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LUXURY TRAVEL

May 20 - 23, 2024

LUXURY SPECIALIST
LEAD GENERATION PLATFORM

(QUESTIONS? Contact Shaun T. Whitley at swhitley@travelrelations.com

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Connecting regional BDM’s with NEW Luxury specialists in their
local markets through a turnkey engaging Virtual RoadShow experience. 

Produced by Travel Relations LLC, owners of taCONNECT, and Insider Travel Report (ITR)our Luxury Travel

Virtual RoadShow are four consecutive daily events, Monday - Thursday, for three hours per day. The theme panel sessions do not change, only the attendees and Exhibitor “Pitch” & collateral material.

 

Each day draws travel advisor attendance, targeted by four geographical markets (in ET, CT, MT/PT, Canada) and sales specialty (Luxury Travel). The benefit is a more focused dialog based on the travel advisor’s physical location and sales specialty. Exhibitors can change out booth documents and staff as needed per day. 

We are limiting each RoadShow to ONLY 30 partners, creating high engagement and meaningful meetings. 

We showcase Luxury specialists that are 100% guaranteed NEW leads and match them up for 1:1 pre-qualified meetings. 

We deliver all specialists (LEADS), complete with full contact and business intel and engagement analytics. 

TRADE TARGET AUDIENCE:

LUXURY SPECIALISTS - 29,852

 representing $23.7 Billion in personal sales.

By listening to the industry’s feedback on past virtual event experiences,

we've developed a virtual event platform like no other. 

INVEST IN INNOVATION

What makes our virtual events unique among all others in the past are: 
 

  1. Hyper-targeted specialist marketing to bring in ONLY the “best-of-the-best” QUALIFIED attendees that match the events theme.
     

  2. SmartMatch 1:1 appointment technology to deliver guaranteed NEW leads for exhibitors and more meaningful meetings.
     

  3. Direct data-connection to a back-end database management (taCONNECT CRM) system for turnkey data-collection and immediate email follow-up.

SMARTMATCH TECHNOLOGY

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SmartMatch is taCONNECT’s proprietary appointment-based technology that can identify an attendee that is not in the exhibitors travel advisor database, but who meets all the exhibitors targeted specialty interests. SmartMatch recommends the travel advisors to schedule visits or meetings at an exhibitors booth. SmartMatch also works for the Exhibitor’s booth staff, who will also see travel advisors that they should meet with as well. All meetings are NEW leads and are given to the exhibitors with very rich specializations and travel interest data. This is 100% ROI! 

ROADSHOW INCLUDES

Themed Sessions: There will be 5-6 themed panel sessions featuring 5-6 panelists each.

 

Trade Show:

  • Up to 30 Partner Exhibitor Booths.

  • Themed RoadShows are 4 days in a row, targeting 4 key markets (in ET, CT, MT/PT, Canada), Monday - Thursday, 12pm - 3pm local time.

  • Engaging Content: Personalized Booth Set-up with Banners & Logos, Videos, Handouts, Press Releases, Brochures, Social Media.

  • Exhibitor Contacts can have 1:1 Meetings via CHAT or VIDEO and even set Scheduled Meetings (15-minutes) from 12pm - 6pm local time.

  • SmartMatch: Based on the attendees sales specialties, they are “Matched” to various Exhibitors for a recommended 1:1 Meeting. Exhibitors can use SmartMatch as well to request meetings.

  • LEADS: Exhibitor receives detailed contact data of ALL ATTENDED attendees.

 

On-demand access after the live event is for 30 days.

Support:

  • Production & Management, Hosting, Dedicated Support

INDUSTRY SPONSOR
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EXHIBITING PARTNERS

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CONFERENCE MODERATOR

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James Shillinglaw

Editor-in-Chief &
Co-Founder
 
Insider Travel Report (ITR)

James Shillinglaw, Editor-in-Chief & Co-Founder, manages the editorial department of Insider Travel Report (ITR). 

 

James is a veteran travel journalist with nearly 30 years’ experience covering the industry. He is also a two-time winner of ASTA’s Travel Journalist of the Year. He served with Travel Agent magazine for 13 years, including nearly seven years as Editor and Editor-in-Chief. He also developed the editorial content and was the launch Editorial Director for TravelPulse.com, Agent@Home magazine and Vacation Agent magazine during 11 years with travAlliancemedia.

PANEL SESSIONS

Panel: LUXURY DESTINATIONS PANEL


How Destinations Market to Luxury Travelers and Travel Advisors: Many destinations profess to cater to the luxury travel market today, but which countries are actually doing it with the luxury products (hotels, tours and other services) to match? What countries have a tourism infrastructure that can satisfy the needs of today’s luxury traveler and today’s luxury travel advisor. We focus on destinations that truly want to market to the luxury traveler. 

Panel: LUXURY OCEAN CRUISING PANEL

 

What’s Changing in the Luxury Cruise Market Today: This panel examines the current state of luxury cruising. What are the trends? What is happening in terms of accommodations, dining, entertainment, shore excursions, etc.? Who is the luxury cruise customer today and how has he or she changed? There’s so much new in luxury cruising that you need the experts to tell you what choices you and your clients have in terms of hardware and itineraries. 

 

Panel: LUXURY EXPEDITION CRUISE PANEL


How Luxury Expedition Cruising Has Evolved: There are now more luxury expedition cruise ships were launched than ever before. Expedition cruising was previously delivered aboard more rudimentary ships, but now most new vessels boast top accommodations and fine dining experiences, in addition to knowledgeable expedition teams. We examine what’s new in the luxury expedition cruise market today.

 

Panel: LUXURY RIVER CRUISE PANEL


How Luxury River Cruising Has Evolved: River cruising has changed dramatically over the past 25 years. Now many river cruise lines are focused on delivering a premium or luxury experience to their guests, including larger suites, gourmet food, active excursions and door-to-door service to match the demands of today’s luxury river cruiser. We examine how to differentiate luxury river cruises today. 

 

Panel: LUXURY HOTELS & RESORTS PANEL

 

How to Choose the Best Luxury Hotel or Resorts: If you can think of a luxury hotel or resort and a place to put it, they are building it now or it already exists. The spread of luxury accommodations around the world can sometimes provide myriad choices for you and your client. We take a look at several top companies in the luxury space to see what they offer and how they deliver a luxury stay.  

 

Panel: LUXURY ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORTS

 

What is Luxury in an All-inclusive Resort Today: The all-inclusive resort changed dramatically over the past 30 years. Now there’s a whole new tier of luxury all-inclusive properties that deliver high-end experience, including amazing suite accommodations, butler service and top-notch cuisine. We focus on what the luxury all-inclusive resort is today and how you can sell it better. 

 

Panel: LUXURY VILLAS & HOME RENTALS

 

Delivering the Best Villa and Home Stay Experience for Luxury Travelers: Beyond luxury hotel accommodations, a new set of villa and home stay products has emerged that cater to the luxury traveler. These are especially suitable for families and groups of luxury travelers. Best of all, these companies offer commissionable villa and home-stay accommodations for your customers.

 

Panel: LUXURY TOUR PANEL

 

What’s the Difference in Luxury Tour Experiences Today: From safaris to city tours to hub-and-spoke tours, from multi-destination escorted programs to high-end FITs, the luxury tour business has evolved to meet the needs of an ever expanding luxury clientele. We take a look at the luxury tour market today and how delivers truly upscale experiencers—from exotic destinations to a luxury take on popular places.

EXHIBITOR PRICING

STANDARD BOOTH

Investment: $2,750 per Roadshow (includes all 4-days)

 

Includes:

  • 1 Exhibitor Booth (standard).

  • 1 Person as a Panelist in one of 6 sessions.

  • LEADS: Exhibitor receives detailed contact data of ALL Luxury Specialist attendees.

  • Logo Inclusion in all travel advisor marketing.

  • Exhibitor Contacts can have GROUP or 1:1 Meetings via CHAT or VIDEO and even set Scheduled Meetings (15-minutes) from 12pm - 6pm local time. Unlimited booth staff available but maximum 5 appointments made for each 15-minute meeting time slot. *40% on average opt-in for 1:1 meetings.

  • Engaging Content: Personalized Booth Set-up with Banners & Logos, Videos, Handouts, Press Releases, Brochures, Social Media.

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DESTINATION PAVILION

Investment: $4,000 per Roadshow (includes all 4-days)

 

Includes:

  • 1 Exhibitor Booth (standard).

  • Up to 5 partner sub-booths (standard).

  • 1 Person as a Panelist in one of 6 sessions (main booth).

  • LEADS: Exhibitor receives detailed contact data of ALL Luxury Specialist attendees.

  • Logo Inclusion in all travel advisor marketing.

  • Exhibitor Contacts can have GROUP or 1:1 Meetings via CHAT or VIDEO and even set Scheduled Meetings (15-minutes) from 12pm - 6pm local time. Unlimited booth staff available but maximum 5 appointments made for each 15-minute meeting time slot.*40% on average opt-in for 1:1 meetings.

  • Engaging Content: Personalized Booth Set-up with Banners & Logos, Videos, Handouts, Press Releases, Brochures, Social Media.

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EVENT ANALYTICS

ANALYTICS

  • Reporting per exhibitor (downloads, chats, etc.)
     

  • Reporting activity per contact.
     

  • Reporting delivery: graphs, Excel export and…

BONUS: Reporting automatically imported and appended to attending contact’s profile in taCONNECT CRM along with engagement points.

non-taCONNECT CRM clients will have access to taCONNECT (LITE) for 30-days. 

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ON-DEMAND

ON-DEMAND is available for 30 days after the last live day.

Features webinars / presentations to watch.

There are no exhibitor booths, and instead exhibitor listings are available with all exhibitor collateral (documents, videos, contacts email, etc.).

Analytics on attendee activity is tracked during on-demand as it was during live.

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SPONSORSHIPS

Sponsorships

GOLD SPONSOR

GOLD Sponsor: (1 position available)
 

  • List of ALL RSVP contacts with enhanced data.

  • Custom backdrop of the event entrance. The exhibit centered will be superimposed onto the sponsors background making it look like the event is hosted by the sponsor.

    • Backdrop does not have to be a skyline, it can be a collage of characters, a resort, a river or ocean with ships, etc.

  • Single interview session (20 min) with additional distribution on Insider Travel Report (ITR).

  • Exclusive Email to list of ALL RSVP to promote your presence at the event.

  • Exclusive Email to list of TARGET AUDIENCE to promote your presence at the event. 

  • Banner on the event entrance.

  • Banner in Lobby (banners hyperlink to booth)

  • Banner on rotation in: Auditorium and Expo Hall. 

  • Main Event Sponsor featured on; website, email invitations, press releases.

  • Standard Booth.

  • 1st Booth Position in Expo Hall.

INVESTMENT: $15,000

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SILVER SPONSOR

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SILVER Sponsor: (2 positions available)
 

  • List of ALL ATTENDED contacts with enhanced data.

  • Single interview session (20 min) with additional distribution on Insider Travel Report (ITR).

  • Exclusive Email to list of ALL RSVP to promote your presence at the event.

  • Exclusive Email to list of TARGET AUDIENCE to promote your presence at the event.

  • Banner on the event entrance.

  • Banner in Lobby (banners hyperlink to booth)

  • Banner on rotation in: Auditorium and Expo Hall. 

  • Sub-Sponsor featured on; website, email invitations, press releases.

  • Standard Booth.

  • 2nd and 3rd Booth Positions in Expo Hall.

INVESTMENT: $7,500

DEDICATED WEBINAR SESSION

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Opportunity to host a dedicated pre-recorded webinar within the RoadShow sessions

$2,000

Webinar Session

LOBBY DISPLAY

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Branding & Sponsorship opportunities in the lobby

$500 per banner
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EXPO HALL DISPLAY

Branding & Sponsorship opportunities

in the Expo Hall

$600 (right & left banner)

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AUDITORIUM DISPLAY

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Branding & Sponsorship opportunities

in the sessions

$600 (right & left banner)

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Game/Prize Center

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Game / Prize Center is where attendees can see the “Attendee Leaderboard”.

$1,000 banner and includes scavenger hunt of sponsors logo. Attendees earn points when they click the sponsors logo that is hidden throughout the event. Sponsor must supply a FAM prize and there will be additional FAM prizes from other exhibitors.

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For further information contact Shaun T. Whitley, CRO & Co-Founder
+1-720-792-4483 or
swhitley@travelrelations.com

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