TBEX15-SEA-Hosking

Sponsorship Prospectus

TBEX @ SEA Oct 31- Nov 7, 2015

Fort Lauderdale, Bahamas, St. Thomas, St. Maarten

TBEX @ SEA Oct 31- Nov 7, 2015

Fort Lauderdale, Bahamas, St. Thomas, St. Maarten

50% of travel companies attribute direct bookings to social media (Media Bistro)

87% of travelers use the internet for most of their travel planning (Sprout Social) Where the

TRAVEL INDUSTRY & TRAVEL BLOGGERS

Connect

Founded in 2008, TBEX is the world’s largest conference and networking event for online travel journalists and travel industry companies. TBEX is simply the best opportunity for DMO’s, travel brands, PR firms and their clients to engage with influential travel bloggers and leading digital content creators.

For the first time ever, TBEX presents TBEX at Sea – an in-depth TBEX experience. Spend 7 days learning, networking and doing business in a unique environment. TBEX at SEA brings you one of the most-talked-about ships as a home base. All of this while cruising the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean’s flagship, Oasis of the Seas. 76%

of people think companies lie in advertisement. New Media sources are rapidly risingin trust, up 75% *Edelman Trust Barometer Put simply, consumers trust bloggers more than they trust brand marketing. The world’s leading travel bloggers are waiting to meet youhere at TBEX.

Countries RepresentedBY TBEX ATTENDEES:

ENGAGE THE INFLUENCERS

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AustraliaAustriaBangkokBelgiumBelizeBrazilBulgariaCanadaChinaCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkEnglandEgyptFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryIndiaIndonesiaIrelandIsrael Japan Jordan

ItalyLuxembourgMexicoMontenegroMoroccoNetherlandsNew ZealandNorwayPhilippinesPolandPortugalRepublic of KoreaRomania RussiaSlovakiaSouth AfricaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandThailandTrinidad & TobagoTurkeyUK United Arab Emirates USA

You’ll rub shoulders with influential bloggers and content creators who specialize in cruising, family or luxury experiences. This is the only opportunity of its’ kind for you to connect face-to-face, host special events, excursions workshops or meals. Gain access to the content creators you need to enhance your brand, while blazing new trails with like-minded peers from around the world. This is your chance to:* Develop more personalized business relationships with online influencers* Create organic content marketing opportunities* Reach targeted demographics through blogs, photos, video & social media* Recruit top level niche bloggers to create content for your brand

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Get Results By meeting face-to-face with a select group of bloggers and content creators, you’ll see immediate results and long-term benefits as these influencers deliver your message to millions of consumers - the targeted end-users that you want to reach.

New Markets Whether your company has a social media strategy in place or is just beginning to recognize this important marketing tactic, TBEX can assist in raising your profile immediately.

Cost Efficient Our team can assist you in creating a custom sponsorship that works for your ultimate goal and ROI, while minding your budget.

88% say blogs influence final travel choice

Travel Content Usage Survey 2013-Gary Bembridge

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Age Range of Attendees’ Audience8% 50+

33% 20-29

43% 30-39

16% 40-49

Revenue of Attendees’ Blogs or Sites14%

Does Not Generate Revenue 3% $50,000- $500,000

33% $5,000 - $50,00050%

$5,000 or less

Niches of TBEX Attendee BloggersAdventureArts&CultureBackpackingBicyclingBudgetBusiness&TravelConsumer IssuesCouplesCruisingEco-TravelFood&WineFamily Friendly

65.00%65.00%30.00%50.00%35.00%45.00%7.00%65.00%30.00%30.00%55.00%80.00%

FlashpackingHikingHostellingLGBTLuxuryMature SeniorSoloSpa VacationsVoluntourismWalking ToursWeddings&HoneymoonWomen’s Travels

30.00%20.00%20.00%35.00%75.00%40.00%51.00%35.00%15.00%40.00%20.00%45.00% Gender Makeup of Attendees:

55% Female | 45% Male

Location of Attendees’ Audience20% Asia

50% North America

20% Europe

10% International

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Purpose of Blog or SitePosition Author as an Industry Expert

Influence Opinion/PT Income

Genereate Indirect Revenue

Promote Travel Destination Product or Service

Genereate Direct Revenue w/Advertising

Promote Non-profit or Association

55%

35%

33%

32%

30%

8%

Type of New Media ProducedBlog

Social Network(Twitter, FB, Pinterest, etc)

WebTV or Internet Video

E-Books

Podcast

Online Forum

96%

87%

27%

25%

8%

7%

Connection to the Travel IndustryBlogger/Podcaster/WebTV/Video Creator

Traditional Journalist/Editor/Publisher

PR/Industry Professional

Travel Agent

Tour Operator

Hotel/Resort

74%

8%

5%3.5%

3%

2%

Monthly Audience of Attendees’ BlogsUp to 10,000

10,000 - 50,000

50,000 - 100,000

100,000 - 250,000

250,000 - 500,000

4 Million+

72%

17%

3%

4%

2%

2%

• Sponsor logo placement on the TBEXcon.com website, on-site signage, and TBEX eNewsletters

• Option to offer attendees a side activity, branded workshop or Welcome/Farewell reception featured in the official schedule and materials*

• Sponsor branded meeting space (cruising days)• Option to hold an official giveaway or contest**• Two (2) guest posts on our blog (content subject to approval

by TBEX)• One (1) Featured sponsor article

(50-word paragraph, link, logo or photo) sent to our list via eNewsletter

• Option to include a gift in the Attendee Welcome Bags (qty. 150)

• Up to four (4) attendee registrations (Industry Passes to conference sessions and activities – state rooms will need to be purchased separately)

• Three (3) months premium subscription to BloggerBridge• Four (4) social media mentions

76%of people think companies lie in advertisement. New Media sources are rapidly risingin trust, up 75% *Edelman Trust Barometer Put simply, consumers trust bloggers more than they trust brand marketing. The world’s leading travel bloggers are waiting to meet youhere at TBEX.

ROYAL SPONSORSHIP $10,000 USD

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“TBEX was already the largest travel blogger conference but it’s now destined to be enormous.”

JohnnyJet.com

* Sponsor will be responsible for all costs associated with activity, either direct billed by RCCL or other.** Sponsor is responsible for defining and running contest (TBEX will offer promotional support)

• Sponsor logo placement on the TBEXcon.com website, on-site signage, and TBEX (2) newsletters

• Option to sponsor an official TBEX Excursion* • Sponsor branded meeting space (cruising days)• Option to hold an official giveaway or contest**• One (1) Featured sponsor article

(50-word paragraph, link, logo or photo) sent to our list via eNewsletter

• Option to include a gift in the Attendee Welcome Bags (qty. 150)

• Three (3) attendee registrations (Industry Passes to conference sessions and activities – state rooms will need to be purchased separately)

• Two (2) months premium subscription to BloggerBridge• Three (3) social media mentions

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PORT OF CALL SPONSORSHIP $5,000 USD

“When it comes to learning about building new relationships nothing compares to the face-to-face interaction with travel influencers and bloggers at TBEX.”

— Caroline Bean, Dir. of Social Media, Philadelphia Tourism

* Sponsor will be responsible for all costs associated with activity, either direct billed by RCCL or other.** Sponsor is responsible for defining and running contest (TBEX will offer promotional support)

88% say blogs influence

travel choices.Source: Travel Content Usage Survey

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JOIN OUR COMMUNITYNetwork with the best

TBEX attendees are prolificcontent creators with massive online reach.

Tap into the power of attendee conversations on a global scale! We will help you develop a custom sponsorship to make your brand stand out. Radian6 tracked conservatively more than 27,000 online posts resulting from the last TBEX event including: Tweets, Photos, Blogs, Facebook, Videos, Forums, News, etc. Posts came from across the globe including Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, UK, USA and more.

OVER 200 MILLION IMPRESSIONS WERE MADE!

“Best conference I’ve ever attended! No exaggeration.

I’ve attended dozens of conferences in and outside the travel industry and in terms of

ROI, it was easily the most productive!”

-Chris Gray Faust,CruiseCritic

OASIS SPONSORSHIP $3,500 USD

• Sponsor logo placement on the TBEXcon.com website and on-site signage

• Option to offer attendees a side activity (Ice Skating Party or Bloody Mary Continental Breakfast) featured in the official schedule and materials*

• Sponsor branded meeting space • Option to include a gift in the Attendee Welcome Bags

(qty. 150)• Two (2) attendee registrations

(Industry Passes to conference sessions and activities – state rooms will need to be purchased separately)

• One (1) month premium subscription to BloggerBridge• Two (2) social media mentions

* Sponsor will be responsible for all costs associated with activity, either direct billed by RCCL or other.** Sponsor is responsible for defining and running contest (TBEX will offer promotional support)

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TBEX is the largest annual gathering of bloggers, writers and new media content creators in the travel and lifestyle sphere today. TBEX also attracts many of the world’s leading travel brands and DMO’s as sponsors who are eager to connect with the TBEX community of influencers. Previous and current sponsors include:

International Sponsorship Opportunities

Add to your reach and influence with upcoming

TBEX events.

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Internationally.

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