The IHG Americas Owners Conference has become one of the most powerful events in the hospitality industry, attracting hotel Owners, General Managers, Franchisees, Director of Sales and Corporate Personnel in one dynamic setting. In 2014, IHG experienced record-breaking attendance. The engaged 5,500+ audience well represents the full IHG brand portfolio and includes key purchasers who are ready to do business against a backdrop of consistent growth. Time after time, the post-conference surveys tell us that the IHG Tradeshow is the most valued show in the industry, the best attended; and for those who may be limited with access to Conferences, they choose the IHG Conference head and shoulders above all other hospitality shows. IHG HOTEL & ROOM WORLD STATS IHG is a hospitality powerhouse, with more than 4,840 hotels worldwide and 1,221 in the pipeline. 2015 IHG Around the World Globally at a glance IHG BRANDS # OF HOTELS # OF ROOMS InterContinental 180 61,235 Crowne Plaza 406 113,562 Hotel Indigo 61 6,731 Holiday Inn 1,158 211,228 Holiday Inn Express Holiday Inn Club Vacations Staybridge Suites Candlewood Suites Holiday Inn Resort 2,365 229,110 12 4,027 205 22,409 322 30,708 42 9,904 EVEN Hotels 2 296 V1 Updated 04.07.214 1
Need to know more about IHG? IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global organization with nine hotel brands including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites, as well as our two newest brands, EVEN Hotels and HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts. IHG also manages IHG Rewards Club, the world s first and largest hotel loyalty program with over 84 million members worldwide. IHG won t settle for being just a great hotel company, we want to be one of the world s greatest companies by creating Great Hotels Guests Love. With 4,840 hotels worldwide (that s about 710,295 rooms in 100 countries), we really know hospitality. And other people think so too. IHG has been recognized with winning awards such as World s Leading Hotel Brands, the Stevie s for customer service, Travellers Choice, JD Power Awards... the list goes on. Greater Access to IHG Delegates IHG delegates are interested in YOU! They spend an average of more than 6½ Hours exploring the IHG Resource Center (Tradeshow floor). Take this opportunity to exhibit your products and services to a captive audience. Greater Access to IHG Owners Every year, exhibitors tell us participation in the IHG Resource Center is a great benefit. In 2014, 97% say talking to General Managers and owners is beneficial to their business, while 75% felt the quality of contacts and IHG Sales Marketplace was very good. Two out of five exhibitors told us the dollar sales their organization is expecting as a result of attending the IHG Resource Center (Tradeshow) is more than $150,000. The benefit is even greater this year. Not only will IHG Delegates visit you at the IHG Resource Center (Tradeshow), we invite you to join us on Wednesday night at City Hall for a Welcome Reception where you will have greater access to our owners. IHG Resource Center Schedule October 1, 2015 9:30 am 4:30 pm October 2, 2015-9:00 am 11:00 am V1 Updated 04.07.214 2
High-Level Sponsorship Opportunities Platinum Sponsor $100,000 10X30 Premium Booth during Tradeshow with $5,000 credit towards Booth Design (Freeman) Exclusive Sponsorship of Evening Welcome Event Complimentary Conference registration for seven (7) Booth Representatives Opportunity to provide Amenity to all Delegates via room drop Invitation to exclusive Sponsor Event or receipt of Sponsor appreciation gift Custom Signage at Sponsored Event(s) plus additional high-traffic areas and/or ads on Flat Screen TV s Mention in all printed collateral sent to potential Delegates Reserved seating with IHG Executive Team during two Breakout Sessions Exclusive Sponsorship of two Breakout Sessions Large scale color ad on event website and in Exhibitor s Directory Invitation to participate in 2016 Investors Orientation Tradeshows in Atlanta, GA Option to include promotional material in Conference Bag for All Delegates Hotlink to your website from event website Gold Sponsor $75,000 10X30 Premium Booth during Tradeshow with $4,000 credit towards Booth Design (Freeman) Exclusive Sponsorship of two Breakout Sessions Reserved seating with IHG Executive team during two Breakout Sessions Exclusive Sponsorship of Closing Event Opportunity to provide Amenity to all Delegates via room drop Complimentary Conference Registration for six (6) Booth Representatives Invitation to Exclusive Sponsor Event or receipt of Sponsor appreciation gift Mention in all printed collateral sent to potential Delegates Large scale color ad on event website and in Exhibitor s Directory Invitation to participate in 2016 Investors Orientation Tradeshows in Atlanta, GA Option to include promotional material in Conference Bags for All Delegates Hotlink to your website from event website V1 Updated 04.07.214 3
Silver Sponsor $50,000 10X20 Premium Booth during Tradeshow with $4,000 credit towards Booth Design (Freeman) Sponsorship of one Breakout Session Exclusive Sponsorship of one of two Breakfasts or one of two Breaks Opportunity to provide Amenity to all Delegates via room drop Complimentary Conference Registration for five (5) Booth Representatives Invitation to Exclusive Sponsor Event or receipt of Sponsor appreciation gift Mention in all printed collateral sent to Potential Delegates Option to include promotional material in Conference Bag for all Delegates Large scale color ad on event website and in Exhibitor s Directory Invitation to participate in 2016 Investors Orientation Tradeshows in Atlanta, GA Hotlink to your website from event website Bronze Sponsor $25,000 10X20 Premium Booth during Tradeshow with $2,500 credit towards Booth Design (Freeman) Complimentary Conference Registration for four (4) Booth Representatives Invitation to Exclusive Sponsor Event or receipt of Sponsor appreciation gift Mention in all printed collateral sent to potential Delegates Option to include promotional material in Conference Bag for all Delegates Large scale color ad on event website and in Exhibitor s Directory Invitation to participate in 2016 Investors Orientation Tradeshows in Atlanta, GA Hotlink to your website from event website V1 Updated 04.07.214 4
Exhibitor Opportunities EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT For Registrations and For Registrations and Payments Payments Received By Received August 7, 2015 August 9 - August 31, 2015 One Booth $7,500 $8,225 10X10 Booth during Tradeshow Complimentary Booth Registration for two (2) Booth Representatives ; three (3) additional Booth Representatives at $250 each not to exceed 5 in your booth. Two Booths $11,850 $13,010 10X20 Booth during Tradeshow Complimentary Booth Registration for four (4) Booth Representatives; six (6) additional Booth Representatives at $250 each not to exceed 10 in your booth. Three Booths $15,475 $16,998 10X30 Booth during Tradeshow Complimentary Booth Registration for six (6) Booth Representatives; nine (9) additional Booth Representatives at $250 each not to exceed 15 in your booth. Four Booths $17,650 $19,390 10X40 Booth during Tradeshow Complimentary Booth Registration for eight (8) Booth Representatives; twelve (12) additional Booth Representatives at $250 each not to exceed 20 in your booth. Premier Booth $9,250 $9,750 10X10 Tradeshow Booth - Prime Location your choice Full page color ad in Exhibitor s Directory Complimentary Booth Registration for three (3) Booth Representatives; two (2) additional Booth Representatives at $250 each not to exceed 5 in your booth. V1 Updated 04.07.214 5
Increase your Marketing: Additional Sponsorship Opportunities During Conference and beyond, you have the opportunity to represent your company and its products and services in a multitude of methods. Additional marketing opportunities present tangible and intangible benefits to your company. They have reach and impact beyond Conference and measure to be a great return on investment and engagement. ADDITIONAL MARKETING OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION COST ½ Page color ad in Exhibitor s Directory $1,500 Full page color ad in Exhibitor s Directory $2,500 Provide Printed Flyer in Delegate Welcome Bag (limited to five)** $2,000 PM Break Day One / September 30 $2,500 AM/PM Break Day Two / October 1 $2,500 AM Break Day Three / October 2 $2,500 Provide Approved Amenity in Delegate Welcome Bag (limited to three)** $3,000 Display Link to Company s Website on Networking Site* $3,500 Specialty Drink Offering at Welcome Reception (limited to one) $4,000 Specialty Drink Offering at Closing Party (limited to one) $4,000 Ad on IHG Conference Microsite, main comms channel post-conference $5,000 Mini-Massages at Main Registration (limited to one) $5,000 Sponsor Printed Pocket Map and Conference Agenda (limited to one) $7,500 Sponsor Countdown Clock on Conference web site (limited to one) $8,000 Sponsor Cyber Café in high traffic area (limited to one) $10,000 Sponsor Information Desk in high traffic area (limited to one) $10,000 Some of these opportunities may be limited by number. If you are interested in additional details, please contact the IHG Tradeshow team at conference@ihg.com. *Networking site is accessible to IHG Branded hotels and corporate offices via intranet pre and post Conference. **Requires IHG approval V1 Updated 04.07.214 6
Exhibit Inclusions Each booth is 10X10 with Carpet, Pipe & Drape. The maximum back wall height is eight (8) feet and side height is three (3) feet. Carpet Color: Tuxedo Drape Color: Black Sponsor Information Provide your 50 words or less description when registering for your sponsorship at www.ihgconference.com. Register your Booth Representatives directly after registering your sponsorship, or complete this task at a later date by using the Returning Exhibitors section to log back into your record and follow the instructions. Register your Sponsor Representatives for hotel accommodations mid-july when the Conference registration site is live. Go to the Hotel tab of the site, and select from one of our 10 San Francisco hotels. Print your Exhibitor Kit and make note of all deadlines. This can be found on the Sponsor and Exhibitor tab of the Conference website. Submit your full page color Ad for the Exhibitor s Directory by August 7, 2015 (see Ad instructions on the next page) Exhibitor Information Provide your 50 words or less description when registering for your booth at www.ihgconference.com. Register Booth Representatives directly after registering your booth, or complete this task at a later date by using the Returning Exhibitors section to log back into your record and follow the instructions. Register your Booth Representatives for hotel accommodations mid-july when the Conference registration site is live. Go to the Hotel tab of the site, and select from one of our 10 San Francisco hotels. Print your Exhibitor Kit and make note of all deadlines. This can be found on the Sponsor and Exhibitor tab of the Conference website. V1 Updated 04.07.214 7
Sending Sponsor Logos and Ads - DUE DATE IS AUGUST 7, 2015 Instructions for Logos Please provide: Contact name, phone number and e-mail address of art creator if applicable Provide one digital file of your logo in color, on a white background All required registered, trademarks and service marks must be part of the logo artwork Color must be applied directly to the digital art file Matching colors (Pantone) should be provided when you send the digital file Acceptable file formats: EPS - preferred, PSD, AI, TIF Send logo for submission at: https://thinkwits.sharefile.com/r-rfc338554081478fa Instructions for Ads Please provide: Contact name, phone number and e-mail address of art creator if applicable Ads will be produced exactly as provided Minimum requirements for final artwork: 150 dpi resolution at full size of actual finished product Please provide: All related PMS and/or CMYK color codes Please provide: Accurate pdf proof print of artwork If submitting a vector file, include all fonts, or convert fonts to outlines or paths Files that we can use in order of preference include: Print-ready full size PDF preferred, EPS, PSD, AI and TIF, JPG (provided resolution is high enough.) Send logo for submission at: https://thinkwits.sharefile.com/r-rfc338554081478fa FULL PAGE 7.35 in x 10in HALF PAGE 7.35 in x 4.95in V1 Updated 04.07.214 8
Rules and Guidelines Please adhere to the following policies otherwise your future participation could be in jeopardy. Only one (1) business may be displayed per booth (signage). Your Booth Representatives must solely represent the registered company. A Registration fee of $250 per person will be charged to cover each additional representative in the Tradeshow during the Tradeshow hours and during other Conference events to which they may be invited. Please register your additional Booth Representatives in advance to expedite time at Registration. Booth locations will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration will be confirmed upon receipt of Registration and full payment of the Booth Fee. All exhibits must be contained within applicable exhibit space, based upon your level of participation. Portable or pop-up booths are allowed. All displays must be designed so that they will not obstruct the clear view of nearby booths. Sponsors/Exhibitors may not conduct any demonstration or activity that results in the obstruction of aisles or prevents ready access to neighboring booths. Maximum side height is three (3) feet and back wall height is eight (8) feet. Music and entertainment must be restricted to the booth area and must not interfere with nearby booths. Noise projecting beyond the booth is prohibited. Name badges will be required for entrance to all Conference/Tradeshow events. Badge trading is not permitted. IHG will not be held responsible for lost or stolen property of any kind or loss or damaged articles. IHG Tradeshow Exhibitors are required to carry appropriate insurances for risk/liability. Once you have registered, please submit your Company s current Certificate of Insurance to Annette.reynolds@ihg.com. Exhibit Space Set-Up Times: September 30, 2015 8:00 am 5:00 pm October 1, 2015 7:00 am 9:00 am IHG Resource Center Hours: October 1, 2015-9:30 am - 4:30 pm October 2, 2015 9:00 am 11:00 am Exhibit Space Dismantlement Time: October 2, 2015 11:30 am - 5:00 pm The Deadline to Register is August 31, 2015. Any Exhibitor requiring an extension to this date (subject to approval) will be charged a late Registration Fee. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be submitted in writing and faxed to 770-604-2008 or e-mailed to 2015IHGOwnersConference@travelhq.com by September 4, 2015, and are subject to a 20% cancellation fee. No refunds will be made after September 10, 2015. V1 Updated 04.07.214 9
Recommendation or endorsement by IHG of the products or services of any vendor/supplier or the inclusion in the Tradeshow does not constitute a warranty of any kind of an acceptance or responsibility in any way for such company s performance of products or services and vendor/supplier shall not represent or warranty to any third party. Vendor/supplier is responsible for carrying valid commercial insurance and, by registering for the IHG Tradeshow, assumes liability and responsibility for any damages to the Moscone Center West as a result of vendor/supplier negligence or error. V1 Updated 04.07.214 10