: Manchester - London | ||
| 2 Feb | Manchester Piccadilly 08:34 | London Euston 10:41 |
| 3 Feb | London Euston 16:33 | Manchester Piccadilly 18:44 |
| Route B: Birmingham - London | ||
| 2 Feb | Birmingham New Street 09:17 | London Euston 10:38 |
| 3 Feb | London Euston 16:16 | Birmingham New Street 17:48 |
Your Avanti experience includes:
- First Class travel both ways
- Breakfast and refreshments onboard
- Access to First Class Lounges at departure and arrival stations
- An Avanti hosted start and finish to your EXPO experience
(Places are limited and offered to qualifying buyers. Subject to availability.)
Hosted Buyer Partners







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