INTERNATIONAL TOUR MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE'S
39TH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
The Symposium at NTA Travel Exchange is a leading travel industry event, open to tour directors, tour guides and tour operators.
This year, it’s better than ever!
Enjoy Networking, Education and the ITMI Marketplace, where top talent and respected tour operators explore working together.
REGISTER BY JULY 31 AND RECEIVE THE EARLY BIRD RATE OF $495
Regular Rate: $545
ITMI SYMPOSIUM IS FOR YOU . . .
- If you are a professional tour director or tour manager
- If you are a professional tour guide
- If you are a tour company looking to meet and hire top talent
- If you are a travel professional interested in exploring entrepreneurial opportunities
- If you are a travel professional looking to expand your network
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND . . .
- An opportunity to showcase your talent and interview with the best in the business
- Build relationships with travel industry leaders
- Connect with colleagues and expand your network
- Learn about best practices and industry trends to increase your marketability
- Explore business opportunities and explore long term planning
- Attend educational sessions to help you understand your legal and tax implications
- Enjoy the southern hospitality of Shreveport, Louisiana
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
- The Symposium at the NTA Travel Exchange has so much to offer!
- Educational Events for Travel Professionals, Workshops and Meet the Tour Operator –
- The return of the ever popular round table discussions with Tour Operators from multiple modalities including cruising, luxury tours, adventure tours, and more.
- Meal inclusions: Daily Breakfasts, Happy Hours, Luncheons, Dine Arounds, and Party
- ITMI, NTA, and TripSchool Collaborating Together
- Marketplace attendees interview with EVERY Tour Operator AND get an exclusive opportunity to mix and mingle with the Tour Operators at an invite only event
ITMI Symposium and NTA Travel Exchange
Sightseeing 1/2 Day Tours:
– A Taste of Northwest Louisiana
– East Bank District Pub Crawl & Art
– Experience it all Downtown
– Wicked Shreveport
Conference Registration & Welcome Event
Interview Prep
Marketplace Interviews
Educational Sessions
Marketplace Interviews
Educational Sessions
Marketplace Interviews
Educational Sessions
Final Night Party
- Marketplace ONLY Cocktail Reception
- Daily Happy Hour
- 2 Dine Arounds
- Final Night Party
- Marketplace ONLY Cocktail Reception
- Daily Happy Hour
- 2 Dine Arounds
- Final Night Party
Get in front of the hiring managers from some of the top Tour Operators.
Make new connections and put your best foot forward to expand your career opportunities.
Additional Cost: $100
Professional Experts, Speakers & Thought Leaders
- Ask the Tour Operator Panel
- Ask the ITMI Home Team Open Forum
- Caldwell & Companies CPA’s. Get ALL of your tax questions answered!
- Legal Panel Open Forum
- Staring Your Own Tour Business
HOTEL INFORMATION
HILTON SHREVEPORT
Headquarters Hotel and connected to Convention Center
104 Market Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
