XS LUXURY INCENTIVES

ANANTARA DESERT ISLANDS RESORT ABU DHABI, U.A.E.
27-30 April 2026
North American luxury MICE buyers

Who we are

XS Luxury Incentives (XSLI) is about your access and connection to the world’s leading North American Buyers in the high-end Meetings & Incentive industry; curated in bespoke, immersive and live experiences.​

Our mission is to cultivate meaningful, lasting relationships through unique, shared experiences that showcase the best of the world’s premier MICE destinations. We strive to redefine B2B networking by offering bespoke luxury experiences that inspire and connect our community.​

Say GOODBYE to large meeting rooms

and HELLO to experiential business networking!

The concept

The Collection Gateway Experience:​
redefining B2B networking​

Get ready to showcase your product in style over 30 pre-scheduled 1-1 meetings throughout the event. Dig deeper into business conversations within the luxurious surroundings of our host venue Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa.

Outside of your meetings, enjoy a spectacular hospitality programme and some memorable networking experiences on your private island: relax, explore and build those valuable relationships.​

Your inclusive package

  • 3 nights' accommodation at 5* Anantara Desert Islands Resort

  • 30 1-1 meetings: meet all buyers in style throughout the event​

  • Luxury hospitality programme and networking activities

  • Private air transfer from Abu Dhabi Airport to Sir Bani Yas Island

  • Internal transfers and F&B throughout the programme​

  • XSLI digital directory including buyer contact details & profiles

  • 5% VAT included.

1 company / 1 delegate = USD 9350
2 companies sharing / 2 delegates = USD 7350 per company
Multi-events booking: extra 5% discount added for each event if both XSLI UK-EU buyers and XSLI North American buyers are booked together

What to expect

4

days

A perfect blend of 1-1 meetings, local experiences and networking, in a creative format with a focus on experiential connections​.

30

Buyers

Connect with a curated and qualified group of North American (US & Canada) MICE professionals who specialize in high-end meetings and luxury incentives​.

30

Suppliers

Mingle with like-minded suppliers from Europe & Beyond. Exchange, network and learn from other passionate industry peers​.

30

1 on 1 Meetings

Meet in style with buyers individually with 30 prescheduled 1-1 meetings throughout the event: explore business prospects and dig deeper into the conversation​.

1

Business trip of a lifetime

Join the XSLI community and redefine B2B networking with us: discover, be inspired, learn, experience, network and build targeted connections.​Get ready for an unforgettable luxury journey!​

The buyers

XSLI 2025 North America buyer's attendee list included:

The Suppliers

XSLI 2025 International Supplier attendee list included

The buyers

XSLI is working with our North American buyer expert and consultants to curate and qualify a group of 30+ top tier MICE buyers with a focus on high-end Meetings & Luxury Incentives. Our fully hosted buyer program is available by invitation only to a selected and highly targeted group of MICE Agencies, Incentives Houses and Corporates with proven track record of long-hall luxury events (outside of the Americas).

Buyers on our VIP invitee list include*:

*Subject to final acceptance and confirmation

At a glance

Day 1

Monday 27 April
  • Arrivals at Abu Dhabi International Airport & air transfer to Sir Bani Yas Island​

  • Overnight at ​5* Anantara Desert Islands Resort​

Day 2

Tuesday 28 April
  • AM 1on1 meetings

  • Afternoon Experiences followed by dinner​

  • Overnight at ​5* Anantara Desert Islands Resort​

Day 3

Wednesday 29 April
  • AM 1on1 meetings

  • Group activity followed by dinner

  • Overnight at ​5* Anantara Desert Islands Resort​

Day 4

Thursday 30 April
  • Air transfer from Sir Bani Yas Island​

  • Departures from​ Abu Dhabi International Airport

Want to know more?

Get in touch to discuss your participation or reserve a place.

Only 6 Collection Gateway places available​

Nic Sancho – Project Lead
nic@xsli.events
+44 7540 762 904
Megan Brinsley Smith – Sales & Marketing Manager
megan@xsli.events
+971 52 292 3486

Our 2026 hosted partners

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