BLACK MEETINGS & TOURISM THE AUTHORITY ON AFRICAN-AMERICAN CONVENTIONS, INCENTIVES, & LEISURE TRAVEL PRESENTS: 2017 CHAMPIONS AWARDS LUNCHEON or Email us: SOLHERBERT@Forumsmeetings.com
The 2017 CHAMPIONS AWARDS LUNCHEON HONORING TODAY S CHAMPIONS FOR TOMORROW S TRAVEL INDUSTRY LEADERS Black Meetings & Tourism Magazine is the premier magazine and authority on African-American Conventions, Incentives and Leisure Travel. On September 20, 2017, we will host the 1 st Annual Champion s Awards during the lunch hour at the Marriott Marquis in Washington DC. We are looking forward to honoring Elected Government Officials who have been instrumental in promoting travel and tourism in 2016. In addition to honoring the travel Champions, we are pleased to announce that we will be kicking off the BM&T Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Mentoring Program. One hundred young men & women will be honored at this unprecedented luncheon. They will meet and greet newly assigned mentors, who are high profile industry leaders. Our objective is to provide real business experience to young African- American men and women who are interested in travel industry careers, but who statistically have not been afforded the opportunity. This luncheon will be the start of a year-long pre-designed program that will help all aspects of our community gain industry exposure and employment. or Email us: SOLHERBERT@Forumsmeetings.com 2
HONORING TODAY S CHAMPIONS FOR TOMORROW S TRAVEL INDUSTRY LEADERS Event Details: WHAT: WHERE WHEN The 2017 CHAMPIONS AWARDS LUNCHEON Black Meetings & Tourism, 2017 Champion s Awards Luncheon Marriott Marquis 901 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC, 20001-4307 (202) 824-9200 Wednesday, September 20, 2017 WHO Honoring Elected Government Officials Who Champion Travel & Tourism Connecting Students on Career Paths in this Industry to powerful leaders in Travel & Tourism or Email us: SOLHERBERT@forumsmeetings.com 3
The 2017 CHAMPIONS LUNCHEON Why we must act now: According to national economic reports, after Health Care and Technology, Travel & Tourism represents the 3rd largest revenue generating and employment opportunity Industry in the US. The travel industry generates $2.1 trillion in economic output and supports 15 million jobs. In 2012, President Obama signed an Executive Order and announced new initiatives to significantly increase travel and tourism to and within the United States. That announcement called for a national strategy to make the United States the world s top travel and tourism destination, as a part of our government s effort to spur job creation. Currently less than 2% of all upper level positions of employment in the Travel & Tourism Industry are held by African- Americans. The annual revenue SPENT by African-Americans for travel is approximately $56 BILLION. Creating a diverse and inclusive travel and tourism industry benefits the entire community. Issues of safety and security are minimized when a community is fully and gainfully employed. With Black Meetings & Tourism s background and experience, we are proud to play a leading role in creating a level playing field in the Travel and Tourism Industry in America. or Email us: SOLHERBERT@forumsmeetings.com 4
$25,000 (4 Offered) Exclusive opportunity for the behind the scenes access to 100 new trainees and their mentors for photos and interviews (4) Your logo on the physical 2017 Championship Award Acknowledgement of your sponsorship from 2017 to 2018 awards throughout the entire mentor program 10 Event Tickets (1 Table) Full page ad in 2 issues of BM&T, Full-page pre-cover ad in the digital version of third issue of BM&T Magazine, Leaderboard banner ad in 2 issues of BM&T Electronic Newsletter, Leaderboard banner ad on website for 2 months AND ALL PACKAGES BELOW THIS LINE $15,000 Photo opportunity with your brand and all mentoring program participants 3 on-site branding opportunities (signage, gobos designed at your choosing) Your logo on all invitations, press releases and event program Acknowledgement on the event registration website (opens June 1, 2017) 5 Event tickets Full-page ad in 1 issue of BM&T Magazine, Full-page pre-cover ad in the digital version of second issue of BM&T Magazine, Tower banner ad in 2 issues of BM&T Electronic Newsletter, Tower banner ad on website for 1 month AND ALL PACKAGES BELOW THIS LINE $5,000 Listed as a State Sponsor in ALL promotional material including bi-monthly ads in Black Meetings & Tourism Magazine Your logo on the front page of the www.bmtchampions.com website the moment you are a confirmed sponsor until Sept., 2017 Your state prominently listed in our monthly PR Newswire and BLACK PR releases Invitation for 2 to the Mentees Dinner the night of their arrival (Sept. 19, 2017) - including photo opportunities all evening Opportunity to greet and introduce the mentor and mentee you have joined before the start of the program Opportunity to place your branded items in the event giveaway package for the mentees and mentors (200 needed) Full-page pre-cover ad in issue of the digital version of BM&T Magazine, Tower banner ad in issue of BM&T Electronic Newsletter Two individual event tickets for your state's table $1,500 Table for 9 - with acknowledgement as a sponsor in all BM&T Magazine issues from the time you partner until the event $100 Individual Event Ticket SPONSORSHIP AND BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES Have an idea that s not listed? Let s talk, we will design a package that meets your company s objectives. 5
STATE SPONSORS - $5,000 We are proud of our mentoring program. Our Program is dedicated to endowing the gift of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry to a new generation nationwide and will feature representation from all 50 states. By being your state s sponsor, you are joining our mission. We will insure that you receive proven ROI from your partnership by delivering on the robust package below, featuring over 1 million impressions for your brand and double your investment in advertising value in Black Meetings & Tourism Magazine. At the event, the first 50 tables in the room will be designated for each state. The tables will be clearly marked with your state s characteristics and your name as sponsor will be prominently displayed. The table will be reserved for your mentee and mentor with the additional seats set aside for the sponsors. Photo ops will be plentiful. Another unique touch is that the September/October issue of Black Meetings & Tourism Magazine will serve as the event program. A bookmark will highlight the proper page. Your listing will continue to gain valuable visibility. As expediently as you partner with us, your logo will go on the front page of www.bmtchampions.com. An aggressive nationwide campaign is underway. Our marketing efforts are directed to all leaders of diversity, hotels, airlines, meeting planners, airports, meeting planners, DMO s and travel based product lines to name a few. At the $5000 level you will receive: Listed as a State Sponsor in ALL promotional material including Bi-Monthly ads in Black Meetings & Tourism Magazine Your logo on the front page of the www.bmtchampions.com website the moment you are a confirmed sponsor until Sept., 2017 Your state prominently listed in our monthly PR Newswire and BLACK PR releases. Invitation for 2 to the Mentees Dinner the night of their arrival (Sept. 19, 2017) - including photo opportunities all evening Opportunity to greet and introduce the mentor and mentee you have joined before the start of the program Opportunity to place your branded items in the event giveaway package for the mentees and mentors (200 needed) Full-page pre-cover ad in issue of the digital version of BM&T Magazine, Tower banner ad in issue of BM&T Electronic Newsletter Two individual event tickets for your state s table We invite you to be a partner with us as we make history. Contact us immediately or sign up on our website www.bmtchampions.com and click on sponsors. 6
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