CONNECTING LIKE MINDS IN TRAVEL.

Global Travel Marketplace (GTM) connects the most influential North American travel advisors with global travel suppliers who provide and support the very best experiences.

APPOINTMENTS

BOARDROOMS

NETWORKING

SPONSORSHIPS

one-on-one meetings with qualified travel advisors

Four private presentations per day to a small group of advisors for 30 minutes

exposure to all advisor attendees

bring your product or service to life

ADVISORS
• 165

SUPPLIERS
• 180

REGION
• Travel advisors from North America

SALES REVENUE
• $1 million+ in annual sales

ADVISORS
• 145

SUPPLIERS
• 160

REGION
• Travel advisors from Western States and Canadian Provinces

SALES REVENUE
• $1 million+ in annual sales

ALL ATTENDEES
• Have the authority to make non-consortia partner decisions
• Are either top-producing individuals or owners of multi-million dollar agencies who actively book travel

ABOUT THE EVENT

THE SELECTION PROCESS

GTM brings you face-to-face with an exclusive group of travel professionals who continuously work to cultivate their networks of hotels, resorts, tour companies, airlines, cruise lines and ancillary products and services.

EACH ADVISOR ATTENDEE

  • Completes a comprehensive application

  • Undergoes an in-depth phone interview

  • Provides three industry references

  • Verifies individual sales or business revenue and booking activity for owners

  • Demonstrates business goals in alignment with GTM’s mission

Advisors in attendance represent every consortium, host, independent and unaffiliated model. Attendees also have a significant sphere of influence within their host and consortia organizations.

GAUGING ROI

These stories represent just some of the business conducted as a direct result of attending GTM.

"GTM West was an exceptional event, providing an invaluable platform for top travel professionals to connect with industry elites. Each six-minute conversation held the potential to open doors to lifelong business opportunities.” - Cynthia Hayes, Hayes Executive Travel

“After attending many industry events over the past ten years, GTM hands down is the best industry event there is! The event is extremely organized and with the amount of suppliers you meet they make it easy to remember who you met. Putting a face to a name and having a direct contact is invaluable in our industry. I encourage every travel advisor to attend at least once in their career!” - Megan Amelio, Bridie Travel LLC

“GTM West provided an outstanding opportunity for me to connect with industry leaders, innovative suppliers, and like-minded travel professionals who share a passion for being the best in our industry. The networking opportunities were exceptional, allowing us to forge meaningful relationships that will undoubtedly benefit our clients and our businesses. I walked away with a wealth of knowledge and actionable strategies that I'm excited to implement with my team at Sioux Empire Travel.” - Tyson Wharton, Sioux
Empire Travel

EVENT PARTICIPATION

  • Up to 50 pre-scheduled appointments

  • Participation for one representative

  • Three evening receptions

  • Two breakfasts

  • Two luncheons

  • Company logo, description and representative information in event directory

MAXIMIZING YOUR EXPOSURE

HIGH-VISIBILITY SPONSORSHIPS

EXPERIENTIAL SPONSORSHIPS

BOARDROOM PRESENTATIONS

Showcase your brand on the event bag, on the badges, or with a survival kit filled with event essentials.

Through a sponsored meal function you’ll engage with and entertain attendees in a way that best represents your brand.

Highlight specific product offerings or hold a focus group. Boardrooms are your opportunity to connect with a small group of travel advisors in your own unique way.

LOCK IN YOUR SPOT

Get in touch with Emmy Morales at 201.902.1951 or emorales@travelweekly.com