3/6/2023

Hello Marketplace Exhibitors!


Today, we want to update you on how the door prizes for the Group Leaders are handled, to ensure you have access to important Marketplace documents, to share a copy of the video, and to let you know about the discount code especially for YOU for our 2023 Annual Conference.


Door Prizes

Operators were provided door prize slips for their group leaders to fill out. Group Leaders will drop the completed door prize slips in a door prize bag or basket that you bring. PBA will also provide door prize bags, in case you don’t bring your own bag or basket. Then you select the winner out of those.  PBA will also have extra door prize slips at the welcome desk, in case you need extra.


Door Prize Distribution

Exhibitors distribute the door prizes and are responsible for either mailing the prize to the bus operator for distribution to the group leader, or to deliver the prize to the appropriate bus table, but keep in mind bus arrivals and departures are staggered.


March 1 Meeting Recording

In case you missed it, here is a recording to the March 1st Pre-Marketplace virtual session. Also, please review the Marketplace documents and other important information below.

Marketplace Documents:

Download the Booth Listing


Download the Full Schedule


Download the Dine-Around Options


Download the Service Kit (for extras)

 

Download the Guidelines

Booth Set-up and Breakdown Schedule

Exhibitor Move-In Hours:

  • Monday, March 27, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM

All exhibits must be completely installed by 8:00 AM on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.


Exhibitor Move-Out Hours:

  • Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM  

All equipment & exhibit materials must be completely removed from the show floor by 6:00 PM on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Marketplace Seminar March 27th 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM

The Educational Seminar for Tourism Professionals on Monday, March 27, 2023 will cover topics that will help those new in the group travel industry navigate the how to's, as well as veterans who are looking for some new direction in these changing times. 


The morning session will cover the basics, preparing your property to accept groups, how to build a profile sheet, planning itineraries and finishing with a panel of tourism professionals for a Q & A session. 


After lunch, we will tackle the topics of marketing in this new environment, what are operators needing and what the trends are the group industry. You are guaranteed to come away with useful information that you can begin implementing immediately. 


Registration in advance is required for the seminar. The cost is $75.00 per person. If you did not register and want to participate, please contact us.

Hotel Accomodations

Holiday Inn Morgantown 6170 Morgantown Rd Morgantown, PA 19543 610-286-3000


$99.00++ room rate

Book directly by calling 610-286-3000 and mention PBA Group or BOOK ONLINE!


Cut-off is March 21, 2023, so make your reservations early.

We are busy preparing your exhibitor registration packets you will receive at Marketplace. We are also preparing boxes to be shipped to each registered bus company attending Marketplace. Both the packet and boxes will include the Marketplace Directory (books), as well as all other materials needed for us to have a successful Marketplace!


Lastly, if you register for our Annual Conference, because you registered a booth for Marketplace, please use discount AM2023 for $100 off!


Thank you and we look forward to seeing you! Get ready to greet over 600 Group Leaders arriving on 17 beautiful PBA Operator buses!

THANK YOU TO OUR MARKETPLACE HOST AND HOTEL!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

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Patricia Cowley 

Executive Director 

Telephone: 717-236-9042 

Email:  director@pabus.org 

Website: www.pabus.org

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