Vermont Travel Industry Conference - Exhibitor/Sponsor Information




Invitation to Participate! After a long history of being a Fall event, The Vermont Travel Industry Conference is moving to the spring! On behalf of the VTIC Board of Directors, I invite you to participate as an exhibitor or sponsor in the 26th Annual Conference, scheduled for April 7 -9, 2009 at the Equinox Resort in Manchester, Vermont. After soliciting feedback from participants and reviewing attendance data, the VTIC Board of Directors has determined that we needed significant changes in order to better meet the needs of our stakeholders. By moving the event to a different time of year we expect to reach and attract a new audience, building on our solid base of attendees that have been coming faithfully. We hope you will join us! This annual event brings together tourism and hospitality professionals in order to provide opportunities for education, discussion, and exchanging of ideas. Highlights include: over 20 workshop sessions, keynote speakers, awards, silent auction, and social networking events. Don’t miss your chance to join the largest gathering of professionals in Vermont’s tourism industry! WHY EXHIBIT OR SPONSOR? The Annual Conference offers you the opportunity to: Gain exposure for your company to tourism professionals representing resorts, lodges, B & B’s, restaurants, trade associations, chambers of commerce, government agencies, attractions, and more! Reach the decision makers who need your products or services Network with a community of your peers and have fun OPTIONS AND FEES: See entitlement grid on following page for recognition given to each level of sponsorship Gold Level Sponsorship ($1,600) Silver Level Sponsorship ($1,200) Bronze Level Sponsorship ($85o) Conference Banquet ($2,000) Keynote Speaker ($3,000) Namebadge Holders ($1,500) Refreshment Break Sponsorship ($250/break) Continental Breakfast Sponsorship ($500/breakfast) Lunch Sponsorship ($1,000/lunch) Conference Gifts: Priced according to the item. Logo imprinted on the item given to all conference attendees. Please call Cindy Delaney at (802) 865-5202 for information. Exhibit Booths: Single Booth: $650.00/$700.00 *Rates increase after February 1st. Additional Attendee Registrations $185 required for every additional attendee (above what’s included in booth fee or sponsorship level). Guest banquet tickets are available for $45 per person.

EXHIBIT DETAILS: A standard exhibit space includes a 6’ skirted table and space will be assigned on a first paid, first served basis. Exhibits will be set up in a central location within all other conference meeting space. Power & internet for booth space is not included in booth fee and will be available for an additional charge. A form to order power and phone lines directly will be sent with your confirmation information. EXHIBIT SET-UP TIME: Tuesday, April 7th: from 1:00 -6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, April 8th before 7:30 a.m. EXHIBIT HOURS: Tuesday Reception from 6:00-7:30 p.m. During continental breakfast and refreshment breaks and when group is not in session, starting at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, and ending at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. EXHIBIT TEAR-DOWN TIME: After 2:30 p.m. on Thursday