Trade Shows and Missions

Note: If budget or schedules limit you, consider partnering with a destination, property or attraction in your region. Share costs by jointly sending a representative who can share about your area in proven marketing opportunity.

2013-2014 Group Tour events with delegates present from Minnesota

TAP Dance (Travel Alliance Partners): Norfolk, VA
TAP Dance 2013: June 2-6, 2013
By invitation from member operators. EMT will join other Minnesota representatives.

MN Field Trip Expo: Target Field Minneapolis
Promoting experiences for classes and youth groups: Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Registration: $395 thru June 15, $475 thereafter.

International Motorcoach Group (IMG): Snowbird, UT
Strategic Alliance Meeting: August 13-15, 2014
Conference expenses: $850-1,050 non-member registration

Student & Youth Travel Association (SYTA): Los Angeles, CA
Annual Conference: Aug 23-27, 2013. Host hotel: J.W. Marriott Los Angeles
Costs: $945 registration plus travel expenses and annual membership fee. EMT is not a current member of SYTA.

American Bus Association (ABA): Nashville, TN
Marketplace: January 11-15, 2014
This leading business event in the group travel industry brings North American tour and motorcoach operator buyers and travel industry sellers together for one-on-one tour itinerary planning appointments. The event also features many professional development seminars and networking opportunities. Approx cost: $2600, includes annual membership, Marketplace registration, flights, accommodations and meals.
EMT and 20 Minnesota partners annually join ranks with a dedicated space on the trade show floor. See separate page with Minnesota's participation at ABA Marketplace.

National Tour Association (NTA): Los Angeles, CA
Travel Exchange (annual conference): February 16-20, 2014
EMT will be participating in this annual trade show in 2014 with other industry colleagues.

Heartland Travel Showcase: Toledo, OH
Showcase: March 7-9, 2014
Registration: $965 (early bird) - $1,165. Options for shared booths.
This trade show focuses on Midwest destinations and surrounding tour operators. EMT will be attending in 2014.

Heritage Clubs: Laughlin, NV
Peer Group Conference: March 11-14, 2014
Membership: $350, Registration: $1,185-1,285 (includes lodging)
HCI includes member banks, largely in Midwest. EMT will not be attending in 2014

Bank Travel: Huntsville, AL
Annual conference: March 30 - April 1, 2014
Membership: $395 (optional), Registration: $1,595 (member) $1,795 (non-member), plus hotel & travel costs
This event provides access to bank club directors from across the U.S. EMT will not be attending in 2014.

Circle Wisconsin Midwest Marketplace: Middleton, WI
New regional tour operator tradeshow: May 4-6, 2014
Check the link regularly for details about this new show launching in the Spring of 2014. EMT plans to attend.

Student & Youth Travel Association (SYTA): Toronto, ON
Annual Conference: Augusut 22-26, 2014. Host hotel: Sheraton Toronto Centre
Costs: $945 registration plus travel expenses and annual membership fee. EMT is not a current member of SYTA.

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Contact: Chris Van Meter
651.757.1873, 800.657.3600
chris.vanmeter@state.mn.us