Ljubljana, Slovenia
Promotional Opportunities 21– 23 September 2014
SLOVENIA // 21– 23 SEPTEMBER 2014
THE TRAVEL CONVENTION
The Travel Convention The Travel Convention is the UK travel industry’s flagship event; providing inspiration to delegates through an outstanding programme of content, with thought-provoking ideas to challenge the way they think and approach their business, as well as providing opportunities to network with peers and industry experts. The 2014 Travel Convention will take place in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
The Power of Personal The theme of this year’s Business Sessions is The Power of Personal. In future, travel companies will need to focus on the customers’ experience with their company, not just on their products and customer service. But before you can delight millions of customers one at a time, you need to know your customers, their expectations, their preferences and what kind of relationship will work for both them and you. This year’s sessions will focus on the steps that travel businesses are taking as they prepare for a future that will be very different to the past.
Attendees The Travel Convention is attended by decision makers, influencers and opinion formers spanning the full breadth of the mainstream and specialist travel sector; from cruise lines, tour operators, hotels and airlines to all types of travel retailer. It is also attended by industry experts, such as accountants, lawyers and insurance providers; as well as those providing broader business knowledge and advice, from technology providers to marketing experts. The Travel Convention attracts more media from the UK national, consumer and travel trade press than any other travel conference. Numbers for this year’s Convention will be capped at 600 to provide delegates with the optimum event and networking experience.
The foundation of every Travel Convention is developed around four key pillars:
• what lies ahead in politics, economics, finance and changing patterns of consumer behaviour.
• the latest trends and issues affecting the travel industry and ABTA’s Members, including the results of ABTA’s 2014 consumer travel trends research.
• insights into new technologies, commercial and marketing innovations coming down the line and impacting travel.
• opportunities to network with travel industry colleagues; ABTA’s Board and senior management team, plus specialists who can provide knowledge and expertise to help delegates develop a successful and sustainable travel businesses.
SLOVENIA // 21– 23 SEPTEMBER 2014
THE TRAVEL CONVENTION
Promotional Opportunities Full details can be viewed by clicking on the Sponsorship or Advertising option of your choice. To discuss these and any other promotional opportunities you have in mind, please contact Giles Harper on 07771 812372 or email giles.harper@travega.co.uk
Sponsorship
Advertising
Sponsorship
Price
Quantity
Status
Lead Partner
POA
1
Sold
Headline Partner
£20,000
Up to 5
Badges & Lanyards
£10,000
Guest Speakers
Price
Size
Convention Programme
£1,350
Inside front cover – full page
Available
£1,150
Outside back cover – Sold
1
Sold
£950
Inside back cover – full page
£6,000
Multiple
Available
£375
Run of house – full page
Energy Drinks & Water
£5,000
1
Available
£225
Run of house – half page
Golf Tournament
£4,000
1
Available
+20%
Premium position
Convention App & SMS Updates
£4,000
1
Sold
Convention Website £300
Skyscraper advertisement 160 (w) x 600 (h) pixels
Convention E-news
£3,000
1
Sold
The Convention Bar
£3,000
Multiple
Available
£200
Skyscraper advertisement 160 (w) x 300 (h) pixels
Media Reception
£2,500
1
Sold
£500 for 4 weeks
Home page banner advertisement 468 (w) x 100 (h) pixels
Delegate Folders
£1,500
1
Sold
Football team
£1,000
2
Sold
£300
Multiple
Available
£500 for 4 weeks
Bottom banner advertisement (appears on all pages, bar Homepage) 468 (w) x 60 (h) pixels
£250
Banner advertisement
Golf Holes
Some of the benefits of the highest profile opportunities are highlighted in the pages that follow – for full details of these and all other sponsorship and advertising options, please click on the relevant links. >>>
Advertising
Convention E-News (bi-weekly e-blast)
SLOVENIA // 21– 23 SEPTEMBER 2014
THE TRAVEL CONVENTION
Promotional Highlights Headline Partner Up to five companies will have the exclusive opportunity to be a Headline Partner of this year’s Travel Convention. Headline Partners can be from any sector of the industry from Slovenia specialists to multi-destination tour operators, online retailers, airlines, cruise lines, CRS, car rental, hotel group, financial services, legal services etc. As a Headline Partner, a wide and high profile range of branding opportunities will be available prior to and during the Convention, including: » your logo on all event materials before and during the Convention, including the stage » exclusive networking opportunities » editorial coverage in Convention publications and e-flyers » an ‘exclusive’ branded area within the Convention Centre » advertising opportunities » complimentary registrations for you and your colleagues » and much more… Click here to view the full package details.
Energy Drinks and Water Being the energy drinks and water sponsor is an excellent way to put your brand right in the palm of delegates’ hands. Your logo will appear on cans of energy drinks and bottled water that will keep delegates energised and refreshed throughout the Business Sessions. Benefits include: » your logo will feature on the cans and bottles » your logo will feature on the website and Convention programme » advertising opportunities and more… Click here to view the full package details
SLOVENIA // 21– 23 SEPTEMBER 2014
THE TRAVEL CONVENTION
Promotional Highlights Guest Speaker Sponsorship of one of the Guest Speakers is a great way to achieve visibility for your organisation during the Convention’s main stage sessions. Benefits include: » your logo will appear on the screen throughout the presentation » your logo will appear alongside the speaker’s details on the Convention website and in the Convention Programme Graeme Codrington, 2013, Sponsored by Birmingham Airport
» a 40 second video commercial will be shown at the start of the sponsored session » and more… Click here to view the full package details: Baroness Susan Greenfield, 2012, Sponsored by VIP Tourism
Convention App and SMS Alerts The Convention App will enable delegates to download Convention information to their mobile phone. During the Convention, the App will provide instant access to the latest event programme as well as easy links to the Convention’s Twitter account and an email link to the Convention moderator/conference producers. SMS Alerts will keep delegates informed throughout the event about any changes to programme times, transfers or breaking news. Benefits include:
The Convention Bar The Convention Bar, will be located just a few minutes walk from the convention hotels. Sponsorship is available for each or multiple nights. Benefits include:
» your logo on the front page of the Convention App
» your logo on signage at the entrance to the bar
» your company name mentioned at the end of each SMS alert
» the opportunity to brand the bar
» your logo will appear on the Convention website and within the Convention Programme
» your logo on the Convention website and within the Convention programme
» an editorial feature on the Convention website and on a Convention E-news
» an advertisement in the Convention Programme
» an advertisement in the Convention programme
» and more…
» and more…
Click here to view the full package details.
Click here to view the full package details.
SLOVENIA // 21– 23 SEPTEMBER 2014
THE TRAVEL CONVENTION
Advertising You can promote your products and services to delegates before they fly to Slovenia, as well as during the Convention, by taking advantage of our many advertising opportunities.
Convention E-News A promotional database of approximately 9,000 travel industry professionals will receive by e-mail, regular instalments of Convention E-News updating them on the business sessions, specialist sessions, social events, sporting activities and much more. Click here to view further details.
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Convention Website
Convention Programme The Convention Programme will be distributed to delegates two weeks prior to the Convention. The Programme will include details on the event including: business sessions, specialist sessions, social events, sporting activities and much more. Click here to view further details.
Leading up to the Convention delegates will be visiting the Convention website (www.thetravelconvention.com) for up-to-date information, to book their accommodation and to register. Click here to view further details.
SLOVENIA // 21– 23 SEPTEMBER 2014
THE TRAVEL CONVENTION
2013 Highlights and Feedback
I thought this year’s Convention was a fantastic occasion and the feedback has been great from a variety of sources not usually given to easy praise! The lead partner lunch, flawlessly organised, was a huge success and I know Charlie and I are extremely enthusiastic about our partnership and very, very mindful of all the hard work that goes in from your side.
I appreciate the exposure for Travelzoo from the lanyard sponsorship, including placement in the programme and even the reminder texts about wearing them. I thought overall it seemed like a very successful Convention and I also thought the programme hung together and flowed very well.
Joel Brandon-Bravo, Travelzoo
Denise Hodgson, Travel The World2 I thought it was the best yet, I really did. Apart from it being a bit too tight to get round to see everyone, I thought it was just fantastic. Excellent sessions on the whole and people seemed really impressed.
Lucy Huxley, Travel Weekly Group
I thoroughly enjoyed the Convention and found it informative and a useful event to meet/network with existing contacts and make new ones….well done to you and all of your team for organising such a great event – there is obviously a great deal of work involved and so it must be very satisfying when the feedback is positive.
Mark Caldicott, White Hart Associates
James Lancaster, The Telegraph @ABTAtravel the conference was excellent with great speakers #abta13
2013 DELEGATE LIST >>
2013 HIGHLIGHTS >>
What a great Convention! It was my first one and I was really impressed, very well organised and varied and interesting content. I will definitely be attending next year.
Jane Stuart-Palikira, Ionian Weddings Professional and enjoyable. The perfect combination!
James Berresford, VisitEngland
I really do think it was a superb Convention overall. Great venue, thought provoking content and good networking opportunities. Thank you and congratulations to you and all the team.
Jo Rzymowska, RCL
For further information please contact: Giles Harper The Travel Convention Rapier House 4-6 Crane Mead Ware Herts SG12 9PW Mobile: 07771 812372 Email:
giles.harper@travega.co.uk