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Lodging Options: Park Inn by Radisson Park Inn is the host hotel. This property is located downtown and is connected to the SeaGate Convention Centre. The special Heartland room rate is $115 plus tax. To make your reservations, call 800-670-7275 and ask for Heartland Travel Showcase room block to get the special rate. Room space is limited, so call early.
Best Western Hotel Best Western Hotel (formerly Grand Plaza) is the other host property with a room block for Heartland delegates. The Best Western Hotel is located a few blocks away from the convention centre. A motorcoach will provide daily transportation between the hotel and SeaGate Convention Centre. The special Heartland room rate is $110 plus tax.
HEARTLAND Feel the Beat!
For reservations, call 419-241-1411, and ask for the Heartland Travel Showcase room block to get the special rate. Room space is limited, so call early.
Here’s What People are Saying About Heartland Travel Showcase: “Heartland Travel Showcase has consistently generated business for my destination. Attending Heartland is an opportunity for me to meet new companies and, just as important, to thank companies who are bringing me business.” – Tiffany Gerber, Tuscarawas County Convention & Visitors Bureau
“The Heartland Travel Showcase is a must for us. Not just because it is a well-run show, but because it consistently brings us business each and every year.” – Mark Holbrook, Ohio Historical Society
“Heartland Travel Showcase is a great complement to the other shows that I attend. It’s a small show, but it offers many opportunities to network. A nice mix of large and small operators attend and are ready and willing to learn about what’s new.” – Tillie Youngs, 1000 Islands International Tourism Council
Heartland travel showcase • March 7 - 9, 2014
Heartland travel showcase • March 7 - 9, 2014
Seagate convention Centre • toledo, OH
Seagate convention Centre • toledo, OH exhibitor
WANT MORE INFORMATION? HAVE QUESTIONS? Janet Johnson, Heartland Travel Showcase Show Manager Ohio Travel Association 130 E. Chestnut St., Suite 301, Columbus, OH 43215 jjohnson@ohiotravel.org
www.heartlandtravelshowcase.com 800-896-4682
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HEARTLAND You’re part of it!
It’s the pulse of North America. From the Great Lakes to our majestic rivers. Show tour operators why we are unique, whether your itineraries include big city lights and roaring crowds, or idyllic experiences filled with heritage and charm.
A Marketplace of more than 600 million group travelers. You’re part of it.
Heartland Travel Showcase. Be part of it.
So make sure you get your piece of the $42 billion group tour market by showcasing your products. (SOURCE: 2012, American Bus Association Foundation)
It’s one of the nation’s largest regional meeting spots for tour operators and tourism suppliers. Make sure your destination is represented by registering soon.
Who Attends Heartland Travel Showcase? Pre-qualified for-profit tour operators from North America, who currently run tours to the Heartland region. These are the decision makers who can book your business.
Why Join Heartland Travel Showcase? Generate Solid Sales Leads Meet one-on-one with operators during pre-scheduled six-minute appointments with pre-qualified professional tour operators who conduct tours in America’s heartland. Expand your reach through a Four-Minute Meet to connect
with tour operators not on your appointment schedule. Make new contacts and build relationships with those whom
you know through several networking opportunities, including meals and socials. Showcase your product by hosting FAM tours before or after
the show. Gain greater visibility through many sponsorship
opportunities.
Stay in Front of Operators Year-round As one of the nation’s largest regional tradeshows for booking tours, Heartland Travel Showcase is all about making sure your time and investment produce results. New in 2013, our Heartland Travel Showcase exhibitors and operators stay connected throughout the year, with electronic newsletters keeping you in front of tour operators long after Heartland ends. We’ll help keep the conversations going. Learn the Latest about the Group Tour Market and How to Book Business New for 2014! Heartland Travel Showcase announces a partnership with the American Bus Association. Benefit from the experience of ABA’s top-rated national speakers and industry experts as they offer timely topics designed to keep your business on the cutting edge. Education seminar will be held at Heartland Travel
Showcase 2014 All 2014 Heartland Travel Showcase registrants will have
ABA member-only access to monthly webinars.
Leverage Your Exposure Elsewhere Tour operators at the 2014 ABA Marketplace will know at first glance that you’re special. Through a partnership with the American Bus Association and Heartland Travel Showcase, ribbons or badges unique to North America’s heartland will be given to all registered 2014 Heartland Travel Showcase suppliers to build our region’s visibility.
Increase your Visibility with Sponsorship Options And, if you want to boost your visibility even more, Heartland Travel Showcase offers sponsorship opportunities to ensure that everyone attending Heartland Travel Showcase is aware of your unique destination. Options are available to meet any budget requirement.
Make a Lasting Impression Unlike many other shows, Heartland Travel Showcase allows you to bring your experiences right to the buying floor. Our exhibitors take great pride in their booths, festively decorated to represent the unique qualities of their destinations. We’ll even help you by encouraging partnerships between regional destinations through Booth Sharing and Block Grouping to build an appealing and memorable experience that will attract tour groups.
Build Relationships that Boost Sales If relationships are what it’s all about, then Heartland Travel Showcase is the meeting spot for making them happen. Our schedule is built to foster conversations. Through evening events and meals, we focus on settings that are fun, energetic and conducive to social networking.
Heartland travel showcase March 7 - 9, 2014 SEAGATE CONVENTION CENTRE • TOLEDO, OH 800-896-4682 jjohnson@ohiotravel.org
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North America’s
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HEARTLAND You’re part of it!
It’s the pulse of North America. From the Great Lakes to our majestic rivers. Show tour operators why we are unique, whether your itineraries include big city lights and roaring crowds, or idyllic experiences filled with heritage and charm.
A Marketplace of more than 600 million group travelers. You’re part of it.
Heartland Travel Showcase. Be part of it.
So make sure you get your piece of the $42 billion group tour market by showcasing your products. (SOURCE: 2012, American Bus Association Foundation)
It’s one of the nation’s largest regional meeting spots for tour operators and tourism suppliers. Make sure your destination is represented by registering soon.
Who Attends Heartland Travel Showcase? Pre-qualified for-profit tour operators from North America, who currently run tours to the Heartland region. These are the decision makers who can book your business.
Why Join Heartland Travel Showcase? Generate Solid Sales Leads Meet one-on-one with operators during pre-scheduled six-minute appointments with pre-qualified professional tour operators who conduct tours in America’s heartland. Expand your reach through a Four-Minute Meet to connect
with tour operators not on your appointment schedule. Make new contacts and build relationships with those whom
you know through several networking opportunities, including meals and socials. Showcase your product by hosting FAM tours before or after
the show. Gain greater visibility through many sponsorship
opportunities.
Stay in Front of Operators Year-round As one of the nation’s largest regional tradeshows for booking tours, Heartland Travel Showcase is all about making sure your time and investment produce results. New in 2013, our Heartland Travel Showcase exhibitors and operators stay connected throughout the year, with electronic newsletters keeping you in front of tour operators long after Heartland ends. We’ll help keep the conversations going. Learn the Latest about the Group Tour Market and How to Book Business New for 2014! Heartland Travel Showcase announces a partnership with the American Bus Association. Benefit from the experience of ABA’s top-rated national speakers and industry experts as they offer timely topics designed to keep your business on the cutting edge. Education seminar will be held at Heartland Travel
Showcase 2014 All 2014 Heartland Travel Showcase registrants will have
ABA member-only access to monthly webinars.
Leverage Your Exposure Elsewhere Tour operators at the 2014 ABA Marketplace will know at first glance that you’re special. Through a partnership with the American Bus Association and Heartland Travel Showcase, ribbons or badges unique to North America’s heartland will be given to all registered 2014 Heartland Travel Showcase suppliers to build our region’s visibility.
Increase your Visibility with Sponsorship Options And, if you want to boost your visibility even more, Heartland Travel Showcase offers sponsorship opportunities to ensure that everyone attending Heartland Travel Showcase is aware of your unique destination. Options are available to meet any budget requirement.
Make a Lasting Impression Unlike many other shows, Heartland Travel Showcase allows you to bring your experiences right to the buying floor. Our exhibitors take great pride in their booths, festively decorated to represent the unique qualities of their destinations. We’ll even help you by encouraging partnerships between regional destinations through Booth Sharing and Block Grouping to build an appealing and memorable experience that will attract tour groups.
Build Relationships that Boost Sales If relationships are what it’s all about, then Heartland Travel Showcase is the meeting spot for making them happen. Our schedule is built to foster conversations. Through evening events and meals, we focus on settings that are fun, energetic and conducive to social networking.
Heartland travel showcase March 7 - 9, 2014 SEAGATE CONVENTION CENTRE • TOLEDO, OH 800-896-4682 jjohnson@ohiotravel.org
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North America’s
Lodging Options: Park Inn by Radisson Park Inn is the host hotel. This property is located downtown and is connected to the SeaGate Convention Centre. The special Heartland room rate is $115 plus tax. To make your reservations, call 800-670-7275 and ask for Heartland Travel Showcase room block to get the special rate. Room space is limited, so call early.
Best Western Hotel Best Western Hotel (formerly Grand Plaza) is the other host property with a room block for Heartland delegates. The Best Western Hotel is located a few blocks away from the convention centre. A motorcoach will provide daily transportation between the hotel and SeaGate Convention Centre. The special Heartland room rate is $110 plus tax.
HEARTLAND Feel the Beat!
For reservations, call 419-241-1411, and ask for the Heartland Travel Showcase room block to get the special rate. Room space is limited, so call early.
Here’s What People are Saying About Heartland Travel Showcase: “Heartland Travel Showcase has consistently generated business for my destination. Attending Heartland is an opportunity for me to meet new companies and, just as important, to thank companies who are bringing me business.” – Tiffany Gerber, Tuscarawas County Convention & Visitors Bureau
“The Heartland Travel Showcase is a must for us. Not just because it is a well-run show, but because it consistently brings us business each and every year.” – Mark Holbrook, Ohio Historical Society
“Heartland Travel Showcase is a great complement to the other shows that I attend. It’s a small show, but it offers many opportunities to network. A nice mix of large and small operators attend and are ready and willing to learn about what’s new.” – Tillie Youngs, 1000 Islands International Tourism Council
Heartland travel showcase • March 7 - 9, 2014
Heartland travel showcase • March 7 - 9, 2014
Seagate convention Centre • toledo, OH
Seagate convention Centre • toledo, OH exhibitor
WANT MORE INFORMATION? HAVE QUESTIONS? Janet Johnson, Heartland Travel Showcase Show Manager Ohio Travel Association 130 E. Chestnut St., Suite 301, Columbus, OH 43215 jjohnson@ohiotravel.org
www.heartlandtravelshowcase.com 800-896-4682