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MONTAGE Schedule of Events

The MONTAGE schedule is filled with activities that will educate, enhance your bottom line and immerse you into the culture of our host country. Click here for a printable version of the schedule.

 Preliminary Schedule

 

April 10-13 

Product Development Trip

Sponsored by the Seville Tourism Board, Andalusian Tourism Board, PRODETUR-Provincial Tourism Board of Seville and TOURSPAIN-Spanish Tourism Office of Chicago

Note:  Participants should arrive in Madrid by the morning of April 10 to begin the PDT.

Wednesday, April 14

 

10:00-17:00
(10 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Registration

16:00-19:00
(4-7 p.m.)

Leisure Activities
Sponsored by the Seville Tourism Board, Andalusian Tourism Board, PRODETUR-Provincial Tourism Board of Seville and TOURSPAIN-Spanish Tourism Office of Chicago

20:30-22:30
(8:30-10:30 p.m.)

Icebreaker at Royal Alcazar Palace 
Sponsored by the Seville Tourism Board, Andalusian Tourism Board, PRODETUR-Provincial Tourism Board of Seville and TOURSPAIN-Spanish Tourism Office of Chicago 

Thursday, April 15

 

8:00-19:15
(8 a.m.-7:15 p.m.)

Registration

Seminar Office

   

8:00-9:00
(8-9 a.m.)

Breakfast

9:00-13:00
(9 a.m.-1 p.m.)

Business Workshop/Trade Show

14:00-15:30
(2-3:30 p.m.)

Lunch

16:00-17:15
(4-5:15 p.m.)

Education Sessions

  • Green Travel, Sustainability and ROI
  • Working with Travel Agents to Boost Your Business 
 

 17:30-19:00
(5:30-7 p.m.)

 Education Sessions

  • Buyer/Tour Operator Crackerbarrel- New Rules in Sales and Customer Relations
  • Seller/Destination/Supplier Crackerbarrel- New Rules in Sales and Customer Relations

20:00-22:00
(8-10 p.m.)

Evening dinner  
Sponsored by the Seville Tourism Board, Andalusian Tourism Board, PRODETUR-Provincial Tourism Board of Seville and TOURSPAIN-Spanish Tourism Office of Chicago  

Friday, April 16

 

8:00-16:15
(8 a.m.-4:15 p.m.)

Registration

Seminar Office

8:00-9:00
(8-9 a.m.)

Breakfast

9:15-10:30
(9:15-10:30 a.m.)

Education Sessions

  • How Can We Help Each Other and Our Businesses? sponsored by Hotel Silken Al-Andalus Palace
  • Business and Product Development- India
 

 10:45-12:00
(10:45-Noon)

Education Sessions

  • Discover the Potential of Social Media, Marketing and Branding Skills for a New Era- Session 1
  • Business and Product Development- China 
 

 12:15-13:30
12:15-1:30 p.m.

Education Sessions

  • Get a Grip on Social Media: Hands-On Social Media Skills- Session 2
  • Business and Product Development- Africa 

14:00-15:30
(2-3:30 p.m.)

Lunch

16:00-19:00
(4-7 p.m.)

Siesta

 

20:30-22:30
(8:30-10:30 p.m.)

Tapas Dine Around

Saturday, April 17

 

8:00-14:30
(8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.)

Registration

Seminar Office

8:00-9:00
(8-9 a.m.)

Breakfast

9:15-10:30
(9:15-10:30 p.m.)

Education Sessions

  • Customize Your Social Media Marketing Plan: Tap into Your Creative Marketing Potential- Session 3
  • Ask the Supplier for Tour Operators
 

 10:45-12:00
(10:45-Noon)

Education Sessions

  • Ask the Destination for Tour Operators
  • Best Practices in Selecting a Tour Director and Guide 
 

12:15-13:30
(12:15-1:30 p.m.) 

 Education Session

  • Table Topics Discussion

14:00-15:30
(2-3:30 p.m.)

Luncheon

16:00-19:00
(4-7 p.m.)

Leisure Activities
Sponsored by the Seville Tourism Board, Andalusian Tourism Board, PRODETUR-Provincial Tourism Board of Seville and TOURSPAIN-Spanish Tourism Office of Chicago

20:00-24:00
(8 p.m.-Midnight)

Gala Dinner at Hacienda El Vizir

Sponsored by the Seville Tourism Board, Andalusian Tourism Board, PRODETUR-Provincial Tourism Board of Seville and TOURSPAIN-Spanish Tourism Office of Chicago

 

April 18-20

Product Development Trip

Sponsored by the Seville Tourism Board, Andalusian Tourism Board, PRODETUR-Provincial Tourism Board of Seville and TOURSPAIN-Spanish Tourism Office of Chicago