Last Minutes Details for Marketplace 2009

Happy New Year!  We are on our way to Charlotte for Marketplace 2009 so that you can start off the new year at the premier show in the industry.  Below is last minute information and reminders including transportation, housing, caucus, volunteer and schedule information. 

A special thank you to our Marketplace sponsors who make the show possible.  Click here to view our NEW sponsor directory - a great tool for operators.

Delegate Checklists

Click here for your Marketplace Action Items Sheet

Simple checklists to help you make the most of your Marketplace experience.

Registration - Name Changes, Additions, Cancellations

How can I add additional delegates to my registration?

All new registrations should be made on-site at Marketplace.

How can I request a name change?

All name changes should now be made on-site at Marketplace.

If I need to cancel a delegate or my company?

All cancellations must be made in writing. You may submit them via e-mail to meetingsdept@buses.org or fax.

Refunds for appointment-taking delegates: A refund will be granted with a $100 cancellation fee per delegate if written requests are received within 30 days of registration confirmation and before Sept. 24, 2008. Written requests may be faxed or e-mailed. A 50% refund will be granted if written requests are received prior to Sept. 24, 2008. No refunds will be granted after Sept. 24, 2008.  Appointments, the Marketplace Passport and Marketplace services are not available to cancelled delegates.

Refunds for observer/rotation and guest delegates: There will be no cancellation fee if written requests are received within 30 days of registration. After 30 days, there will be a $100 cancellation fee. No refunds will be granted after Sept. 24, 2008.

No refunds will be given for on-site cancellations, late arrivals, unused services, unattended events or early departure.  It is your responsibility to submit your cancellation request early enough so that it is received in the ABA office by the above dates.

All cancellation requests will be sent a cancellation verification via email which must be responded to in writing by the cancelling delegate or representative from the company.  When the cancellation verification is received by ABA the registration will be cancelled and a cancellation confirmation will be sent to the delegate.  Appointments, the Marketplace Passport and Marketplace services are then no longer available to cancelled delegate(s). Delegates are responsible for cancelling their own housing and transportation reservations.

Any request for an exemption to the above policy must be made in writing (letter or email) and submitted to ABA for consideration.

How can I request changes to my registration?

All registration changes such as a dietary request or special badge request should be made on-site at Marketplace. Dietary requests are limited to: Kosher, No Seafood, Gluten-Free and Vegetarian.

Special Event Registration

How can I sign up to attend the Marketplace Gives Back event or the Foundation event?

You can sign up on-site at Marketplace to attend the Marketplace Gives Back Event and/or the Foundation event.

Volunteering

How can I sign up to volunteer?

You can sign up directly with the service centers on-site at Marketplace to volunteer.

How do I find out my volunteer schedule?

Click on the Master Schedule

Housing

How do I make changes to my housing reservation?

The ABA Housing Bureau is closed. Contact the hotel directly to make or change your hotel reservation. For a listing of Marketplace Host Hotels click here.

Transportation

When is there transportation provided from the airport?

Click here for the transportation schedule.

On-site Schedule

What is the schedule of events for Marketplace?

Click here for the daily schedule.

View the special invitations for our Marketplace Networking events

         Thursday All Delegate Lunch: Philadelphia & the Countryside 
         Thursday Evening Event: Here's Lookin at You...North Carolina
         Friday Evening Event: Pure Carolina
         Saturday All Delegate Lunch: Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
         Saturday Evening Event: Party with the Beast of the Southeast
         Monday All Delegate Lunch: Group Sales Box Office
         Monday Evening Event: A Sneek Peek at Marketplace 2010

         Operators also view invitations to these Operator only events:
         Friday Operator Breakfast
         Sunday Operator Breakfast
         Monday Operator Breakfast

Dine Around Information
         Group Dine Around Transportation will pick up on College St. at the Convention Center
         Dine Around Shuttle Buses for non-private group Dine Arounds will pick up at MLK Blvd. at the Convention Center
         Click here for the Dine Around Guide

Charlotte Cultural Sites

         Visit Charlotte has also made arrangements for all delegates to enjoy the following center city Charlotte cultural sites.  Delegates only need to 
         show their badge for complimentary entry.
  • Afro-American Cultural Center
  • Charlotte Trolley Museum - Need to call first - 704-375-0850.  Museum isn't open to the public yet but staff will do pre-opening tours for ABA delegates.
  • Discovery Place
  • Levine Museum of the New South
  • McColl Center for Visual Art
  • Mint Museum - both Craft + Design and main museum on Randolph with Warhol exhibit
  • The Light Factory

      Delegates can also show they badges for no cover charge at Whisky River and Suite in the EpiCentre - Wed., Jan 7 thru Fri., Jan. 9.

When/where are the caucuses scheduled?

Click here for the caucus listing.

Where are the floor plans and booth assignment information?

Click here for the Business Floor

Click here for the Networking Floor

Click here for the Product Pavilion

Where can I find Profile Sheet Samples?

Click here for Profile Samples.

What is the dress code at Marketplace?

Marketplace Business Function - Business attire required (Jeans are not permitted in the exhibit hall)
Evening Events - Casual