March 24-25, 2025
The 2025 Marketplace will be hosted by Discover Lancaster at Spooky Nook in Manheim, PA (Lancaster County)! This is a group leader show supported by PBA's motorcoach operator members.
PBA’s annual Marketplace is a unique opportunity for our motorcoach operators’ tour planners, charter reps and group leaders to meet with attractions, hotels, convention & visitors bureaus, etc. to see where their group might want to travel….both day and overnight trips.
Non-Member Exhibitors are welcome! PBA member booth rates are much lower than those travel industry companies not currently a member of the Pennsylvania Bus Association, view pricing. To take advantage of the lower booth rates and many other benefits for travel supplier membership, CLICK HERE for the Membership Application.
REGISTER!
Tuesday, February 25 is What to Expect! Virtual Information Session for Exhibitors. Opt-in for this session on the registration form and get your questions answered!
Monday, March 24 is set-up day for exhibitors, a Best Practices Roundtable discussion for Marketplace attendees, PBA’s Board of Director meeting and an evening reception for all!
Tuesday, March 25 will start with the breakfast meeting, following by the main event; our Group Leader Marketplace at Spooky Nook located at 75 Champ Blvd. Manheim, PA 17545.
FAM Tours for Group Leaders!
PBA secured FAMS for the Group Leaders from PBA Members. We will share the opportunities with registered operators bringing group leaders in mid-December. Operators will contact the PBA Member FAM hosts directly by January 31, 2025.
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Sponsorships! Sponsorships are available for Travel Suppliers who would like additional recognition during Marketplace.
We understand that businesses have diverse marketing needs, which is why we offer a variety of affordable sponsorship options.
For those aiming for the utmost visibility, we highly recommend the Platinum Sponsorship. This exclusive package includes a booth with prime booth placement, ensuring you are front and center plus much more!
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Full Schedule
Click here to download the schedule.
Subject to change.
Dine-Around Options
Click here to download.
Decorator Exposition Services
Need Extras? Download the service kit.
Have a Successful Marketplace Experience!
Read the Guidelines. Exhibitors are encouraged to review this document to understand deadlines, cancellation policy, what you can and cannot have in a booth, hotel information, the schedule, etc.
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OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS:
IMPORTANT DEADLINES:
- October 31, 2024 - Early Bird pricing expires.
- November 30, 2024 - Last day to submit a Group Leader FAM Tour.
- January 1, 2025 - All Discount Pricing Ends.
- January 17, 2025 - Cancellation of a purchased booth for partial refund.
- January 31, 2025 - Last day for Operators to schedule a FAM Tour.
- January 31, 2025 - Hotel Room reservation deadline.
- January 31, 2025 - Directory Cover sponsorship ad/artwork is due.
- February 7, 2025 - Last day to purchase a Sponsorship.
- February 14, 2025 - Sponsorship ad/artwork is due (for guaranteed placement in the Marketplace Directory).
- February 21, 2025 - Registration ends
THANK YOU CURRENT SPONSORS!
