TAP Dance 2013 Attendees
Following is a list of the registered delegates for TAP Dance 2013 alphabetized by company. If you believe your name should be on this list and it doesn't, contact TAP Headquarters immediately at 907-243-7125.

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PODS ARE NOW LIVE! 5/20/2013
PODS - Delegates by Pod
PODS - Delegates by Company
Dance Cards (appointment schedule)
Delegate Schedule

Reminder: Name badges have been printed. Any changes to names and company names will be made at a fee of $100 per reprinted badge.

 

Why attend TAP Dance 2013?

 Travel Alliance Partners is a private corporation with the goal of increased revenues for all.  Being in the audience of business owners changes the selling game and creates enhanced relationships.  TAP Partners enter companies into preferred status very carefully to ensure each supplier can benefit from our programs. All companies that TAP selects are considered “preferred”, with some companies holding higher exposure than others based on commitment levels.

As Travel Alliance Partners has grown through the years, we have developed a series of unique programs with our annual convention, TAP Dance, known as the most innovative business meeting in our industry. To start with, the official TAP Dance invitations are exclusively provided by each of our 33 Partners and limited to the first 200 delegates who accept.  The goal is to find travel professionals whose services and destinations are beneficial to the inviting Partner and their 33 TAP Partners, and for whom we can move market share.  We are in the business to offer unique global tour product and want our offerings to always be fresh and exciting.

The business meetings are broken down into 25 minute appointments with up to five delegates in each pod.  Pods are created based on regions around North America to bring actual tour program ideas to the TAP Partners in hopes of creating dynamic packages right at TAP Dance. Each TAP Partner is unique in their region and may offer tours on their own or through one of their Partners already selling the destination.

While it is work, we realize that a little fun must be thrown in to solidify the relationship. The relaxed atmosphere of the Dance creates stronger bonds as each delegate is able to meet with all Partners in either official meetings or one-on-one at the evening social events.  We take advantage of every opportunity to create business, even in the meal functions, where we set 25 minutes aside for business. 

Within TAP, we know TAP Dance exceeds expectations but don’t just take our word for it. Here are a few of our PPTPs (Preferred Professional Travel Providers or known as “suppliers” outside of TAP) with their thoughts on TAP Dance attendance:

By attending TAP Dance you have an opportunity to get to know the TAP partners in a way that is just not possible at a trade show with six minute appointments and if you are fortunate enough to be a sponsor it allows you even more quality time that has proven to be very valuable and personally rewarding.  Lisa Holland, New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau

Being able to go to TAP Dance and market your destination with a group of your peers, creates that unique travel opportunity!   Laura Griffin, Graceland

This is one Dance you don’t want to miss!  You get to have long, worth-while, creative meetings that usually result in new tour ideas with the people that will sell it! To expand our message we became TAP Dance sponsors in 2011.  Our sponsorship was incredible.  I received many comments about our presentation and it was an instant icebreaker.  We definitely will do again in 2013!  John Lamparski, Bentonville CVB

We have all just barely “TAPped” into the potential for increased business through the amazing concept that is TAP.  I have participated in TAP Dance since 2006 in Little Rock, AR.  Each year I have developed stronger relationships with the Partners and have watched the organization grow and mature.  I have seen an increase in the number of groups visiting the Newseum that can be directly related to TAP and its partners and look forward to additional opportunities that TAP may offer in the future.  Linda Jeffries, Newseum