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6/4/2024

Know Before You Go!

Good day!


Thank you for registering for the 2024 PBA Annual Conference! Your presence is highly anticipated, and Visit Ithaca, Hotel Ithaca and our team has been working tirelessly to ensure that your experience exceeds expectations. As part of our commitment to provide you with all the necessary information for a seamless conference experience, we present your official Know Before You Go communication.


Kindly set aside a few moments to carefully review the details outlined below. Should you have any inquiries or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Welcome Message from our CVB Hosts

Please take a moment to read a welcome message from Visit Ithaca.


Plan Ahead! See everything we have in store for you on the updated schedule! For full details, please visit our one-stop 2024 Annual Conference webpage.


Dine-Around Options

Click here to view the options.


Conference Registration Booth

Opens Monday morning, June 17! Your registration packet will include your name badge, our conference program book full of information and sponsor ads, mini-pocket schedule, Sales Retreat and Industry Expo participant listing. Also, our Keynote will be handing out their book Lead with Hospitality is also providing a book for you to take with you.


The Visit Ithaca team will be at registration to hand out bags and other information.


Thank you to our Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Supporter and Transportation Sponsors! Please take a minute to thank a sponsor when you see them during the conference. Scroll down to see a full listing and they will have a special name badge ribbon indicating their sponsorship.


Network!

We have plenty of networking opportunities for you! Networking events include the Opening Reception and late-night Hospitality Suite; the Kick-the-Tires Happy Hour and the Dine-Around, and of course, the Closing Evening Event.


Sales Retreat Sessions

All travel suppliers participating in the Sales Retreat will be contacted via email to advise which session you are participating in. Of course, the Bus Operator/Tour Planners will have tables at both sessions and look forward to meeting with you!


Industry Expo

As last year, all Associates participating in the Industry Expo will be visiting with the Bus Operator/Tour Planners at their tables vs. Associate's having a table.


Door Prizes

Door prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the Sales Retreat and at the conclusion of the Industry Expo.


General Membership Meeting

Important PBA Membership business is done at this session. The Board of Directors' slate of candidates and a proposed bylaw change will be voted on during this meeting.


Roundtable Discussions

We have two roundtable discussions scheduled. The Travel Supplier Roundtable for destinations, attractions, DMO/CVB's etc. will be facilitated by PBA Board Member, Nicole Boyer from Mount Hope Estate & Winery and the Associate Roundtable for suppliers to the industry will be facilitated by Tony Mongiovi, PBA Board Member from TEMSA.


Conference Attendee Listing

Click here to download the list of registered attendees.


Share You're Attending!

Spread the word of your attendance and create meet-ups by sharing this image on your social media channels. When posting before, during or after the event, please consider using the hashtags: #pabus #PBA2024AnnualConference

We look forward to welcoming you to the Conference!

Thank you!
Patricia Cowley 
Executive Director 
Telephone: 717-236-9042 
Email:  director@pabus.org 
Website: www.pabus.org

Thank You to our 2024 Annual Conference Sponsors!

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