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AdventureELEVATE North America's Marketplace will provide a focused setting for inbound tour operators, accommodations and destinations, ready for international travelers, to connect with potential partners during pre-scheduled meetings.
Don't miss out on your opportunity to meet up to 17 high-quality potential business partners who can promote and sell your active and adventure travel experiences.
Inbound Tour Operators and Accommodations - ATTA members can register today and add a marketplace table to their registration for an additional $950 USD. Not a member yet? Join here.
Destinations or Tourism Boards who are interested in being part of the AdventureELEVATE Marketplace should reach out to their regional director here for more information.
See the details below to learn more.
Marketplace at a Glance
3 hours
of dedicated meetings
Up to 17 meetings
giving you the chance to meet with high-quality potential business partners.
8 minutes
per meeting, giving you all the time you need to exchange business cards.
Marketplace Timeline
1.
REGISTER
ONGOING
Register for AdventureELEVATE North America here.
If you are a buyer, marketplace participation is included in your registration fee. Suppliers will need to purchase ($950 USD) a table during the registration process.
2.
ATTA COMPASS APP
08 MAY 2024
(desktop version)
04 JUNE 2024
(mobile app)
You will receive access to our networking app, ATTA Compass, to create your profile, indicate who you would like to meet and consult our step-by-step guide to navigating the marketplace.
3.
GET YOUR SCHEDULE
04 JUNE 2024
We will create and deliver a pre-matched schedule of appointments for you.
4.
NETWORKING
11 - 13 JUNE 2024
You'll have up to 17 meetings of 8 minutes each, with 2 minutes in between for buyers to move to another table.
At the marketplace, there will be a help desk to answer all your questions.
Marketplace Process
- 08 May - 26 May: Desktop version of ATTA Compass live for Marketplace participants only. Rate! (Must Meet | Meet | No Thanks)
- 26 May - 04 June: Schedules are created.
- 04 June: Finalized schedules for Marketplace participants delivered. ATTA Compass Mobile App opens for all delegates. All delegates are able to set up meetings outside of Marketplace.
- 11 June - 13 June: Connect!
*If you are a destination or tour operator with a marketplace table for the Marketplace session (12 and 13 June), you must log into the ATTA Compass platform, and create your profile no later than May 26 to receive a pre-scheduled set of meetings. If you do not log in and create your profile, you will miss the opportunity to have pre-scheduled meetings during the Marketplace Sessions.*
Frequently Asked Questions
I am a supplier
What is the price for a Marketplace table?
The price for a marketplace table is $950 USD.
What is the value of Marketplace?
The Marketplace reaches a world wide audience to provide a focused setting for international inbound tour operators, accommodations and destinations to connect with potential partners, hold business meetings, and promote your brand to buyers from all over the world. This is your opportunity to start business relationships, develop your network, and drive new business globally.
Who may purchase a Marketplace table?
- ATTA-member inbound tour operators and accommodations can purchase Marketplace tables through the regular registration process. Become a member now and secure your table.
- Tourism boards/destinations who secure a partnership at the event can purchase a Marketplace table as part of their partnership. Contact your regional director to secure your table.
I am a buyer
What is the price to participate at Marketplace?
Marketplace participation is included in your AdventureELEVATE registration.
How can I participate at Marketplace?
In May 2024 our networking app, ATTA Compass, will go online. Here you can indicate which suppliers you would like to meet during the marketplace. A schedule will then be automatically generated based on your- and others' preference selections.