Marketplace 2012 Schedule
Printable Schedule
| Pre-Marketplace Schedule | ||
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| Tues., May 10 | Noon ET | Marketplace Registration Opened for Operators, DMOs, Receptive Operators, and Associates |
| Wed., May 11 | Noon ET | Marketplace Registration Opened for Hoteliers and Attractions |
| Mon., Aug. 15 | Early Bird Registration Fees Ended | |
| Thurs., Sept. 8 | Noon ET | Research Databases Opened |
| Thurs., Sept. 8 | Noon ET | Volunteer Database Opened |
| Thurs., Sept. 15 | Noon ET | Appointment Requests Began |
| Thurs., Sept. 15 | Marketplace Invoice Payments Due | |
| Thurs., Dec 15 | 11:59 p.m. ET | Marketplace Requests Final Extension Deadline |
| Tues., Dec 13 | Cancellation Refund Deadline | |
| Wed., Dec. 21 | Noon ET | Marketplace Appointment Schedules |
| On-site Marketplace Schedule | ||
| Mon., Jan 2 - Fri., Jan 6 | Pre-FAM Tours | |
| Thurs., Jan 5 | 8 a.m. - Noon | Board of Directors Executive Committee Meeting |
| Noon - 5 p.m. | Board of Directors Meeting | |
| 1 - 5 p.m. | NBTA Optional Meeting (off-site) | |
| 7 p.m. | Board of Directors Dinner Sponsored by Motor Coach Industries and ZF Industries |
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| Fri., Jan 6 | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Board of Directors Meeting |
| 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | NBTA Meeting (off-site) | |
| 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Registration and Service Centers Open | |
| Noon - 4 p.m. | Sightseeing Tours Sponsored by Grapevine CVB |
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| 7 - 10 p.m. | "Kick It Up In Cowtown" Evening Event at the Fort Worth Stockyards Sponsored by Fort Worth CVB, Stockyard Station, Fort Worth Herd and Championship Rodeo at Cowntown Coliseum |
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| Sat., Jan. 7 | 6:30 - 7:15 a.m. | Zumba Dance Class Benefits the American Bus Foundation Sponsored by IHG |
| 8 - 9 a.m. |
Operator Breakfast |
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| 8:30 a.m. - Noon | NBTA Meeting | |
| 9:30 - 11 a.m. | Opening Ceremony and ABA Annual Meeting Sponsored by Grapevine CVB, Team Texas and Texas Musical Drama |
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| 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Product Pavilion Open | |
| 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Education Seminars | |
| Noon - 5:30 p.m. | Networking Floor Reception Sponsored by ABC Companies, Motor Coach Industries, Prevost and Setra Motorcoaches |
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| 1 - 2 p.m. | BISC Executive Committee Meeting | |
| 4 p.m. | Live Auction Benefits the American Bus Foundation |
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| 7 p.m. | Dine Around Sponsored by Grapevine CVB |
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| Sun., Jan. 8 | 6:30 - 7:15 a.m. |
Zumba Dance Class |
| 7:15 - 8 a.m. | Ecumenical Service | |
| 8 - 9 a.m. | Operator Breakfast Sponsored by Myrtle Beach Area CVB |
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| 8 - 9 a.m. | BISC Breakfast | |
| 9 - 10 a.m. | BISC Opening Session | |
| 9:10 a.m. - 5:59 p.m. | DMO/Receptive Operator Appointment Session | |
| 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Education Seminars | |
| 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | BISC Committee Meetings | |
| 12:30 - 2 p.m. | All-Delegate Lunch Sponsored by Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB |
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| 7 - 10 p.m. | "Dallas Rocks the House" Evening Event at the House of Blues Sponsored by Dallas CVB and House of Blues Dallas |
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| 9:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. | Foundation Afterglow at Hard Rock Cafe Sponsored by Hard Rock International |
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| Mon., Jan. 9 | 6:30 - 7:15 a.m. | Zumba Dance Class Benefits the American Bus Foundation Sponsored by IHG |
| 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. | State/Provincial Caucus Meetings | |
| 8 - 9 a.m. | Operator Breakfast Sponsored by Atlantic City CVA |
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| 8 - 9 a.m. | BISC Breakfast | |
| 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | BISC Meetings | |
| 9:10 a.m. - 5:59 p.m. | Lodging/Attraction/Receptive Operator/Associate Appointment Session | |
| 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Education Seminars | |
| 12:30 - 2 p.m. | All-Delegate Lunch Sponsored by Group Sales Box Office/BestOfBroadway.com |
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| 1 - 5 p.m. | IMG Maintenance and Safety Meetings | |
| 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. | CTIS Graduation | |
| 7 - 10 p.m. | "Halftime Extravaganza!" Evening Event at Cowboy Stadium Sponsored by Grapevine CVB, Team Texas, Texas Tourism and Cowboys Stadium |
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| 9:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. | "Marketplace Gives Back in Overtime" Event Sponsored by Grapevine CVB |
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| Tues., Jan 10 | 6:30 - 7:15 a.m. | Zumba Dance Class Benefits the American Bus Foundation Sponsored by IHG |
| 8 - 9 a.m. | Operator Breakfast Sponsored by Delaware Tourism |
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| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | IMG Maintenance and Safety Meetings | |
| 9:10 a.m. - 5:59 p.m. | Lodging/Attraction/Receptive Operator/Associate Appointment Session | |
| 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Education Seminars | |
| 12:30 - 2 p.m. | All-Delegate Lunch Sponsored by Nashville CVB |
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| 7 - 11 p.m. | "Welcome to Wonderland" Evening Event Sponsored by Visit Charlotte and the North Carolina Division of Tourism |
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| 10 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. | Hospitality Suite Sponsored by Destinations of New York State |
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| Wed., Jan. 11 | Post-FAM Tours | |
| 8 a.m. - Noon | IMG Maintenance and Safety Meetings | |
