iglta 2015 sponsorship deck

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The IGLTA Annual Global Convention is the world's premier educational and

networking event for LGBT tourism professionals. Bringing together hundreds

of IGLTA members from around the world, the 32nd edition of the IGLTA

Annual Global Convention will connect LGBT tourism suppliers and buyers

through its successful hosted buyer and scheduled appointment program,

numerous educational workshops and networking receptions.

As a Sponsor of the IGLTA Annual Global Convention, your business will

receive unique visibility and the opportunity to maximize revenue

potential. IGLTA Convention Sponsors increase their marketing impact

to convention delegates and LGBT consumers, attract new contacts

and reinforce existing relationships that will lead to continued business

growth.

Interested in sponsoring the IGLTA Annual Global Convention?

CONNECTING LGBT TOURISM PROFESSIONALS APRIL 8-11, 2015 HYATT REGENCY CENTURY PLAZA - LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

Contact us today: [email protected] in sponsoring the IGLTA Annual Global Convention?

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ABOUT IGLTAThe International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association is the leading member-based global organiza-tion dedicated to LGBT tourism. IGLTA engages small companies and major corporations in more than 75 countries — from destinations to accommodations, travel agents to tour operators, transportation to travel media — to assist them in their outreach to LGBT travelers worldwide.

ABOUT THE ANNUAL GLOBAL CONVENTION The 31st IGLTA Annual Global Convention held in Madrid, Spain, was the most globally-diverse and well-attended convention held outside North America. The Convention welcomed attendees from 32 countries, attracted local LGBT consumers though its successful Consumer Trade Show and featured IGLTA’s �rst-ever Buyer/Supplier Marketplace.

• Toronto – 380 delegates • Antwerp – 232 delegates • Ft Lauderdale – 523 delegates • Florianopolis – 261 delegates • Chicago – 400 delegates from 25 countries • Madrid – 276 delegates from 32 countries • Los Angeles: more than 500 delegates expected!

DELEGATE PROFILEBuyers/Media - 40% Travel agents, tour operators, media outlets, travel writers, marketing �rms, etc. Suppliers - 60% Accommodations, destination tourist boards, transportation (air, rail, car, cruise), etc.

BEING A SPONSOR OF THE IGLTA CONVENTION PROVIDES • Opportunity to partner with IGLTA and support LGBT tourism

• Global marketing presence

• Increased visibility in the LGBT tourism market

• Face-to-face contact with key decision makers and opinion leaders

• Access to LGBT consumers and travelers worldwide

• Concrete demonstration of your company's commitment to LGBT tourism


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PRESENTING SPONSORPromotional fee: $20,000 USD each (does not include F&B*)Exclusive sponsorship of one of the following signature events: • Welcome Party* • Friday Night Party* SOLD • 2015 Host City Closing Party*

PROMOTIONAL & ON-SITE BENEFITS • Premier tier logo visibility on all convention-related web properties, event signage & print material • Banner ad in Convention Program mobile app • Recognition at General Sessions • Recognition at sponsored event • Opportunity to distribute promotional item during sponsored event1

• Opportunity to address delegates during sponsored event (5-7 minutes) • Convention Delegate registrations for up to three attendees • IGLTA Membership (or renewal) • Logo in Convention Program mobile app • Joint recognition in the following convention-related communications: o Convention press release (400 media outlets) o Convention article in IGLTA eNewsletter (5,700 subscribers) o Convention eBlast to IGLTA Members & Convention Delegates • Dedicated eBlast to IGLTA Members & Convention Delegates • Promotional item inserted in Delegate Welcome Bag1

• Brochure distribution from table in registration area1

• Table at Consumer Trade Show • Promotional item inserted in Consumer Goodie Bag1

• Invitations to exclusive Networking Reception(s) during Convention • Participation in Buyer/Supplier Marketplace

*Catering/food & beverage costs are not included in the above promotional fee, are the responsibility of

sponsor and will be direct-billed by the venue.

1Product samples, promotional items and brochures are the responsibility of sponsor.

Shipping, handling & storage charges not included.


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BUYER/SUPPLIER MARKETPLACE SPONSORPromotional fee: $20,000 USD (does not include F&B*)

Exclusive sponsorship of the Buyer/Supplier Marketplace, where pre-quali�ed buyers will meet with participating suppliers at an appointment-driven marketplace on Wednesday, April 8, the �rst day of the conference. Promotional fee includes visibility at refreshment stations throughout the day, at lunch and at the exclusive, invitation-only Buyer Cocktail Reception (please note: F&B for all events is not included in the promotional fee*).

PROMOTIONAL & ON-SITE BENEFITS • Premier tier logo visibility on all convention-related web properties, event signage & print material • Banner ad in Convention Program mobile app • Recognition at General Sessions • Convention Delegate registrations for up to three attendees • IGLTA Membership (or renewal) • Logo in Convention Program mobile app • Joint recognition in the following convention-related communications: o Convention press release (400 media outlets) o Convention article in IGLTA eNewsletter (5,700 subscribers) o Convention eBlast to IGLTA Members & Convention Delegates • Dedicated eBlast to IGLTA Members & Convention Delegates • Promotional item inserted in Delegate Welcome Bag1




*Catering/food & beverage costs are not included in the above promotional fee, are the responsibility of sponsor

and will be direct-billed by the venue. 1Product samples, pull-up banners, promotional items and brochures are the responsibility of sponsor.



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CONSUMER TRADE SHOW SPONSORPromotional fee: $20,000 USD each (does not include F&B*)Exclusive sponsorship of the popular Consumer Trade Show including sponsorship of the Consumer Goodie Bags.1

PROMOTIONAL & ON-SITE BENEFITS • Premier tier logo visibility on all convention-related web properties, event signage & print material • Banner ad in Convention Program mobile app • Recognition at General Sessions • Recognition and branding opportunities at Consumer Trade Show • Opportunity to distribute promotional item during the Consumer Trade Show1

• Opportunity to address consumers during the Consumer Trade Show (5-7 minutes) • Convention Delegate registrations for up to three attendees • IGLTA Membership (or renewal) • Logo in Convention Program mobile app • Joint recognition in the following convention-related communications: o Convention press release (400 media outlets) o Convention article in IGLTA eNewsletter (5,700 subscribers) o Convention eBlast to IGLTA Members & Convention Delegates • Dedicated eBlast to IGLTA Members & Convention Delegates • Sponsorship of Consumer Goodie Bags supplied by sponsor1

• Brochure distribution from table in Convention Registration area1



*Catering/food & beverage costs are not included in the above promotional fee, are the responsibility of

sponsor and will be direct-billed by the venue. 1Consumer Goodie Bags, product samples, promotional items and brochures are the responsibility

of sponsor. Shipping, handling & storage charges not included.


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AUDIO/VISUAL SPONSORPromotional fee: $20,000 USD

Exclusive sponsorship of all Audio/Visual equipment during the Convention.

PROMOTIONAL & ON-SITE BENEFITS: • Premier tier logo visibility on all convention-related web properties, event signage & print material • Banner ad in Convention Program mobile app • Recognition at General Sessions • Convention Delegate registrations for up to three attendees • IGLTA Membership (or renewal) • Logo in Convention Program mobile app • Joint recognition in the following convention-related communications: o Convention press release (400 media outlets) o Convention article in IGLTA eNewsletter (5,700 subscribers) o Convention eBlast to IGLTA Members & Convention Delegates • Dedicated eBlast to IGLTA Members & Convention Delegates • Promotional item inserted in Delegate Welcome Bag1







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TRANSPORTATION SPONSORPromotional fee: $15,000 USD

Exclusive transportation sponsor for the Convention.

PROMOTIONAL & ON-SITE BENEFITS: • Second tier logo visibility on all convention-related web properties, event signage & print material • Convention Delegate registrations for up to two attendees • IGLTA Membership (or renewal) • Logo in Convention Program mobile app • Joint recognition in the following convention-related communications: o Convention press release (400 media outlets) o Convention article in IGLTA eNewsletter (5,700 subscribers) o Convention eBlast to IGLTA Members & Convention Delegates • Promotional item inserted in Delegate Welcome Bag1


• Invitations to exclusive Networking Reception(s) during Convention




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MEDIA SPONSORPromotional fee: $15,000 USD (does not include F&B*)

Exclusive media sponsor for the Convention, Plenary Media Session and the Media

Reception.

PROMOTIONAL & ON-SITE BENEFITS: • Second tier logo visibility on all convention-related web properties, event signage & print material • Recognition from the podium at the Plenary Media Session & the Media Reception • Opportunity to distribute promotional item during the Media Reception1

• Opportunity to address delegates from podium during the Plenary Media Session (3-5 minutes) • Convention Delegate registrations for up to two attendees • IGLTA Membership (or renewal) • Logo in Convention Program mobile app • Joint recognition in the following convention-related communications: o Convention press release (400 media outlets) o Convention article in IGLTA eNewsletter (5,700 subscribers) o Convention eBlast to IGLTA Members & Convention Delegates • Promotional item inserted in Delegate Welcome Bag1

• Table at the Media Trade Show1


*Catering/food & beverage costs are not included in the above promotional fee,

are the responsibility of sponsor and will be direct-billed by the venue. 1Product samples, promotional items and brochures are the responsibility of sponsor.



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IGLTA HONORS® SPONSORSHIPPromotional fee: $10,000 USD per year, minimum three-year commitment

Exclusive sponsorship of the IGLTA Honors® Awards which celebrate the individuals and

businesses that have improved the landscape of gay and lesbian travel. Annual award

recipients are selected by the IGLTA Board of Directors from the association’s membership of

businesses in more than 75 countries.

PROMOTIONAL & ON-SITE BENEFITS: • Second tier logo visibility on all convention-related web properties, event signage & print material • Naming rights of IGLTA Honors® Awards (ie: The IGLTA Honors Awards presented by _____.) • Opportunity for sponsor to present one of the IGLTA Honors® Awards onstage • Recognition at General Sessions • Recognition at each IGLTA Honors® Award presentation (up to �ve per convention) • Convention Delegate registrations for up to two attendees • IGLTA Membership (or renewal) • Logo in Convention Program mobile app • Recognition in IGLTA Honors® Award press release • Joint recognition in the following convention-related communications: o Convention press release (400 media outlets) o Convention article in IGLTA eNewsletter (5,700 subscribers) o Convention eBlast to IGLTA Members & Convention Delegates • Dedicated eBlast to IGLTA Members & Convention Delegates • Promotional item inserted in Delegate Welcome Bag1







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OFFICIAL SPONSORPromotional fee: $7,500 USD each (does not include F&B*)Exclusive host of one of the following key events:

• Plenary Session (3 available) • Breakfast* on one of the following days: o Thursday o Friday o Saturday • Lunch* on one of the following days: o Thursday o Friday • Women’s Business Initiative Event* • VIP/Founder’s Reception

PROMOTIONAL & ON-SITE BENEFITS • Second tier logo visibility on all convention-related web properties, event signage & print material • Recognition from the podium at the Plenary Media Session & the Media Reception • Opportunity to distribute promotional item during the Media Reception1

• Opportunity to address delegates from podium during the Plenary Media Session (3-5 minutes) • Convention Delegate registrations for up to two attendees • IGLTA Membership (or renewal) • Logo in Convention Program mobile app • Joint recognition in the following convention-related communications: o Convention press release (400 media outlets) o Convention article in IGLTA eNewsletter (5,700 subscribers) o Convention eBlast to IGLTA Members & Convention Delegates • Promotional item inserted in Delegate Welcome Bag1

• Table at the Media Trade Show1


*Catering/food & beverage costs are not included in the above promotional fee, are the responsibility of sponsor

and will be direct-billed by the venue.




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CONFERENCE SPONSORPromotional fee: $5,000 USD each (does not include F&B*)Exclusive sponsor of the following:

• Co�ee Break*or Paleo Raw Green Break* • Social Media Streamboard • Social Media Lounge & Wi� Sponsor* • Press Conference* • Delegate Photo Booth • Consumer Photo Booth • First-timer’s Orientation & Mentor Program* • Ambassador’s Meeting* • Board of Director’s Meeting* • Convention News Bulletin

PROMOTIONAL & ON-SITE BENEFITS • Third tier logo visibility on all convention-related web properties, event signage & print material • Recognition from the podium at sponsored event • Opportunity to distribute promotional item during sponsored event1

• Opportunity to welcome attendees to sponsored event (2 minutes) • Convention Delegate registration for one attendee • Logo in Convention Program mobile app • Joint recognition in the following c onvention-related communications: o Convention press release (400 media outlets) o Convention article in IGLTA eNewsletter (5,700 subscribers) o Convention eBlast to IGLTA Members & Convention Delegates • Invitations to exclusive Networking Reception(s) during Convention • Social Media Lounge & Wi� Internet sponsor only: possibility to brand the lounge with your logo, pull-up banners, promotional items, etc., and to display sponsor logo or graphic as screen savers; hyperlink to sponsor’s co-branded landing page (design/coding/hosting of landing page is sponsor’s responsibility).

*Catering/food & beverage costs are not included in the above promotional fee, are the responsibility of sponsor and will be direct-billed by the venue.

1Product samples, promotional items and brochures are the responsibility of sponsor. Shipping, handling & storage charges not included.


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PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIESPromotional fee: $4,500 USD each (does not include production charges)Let Convention Delegates, Consumers and Volunteers promote your company with your promotional items! Like walking billboards, your logo will be displayed on promotional items and seen by all attendees throughout the Convention and the Consumer Trade Show! You supply the promotional item, so be creative with your design!

PROMOTIONAL & ON-SITE BENEFITS • Sponsor logo and IGLTA logo displayed on promotional item you supply • Brochure distribution from table in registration area1

• Opportunity to insert one additional promotional item in Delegate Welcome Bag1

• Opportunity to insert one additional promotional item in Consumer Goodie Bag1

BADGE LANYARDSBrand each delegate and maximize exposure for your company throughout the duration of the Global Convention and Consumer Trade Show.Qty: 500

ROOM KEYSLet Convention delegates wake up with and say good night to your company with branded key cards.Qty: 1,000

DELEGATE WELCOME BAGS Convention delegates will help you market your company and services with branding on each Delegate Welcome bag. These bags, which will be used long a�er the Convention, help maintain awareness of your brand for years to come. Qty: 500

CONSUMER GOODIE BAGSPromote your brand to local LGBT consumers are the popular Consumer Trade Show. Bags (supplied by you) will be used by consumers to gather collateral and will continue to build brand awareness and remind consumers of your services long a�er the Convention. Qty: 1,500

USB FLASH DRIVEPut your brand in the hands of local media and journalists from around the globe! Your company logo and information will be included alongside IGLTA's on a USB Flash Drive distributed to each writer covering the convention. Flash Drives will also be distributed to journalists throughout the year at other events attended by IGLTA.Qty: 150

VOLUNTEER POLOS Volunteers from local LGBT organizations will be on hand to answer questions and help direct tra�c at the Convention and Consumer Trade Show. Highlight your brand on designer Polos (supplied by you) throughout the Convention. Volunteers will get to keep their t-shirts, thus providing your brand with continued visibility for several years following the Convention. Qty: 75-125


Please note: Promotional fee does not include production charges. Promotional items should include sponsor’s logo and IGLTA logo. Artwork is subject to approval by IGLTA management in advance. Deadlines apply.

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PRODUCT SAMPLE OPPORTUNITIESPut your product sample, promotional item or brochure directly in the hands of Convention Delegates or Consumers!1

ROOM DROP2

Have your product sample, promotional item or brochure delivered directly to delegates’ rooms at a selected time during the Convention.Price per item:$1,995 USD dedicated drop (plus hotel service charge)$995 USD grouped drop (plus hotel service charge)

DELEGATE BAG INSERTS1

Insert your product sample, promotional item or brochure in the Delegate Welcome Bags that will be distributed to all Delegates at Registration.

$595 USD until December 31, 2014$795 USD a�er January 1, 2015

CONSUMER BAG INSERTS1

Insert your product sample, promotional item or brochure in the Consumer Goodie Bags that will be distributed to all attendees of the Consumer Trade Show.

$795 USD until December 31, 2014$995 USD a�er January 1, 2015

BROCHURE DISTRIBUTION FROM TABLE IN CONVENTION REGISTRATION AREA1

Your brochure or �yer will be available to all Convention Delegates from a table in the Convention Registration area throughout the duration of the Convention.

$295 USD for small businesses (less than 10 employees)$495 USD for large businesses (10 employees or more)


2Additional hotel-imposed service charge applies. Hotel service charge is the responsibility of the sponsor and will be direct-billed to sponsor by the hotel.

Customized promotional opportunities are available and we welcome your creative ideas. Contact us today to discuss your speci�c marketing objectives!


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BREAKOUT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS$495 USD each

Be a part of the IGLTA Educational Series by sponsoring a Breakout Session.

PROMOTIONAL & ON-SITE BENEFITS • Logo on signage outside of breakout session room • Recognition at beginning of breakout session • Opportunity to distribute promotional item to session attendees1



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Presenting Sponsor

$20,000

Official Sponsor

$7,500 - $19,999

Conference Sponsor

$5,000 - $7,499Sponsorship Benefits

Promotional Opportunities

$4,500 each

Breakout Educational Session

$495 each

Sponsorship Levels (all prices in US Dollar) Promotional OpportunityBenefits

Educational OpportunityBenefits

Logo visibility & placement

Premier tier logo visibility on

all convention-related web properties, event signage & print material

2nd tier logo or text visibility on all

convention-related web properties, event signage

& print material

3rd tier logo or text visibility on all

convention-related web properties, event

signage & print material

Sponsor logo and IGLTA logo on promotional item

Sponsor logo on signage outside of breakout

session room

Banner ad in mobile app

Recognition at the start of each day's General Session

Opportunity to distribute promotional item during sponsored event

Opportunity to adress delegates from podium during sponsored event

Delegate registrations 3 2 1

IGLTA Membership (or renewal)

Logo in Convention Program mobile app

Joint recognition in pre-Convention press release

Joint recognition in IGLTA eNewsletter

Joint recognition in Convention eBlast to members & delegates

Promotional item inserted in Delegate Welcome Bag

Brochure distribution from table in registration area

Dedicated article in IGLTA eNewsletter

Dedicated eBlast to members & delegates

Table at Consumer Trade Show

Promotional item inserted into Consumer Goodie Bag

Invitations to attend exclusive Networking Receptions

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IGLTAClark Massad +33 66 427 6628 [email protected] Darham +1 954 812 1813 [email protected] Blackburn +1 954 630 1637 [email protected]

Please note:Conference Dates: April 8-11, 2015Location: Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, 20125 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA, USA 90027 www.centuryplaza.hyatt.com

All prices are in US Dollar. Payment in full of the promotional fee is due prior to the start of the Convention.

Customized sponsorship, hosting or promotional packages are available and we welcome your creative ideas! Prices re�ect promotional fees only and do not include catering, food & beverage or other supplemental charges. Where applicable, menu planning and F&B costs are the responsibility of sponsor and will be direct-billed to the sponsor by the venue.Paleo-inspired menu options are available upon request for catered events at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. Production costs of sponsored promotional items are the responsibility of the sponsor and all designs are subject to prior approval from IGLTA. Any shipping/handling or storage fees are the responsibility of the sponsor and will be direct-billed to the sponsor by the venue. Convention Program is subject to change. Contact IGLTA for �nal Convention Program con�rmations.

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