Why Destinations, Operators, and Suppliers Attend ETC
ETC brings together all of the key and established operators, destinations, and suppliers serving the alumni, museum, and nonprofit travel market. The opportunity to meet with business partners from all corners of the world, at one time, under one roof, within the International Bazaar—"networking central"—is one of ETC's great time efficiencies. Over 300 well profiled US tour operators, travel suppliers, in country foreign operators and destinations that understand the marketing and programming and price points required for a diverse range of nonprofit travel programs are represented.
"20 years of ETC—Excellent Travel Conferences! The Educational Travel Conference has consistently been the most informative and inspirational event in our industry. We are especially grateful for the superb conference that followed the events of September 11. For our business, the information, research, and networking opportunities found at that event were essential in weathering the storm. Thanks to ETC for taking the leadership to help so many of us when we needed it the most. The business-to-business opportunities at the conference, though not overly emphasized, are very important as well, but, by far, the continuing education that the event provides is exceptional. It's always worth the long trip from Alaska." Kirk Hoessle, President, Alaska Wildland Adventures
"ETC has been an integral part of making Nomadic Expeditions the company that it is today. The opportunity to meet key travel planners at the conference has allowed us to grow and expand our business while working with some of the most respected nonprofit organizations in the world and their lecturers, researchers and scientists. On a personal level, we have learned most of what we know about educational travel through attending various seminars at the conference throughout the years. The wealth of knowledge that is shared and discussed at ETC is truly incredible and we feel lucky to have been able to take advantage of it." Jalsa Urubshurow, CEO, Nomadic Expeditions
"Yes, I get an incredible amount of business from the conference. And yes, EgyptAir now has an identity amongst the non-profit people, and yes there is no longer any hesitation to use EgyptAir as the carrier of choice when traveling to Egypt. Yes, I'm just as interested in the suppliers that attend the conference as I am in the travel planners at the conference, as I have an opportunity to do business with both sectors. But the BIG SECRET is - I continue to come because the conference works my brain, energizes me, and presents challenges and new ways of looking at issues. I continue to learn and grow and have been introduced to a generous, smart, friendly community of people. After all these years, I continue to leave the conference on a high." Jessica O'Keefe, Director of Sales, EgyptAir
"For Credo, a tour operator specializing in educational and cultural journeys to Turkey, the ETC is an invaluable resource. In the past, I gained beneficial knowledge in the area of niche travel, special interest marketing and leadership. The ETC also provides a forum for the exchange of information regarding the latest trends in the travel industry, bringing together so many other professionals in the field for the widest range of perspectives and issues." Sirma Gulgul, Credo Tour/Travel & Yachting, Turkey
"Susan Delgado urged me into learning more about the ETC conference and encouraged me to finally send in the application fee. Well, you know how small businesses are—that was a lot of money! All I can say now is THANK YOU for ETC and producing such a wonderful product! ETC not only helped me develop new business clients through the years but also I developed many close friends. Thinking back, I'm not sure the Environmental Adventure Company would be enjoying the same success without ETC." Michael Sanders, President/Founder, Environmental Adventure Company
"I have watched my company grow as a result of ETC. I have made life-long friends as a result of ETC. I have learned and grown as a result of ETC. I have watched others marvel at how much the conference covers and how it embraces so much of our lives. ETC challenges us - teaches us - makes us think - stretches us - ETC makes us shine." Janet Moore, President, Distant Horizons
"ETC has been one of the most important and rewarding tourism programs I have had the pleasure to work with in my over 25 years in the tourism industry. My career in tourism has benefited greatly from relationships and partnerships that have grown from working with the ETC team as well as the industry representatives that attend ETC every year. Building Bridges is what it is about!" Frank LaFleche, Market Development - Canada, Jordan Tourism Board for North America
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