Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Who Should Attend?

Whether you're an association, corporate, or third-party / independent planner, Destinations Showcase is specifically designed for professionals involved with site selection for upcoming conferences, conventions, and trade shows. Our typical attendees are...

• Job titles: CEOs, Executive Directors, Vice Presidents, Directors & Managers, Specialists, Coordinators, and Planners & Assistants
  
  
• Responsible for: Conferences, Conventions, Events, Expos, Meetings & Seminars, Trade Shows, or Training / Certifications
  
  
• From these types of organizations: Associations / AMCs, Corporations, Government Agencies, Independent / Third-Party Planners, Non-Profits, Religious Groups, and Trade Unions

Why Should I Attend?

While there are many events catering (pardon the pun) to the needs of meeting planners, we think you'll find that Destinations Showcase—designed to make the most of your valuable time—is well worth a day away from the office.

• You'll gain useful tips and insight—that you can put to use immediately—at your choice of two morning education sessions.

• Next, you'll hear from a notable keynote speaker—one you might even consider for your own event—while enjoying lunch.

• Spend the remainder of the afternoon visiting more than 200 DMOs and evaluating future meeting sites in our compact, geographically arranged expo hall—allowing you to accomplish in just a few hours, what could otherwise take weeks of research, phone calls, meetings, and site visits.

• What's more, you'll have unlimited networking, the opportunity to earn CMP points, and chances to win great prizes!

What's a DMO?

Destination marketing organizations, also referred to as convention and visitor bureaus (CVBs) or tourism boards, provide unbiased information—at no cost to planners—to help you find the best deals; learn about meeting facilities, exhibit space, and hotel room availability; identify attractions and unique venues; and do it all in a very efficient manner. Learn more...

Is Admission Really FREE?

Yes! The cost of the event is covered by exhibitors who participate in Destinations Showcase as an opportunity to introduce their destinations to qualified meeting professionals. Therefore, Conference & Expo Passes are free to pre-registered professionals, responsible for site selection, who meet our qualification criteria.

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