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eTourism Marketplace
20-22 November, 2024
Grand Hyatt WashingtonWashington, D.C.
20-22 November, 2024|Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, D.C.

The No. 1 Event for Destination Marketers.

Driving Innovation in Destination Marketing.

Prepare for Your Breakthrough.

In today's competitive market, finding innovative methods to break through the clutter and engage audiences with dynamic, captivating approaches is critical. Join us at eTourism Marketplace and uncover new solutions that will empower you to break the mold of traditional destination marketing. At this dynamic event you'll experience top-notch education, dynamic networking opportunities with fellow DMO leaders, and AI-powered business meetings with top industry suppliers; enabling you to master emerging destination marketing trends, forge impactful partnerships, and accelerate business growth.

All-In-One Event Approach

Cutting-Edge Education

Look for a focus on thought-provoking topics curated specifically for decision-making DMOs, addressing emerging trends and industry challenges with tangible takeaways. Together, we'll engage through dynamic panels that uncover proven strategies and examine the transformative potential of data, research, and artificial intelligence to elevate your destination's success.

High-Energy Networking

Benefit from engaging networking sessions designed to link you with the brightest minds in the industry. Build impactful relationships, ignite innovative ideas, and harness collaborative energy to drive your business success.

One-on-One Business Meetings

Meeting face-to-face is powerful. Elevate your business with AI-powered meetings designed to foster strategic partnerships and meaningful discussions. Discover cutting-edge tech tools and upcoming innovations from top suppliers in the tourism industry. Unlike typical agency reports, our unique format features curated 9-minute appointments, maximizing efficiency and ROI. This allows you to vet and bring back bigger and better solutions and ideas.

eTourism Marketplace by the Numbers

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DMO Leaders

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Dedicated Networking Hours

Kari Hoffman

Senior Director, Insights & Strategy

Datafy

Incredibly valuable 2 days of networking with key decision makers. The days are long but the format is different from other industry events and we met people we don’t always see at other key events. Definitely worth doing again!

How to Attend...

Our eTourism Marketplace registrations are tailored to your role and organization, offering full access to expert-led peer-to-peer panels, daily networking activities, and hours of one-on-one business meetings. Before you register, be sure to check the eligibility criteria to select the perfect attendee type. If you happen to choose the wrong attendee type, we'll notify you via email and help you make the necessary correction. Have any questions about eligibility? Contact us here, and we'll gladly assist you in selecting the right registration to maximize your experience.

Destination Marketers

Attend eTourism Marketplace at no cost as a Hosted Destination Marketer. Unlock complimentary travel, accommodations, and waived registration fees, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the eTourism Marketplace experience on us.

Benefits:

▶︎ Access to insightful education sessions led by industry thought leaders, with topics curated specifically for decision-making tourism marketers.

▶︎ Network intimately with a select group of 50 top DMOs, fostering the exchange of successful strategies and exploration of new initiatives.

▶︎ Up to 35 one-on-one business meetings with leading specialized tech providers, data partners, agencies and more offering niche services for the travel industry.

▶︎ Complimentary round trip travel and hotel accommodations

Eligibility Criteria:
You are currently employed at a DMO at the director level or above, or possess direct purchasing authority. While not necessarily seeking a new agency of record, you are open to exploring potential future partnerships. You are NOT employed at an agency, media, mar-tech, ad-tech organization or other solution provider serving the marketing, agency and media industry).

Travel Industry Suppliers

Secure guaranteed face time with highly-vetted DMO leaders from across the nation with our eTourism Marketplace Supplier Pass.

Benefits:

▶︎ Exclusive selling opportunities with top decision-makers in the DMO world, matched in a unique speed-dating format

▶︎ Up to 35 one-on-one business meetings with DMO leaders that have direct purchasing power

▶︎ Access to insightful education sessions led by industry thought leaders, tailored to enhance DMO marketing strategies

▶︎ Intimate networking with director level and above destination marketers

Eligibility Criteria:
You are currently employed at a business technology (mar-tech, ad-tech) organization, or other vendor or solution provider whose primary business is providing a service or solution to consumer brands and other businesses.

Price: $4,950