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    • Monday, December 09, 2024
    • Tuesday, December 10, 2024
    • Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center
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    Agenda

    Monday, December 9, 2024

    8:00am - 5:00pm Registration & Check-in
    10:00am - 12:15pm Board of Directors Meeting
    12:30pm - 4:15pm Tourism Retreat
    12:30pm - 1:15pm Designing Inclusive Journeys: Meeting the Needs of Aging and Accessible Travelers - Toni Bastian, Richmond Region Tourism
     1:15pm - 1:30pm Break
    1:30pm - 2:15pm Group Travelers: Creative Campaigns and Lead Generation Strategies - Bruce Newton, Hampton CVB
    2:15pm - 2:30pm Break
    2:30pm - 3:15pm Charting the Future: ABA's Vision for the Next Era of Tourism and Group Travel - Fred Ferguson, ABA
    3:15pm - 3:30pm Break
    3:30pm - 4:15pm Putting It All Together: Interactive Best Practices for Applying Insights in Tourism - Julie Levengood, Tuscarawas CVB and Pete Smith, Smoky Mountain Resorts / Liberty Receptive Tours
    4:15pm - 5:00pm Cocktail Reception
    5:00pm  Evening on your own

    Tuesday, December 10, 2024

    7:00am - 8:30am Breakfast
    7:00am - 9:00am Registration
    9:00am - Noon Expo Open
    Noon Event Concludes. Box Lunches Available for guests and exhibitors.

    INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION PRICE

    • Room set up available the morning before
    • Inclusion in the Group Travel Retreat on Monday afternoon as well as the cocktail reception on Monday night
    • 6' display table
    • Power to table by request ($50 charge)
    • Listing in the program shared with all attendees
    • Regional groupings of exhibitors
    • Up to two exhibitors from the same company per table (2nd attendee at a reduced price)
    • Expo exhibitors receive a complimentary box lunch

    Note: Sharing tables with other suppliers at the Expo is not permitted.

    Cancellation Policy: Cancellations accepted at a 50% fee until November 30. No cancellations accepted after November 30th.

    HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS:

    Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center
    1000 Virginia Center Parkway
    Glen Allen, VA 23059

    Booking code is 92V

    MAKE RESERVATIONS

    Or you may call the hotel directly at 804-727-1400 ext. 0

    • Tuesday, December 10, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center
    Register

    Who Should Participate In group travel expo?

    OPERATORS & GROUP TRAVEL LEADERS

    Join us at the VMA Group Travel Expo, where your best group travel leaders can seize the opportunity to network with top travel and experience providers. They'll discover unique destinations, experience unparalleled accommodations, and engage in insightful conversations.

    Win great prizes at the Expo and take part in a FAM tour Tuesday afternoon, to enjoy the view from the passenger seat while enjoying a bite to eat on the way.  (note:  Tours to be announced shortly)

    TRAVEL & EXPERIENCE PROVIDERS

    Travel & Experience Providers will showcase their offerings to your group of travel leaders at the highly anticipated new VMA Group Travel Expo. Your group leaders will connect with venues in Virginia and neighboring states, which will highlight the unique experiences and accommodations their destination or attraction can provide to their groups. Your Group Travel Leaders will have an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations and build valuable partnerships that will help strengthen their travel experiences.

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