The International Bazaar operates as the "networking hub" of ETC.

Here networking lounges are situated, morning and afternoon refreshment breaks are served, the complimentary cappuccino bar is operating and deli cart lunches are available. The International Bazaar is also the exhibition space for tour operators, destinations, and travel suppliers as well as the festive promotional exhibits of the official Conference Partners on Partners' Boulevard.

Visiting the International Bazaar is the most cost-efficient venue for targeting new products, securing destination information and meeting the "who's who" of special interest travel. The level of expertise and targeted resources available to the educational travel planner are unmatched in the field of educational travel! The International Bazaar is simply the best opportunity to review, connect and compare educational travel offerings with the most diverse selection of special interest, educational and affinity based purveyors of travel in one place, under one roof, at one time exclusively for ETC.

The officially scheduled times to visit the International Bazaar are clearly marked on the mini conference agenda, Agenda at a Glance and International Bazaar Schedule. There are no educational sessions scheduled during the International Bazaar hours. So this is time to schedule those business meetings with your partners - to introduce yourself to perspective partners - or to simply tour this rich resource center. Travel planners should plan meetings with their key vendors and new potential partners during the officially scheduled Bazaar times. As travel planners expect to speak with delegates associated with desktop displays, it is important for all exhibitors to be physically present at all officially scheduled networking times in the International Bazaar.

All delegates should make the most of their time in the International Bazaar by preparing in advance of the Conference. Start by reviewing the organizational mini-profiles featured in the ETC Speed Networking platform online, which goes live January 10^th. After reviewing the mini-profiles, identify the top ten individuals you need to meet - and let them know you wish to see them. Second, bring your "top ten" list to the Conference. You will undoubtedly find even more representatives and companies to visit with on site than you had originally planned!