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Now more than ever, both travelers and the travel industry are relying on the online world. During these tough economic times, travel organizations of all sizes and types--destinations, attractions, hotels, transportation and many others—know that going online is one of the most effective and efficient ways to reach travelers that are turning to social networking, traditional online sites, blogs and other methods, to find reliable, quick and convenient information.
 
TravelCom attracts the industry's leaders that are making the online investment decisions, and represents your best bet to showcase and market your product and services.

Interested in exhibiting at TravelCom '09? Contact Pat Hazan, Business Development, at (202) 408-2146 or phazan@ustravel.org or Sue Cronin, Business Development, at (203) 256-8402 or scronin@ustravel.org .

Kiosk Fees

Members

Non-Members

Single Kiosk

$5,295

$5,895

Double Kiosk

$10,995

$10,995

Single kiosk purchase includes 2 full registrations (four for a double). Exhibitors may purchase additional conference registrations at the discounted rates outined below.

Exhibitor Staff Rates

Members

Non-Members

Through 12/31/08

$995

$1,195

1/01/09 - 3/27/09

$1,195

$1,595

3/27/09 - 4/2/09

$1,595

$1,995

Kiosk Packages

Single Kiosk:

  • Convenient turnkey set up
    • Contemporary kiosk style unit
    • Kiosk signage with company name and logo
    • Computer and 19" monitor
    • Electrical for computer and monitor
    • Seating for one
    • Wastebasket
  • Company name and logo featured on TravelCom section of website
  • Company listing and 100-word description included in TravelCom Conference Program
  • Delegate Registry, three and two weeks prior to and post-event
  • Networking and Technology Pavilion open for length of conference
  • Two (2) full conference registrations for exhibitor staff
  • Pre- and post-conference marketing
  • Press kits featuring sponsors and exhibitors distributed to media in advance
  • 25 Networking and Technology Pavilion Only passes - (cannot be used for exhibitor staff)

Double Kiosk:

  • Convenient turnkey set up
    • Contemporary kiosk style unit
    • Kiosk signage with company name and logo
    • Computer and 19" monitor
    • Electrical for computer and monitor
    • Seating for two
    • Wastebasket
  • Company name and logo featured on TravelCom section of website
  • Company listing and 100-word description included in TravelCom Conference Program
  • Delegate Registry, three and two weeks prior to and post-event
  • Networking and Technology Pavilion open for length of conference
  • Four (4) full conference registrations for exhibitor staff
  • Pre- and post-conference marketing
  • Press kits featuring sponsors and exhibitors distributed to media in advance
  • 50 Networking and Technology Pavilion Only passes - (cannot be used for exhibitor staff)

Note: Internet Access & Expanded Graphics can be arranged.  Details will be provided in the Exhibitor Service Kit.

Payment Policy
A deposit in the amount of 50% of the total cost of your kiosk purchase must accompany the booth purchase application. Space will not be assigned or held without the deposit.  Payment in full is due no later than January 30, 2009. (Purchases made after January 30, 2009 require payment in full at the time of purchase).

Exhibitors who are not paid in full will not be permitted to set up on-site and U.S. Travel Association has the right to resell the space. Cancellation fees are outlined in the Rules & Regulations Governing the Exposition.

Note: To qualify for the member rate, your organization must have paid its 2009 membership dues in full on or before February 27, 2009. Anyone who selects the member rate, but is not a member in good standing (i.e., fully paid) by March 2 will be billed the difference for the non-member rate.

Cancellation Policy
Notice of cancellation must be submitted in writing, Attention: TravelCom. Cancellations received prior to January 30, 2009, will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations received after January 30, 2009 are not eligible for a refund. See Article 17 of the Rules & Regulations Governing the Exposition for more details.

Interested in Exhibiting?
Contact Pat Hazan, Business Development, at (202) 408-2146 or phazan@ustravel.org or Sue Cronin, Business Development, at (203) 256-8402 or scronin@ustravel.org

See who is exhibiting at TravelCom '09!


Exhibitor Application

Exhibitor Options & Kiosk Sample

Exhibit Hall Floor Plan

Exhibitor Resources


Who attends TravelCom?

TravelCom participants represent all aspects of the travel eCommerce industry.


TravelCom '08 Attendee Demographics



  • Government / State Tourism Office / Destination / CVB / Association (24%)

  • Travel Suppliers (21.5%)

  • Media / Advertising / Research Consultant (20.9%)

  • Travel Agency (Online/Offline) (11.5%)

  • Technology Innovators (10.9%)

  • Transportation (5.6%)

  • Corporate / Financial / Insurance (3.9%)

  • GDS / CRS / GNE / Metasearch (1.7%)