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Many advisors at the Global Travel Marketplace like to decorate their appointment desks -- where they spend two days meeting with suppliers -- with snacks and colorful displays. Nita Cooper of Stars N Skyes Travel in Fayetteville, Ga., went with pink florals and candy. Photo Credit: Rebecca Tobin

Kelley Lord of Vacation Ever After in Orlando had heard about the table-design tradition from the GTM attendee Facebook page. "My 16-year-old son picked out the decorations to represent that our agency is based in and also sells Florida," she said. "I offered bowls of treats and chose Godiva chocolates and gummy bears because I like to think our agency is a mix of luxury and fun." Photo Credit: Rebecca Tobin

Toni Mauger of Paradise Found Travel in Marlton, N.J., at her table. Her signpost represents some of her favorite destinations, but she has a special place in her heart for Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands. Photo Credit: Rebecca Tobin

CarolBeth Scott of 3D Travel in McKinney, Texas, at her table at the 2023 Global Travel Marketplace appointment sessions. Her throw was soft and soothing. Photo Credit: Rebecca Tobin

Tonya Matthews of Starstuff Travel in Hazlehurst, Miss. The blue guitar has made both trips with her to GTM, "because it represents where I’m from ... the birthplace of legendary blues musician Robert Johnson. The guitar always strikes up conversations, from the airport to the conference." Photo Credit: Rebecca Tobin

DeAna Haywood of Queens of the Isles in Wheatley Heights, N.Y., went full-on bling, from a sparkly stiletto to a sparkly tablecloth cover. Photo Credit: Rebecca Tobin