Steps to Sponsorship
- Establish business goal of sponsorship.
- Determine sponsorship budget.
- Review sponsor levels and benefits brochure or detailed informational sheets.
- Select opportunity/opportunities of interest.
- Contact Vicki Osman at vosman@buses.org with your selection(s). She will confirm availability and send contract.
- Review and sign contract and submit with logo.
- Visit sponsor page for current sponsor information for pre-MKPL and onsite.
- Measure your ROI.
Eligibility
All travel and tour product suppliers (DMOs,hoteliers, attractions, etc.) are eligible to sponsor at ABA’s Marketplace.
Opportunities
| Sponsor Level | Sponsorship | Investment | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | All-Delegate Lunch | $60,000 + Cost of AV | Sunday: Sold Monday: Sold Tuesday: Available |
| Principal | Operator Only Breakfast | $50,000 | Sunday: Sold Monday: Contracted Tuesday: Sold |
| Principal | Buyer Booth Electric | $20,000 | Available |
| Principal | Networking Lounge Area | $20,000 | Available |
| Principal | Operator Booth Signs | $20,000 | Sold |
| Principal | Registration Kiosks | $20,000 | Available |
| Principal | Convention Center Wi-Fi | $15,000 | Contracted |
| Principal | Hand Sanitizer Stations | $15,000 | Contracted |
| Principal | Hotel Key Cards | $15,000 | Contracted |
| Principal | Super Floor Lounge | $15,000 | Available |
| Champion | Business Floor Aisle Stickers | $10,000 | Sold |
| Champion | Business Floor Charging Stations | $8,500 | Sold |
| Champion | Marketplace Monthly e-Newsletter Series | $8,500 | Sold |
| Champion | Marketplace Service Center | $8,500 | Sold |
| Champion | Marketplace Online Registration | $8,500 | Available |
| Champion | Marketplace Passport | $8,500 | Sold |
| Champion | Year-Round Webinar Series | $8,500 | Available |
| Champion | Staffed Coat Check | $7,500 | Contracted |
| Champion | Business Floor Worktables & Stools | $6,500 | Available |
| Champion | Headshot Booth | $6,500 | Available |
| Champion | Networking Floor Reception | $6,500 | Sold |
| Champion | Operator Appointment Booklet Advertising | $6,500 | Sold |
| Champion | Operator Shipping Boxes | $6,500 | Sold |
| Champion | ABA Board of Directors Breakfast | $5,500 | Sold |
| Champion | Business Floor Refreshments | $5,500 + Cost of Beverages | Sold |
| Champion | Directory of Participants Advertising | $5,500 | Available |
| Champion | Floor Lounge | $5,500 | Available |
| Champion | Foundation Afterglow | $5,500 | Sold |
| Champion | Operator Reception | $5,500 + Cost of Reception | Sold |
| Champion | Registration Bags | $5,500 + Cost of Bags | Contracted |
| Contributor | Appointment Clock Logo | $4,500 | Sold |
| Contributor | Education Speaker | $4,500 | Available |
| Contributor | Daily Education Refreshments | $4,500 per Day | Saturday: Available Sunday: Contracted Monday: Sold Tuesday: Available |
| Contributor | Marketplace App Logo | $4,500 | Sold |
| Contributor | Business Floor Recovery Station | $3,500 + Cost of Items | Sold |
| Contributor | Digital Photo Screen Display | $3,500 per Side | Side 1: Sold Side 2: Sold |
| Contributor | Operator Chair Pads | $3,500 + Cost of Pads | Sold |
| Contributor | Operator Gift | $3,500 + Cost of Gifts | Available |
| Contributor | Operator Profile Binder | $3,500 + Cost of Binders | Sold |
| Contributor | Registration Badges | $3,500 | Sold |
| Contributor | Restroom Branding | $3,500 + Cost of Items | Contracted |
| Supporter | Operator Gift | $1,500 + Cost of Gifts | Available |
| Supporter | Volunteer Prizes | $500 | Sold |
Exhibit Space
Travel Industry organizations who wish to have exhibit space on the Marketplace Networking Floor selling group travel and tour products will need to purchase a sponsorship at one of the following levels: Principal, Champion, Contributor. Sponsors are responsible for their own furnishings and carpeting.
Sponsorship Sales Contact
Email vosman@buses.org.