Hosted Buyers

 

 

What is the Hosted Buyer Program?

The ATF25Egypt Invitation Program is for senior buyers from the travel industry, who have qualified through the Egypt Travel Market Hosted Buyer application process, to participate in an exclusive three-day event program.

How to apply

To join the Hosted Buyer Program, please fill out the Interest form at the end of this page.

Please read all benefits and conditions carefully before applying.

Conditions of participation:

  • Senior travel industry professional in leisure, MICE, luxury and corporate travel with direct purchasing and contracting authority.
  • Agree to abide by all Hosted Buyer Program commitments and participation policies according to the terms and conditions.
  • Be able to provide references of work done in the last 6 months to 1 year.
  • You must have an intermediate level of English to communicate with international participants.

 

Hosted Buyer Advantages

If you are successfully accepted into the program, you will enjoy the following exclusive benefits and events organized by Africa Tourism Fair

  • Three (3) nights of complimentary hotel accommodation at one of ATF25Egypt’s partner facilities, the luxurious Rixos Hotels Egypt
  • Daily transfers from the partner hotel to the fairgrounds
  • Early access to the appointment system in the ATF WORLD APP
  • Personalized support with pre-scheduled meetings on the meeting platform ATF WORLD APP
  • Invitation to a very special ATF25Egypt Party
  • Opportunity to participate in new and exclusive Hosted Buyer events
  • A one-year complimentary subscription to GM e-magazine, along with one free brief news update (per year), to be chosen by the Hosted Buyer

 

*Please note that flights, airport transfers and some transfers to/from optional networking events are not included in the Hosted Buyer Program.

 

Hosted Buyer Commitments

  • Attend an appointment scheduled at least 35 days in advance: 8 appointments on the first day of the fair and at least 8 appointments on the 2nd day.
  • Arrive one day before the start of Africa Tourism Fair and leave only after the end of the fair.
  • Commit to fulfill all appointments and schedule other appointments to replace the missed appointments.
  • Complete full Hosted Buyer and Company profiles.
  • Attend mandatory Hosted Buyer events as scheduled.
  • Rate all appointments and provide an overall evaluation report.
  • Participate in a survey to evaluate the Hosted Buyer service and appointments.

 

If you are accepted into the program as a Hosted Buyer, a registration fee of EUR 200 + VAT will be charged.  Please note that this is not a deposit and is non-refundable.

After thoroughly reviewing the Terms and Conditions, all participants are required to complete the necessary ancillary information form. Submission of this form is mandatory for the finalization of your application or participation process.











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    AFRICA TOURISM FAIR – ATF25 EGYPT 2025
    Dates: September 13–14, 2025
    Venue: Rixos Radamis, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
    HOSTED BUYER PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

    1. Definitions
    • ATF25Egypt Hosted Buyer Team: GMT Fuarcılık team managing buyer participation.
    • Event/Fair: Africa Tourism Fair (ATF25 Egypt), held in Sharm El Sheikh.
    • Exhibitor: Travel and tourism supplier with a confirmed stand at the fair.
    • Hosted Buyer: A selected tourism professional with purchasing authority approved by the ATF team.
    • Program: A curated participation program offering benefits in return for fulfilling specific meeting and attendance commitments.

    2. Application and Registration
    • Online application must be completed in full.
    • Selection is based on professional profile and evaluation by the ATF team.
    • Accepted buyers must pay a €200 + VAT non-refundable registration fee.
    • Only one application per company is generally accepted.

    3. Terms of Participation
    • Applicants must be senior-level professionals with authority to negotiate and purchase travel services.
    • Attendance at all 3 days of the event is required.
    • Participation includes a minimum of 16 pre-scheduled B2B meetings (8 per day).
    • Full completion of ATF World platform profile, surveys, and appointment ratings is mandatory.
    • Hosted Buyers must be responsive and available by email/phone/WhatsApp during the event.

    4. Program Benefits
    • 3 nights’ accommodation (Sept 12–15, 2025) at partner hotel (Rixos Hotels Egypt).
    • Daily round-trip transfers between hotel and venue.
    • Early access and personalized support via ATF WORLD meeting platform.
    • Inclusion in Hosted Buyer Directory.
    • Access to the Buyers’ Lounge (with refreshments and Wi-Fi).
    • Invitation to the ATF25Egypt Party and exclusive networking functions.
    • Complimentary 1-year subscription to GM e-magazine with one free brief news update.

    5. Exclusions
    • The following are not included:
    o Flights and airline tickets
    o Visa expenses
    o Travel/health insurance
    o Personal expenses, minibar, hotel extras
    o Accommodation upgrades or extra nights
    o Transfers not included in the official program

    6. Travel and Accommodation
    • Buyers must arrive September 12 and depart after 15:00 on September 14.
    • Accommodation is at a designated partner hotel; requests for hotel changes cannot be accepted.
    • Additional nights or upgrades are the buyer’s responsibility.
    • Transfers will operate on a fixed schedule; missed transfers are at the buyer’s expense.

    7. Visa and Insurance
    • Hosted Buyers are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and insurance.
    • ATF provides confirmation letters for visa applications (upon request).
    • No visa assistance or processing services are offered.

    8. Cancellation and Changes
    • Free cancellation allowed until Augost 20, 2025.
    • After that, cancellation incurs a €500 + VAT fee.
    • No-show or non-compliance with commitments: €1,000 + VAT penalty.
    • Substitutions may be accepted with approval by the ATF25Egypt team.
    • Medical emergencies must be supported with valid documentation for refund consideration.

    9. General Provisions
    • ATF25 Egypt is organized by GMT Fuarcılık.
    • Breach of rules or failure to fulfill commitments results in removal from the program and billing for used services.
    • Hosted Buyers must behave professionally and respectfully at all times.
    • Use of the ATF WORLD platform for personal or promotional content unrelated to business meetings is strictly prohibited.

    10. Personal Data Protection
    • Personal data collected is used strictly for Hosted Buyer Program purposes: registration, accommodation, communication, and reporting.
    • Data is protected under GDPR and KVKK (Turkey’s Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698) and shared only with authorized parties as necessary.

    1. Eligibility and Application Process

    2. Program Benefits

    3. Commitments and Responsibilities

    4. Cancellation and No-Show Policies

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