Global Travel Marketplace, June 28-30 at the Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Fla., is 95% full for qualified travel agents and participating suppliers.
"With three weeks remaining before registration officially closes, the demand far outpaced our expectations and we do anticipate to sell out before the May 20 deadline. Any interested agents or suppliers are encouraged to reach out now," said Alicia Evanko-Lewis, senior vice president of events for Northstar Travel Media, Travel Weekly's parent.
GTM is a business networking event that connects the most influential travel agents in North America with global travel suppliers in powerhouse one-on-one meetings and exclusive boardroom sessions. To explore the current roster of supplier participants and to better understand the event, visit www.globaltravelmarketplace.com.
Also taking place this year is GTM West, being held this weekend at the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, Ariz. The event had been sold out for weeks with a waiting list for both suppliers and agent attendees.
Each event includes two days of one-on-one, pre-scheduled meetings. Travel agents have up to 50 face-to-face meetings and participate in a number of supplier boardroom presentations, in which suppliers and agents share in a collaborative and interactive environment. Significant time is also included for networking with like-minded peers.
Travel agents must have $1 million in annual sales to qualify for GTM, and $800,000 in annual sales for GTM West. Or, a participant can be an owner of a multimillion-dollar agency who actively books travel. Participants must have the authority to make product and partner decisions. Selected participants receive complimentary roundtrip airfare, three-night single hotel accommodations, meals, networking opportunities and invitations to special events.
After completing the online application, qualified travel agents must provide supplier references and information about annual sales. The next step is a one-on-one telephone interview.
To learn more or to apply now, visit www.GlobalTravelMarketplace.com.