Event Information



When and Where is it?

Monday 4th – Wednesday 6th October
New York

Intercontinental Times Square
44th Street at 8th Avenue
New York NY 10036
Tel: +1 212 803 4500
Web: click here

Thursday 7th October
Toronto

Hyatt Regency Toronto
370 King Street West,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5V 1J9
Tel: + 1 416 343 1234
Web: click here

Please refer to the schedule of events for further details.

What is the Cost?

There is no registration fee to attend Britain Marketplace. To assist with travel expenses we are offering a travel subsidy for qualified buyers traveling from outside the tri-state area in NYC, and also for buyers whose companies are located outside the Greater Toronto area.

*Two nights hotel accommodation (room and tax only) at the relevant Marketplace hotel will also be hosted for those approved buyers traveling from outside the tri-state area in NYC and for buyers whose companies are located outside the Greater Toronto area (ie. over 80kms in distance).

The travel credit* is issued as follows –

NYC Event – Buyers traveling from
  • Western Region - US$350.00
  • MidWest Region - US$200.00
  • Eastern Region  - US$150.00
  • Mexico - US$350
Canada Event – Buyers traveling from
  • Western Canada - CAN$300.00
  • Eastern Canada  - CAN$200.00

* Travel credit or hosted accommodation is not automatic and buyers will be qualified to receive the approved travel credit. Buyers must provide a copy of travel documents including e-ticket or train ticket to receive the credit. Credit payment checks will be sent to buyers on completion of the program. All travel requests including accommodation will be reviewed by the VisitBritain Travel Trade team. Travel credit is subject to attending all scheduled meetings and all elements of the hosted program.

All accommodation reservations must be booked through the Marketplace Meeting Planner – Anna Case

What is Included?

  • Attendance for one delegate to the New York or Toronto Marketplace event
  • Welcome morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea on Marketplace day
  • Morning tea only on day two of Marketplace (NYC)
  • Networking dinner during Marketplace (NYC)
  • VIP receptions with Britain Suppliers on Monday 4 October (NYC) & Thursday 7 October (Toronto)
  • One and a half days of one-on-one appointments (NYC)
  • Full day of one-on-one appointments (Toronto)
  • Supplier profile manual
  • Travel credit for approved buyers
  • Two nights accommodation in New York or Toronto for approved buyers traveling from from outside the tri-state or Greater Toronto areas
  • Breakfast daily for for hosted buyers only

Does not include:

  • Domestic flights within North America
  • Hotel accommodation outside the hosted nights
  • Transfers to and from Marketplace hotel
  • Parking at hotel
  • Personal expenses & incidentals
  • Shipment of brochures and presentation material back to the office
  • Travel insurance
How do I Register?

Space is limited so please register now. The deadline for registrations is Friday 23rd July.

A member of the VisitBritain Travel Trade team will review your application and will contact you directly to confirm your registration and advise travel credit fees if applicable.

New York Registration
Toronto Registration

Canada Media Registration
Who is Attending from Britain?

For a complete list and description of suppliers please click here.

Private Social Functions Policy

We request that Buyers do not participate in private social functions during any official Britain Marketplace activity or element of the program. In both New York and Toronto there are available time slots for a British supplier to host you outside of the official Britain Marketplace program. Please refer to the schedule for timings. In accordance with North American business practice, your cooperation with this policy is appreciated and expected.

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