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Exhibitor Seminars

As an added benefit to exhibitors, THETRADESHOW offers a special education track that focuses on the needs of suppliers.  THETRADESHOW is your key to reaching the travel agency market face-to-face, so all exhibitors should plan to attend these seminars, aimed specifically at increasing your business with this valuable market segment. 

2009 Exhibitor Seminar Track

Getting More Business from US
Presented by Wayne Nelson, ASTA
Come to learn - this session will address the following topics: Why is the US market different? Common mistakes made in approaching US agents for business. Minimum requirements to start doing business in the US, and so much more.

How to find, talk to and support Home Based Travel Agents
Presented by Scott Koepf, CTC, MCC  NACTA
Home Based, Independent and Entrepreneurial Travel Agents are the biggest trend in Leisure travel sales. The numbers continue to grow at a rapid pace and they are driving a larger and larger share of sales. The challenge is how do suppliers find these agents then communicate with them and most importantly get them to sell your product! Scott Koepf, the President of NACTA (the premier association representing Home based and independent agents), will explain how suppliers can market to and find success with this vitally important part of your distribution channel.

Travel Agent Credentialing Focus Group for Exhibiting Suppliers
Presented by John Pittman, ASTA
Travel agency suppliers are invited to meet with ASTA representatives to discuss travel suppliers’ views on travel agent credentialing. The meeting will be held on Tuesday September 15, 2009, 9:00 – 9:30am. This meeting is open to all exhibiting suppliers.

U.S. Packaged Travel Landscape Study Overview
Presented by John Pittman, ASTA
ASTA is providing TTS exhibitors with the opportunity to review some of the key findings from ASTA & PhoCusWright’s U.S. Packaged Travel Landscape report. This first-of-its kind report, produced in early 2009, was funded by ASTA to provide the travel industry with a comprehensive overview of the packaged travel market. This seminar will look at the packaged travel industry’s size, structure, trends and relationship with the travel agency distribution channel.