Level 3 Marketplace Sponsorship Opportunities

Operator Breakfast

Operator breakfasts are the best and most valuable way to start the day. By hosting only operator delegates at a full sit-down breakfast, you have the opportunity to capture their attention and show them all the hospitality you have to offer. The sponsor will have up to 20 minutes for a presentation if desired. Average attendance is 400, and only operator Buyer delegates and VIP’s are eligible to attend. Available on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, the sponsorship fee is $5,500 plus the cost of food and beverage, audiovisual, entertainment and decorations.

Luncheon

Luncheons at the American Bus Marketplace are entertaining, sit-down affairs that allow you a rare opportunity to showcase your destination. You will have up to 45 minutes for lively entertainment while you command the attention of all ABA Operator and Travel Industry delegates at your luncheon. Luncheons are available on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and are open to all delegates with an average attendance of 1,600. The sponsorship fee is $5,500 plus the cost of food and beverage, audiovisual, entertainment and decorations.

All Delegate Breakfast

The All-Delegate Breakfast is a full sit-down breakfast giving you the opportunity to showcase your organization. The sponsor will have up to 20 minutes for a presentation if desired. Average attendance is 1300. This breakfast occurs on Saturday and all delegates are eligible to attend. The sponsorship fee is $5,500 plus the cost of food and beverage, audiovisual, entertainment and decorations.

Hospitality Function

Hospitality Functions are the perfect opportunity to provide informal fun and relaxed networking. These functions give the sponsor the opportunity to provide entertainment, food and beverages to all Marketplace delegates. Available Friday, Saturday and Monday evenings, these functions begin after the evening’s scheduled event. The sponsorship fee is $5,500 plus the cost of food and beverage, audiovisual, entertainment and decorations.

Operator—to—Operator Reception

Operator—to—Operator Reception is a great opportunity to greet the Operators as they go to their own Marketplace. Held at the close of the appointment session on Saturday, the operators have a chance to sell their services to other operators. As the sponsor you host the reception for the operators and are able to provide information at their booths. The sponsorship fee is $5,500 plus the cost of food, beer and wine.

Exhibitor Reception

ABA’s newest sponsorship is the Exhibitor Reception. Be the first to greet the Operators and Sellers as they visit the Marketplace Networking Floor. Showcase your area at the 1 ½ hour reception with entertainment, food and beverage. The sponsorship fee is $5,500 plus the cost of food, beverage, entertainment and audiovisual. The estimated attendance is 700 people.

Full Week Floor Lounge

A Full-Week Floor Lounge Booth offers great visibility in a high traffic area in the Marketplace Networking Floor. It’s a great opportunity to attract virtually every Operator Buyer delegate on his or her way to or from their appointments. The sponsor provides food, drink and giveaways of their choice. The Lounge is open during all Marketplace registration hours. The sponsorship fee is $5,500 plus the cost of food and beverage.

Marketplace Registration Bags

Marketplace Registration Bags are your chance to showcase your company on the official Marketplace delegate bag. Every delegate will receive and carry your bag throughout Marketplace week. Given out at registration, these bags are a perfect way to get your name displayed. After Marketplace, the bags continue to promote your company as delegates carry them on buses, planes and trains—everywhere they go! The print run is approximately 3,500 and the sponsorship fee is $5,500 plus the cost of the bags.

Official Program

An ad in the Official Program is a great way to get your name out to all delegates. Every delegate will receive an Official Program and use it all week for their valuable Marketplace information. The sponsorship fee is $7,500 for the Back Cover and the ad on the Inside Back Cover is $5,500.

Directory of Participants

All delegates refer to the Directory of Participants at Marketplace and throughout the year. This directory lists all attendees of Marketplace 2006. Put your name in front of them all year. The Back Cover Ad is $7,500 and the ads on the Inside Front and Inside Back are $5,500 each.

Operator Appointment Booklet

The Operator Appointment Booklet is given to all appointment-taking operators so they have their appointment schedule with them at all times. Place your ad on the back cover and have your name in front of them all week. The Back Cover Ad is $7,500. You may also place your ad on the inside front or inside back of the Operator Appointment Booklet for only $5,500 each.

Education Brochure

Contribute to ABA’s outstanding educational program by sponsoring the Marketplace 2006 Education Brochure. Delegates use this piece to get a comprehensive look at the education seminars and the professional speakers that will be presenting at Marketplace. The brochure is mailed to all registered delegates in October and provided to all delegates again at Marketplace 2006. Giving you twice the exposure! Back cover ad is $7,500.

Operator Appointment Booth Signs

Put your logo front and center by sponsoring the Operator Appointment Booth ID Signs. Your company logo will appear on all of the ID signs for everyone in the Marketplace Business Floor to see. Sponsorship fee is $15,000.