What's New

Mating & Networking Sessions

Take advantage of this networking opportunity to meet and greet buyers with whom you don't have a prescheduled appointment. This half hour session is the time to exchange business cards, drop off your profile forms and connect with potential business leads. There is a Mating and Networking Session for each Seller group. All Buyers are required to be seated at their booths to maximize the benefit of this session.

Destination Marketing Organization Sellers
Saturday, 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lodging Organization Sellers
Monday, 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Attraction, Food Service, and Local Receptive Sellers
Monday, 2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Marketplace Networking Floor

You asked, ABA listened! The all-new, all-inclusive Marketplace Networking Floor will make its debut in Chicago at Marketplace 2005. Utilize the Message Center, Learning Center, Orientation Center, E-Mail Center and enjoy refreshments in our expansive lounge while visiting with our numerous vendors and sponsors. The Marketplace Networking Floor is open all the time, to all delegates and gives you another opportunity to Market YOUR PLACE at Marketplace!