First-Time Exhibitors
Helpful Hints!
Thank you for being a part of IAAPA Attractions Expo 2010, Nov. 16-19, at the Orange County Convention Center. As a first-time exhibitor, IAAPA wants you to have a great trade show and our Manufacturers and Supplier Committee have put together some tips and hints to help you succeed in Orlando.
HELPFUL HINTS FROM THE IAAPA MANUFACTURERS & SUPPLIERS COMMITTEE
- Attend special events to become known in the Industry and meet the members. – Kurt Mack-Even, Mack Rides GmbH (See Registration Information below)
- Send an e-newsletter to your client list prior to IAAPA Attractions Expo and help generate excitement and foot traffic to your booth. – Deborah Eicher, Picsolve Inc. USA
- IAAPA staff and floor managers are readily available to hear comments, suggestions, and complaints. - Arthur Grover. Bumper Boats Inc.
- Have enough staff for the size of your booth. A small booth with only one exhibiting person does not allow for any bathroom or lunch breaks. Bigger booths need enough people so everyone that wants info is taken care of in a timely manner. Be careful not to have too many people working; if so, send some to walk the show, take a break, etc. – Jack Mendes, BSR Group
- Exhibitors should actively engage every prospect that approaches their booth and/or staff. Just because an attendee’s badge may say a title of something other than Owner, President, CEO, etc.,does not mean they aren’t a buyer. – Alan Ramsay, CLM Entertainment
- Put a sticker on your business card with the IAAPA logo and your booth number so when you meet potential clients at networking events or strolling the floor they can easily find your booth. – Deborah Eicher, Picsolve Inc. USA
- Do not eat in you booth in full view of the attendees. Do not drink in the booth in full view of the attendees unless you are going to offer them some (water, coffee, etc.). – Jack Mendes, BSR Group
- Company logos and multiple shipping labels are a good idea on all packed material (pallets and boxes) in- and outbound. Also, try to coordinate your outbound shipping late Wednesday or Thursday to avoid lines on Friday at show close. – Chris Gray, Great Coasters International
- “Be professional at all times, whether at social events, dinner or in the elevator, from the time you get on the plane it's showtime as every word and action that comes from you represents your company.” – Tim Timco, PMG Direct
- Always have someone staffing your booth – Kurt Mack-Even, Mack Rides GmbH
The M&S Committee members are happy to assist you as you prepare for IAAPA Attractions Expo 2010 and on-site in Orlando. They can be contacted via e-mail or on-site at their booths. Click here for a contact list.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS!
Opening Reception
Start the trade show on a high note as industry professionals from around the worldconnect at this energetic networking event.A $25 ticket includes food and beverages.Tickets are available through the exhibitor registration site.
Thursday, Nov. 18
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Guests will experience the adventure of a lifetime with an exclusive evening at Universal’s Islands of Adventure’s® amazing new Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. Upon arriving, guests will pass through the towering Hogwarts™ castle gates as they begin to explore the familiar passageways, classrooms and corridors. They’ll experience the rides of the high-acclaimed “Harry Potter and The Forbidden Journey™,” the “Flight of the Hippogriff™,” and “Dragon Challenge™.” Transportation will be provided from all conference hotels from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. and then back to the hotels starting at 9 p.m. Separate registration required, and tickets are available through the exhibitor registration site.
