AO's International Marketing and Management Conference
for Outfitters and Adventure Travel Companies

20th Anniversary Celebration, December 3 - 5 - AO's International Marketing and Management Conference to Include Founder's Reunion Celebration

It's hard to believe that 20 years have passed since the first Confluence in New Orleans in 1989. This year we'll celebrate by adding value to your business and your customer's experience with the most powerful programming ever. A Founder's Reunion Celebration will invite some of the original owners and pioneers of the industry to attend a the grand celebration event in Knoxville on Thursday, December 4th and include a multi-media presentation documenting and giving tribute to the early days of our industry. See old friends and make new ones in the industry at this once in a life time event. Registration information will be available in June.

Confluence: Adding value to your business and your customers's experience!

• WHEN: December 3-5, 2008.
• WHERE: Knoxville Convention Center and Hilton of Knoxville, TN.
• WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Outfitters, guest ranch operators, tour operators, professional staff, managers, marketing personnel, store managers, office staff
• FOR INFORMATION CALL: America Outdoors® 1-800-524-4814, 865-558-3595.

The Confluence® program is carefully tailored to the issues, concerns and new product ideas that are important to the future of your business.

AO's International Marketing and Management Conference features:

At Confluence you will receive the best business seminar training available at an affordable price. Plus you can share ideas with other successful outfitters to help turn a profit in today's challenging business climate!

Outfitter Expo Trade Show
Save time and money by ordering at the outfitting industry's premier tradeshow, the Confluence® Marketplace. Relax, network and learn at Confluence® in Knoxville! Confluence® Outfitter Expo Trade Show is a production of America Outdoors®. Join over 800 industry leaders and their suppliers at the 2008 show. Exhibitor information.

Conference Sponsors
Our event sponsors for 2007 were LaSalle Merchant Services, Compendium Software, Morrison Communications, and The Schneider Group. Thanks sponsors for helping make our event a success!

About America Outdoors®
America Outdoors® is a national association of outfitters and their suppliers. AO represents over 600 companies operating in the US and internationally. America Outdoors® assists members with risk management, government affairs, business development, personnel management, and compliance with employer regulations

Conference Contact Information

America Outdoors®
865-558-3595
email: info@americaoutdoors.org

The Host Hotel
Hilton Downtown Knoxville, our group reservation code is AOC.
The America Outdoors Conference rate is $86 single or double.
501 West Church Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
865-523-2300
www.knoxvillehilton.com

Qualified Attendees:
Outfitters, guides and employees of outfitting businesses from across the U.S. and around the world. Travel agents are invited to attend. Federal government representatives (USFS, BLM, BuRec, NPS, etc.) involved in outfitting issues are invited to attend. The show is not open to the general public. To get on the mailing list for registration materials contact AO at info@americaoutdoors.org or at 865-558-3595.

Qualified Exhibitors:
Manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and service providers to the outfitting industry are qualified to exhibit. Contact Robin Brown at 865-558-3595 or at robin@americaoutdoors.org for more information.

History:
Confluence® has been in existence since 1989. America Outdoors® the national association of outfitters and guides, owns and operates the trade show and conference. For more information on America Outdoors® go to About/Join AO.

If you would like additional information about this conference and displaying at the trade show, call America Outdoors® headquarters at 865-558-3595 or email us at info@americaoutdoors.org.

Thank You To Our Sponsors:

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