TravTalk India Online Magazine
Travel & tourism virtual networking hub, GPS Connect, a recurring platform for the tourism industry is now open for registrations for both buyers and sellers. It will allow access virtually to all registered attendees from May 1, 2021. GPS Connect is available through a mobile application as well, which will give users regular notifications and updates.
Manas Dwivedi
Registrations for GPS Connect, a virtual networking hub for travel & tourism industry have begun and the platform will stand open from May 1 for buyers and exhibitors to interact, network and do business in one-of its-kind format. Sharing more details about the concept and the event, Harmandeep Singh Anand, Managing Director, Global Panaroma Showcase (GPS) says, “GPS Connect provides a unique opportunity for the travel trade to meet, network, negotiate, educate and conduct business with tourism providers, hotels, DMC’s, technology providers, airlines, cruise companies, tourism boards and many more.All attendees are required to register once to gain year round access and opportunity to attend product presentations / educational webinars and interact with global suppliers who are keen to showcase their tourism products and meet buyers not only from across India but also from other countries (Focus being on Indian buyers from over 800 cities of India).”
Who should Exhibit?
“Participation starts from as low as Rs1,500 and gives an opportunity to all sizes of businesses located anywhere in the world and interested in developing business from India to exhibit and optimise their returns and stay connected year long. There are several sponsorship options which can be tailored,” said Anand. Buyer registration is completely free of cost. GPS 10X existing members and non-members can register as a buyer. The 10X members will get certain benefits and sharing details about the same, Anand said, “To give you more time to network at your convenience and develop your business, GPS has designed a very attractive buyer program. GPS 10X Members have the opportunity to earn pointe for every successfully concluded meeting through the built in appointment system and also earn points for attending the educational and product seminars, both live and on demand. Owners, senior management, product & contracting, sales personnel from travel companies are invited to register as buyers. We are targeting qualified and vetted buyers.”
Features & benefits
Explaining about the unique features and benefits of GPS Connect, Anand says, it is one of the largest marketing platform wherein buyers just need to register once and they can modify their information in future. “So as a buyer, you can come and register at your own convinience. For exhibitors, we have given them various options to participate starting from a basic listing which is similar to a yellow or white page listing and they can have a lead generation option where they can appoint video calls with built-in features. The platform is made on Cvent, where various modes of partnership and sponsorship opportinties are available for various tourism boards,DMCs,etc. The platform is built in such a manner if someone wants to do a webinar, it can be made available for three months on demand after the event. The event is available through a mobile application, where you get regular notifications,” Anand adds.
