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September 12, 13 & 14, 2012
Cartagena, Colombia
Hotel Las Americas Convention Center

Event Facts

The 36th Annual TravelMart LatinAmerica...the premier event for developing travel into Latin America destinations...will take place September 12, 13 & 14, 2012 in Cartagena, Colombia at the Hotel Las Americas Convention Center.  (NOTE: Event dates are back to Wednesday-Friday).

Attendance each year... is restricted to 1000 delegates to assure a productive and professional experience for everyone. Participants include 250-300 Tour Operator "Buyers" from global markets and 250 Supplier companies/organizations from Central and South America.

The Schedule of Events...is "strictly business" with an arrival/registration day, followed by two days of 15-20 minute pre-scheduled business appointment periods. Buyers and Suppliers are "decision makers" personally meeting to discuss existing contracts, develop new contacts and products, and "fill-in" last minute openings.

Buyers are Tour Operators, Wholesalers, Meeting Planners, and Incentive Companies… from the USA, Canada, Caribbean, Mexico, Asia/Pacific and Europe.

Suppliers are “Decision Makers” from ALL of Central and South America – hotels, receptive operators, airlines, tourism and promotion boards, car rental companies, etc.

Buyer Registration Fee is $295 and includes a Directory Of Suppliers on CD; personalized Meeting Guide with up to 40 pre-scheduled business appointments (15-20 minutes each); personalized appointment schedule FAXED and/or E Mailed prior to the event; 3 nights single room accommodations September 12, 13 & 14, 2012 at one of the participating hotels; attendance at all scheduled social functions; access to reduced air fares with participating airlines; discounted pre and post tour option; airport transfers to host hotels on official arrival and departure days; and ground transportation to all official functions.  The Early Registration deadline is July 6, 2012 – after this date the Buyer Registration increase to $345 per delegate.

Supplier Registration Fees: Suppliers can choose the registration plan that best meets their needs: 

Plan 1 - One appointment schedule (up to 40 appointments) & 1 delegate badge - $2,095
Plan 2 - Two appointment schedules (up to 80 Appointments) & 2 delegate badges - $2,620

Each additional Supplier delegate pays $225 if registered by July 6, 2012.  Thereafter, Additional Supplier delegate fees increase to $325 per delegate and booth fees also increase $100.

Supplier Fees include delegate badge (as specified above); one booth with table, 4 chairs, & sign; Directory of Buyers on CD; Meeting Guide/Appointment Guide; attendance at all scheduled functions; access to reduced hotel accommodations at participating hotels; airport transfers to host hotels on official arrival and departure days; and ground transportation to all official functions.

PLEASE NOTE: Supplier participation "sells out" and it is important to register early.  The number of appointments a Suppliers receives is not guaranteed and is based on the Buyer interest in your Company.

Media Registration Fee is $2,000 and includes one delegate badge plus a table-top during the Marketplace.  Each additional delegate badge is $225 per delegate.

The William H. Coleman, Inc. exclusive "SelectMatch" System... schedules only "perfect match" and "Buyer requested" appointments; no "hassles" - no wasted time - no "no-shows." Appointment Schedules are sent by FAX and/or E Mail to delegates one week before the event.

For additional information, please contact William H. Coleman, Inc. 1613 King Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32204 USA; Telephone: 800-874-2324 or 904-398-6777; Fax: 904-391-0038; E Mail:
sales@whcoleman.com.

 

 

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