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SMPR & Travel Media Marketplace Event
7/31/2025
$20,000 financial commitment required from host state
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Southeast Tourism Society
Buyer seeks proposals to host the SMPR & Travel Media Marketplace, a three-day event for Sales, Marketing, and PR professionals. The event includes educational sessions, pre-scheduled appointments with media professionals, and networking opportunities. Expected attendance is 100-150 people including core team, SMPR attendees, journalists, and media suppliers. The event will take place in March 2026 in one of the Southeast Tourism Society's member states.
- 7/31/2025 - Proposal Due Date
- 8/1/2025 - Site visits and decision period
- 3/9/2026 - Preferred event dates (Option 1)
- 3/23/2026 - Preferred event dates (Option 2)
- Must be a member in good standing of Southeast Tourism Society
- Secure hotel venue in STS member state
- Negotiate two-tiered rate structure for attendees and journalists
- Coordinate pre-scheduled appointments with vetted media professionals
- Arrange unique venue for welcome reception
- Organize city tours for journalists
- Set up 60 tabletop exhibits for Media Marketplace
- Secure sponsorship for Journalist dinner
- Manage educational sessions led by industry experts
- Coordinate opening night reception for all attendees
- Facilitate meeting space for breakout sessions