Southern New England's Largest Group Travel Expo Position yourself for 2009 Group Sales to Qualified Group Tour Planners October 28, 2008 Twin River Event Center Presented by Conway Tours Now bigger and better than ever. Online Registration | Download Brochure   Come celebrate! TWIN RIVER Event Center (Site of the former Lincoln Park) 100 Twin River Road Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865 NEW! Larger, Full Size Pipe and Drape Booths NEW! Spacious Ballroom Setting NEW! Opportunities Position your destination for 2009 Group Sales BROADWAY Entertainment Finale Pre-Expo Exhibitor Reception Complimentary Shuttle-Continental Breakfast TE Headquarters Hotel* 2 George Street Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860 (Exit 27 off Route 95 North or South) Phone: 401-723-6700 Fax: 401-726-6380 Reservations by October 13, 2008 Ask for your TE Discount Block rates. Please arrange your Complimentary Shuttle Service between T. F. Green Airport, Comfort Inn and Twin River. Reserve through Conway Tours by Friday, October 24, 2008. (800) 888-4661 *Exhibitors driving to TE will receive complete instructions with exhibitor's packet.   TRAVEL EXPERIENCES EXPO SCHEDULE Monday, October 27, 2008 Comfort Inn, TE Headquarters Hotel 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hosted “Ice Breaker” Reception Exhibitors gather for a hosted light buffet including wine, beer and soft drinks. Mingle with veteran exhibitors and newcomers and share strategies. Meet your hosts and behind-the-scenes staff. Tuesday, October 28, 2008 Twin River Event Center 7:30 am - 9:00 am Exhibit set-up with Johnson & Wales University Travel & Tourism student interns on hand to assist. Coffee and pastries provided. 9:15 am Formal Welcome and Briefing by show organizers. Last minute announcements and details of show operation. 9:30 am - 11:30 am Group Tour Planner Arrivals Marketplace opens to arriving Qualified Group Tour Planners. Engage decision makers face-to-face. Connect with your best pitch! Distribute literature.* 11:30 am Exhibit Breakdown with help from J & W student interns. 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Lunch is served – along with great Broadway entertainment ! * Please contact Conway Tours regarding pricing policies on handouts. (800) 888-4661 Balloon photos courtesy of Warren County Tourism Department, NY Bus photo courtesy of Conway Tours For more information call Lesley Phone: (800) 454-2882  email: Lesley@TourBlackstone.com NEW: Blog Blackstone Try our new blog at blogblackstone.com. Talk about the RI Blackstone Valley, Sustainable Tourism, the Council or our websites. Online Registration Download Brochure