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American Resort Development Association. 2009 ARDA Convention and Exposition Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center Orlando, Florida March 28-April 2, 2009. Outline. Introduction Hotel Information “Make Them Arrive Early Event” “Let’s Make Them Stay” History of ARDA

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American Resort Development Association

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  1. American Resort Development Association 2009 ARDA Convention and Exposition Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center Orlando, Florida March 28-April 2, 2009

  2. Outline • Introduction • Hotel Information • “Make Them Arrive Early Event” • “Let’s Make Them Stay” • History of ARDA • Ice Breaker Party • Awards Gala, Invitation • Keynote Speaker • AIF Open Golf Tournament • Sponsorship Opportunities • Exhibition Information • Convention Information • Press Kit • Audio CDs • Direct Mail Sticker • Specialty Advertising Items • ARDA AD • TATOC Competitive Convention • Post-Survey

  3. Introduction • ARDA offers industry professionals educational and networking opportunities • ARDA is American Resort Development Association • March 28-April 2, 2009 • Orlando World Center Marriott • Orlando, Florida • Annual ARDA Convention and Exposition

  4. Introduction • Gives industry professionals networking opportunities • 4000 attendees and over 200 exhibit booths • Discount room rate of $259 per night • 2000 guestrooms and suites, 45,000 sq ft of event space • Located just 1.5 miles to Disney and only minutes from SeaWorld • ARDA does provide a simple press release • Everything is located at location, more unique than other areas.

  5. Cypress Ballroom in Orlando World Center Marriott Convention Center

  6. “Make them Arrive Early Event” • ARDA Supplier Certification Seminar—March 28 • Group AIF Open Golf Tournament • Group AIF Kick-Off Party

  7. “Let’s Make Them Stay” • Breakfast of Champions with Speaker Janet Evans • Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer

  8. History of ARDA • Established in 1969 • Professional trade association representing the vacation ownership and resort development industries • Committed to the global expansion of the vacation industry • Education, research, legislative representation, and public and consumer advocacy are they main focus

  9. Ice Breaker Party • Hard Rock Live Orlando, Flordia • Sponsor International Cruise & Excursions, Inc. (ICE), will kick off this year’s convention at Orlando’s legendary “Coliseum of Rock”. • Evening of entertainment and networking at Hard Rock’s venue located on Universal’s CityWalk.

  10. Awards Gala • The best of our industry’s people, places, products, and promotions, and the organizations they proudly represent • Reception, elegant dinner, awards ceremony, and the entertainment of Tony Award winning composer Marvin Hamlisch.

  11. Awards Gala Invitation

  12. Keynote Speaker • Dr. Jeffrey Rosensweig • Director of the Global Perspectives Program at the Goizueta Business School of Emory University • Focus on business in the global economy, known as a specialized fiscal forecaster, financial, macroeconomic and business estimations and predictions.

  13. AIF Open Golf Tournament • Help support our industry research and education programs • Sponsors available • http://ardaannualconvention.wikispaces.com/Ancillary+Event+Info

  14. Sponsorship Opportunities • Gold and Silver Level Sponsors • Gold Level Sponsors: • About $1,100 per regional event • Silver Level Sponsors: • About $600 per regional event • Major Sponsorships • http://ardaannualconvention.wikispaces.com/Sponsorship+Information

  15. Exhibition Information • Exhibit Booth Fees • Other Fees • Green Fees • http://ardaannualconvention.wikispaces.com/Convention+and+Exhibit+Info

  16. Convention Information • Schedule of Educational Training Sessions • http://ardaannualconvention.wikispaces.com/Educational+Sessions • Chicago Title Timeshare and Equiant Financial Services generously donated a Mercedes-Benz SLK for the DriveAway Fundraiser

  17. Convention Information • Online, Phone, and Mail-in options for registration • Pricing for Convention Registration: http://ardaannualconvention.wikispaces.com/Convention+and+Exhibit+Info

  18. Press Kit • ARDA Press Kit • ARDA Press Release • My ARDA Press Release • http://ardaannualconvention.wikispaces.com/ARDA+Press+Release

  19. Audio CDs • Audio/Visual CDs and MP3 CD ROMs • Price Per Audio CD: $12.00 On-Site; $13.00 Post-Conference • Buy 10 audio CDs and receive one audio CD Free! • MP3 CD ROMs: $199 Show Special; $249 Post-Conference • http://ardaannualconvention.wikispaces.com/Audio+CDs

  20. Direct Mail Sticker • ARDA—American Resort Development Association • Date of Convention—March 28-April 2 • Location—Orlando World Center Marriott • ARDA.org

  21. Specialty Advertising Items Quantity 100-499 500+ Your Price $2.40 $1.45 Imprint Color Charge: First Color is Free (one color) Enter Text you want imprinted (or email your logo): __ Color of bag:_______ Imprint areas: Centered on front pocket (6” W x 5” H) Size: 12” TW x 8” BW x 10” H x 4” BG Material: Non-Woven Polypropylene, 100% Recyclable Quantity: 48-449 450+ Your Price: $10.83 $10.00 Imprint Color Change: First color is free (one color) Enter Text you want imprinted (or email your logo): Color of bag:_______ Size: 5.5” x 0.13” x 2.5” Material: Cttn Twill

  22. ARDA Convention and Exposition AD

  23. TATOC • Competitive Conference—TATOC (Timeshare Association)

  24. Post Survey • Survey Questions • Quantitative and Qualitative • http://ardaannualconvention.wikispaces.com/ARDA+Convention+and+Exhibition+Evaulation

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