THE TRADE SHOW Information for Exhibitors
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THETRADESHOW is the #1 North American travel trade show and is the only travel trade show created and supported by 16+ of the travel industry's leading organizations. Destinations, travel companies and travel retailers worldwide connect and establish new business relationships at this valuable travel trade show.
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SHOW PROGRAM
The three-day travel trade show conference program is specifically designed to give exhibitors the greatest amount of time with travel retailers to generate new leads and establish new business relationships.
WHO ATTENDS?
THETRADESHOW is created and supported by the travel industry's leading organizations. This diverse group of organizers enables THETRADSHOW to attract a large, qualified mix of travel retailers. The expansive travel trade show and unparalleled educational program will draw every type of travel retailer including: Retail travel agency owners / managers, Home-based agents, Independent Contractors, International and Canadian travel sellers.
THETRADESHOW attracts travel retailer members of these worldwide associations:
- American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA)
- Association of Canadian Travel Agents (ACTA)
- Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
- National Business Travel Association (NBTA)
- International Gay & Lesbian Association (IGLTA)
- The Travel Institute
- National Association of Commissioned Travel Agents (NACTA)
These special partnerships give THETRADESHOW an increased marketing arm, to ensure that exhibitors will meet their target market.
EXHIBIT HALL
THETRADESHOW features the most expansive trade show floor in North America. The 2007 show floor featured 548 booths representing over 450 exhibiting companies in 70 countries. Among the exhibiting companies, travel agents met with representatives from:
- 77 domestic and international tourist offices
- 54 hotel brands/chains/properties
- 28 cruise lines
- 133 travel & tour companies
- 37 technology firms
- 14 publications
- 36 transportation companies (air/rail/car rental)
- 34 other (entertainment, shopping, attractions
SCHEDULE
Location: Orange County Convention Center Hall: C
| Schedule is tentative and subject to change |
| Sunday 9/7 |
12pm - 1:45pm |
Educational Sessions |
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2pm - 5pm |
Trade Show |
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7:30pm |
Welcome Event |
| Monday 9/8 |
9am - 10:45am |
Educational Sessions |
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11am - 3pm |
Trade Show |
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3:15pm - 5:30pm |
Educational Sessions |
| Tuesday 9/9 |
9am - 9:45am |
Educational Sessions |
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10am - 12pm |
Trade Show |
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1pm - 3:45pm |
Educational Sessions |
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Evening |
Details to come! |
RATES
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Standard
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10ft x 10ft booth. Includes pipe and drape booth frame, ID sign and 2 registrations to attend all events |
$2,575 on / after March 2, 2008
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Multi-Booth
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Six space minimum, includes 2 registrations per 10ft x 10ft space |
$2,375 |
| Décor |
Includes carpet, 6ft table, table skirt, two chairs, wastebasket (rate per 10ft x 10ft space) |
$350 |
SPACE CONFIGURATION ADD-ON
Your booth can be located in a prominent position on the show floor to ensure you get the greatest amount of visibility and traffic. Choose one of these options to enhance your trade show booth at the #1 travel trade show:
| Corner |
Booth at end of row, open to aisle on 2 sides |
$750 |
| End Cap |
2 booths at the end of a row, open on 3 sides to aisle (must purchase at least 2 booths) |
$1,000 |
| Island |
Open to aisle on all 4 sides of booth (minimum purchase of 4 booths required) |
$2,500 |
| THESHOWSTREET |
Booth location on the main aisle of show floor with increased traffic (Must purchase at least 4 booths and an island space) |
$1,000 limited quantity available |
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Rules and Regulations (coming soon)
For more information, contact:
Brooke Daniels
703.739.8709
bdaniels@thetradeshow.org
Kristen Stake
703.739.6815
kstake@thetradeshow.org
THETRADESHOW
The #1 travel trade show in North America
Orange County Convention Center | Orlando, Florida
September 7-9, 2008
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