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:
- Breakout sessions
in Sales and Marketing, Risk Management, Business Management, and Government
Affairs
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- The Operations
Network - Peer led discussion groups on topics that effect your business
operation.
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- BLM, FS, &
NPS Regulation Workshops
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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!
International Outfitters Bazaar at Confluence The
International Bazaar is your opportunity to find an outstanding outfitter to
take your best clients on an international adventure. International outfitters
will be exhibiting their services in a special section of the Confluence®
trade show hall during regular trade show hours. The Bazaar will allow you to
establish a relationship with an international outfitter that can expand your
current services to include international trips. Come to Confluence® and
network at the International Outfitters Bazaar so that you can be ready to take
care of all your clients' requests for adventure travel outside the US.
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:
About America Outdoors® | Confluence® Agenda | Exhibitors Confluence
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