Q: What is THETRADESHOW?

A: THETRADESHOW -Travel Retail And Destination Expo - is a three-day event connecting thousands of travel agents and travel suppliers from every segment of the industry in one convenient location.

Q: What can agents and suppliers expect at THETRADESHOW?

A: More business. There will be numerous chances to generate more business through an open trade floor, business-to-business appointments, and world-class education. The program will be information-intensive and highly condensed so agents will get a tremendous amount of value from the three-day event.

Q: How does THETRADESHOW differ from other travel trade shows?

A: Most travel shows focus on one particular aspect of travel, like luxury travel or cruises, or they bring in an abridged list of preferred suppliers, like at a consortia or franchise show. But casting a wider net produces a bigger catch. That's why THETRADESHOW encompasses every aspect of travel, from the least expensive to the most glamorous hotel properties, from the lowest to the highest end cruise lines. Global and inclusive, THETRADESHOW provides the most suppliers and destinations for agents to meet and conduct real business.

Q: Are many industry organizations involved?

A: Yes - it takes many hands to create a show this big. THETRADESHOW is produced and backed by the leading travel industry organizations including ASTA, ACTA, Adventures in Travel Expo, CLIA, ETOA, IGLTA, NACTA, NBTA, NTA, the Travel Institute, TIA, USA Today, USTOA and multiple media partners. ASTA is involved behind the scenes when it comes to the show's execution and logistics, but the promotion, marketing and planning incorporates input from all these leading organizations to emphasize that THETRADESHOW is the industry event.