Agents can register now for spring Granite Travel Trade Expos in Ontario & Atlantic Canada

Registration is now open for the Granite Travel Trade Expos, which are returning this spring to Ontario and expanding to Atlantic Canada. 

These regional travel trade events aim to connect industry suppliers and top-producing travel agents in a setting that is more intimate than traditional, larger trade shows. The format allows for in-person interactive consultations and presentations.

We’re excited to be returning to Ontario and, for the first time, coming to Atlantic Canada this spring,” said Bradley Dean, Oakville Toronto Partner, Granite Productions, in a press release. “The response we’ve gotten since the beginning has been so overwhelming in gratitude we’re hitting these smaller markets. We heard from many advisors to come out to Atlantic Canada and we’re happy to have their support to do that.” 

The spring Expos bring the total number of shows to 15 locations across Canada, which include eight more Expos in the Fall. Bahia Principe Hotels and Resorts returns as hotel sponsor and St Kitts Tourism Authority as destination sponsor. 

The first 50 agents who arrive at each of the seven Granite Travel Trade Spring Expos will receive a $20 MasterCard, courtesy of Princess Hotels and Resorts. 

Attendance and parking are free and agents can register by clicking here.

The spring schedule

The Spring Granite Travel Trade Expo Schedule is as follows: 

Ontario 

• Windsor, April 7th at Ambassador Golf Club 
• Kitchener, April 8th at Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
• Barrie, April 9th at Tangle Creek Golf Course 
• Oshawa, April 10th at Harmony Event Centre 

Atlantic Canada 

• St. Johns, Newfoundland, April 28th at Emera Innovation Exchange Conference Centre 
• Halifax, N.S., April 30th at Steele Wheels Motor Museum 
• Moncton, N.B.,  May 1st at Four Points by Sheraton Moncton 

Each Expo will continue to be focused on training and networking, with face-to-face interaction with agents and products. In each city, a presentation series featuring 15-minute segments by 7 suppliers will be followed by a trade show, dinner, and prize giveaways. 

Some of the suppliers joining this year include Bahia Principe Hotels and Resorts, Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Investment Board, Auto Europe, Bahamas Tourist Office, Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., Blue Bay Hotels, Blue Diamond Resorts, Blue Diamond Resorts Cuba, Catalonia Hotels and Resorts, Collette, Cuba Tourist Board, Jamaica Tourist Board, Majestic Resorts, Nassau & Paradise Island Promotion Board, Oasis Hotels & Resorts,Palladium Hotel Group, Palmaia, Playa Hotels & Resorts, Princess Hotels & Resorts Jamaica, Princess Hotels and Resorts DR, Sandals & Beaches Resorts, Serenade Caribbean, Sirenis Hotels & Resorts, St Kitts Tourism Authority, The Palace Company, The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, The Special Travel Corporation, Transcend Cruises, TTC Tour Brands, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya, Visit New Jersey/Visit Atlantic City, Visit Orlando, Viva Resorts by Wyndham and WestJet Vacations.

For vendor inquiries, please contact Bradley Dean at brad@graniteproductions.ca or 416- 565-5212.

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