Meet the best selection of pre-qualified buyers. Anywhere.

Mark your calendar - we're bringing GMITE to Cancun, Mexico!

Global Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (GMITE) is the MICE industry’s leading one-to-one event, connecting global suppliers with high-volume, North American meeting and incentive buyers.  

GMITE offers an unparalleled networking opportunities including up to 24 one-to-one appointments, multiple receptions, meals, activities, and education, all in the name of forging relationships and building business. 

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ULTRA co-located

Two communities under one roof

GMITE is co-located with ULTRA Summit

Gather with the full travel industry as travel advisors and suppliers from the co-located event, Luxury Travel Advisor’s ULTRA Summit, will join GMITE during the new “Trends & Topics” day. Thought leaders will present various topics driving the industry’s current and future business including global geopolitics and travel policies/advisories, the growth of bleisure, and the growing client demands for authentic travel experiences.

100%
satisfaction with opportunities to meet & engage with new buyers
98%
of suppliers wish to return to GMITE
69%
consider participating in GMITE important/very important to their business
60%
of attendees rated GMITE as better than or the best hosted buyer event in the industry
Buyers Benefits

Buyers Benefits

GMITE is where months of outreach happens in just three days - the perfect place to connect with one-to-one with global travel suppliers. Build lasting relationships with industry colleagues and suppliers through focused meetings, exciting networking activities and receptions, and valuable education.

This is the most efficient, most valuable time you can spend out of office.

Supplier Benefits

Supplier Benefits

GMITE is the ultimate platform for suppliers to meet high-volume meeting planners and incentive buyers in an intimate setting. Hosted buyers are selected based on rigorous criteria to ensure only the best-of-the-best are invited to participate – so every meeting is high-value, impactful, and worth your time.

This is your gateway to meet the best selection of pre-qualified buyers anywhere.

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What to expect at GMITE

24 One-to-One Meetings: Pre-select who you want to meet with based on your business needs 

Peer to Peer Programming: Roundtable discussions with peers

MICE Industry Buyers: Guests are pre-qualified North American meeting planners and incentive buyers

Icebreakers and Activities: Enjoy multiple activities to meet everyone in attendance

Networking Receptions & Meals: Dedicated networking time over meals & receptions

Poignant Conference: Relevant discussions & trending topics presented by leading voices

Our testimonials

"The level of suppliers at GMITE are different than what I've seen in the past. It allowed me to meet with suppliers I wouldn't have ordinarily known about, which I can provide to my corporations and my partners."

Hester Parks

Park Ave Events

"It’s a great value event. The event is so compact, we can meet with so many buyers, not only through the meetings, but through all the activities. There are so many chances to meet, network and have broader conversations."

Angela Castano

Tourist Office of Spain

"I'm quite impressed with the level of suppliers here. I met with certain destinations I would never have thought of, which is a great opportunity for my clients."

Marjaneh Majarwitz

Owner/Strategic Site Selection and Event Management Consultant 
MarjaNet Inc.

Luxuriate in paradise at AVA Cancun

Oceanfront Promise™
Oceanfront Promise™
AVA Resort Cancun offers breathtaking oceanfront views from every room. The resort’s design is architecturally stunning, mirroring the rhythms of the ocean.
Dynamic experiences
Dynamic experiences
Expect ever-changing entertainment and daily experiences - no two days will feel the same. Enjoy guest chefs, pop up dining, mixology classes, and new surprises across the Boulevards.
Nightlife
Nightlife
Evenings at AVA feel lively and fun. Enjoy DEZ nightclub, The Cocktail Bar, Digit, restaurants and lounges that active into the evening.
Cultural Offerings
Cultural Offerings
AVA highlights culture throughout the resort with contemporary and local artwork displayed across public areas, hallways, and open air spaces.
AVA Bay
AVA Bay
AVA Bay is one of the resort’s most inviting spaces, offering a bright, saltwater playground created with Crystal Lagoons® technology. Guests can float, swim, or simply take in the oceanfront views.
Sustainability and the Private Reserve
Sustainability and the Private Reserve
AVA sits within a private reserve south of Cancun’s Hotel Zone, and sustainability plays an important role in how the resort operates each day.

GMITE 2025 Highlights

Don’t just take our word for it — hear directly from the people who matter most! Our attendees share firsthand why GMITE stands out as the must-attend 1:1 event of the year.

GMITE 2025 in photos

Explore the 2025 gallery and get a taste of what to expect for GMITE 2026!

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