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IGLTA will host its fourth annual conference showcase for up-and-coming global LGBT destinations in 2014.

IGLTA ANNUAL GLOBAL CONVENTION 2014

The IGLTA Annual Global Convention is the world’s premier educational and networking event for LGBT tourism professionals. The 31st edition of the conference will connect LGBT tourism suppliers and buyers through its all-new hosted buyer and scheduled appointment program, numerous educational workshops and networking receptions.

This year IGLTA will be incorporating a Buyer/Supplier Marketplace into the regular convention programming.  Pre-qualified buyers will meet with participating suppliers at an appointment-driven marketplace during the first day of the conference.

What is the IGLTA Buyer/Supplier Marketplace?
The Marketplace is an appointment-only trade show that matches buyers and suppliers for six-minute appointments based on their requests and additional factors. Buyers sit in designated booths and suppliers have two minutes to travel between appointments. There are 44 time slots during the one-day, five-hour session. A chime signifies the beginning and end of each appointment.

How does the appointment process work?
Buyers and suppliers will receive an email from IGLTA stating that the appointment request process is open one month before Marketplace begins. Mutual requests get priority, then buyer requests, and then supplier requests. It is not a first-come, first-served process. As long as you complete your requests by the designated end date, your appointment selections will get the appropriate priority.

Who can qualify as a Supplier in the Marketplace?
The Marketplace is open to all travel and tourism industry suppliers. The fee to participate in the Buyer/Supplier Marketplace is US $500, which is in addition to the conference fee. Please select Supplier Marketplace in the conference add-ons section of the registration process.

Who can qualify as a Buyer in the Marketplace?
The Marketplace is open to qualified travel agents, outbound tour operators, wholesalers and meeting planners.

Buyer Conference registration fee
A US $200 registration fee is due from all buyers at the time of registration. This will be refunded to you at the conference if you keep all of your appointments.

What if I need to cancel my registration?
If something comes up at the last minute and you need to cancel, we will provide a complete refund if we haven’t released appointment schedules. The schedules are released approximately two weeks prior to show date. Please contact ann@iglta.org.

When will I get my $200 deposit back?
Buyers who keep all their scheduled Marketplace appointments are eligible for refunds of their $200 registration fee. Refunds will be made within three weeks of the end of the conference.

Are hosted buyers required to stay at the host hotel?
Buyers who participate in the Buyer/Supplier Marketplace are required to book their accommodations at the host hotel, the Hotel Melia Castilla.  A surcharge fee of US $160 applies to all convention attendees (including host buyers) who book accommodations outside of the hotel block.

Where will the Marketplace be held?
All events take place at the Melia Castilla Hotel unless otherwise noted on the schedule.

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