Travel Trade Sales Missions

Connecting Tourism Suppliers with the Right Travel Trade Buyers

Since 2016, Explore Marketing has organized and led sales missions across the USA and around the world, helping attractions, sightseeing companies, museums, and destination marketing organizations (DMOs) connect directly with qualified travel trade buyers.

In the U.S., these missions have included meetings with receptive operators, student group planners, OTAs, and member benefit companies in key cities. Internationally, our missions have reached priority markets including Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Italy, France, the UK, Belgium, India, China, Korea, and Taiwan.

Every mission is planned with quality over quantity in mind, ensuring each participant meets with decision-makers who are a strong fit for their product.

Types of Sales Missions We Offer

Custom Sales Missions for DMOs

For destinations that want to bring a select group of member organizations to meet with targeted buyers.

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Boutique Group Sales Missions

Small-group, shared-cost missions where individual suppliers can buy in and gain access to pre-qualified buyers in specific markets. You can find our current line up of upcoming sales missions listed below.

Markets We Target

U.S. cities with strong receptive, group, and OTA networks
European markets including Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Italy, France, the UK, and Belgium
Asia-Pacific markets including India, China, Korea, and Taiwan
Buyer segments such as OTAs, group tour operators, student/youth operators, attraction pass companies, and member benefit programs

What’s Included

Pre-arranged meetings with vetted trade buyers
Balanced itineraries with time for presentations, networking, and travel
Equal exposure for each participant
On-site leadership and coordination by Explore Marketing
Meeting notes and follow-up support after the mission

Investment

Boutique Group Sales Missions: $2,800 per organization (excluding travel and accommodations)
Custom Sales Missions for DMOs: Pricing available on request

Why Join an Explore Marketing Sales Mission?

Led by an experienced organizer who has run sales missions since 2016
Small groups = more personalized attention
Meetings with decision-makers who can buy or influence purchasing
Coordinated schedules and logistics handled for you
Post-event follow-up to keep conversations moving