Dubai International Destination Expo
April 4 -7, 2013
Exhibitor Prospectus
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Welcome to Dubai
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ASTA’s International Destination Expo Dubai 2013 Unique in the marketplace, ASTA’s International Destination Expo (IDE) Dubai 2013 delivers an unparalleled experience for travel agents and tour operators. Attendees will participate in a four day intensive program of events that will include unlimited opportunities for suppliers to connect with travel agents through a trade show with dedicated hours, destination training, networking events and galas, sightseeing and pre and post tours. By exhibiting at IDE, your company will connect with some of the most influential business leaders in the industry including the largest and most powerful travel agencies around the world representing billions of dollars in travel per year.
Space Will Sell Out No other travel destination conference in the marketplace can deliver the same results.
Benefits of Exhibiting Ensure your company has a face in the global travel market Increase sales by having direct access to hundreds of top travel agents with buying power in one location. • 86% of the travel agents at IDE plan to use supplier contacts for future bookings • Maximize your return on investment, by promoting and selling your destination or service for a fraction of what it costs to visit clients individually • Expand into new markets through connections you make on the trade show floor Raise brand awareness and connect face to face with current and prospective travel agents through sponsoring events and product seminars. • 77.8% of attending travel agents have added new destinations to their portfolio as a result of IDE and have increased sales to that destination Increase your exposure with additional sponsorship and revenue generating opportunities.*
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity. *see exhibitor stand contract for more information
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As a local tour operator IDE has been such a great unique opportunity to meet potential buyers not only from the U.S. but from other countries as well. I’m very sure IDE has helped local travel companies expand business and promote attractions.
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Eliu Campos ESC Travel Peru
Reach
KEY decision makers who have
Why Attend?
Buying Power
Attending ASTA’s International Destination Expo (IDE) Dubai 2013 will get your destination or service in front of key decision makers with buying power. IDE Peru 2012 reports 74% of those in attendance were owners/managers and 26% were frontline agents.
Make a real impact on your bottom line, reserve a booth TODAY. ATTENDEE DEMOGRAPHICS: Front-line Home-Based & Independent Agents
PROJECTED LEADS GENERATION WHEN EXHIBITING AT IDE
26%
21-50 Leads
50+ Leads
39% 37%
11-20 Leads
20%
74% Agency Owners & Managers
1-10 Leads
5%
SALES VOLUME GENERATED BY TRAVEL AGENTS WITHIN 90 DAYS OF ATTENDING IDE
Total Number of Travelers
Total Dollar Amount Spent in Peru
Total Trip Amount
266
$1,847,004
$2,023,597
Total for All Trips
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We couldn’t be happier with the outcome of this event. Every detail about the planning was greatly executed, and the business relationships we have developed during the trade show, expos and social events are very valuable to us.
Ines Orihuela—Delfin Amazon Cruises Sales & Reservations Assistant Director
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2013 Trade show dates Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6
What’s included in Stand Purchase?
Schedule at a Glance*
Stands include the following:
Sightseeing Tours General Session Opening Event
Thursday, April 4
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Two complimentary registrations to attend all conference functions
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Company listing online & in printed directory
Friday, April 5
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Special sessions just for exhibitors
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Networking & social events
Destination Education Trade Show Evening Activities
Saturday, April 6 International Travel Agent Summit Destination Education & Product Seminars Trade Show Closing Event
Sunday, April 7 Sightseeing Tours *Schedule subject to change
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Reservations/Questions
Dubai International
Sarah Kresge
Destination Expo
Coordinator, Sales & Marketing Programs 1101 King Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 703.739.6857 (tel) | skresge@asta.org | 703.739.7642 (fax) For more information visit:
www.ASTA.org/exhibit Submit your contract by email to skresge@asta.org or by fax to 703.739.7642
April 4 -7, 2013
Register Now Space is limited and will sell out Rates Increase January 15
Location: Education seminars and trade show will take place at:
Madinat Jumeirah Conference & Events Center www.jumeirah.com
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