Register for the
2025 Marketplace!
Supplier/Buyer Marketplace Day - Tuesday 25 February 2025
The Marketplace is virtual with online meetings
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Why?
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1. It's more inclusive and affordable for the trade to participate
2. We bring together a global audience whilst keeping our carbon footprint down 🌱
3. It's one afternoon of meetings, time efficient and accessible to all
The Marketplace day will be on Tuesday 25 February with pre-scheduled meetings of 20-minutes allowing enough time for up to 12 meetings between suppliers/buyers.
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Information on the Marketplace & Meetings
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The marketplace is virtual and online meetings take place via an 'easy to use' platform
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The marketplace will operate between approx. 11:30 to 17:30 GMT on Tuesday 25 February allowing for multiple meetings between buyers and suppliers
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Meetings are 20-minutes with a 5-minute break in between each meeting allowing time for notes
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There will be two coffee breaks scheduled throughout the afternoon allowing time for refreshments
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Meeting are pre-scheduled between suppliers/buyers
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Both buyers and suppliers will create their own profiles via the virtual platform and meetings can be requested prior to the Marketplace opening
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Exhibitors will create their own company profile on the platform including
- Company name, logo & website
- Description of your company, history of trading and your company values
- What adventure activities you offer
- Any new products for 2025
- Type of buyers you are looking to meet with
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Buyers will create their own company profile on the platform including
​- Company name, logo & website
- Description of their company and what they offer
- Type of adventure activity they are looking to buy
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The marketplace will open for appointment scheduling approx. 10-days before the day of the marketplace (Thursday 13th February 2025)
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Exhibitors and buyers can communicate through the platform and start a ‘chat’ with each other and request appointments accordingly
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Both exhibitors and buyers can request meetings; the meetings can be accepted or rejected by both exhibitors and buyers, with the opportunity to communicate
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The appointment system will remain open up until the day the Marketplace takes place
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Meetings will start at 12:00 GMT on Tuesday 25 February 2025 and run through until approx. 17:30 GMT
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There will be two 20-min refreshment breaks throughout the course of the afternoon
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There will be time for approximately 12 meetings throughout the marketplace
Marketplace Exhibitors - Tuesday 25 February 2025
If you are a DMC, Tourist Board, unique accommodation provider or offer experiential & adventure travel experiences then you can apply to attend as an exhibitor in the marketplace. This is your opportunity to have multiple meetings with UK Tour Operators all specialising in adventure and experiential travel. There is the option to just attend the Marketplace Meetings only, if you are not able to attend the in-person Conference on Thursday.
All exhibitors need to apply to attend and will be qualified before accepted.
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The Marketplace is Now Open!
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Marketplace Buyers - Tuesday 25 February 2025
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Buyers participating in the marketplace with pre-scheduled appointments attend free. All buyers will need to register in advance for qualification before being accepted.
All buyers will need to commit to a minimum of eight meetings and multiple buyers from companies can apply. This is the ideal chance for Product, Operations, Marketing and Sustainability teams to visit the Marketplace.
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There is a limited number of places for buyers to attend the conference ATN25 conference, taking place in Central London on Thursday 27 February. There is one place allocated per company and a full schedule of meetings must be booked. Please indicate on the registration form if you wish to be considered to attend the conference.
NB; places to attend the conference 'in-person' are limited and companies might be limited to one person to attend !
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Conference & Ticket Sales - Thursday 27 February 2025
The conference is taking place as a live in-person event in Central London, tickets will go on sale soon.
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TICKETS £250 + VAT - on sale now!
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