Applications for Global Travel Marketplace (GTM) West close at midnight on March 31. Interested travel advisers are urged to complete their applications prior to the deadline to be considered for this appointment-based event for top-producers.
"The GTM West team is very pleased with the tremendous interest in this year's event," said Jacqueline Hurst, director of trade recruitment and engagement for Travel Weekly and TravelAge West events. "An overwhelming number of applications have been received through referrals from past attendees, which speaks volumes about the event experience and impact it has had on advisers' businesses. We want to encourage any top travel advisers who might be considering this event to apply this week. Selections from the final qualified applicant pool will be made to ensure the best representation from throughout the western states for this year's event."
GTM West will take place for the first time at the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa, May 18 to 20 in Henderson/Las Vegas. Travel advisers who are selected to attend are fully hosted, including airfare, hotel and all meals during the event.
To qualify, advisers must have a minimum of $800,000 in individual annual sales or be an owner of a multimillion-dollar agency. In addition, all candidates must have the authority to make product and partner decisions. GTM West is open to advisers from Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Nevada, California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii, as well as the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Through a series of six-minute, one-on one appointments, advisers will have the opportunity to meet a diversified supplier roster of 100 companies, including individual properties like Conrad Bora Bora Nui or Vail Corporation and such diverse destinations as Barbados, Napa Valley, Korea, Southwest Germany, Flanders and many more. Top mainstream tour wholesalers such as Apple Vacations, Avanti Destinations or boutique region specialists like Alluring Asia, Black Forest Highlands, insight Cuba, and Select Italy and Select Croatia will also be in attendance, as will business services including websites, social media and travel insurance.
Supplier participant spots are completely sold out. For a full list of participating suppliers, visit www.gtmwest.com/supplierlist.
This boutique-style event provides a unique and interactive platform that supports the best sellers in the business, encouraging them to expand their supplier portfolio and grow their global book of business.
For more information on GTM West and to complete an application, please visit www.gtmwest.com.