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Why Become a Hosted Buyer?

Pre-Scheduled Meetings

Pre-Scheduled Meetings

Meet qualified global exhibitors matched to your sourcing interests and business objectives.

Hosted Travel & Stay

Hosted Travel & Stay

Selected buyers receive complimentary flights, accommodation, and VIP event access.

Curated Matchmaking

Curated Matchmaking

Connect with destinations, hotels, airlines, DMCs, tourism boards, and travel technology providers relevant to your market.

Industry Insights

Industry Insights

Attend OTM Forum sessions featuring global tourism leaders, policymakers, and travel innovators.

Inside the OTM Hosted Buyer Programme

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Rated ROI High or Very High

Buyer Resources

Who Should Apply?

  • Outbound Tour Operators
  • Corporate Travel Buyers
  • MICE & Incentive Planners
  • Luxury Travel Designers
  • Wedding Planners
  • Online Travel Platforms
  • Leisure Travel Agencies
  • Association & Group Travel Buyers

Qualification Criteria

Applicants should:
  • Have direct purchasing influence or decision-making authority
  • Source travel products/services internationally
  • Conduct regular outbound or MICE business
  • Be available for pre-scheduled meetings during OTM

Application Process

  • Submit Your Application
  • Qualification Review
  • Receive Confirmation
  • Schedule Meetings via Snapcard
  • Attend OTM as a Hosted Buyer

Hosted Buyer Benefits / Packages

  • Return airfare support
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Hosted Buyer badge
  • Priority networking access
  • Curated meetings
  • Hosted lounge access

Fully Hosted

  • Hotel support
  • Networking access
  • Meeting diary
  • Buyer matchmaking

Semi Hosted

  • Access to Hosted Buyer meetings
  • Networking events
  • Conference sessions
  • Matchmaking platform

Self Hosted

Testimonials

Christian Schoch

“OTM helps us a lot to get in touch with buyers from all over India. So everyone comes together in Mumbai and we can showcase our products. We can talk about newer destinations as well and can interact on one-to-one meetings”

Christian Schoch

Christian Schoch

Director - India, Switzerland Tourism

Jassim Mahmoud

“OTM is considered one of the important trade shows that we attend through the year. Today, we have already signed three MoUs with two important travel trade partners. India is considered as top five source market coming to Qatar.”

Jassim Mahmoud

Jassim Mahmoud

PR & Communication Director, Visit Qatar

Nuwal Fadhilah Binti Ku Azmi

“OTM is getting bigger in terms of participation and in terms of buyers. So all of our participants here in Malaysia are very satisfied with their presence here in OTM for 2026. And this is one of the fastest growing markets”

Nuwal Fadhilah Binti Ku Azmi

Nuwal Fadhilah Binti Ku Azmi

Director of International Promotion, Tourism Malaysia

H.E. Christian Harold Richard Duval

“We have had several meetings with all the stakeholders here. I must say that this year, we've had 35 % growth on the tourism arrival from India. OTM is a nice place because we meet all the people from different countries. It is a very nice platform for us coming to India.”

H.E. Christian Harold Richard Duval

H.E. Christian Harold Richard Duval

Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Mauritius

Join Asia’s Leading Hosted Buyer Programme

Connect with global exhibitors, discover new business opportunities, and build high-value partnerships at OTM.