“See Ecuador”
is sponsored and hosted by: Guayaquil, Cuenca, & Quito
“See Ecuador”
brings Tour Operator Buyers, Retail Travel Agents, and Suppliers
together in a unique “See Ecuador” format that includes a
pre-scheduled appointments “Marketplace”, seminars, and site
inspections in Cuenca, as well as site inspections, presentations,
and sightseeing in Quito and Guayaquil. Buyers, Travel Agents and
Journalists from North and South America have the opportunity to
negotiate, educate, and evaluate Ecuador products and services.
The 3rd Annual
See Ecuador will be held May 16 - 22, 2010 in Guayaquil, Cuenca, & Quito.
May 16 - Sunday
(official Arrival Day), Guayaquil: Sightseeing and Welcome.
(Buyers
& Travel Agents)
May 17 - Monday, Presentations, City Tours, and Site
Inspections. (Buyer
& Travel Agents)
May 18 - Tuesday, Guayaquil - Cuenca: Breakfast in Guayaquil &
site inspections during the morning; Scenic Bus trip to Cuenca
parting in the afternoon from Guayaquil.
May 19 - Wednesday, Cuenca: City
Tours & Hotel Site Inspections.
(Buyers & Travel Agents)
May
20 - Thursday, Travel to Quito (airline comp tickets provided for
Travel Agents and Buyers): Presentations, City Tours, and Site
Inspections. (Buyers
& Travel Agents);
Suppliers
set up booth/stand/table-tops.
May 21 - Friday, Supplier/Buyer Marketplace; Travel Agents
Seminars & Workshops; Supplier/Buyer & Travel Agent Exposition with
pre-scheduled appointments.
May 22 - Saturday,
Departures - transfers; Optional Post Tours.
(Buyer
& Travel Agents)
The See
“Ecuador” format combines several activities into one structured and
organized Event!
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1. A Tour Operator
"Marketplace" featuring our SelectMatch Pre-Scheduled
Appointments System enables Buyers and Suppliers to have a full
day of meetings – planned in advance. Appointments are E
Mailed and/or FAXED to Buyers and Suppliers BEFORE they leave
their offices; they know with whom they will be meeting, and
when they will be meeting them.
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2. Travel Agents
participate in "How To Sell" workshops featuring EVERY region in
Ecuador – Amazon, Andes, Pacific Coast, and Galapagos.
These are fact-filled sessions presented by government and
private sector professionals who know how to promote and sell
Ecuador.
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3. Travel
Agents are pre-scheduled to meet Suppliers for
“mini-presentations.”
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4. Hotel
Site Inspections and City Tours in all three cities – Quito,
Cuenca, and Guayaquil will make sure Buyers and Travel
Agents “See Ecuador” in a personal and organized way.
“See Ecuador”
means business for everyone!
• Suppliers meet
Tour Operator / Buyers from worldwide markets who are interested
in Ecuador products and services.
• Retail Travel Agents learn how to sell Ecuador.
• Tour Operator Buyers see owners and managers of established
and qualified Supplier Organizations who can make decisions and
commitments.
• Retail Travel Agents get the latest product and "how to book"
information, and personally meet the people who will be taking
care of their clients.
Special “See
Ecuador” DISCOUNTS ON AIRFARE, HOTEL & PRE-POST TOURS:
• Delegates
qualify for special discounted airfare on the Official Airline,
American Airlines, and other participating carriers.
o $275 plus
taxes/surcharges from the USA and Canada (estimated total
fare $500-600 USD)
o $375 plus taxes/surcharges from Mexico and the Caribbean
o $500 plus taxes/surcharges from Europe, Asia, Pacific and
Latin America
• Special rates
for hotel accommodations and pre-post tours are available to
registered and confirmed delegates.
Tour Operator/
Buyer Registration is $250 including:
• Complimentary
flights from Cuenca to Quito;
• Single room accommodations
in all three cities;
• Scenic Andes Bus Tour to Cuenca from Guayaquil
• Pre-scheduled appointments with Suppliers and Retail Travel
Agents during the “Marketplace” in Cuenca;
• Table-top/exhibit space and pre-scheduled appointments with
Retail Travel Agents during the “Marketplace" in Quito;
• Suppler & Buyer Workshop;
• Airport welcome and transfers;
• All business and social functions;
• The “computer ready” CD Directory of all participants;
• Ground transportation to all scheduled activities;
• Discounted round-trip airfare to Quito/Guayaquil on
American Airlines – The Official “See Ecuador”
airline!
• Buyers who attended the Meet Ecuador “Road Show” Seminar
series qualify for a reduced rate of $175 per delegate.
Supplier
Registration is $795 including:
•
Booth/stand/table-top and two (2) delegate badges;
• Table, chairs, and company sign;
• Pre-scheduled appointments with Buyers and Travel Agents;
• The “computer ready” CD Directory of all participants;
• Airport welcome and transfers in Quito on event official
arrival and departure days;
• VIP hospitality at all business and social functions;
• Ground transportation to all scheduled activities;
• Discounted Round-Trip airfares to Quito (participating
airlines to be determined);
• Each additional Supplier delegate pays $125.
• Suppliers who attended the Meet Ecuador “Road Show” Seminar
series in 2009 qualify for a reduced rate of $595 per booth.
Retail Travel
Agent Registration is $195 including:
• Complimentary
flights from Cuenca to Quito;
• Scenic Andes bus Tour to Cuenca from Guayaquil;
• Double room accommodations in all three cities;
• Airport welcome and transfers on official arrival and
departure days;
• Hotel inspections and City Tours in all three cities;
• Product Presentations & Seminars;
• Pre-scheduled appointments with USA/Canada Buyers and Ecuador
Suppliers during the “Marketplace” in Quito;
• The “computer ready” CD Directory of all participants;
• VIP hospitality at all business and social functions.
• Single room supplement is available, but limited;
• Discounted round-trip airfare to Guayaquil/Quito on American
Airlines – The Official “See Ecuador” Airline.
• Travel Agents who attended the Meet Ecuador Seminars in
2009 & 2010 qualify for a reduced double rate of $125 per delegate.
“See Ecuador”
is managed by William H. Coleman, Inc. - a Worldwide Event
Management Firm headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, with offices
in Toronto, and London. All William H. Coleman, Inc. Events have the
exclusive "Hassle Free Guaranty".
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT “See Ecuador:”
Telephone: 1-800-874-2324 (Toll Free in USA & Canada) or
904-398-6777 ext 8022 or 8025
Fax: 904-391-0038
E Mail:
sales@whcoleman.com
