What is the Virtual Travel Showcase?
The TAP Virtual Travel Showcase provides Tour Operators, Guild Members, and PPTPs the opportunity to connect with TAP's network of over 6,700 travel buyers who are looking for new places, unique experiences, and hospitality at its finest for their clients. Through a webinar style format, this showcase is designed to engage and educate the travel buyer audience on your destination or attraction's hidden gems, authentic experiences, and unique opportunities.
This year's theme is "Travel Trends" — an opportunity to showcase how your destination, attraction, or tour product is meeting the evolving interests of today's travelers. We invite you to highlight experiences that align with current travel trends, from wellness and slow travel to immersive cultural experiences, culinary exploration, sustainability, multi-generational travel, and beyond. Think about what is inspiring travelers right now and how your offerings connect them more deeply to a place, people, or passion. Use engaging visuals and storytelling to bring these trend-driven experiences to life and inspire advisors with fresh ideas for their clients.
In addition to these presentations, the event features hands-on educational workshops (led by TAP HQ) that equip attendees with practical, real-world insights to help travel advisors sell travel more effectively — making your presentation even more impactful.
Showcase Dates: September 30th-October 1st, 2026
Presentation slots are 20 minutes each (12-15 minutes pre-recorded, plus live Q&A time). Each day's 3.5 hour event time will include 1 engaging mini-workshop and 8 presentation slots.
Participation Details
Eligibility: Limited space with the first two weeks of registration offered to TAP Tour Operators and TAP Guild Members only.
Online Registration: Open now through August 7th, 2026
Single Presenter Cost:
TAP Tour Operator Partners: (early registration access) $400
Guild Members: (early registration access) $500
Non-Guild Members: (opens July 13th) $600
Double Presenter Cost: (2 Destinations or Attractions can partner together to collaborate on one presentation slot)
Guild Members: (early registration access) $320 per presenter
Non-Guild Members: (opens July 13th) $400 per presenter
Deadline: Presenters must confirm participation by August 7th. Spots will be reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. Hurry, space is limited!
What is Required of Presenters?
- Provide a title, short description, presenter headshot & brief bio, and destination image that we can use to promote your presentation. (DEADLINE AUG 26TH)
- Record a 12-15 minute presentation in advance. This recording can be done completely on your own, or we can assist if needed. We will provide some guidelines and technology recommendations, but it can be as simple as starting a Zoom meeting by yourself and hitting the record - no one else needs to be there. (DEADLINE SEPT 9TH)
- Join the live presentation on Sept 30 or Oct 1 during your selected slot for a 5-7 minute Q&A session following your pre-recorded presentation.
- OPTIONAL - Provide a door prize to encourage live attendance, and send your door prize to the winner. International shipping may be required. We suggest an item (or package of items) unique to your destination or attraction, such as branded swag and/or locally produced goods. We will provide the name and shipping information of the travel buyer that is drawn for your prize from the entries.
FAQs
Event Sponsorship Opportunity
Take your participation one step further with our Event Sponsorship package (1 available, $2500):
- Presentation slot included with sponsorship
- Your logo and sponsor recognition in all promotional emails to travel buyer audience
- Your logo and sponsor recognition on event Powerpoint slides
- Acknowledgement during each day's event welcome, marketing workshop, and event closing
- Your rolling video will play during the break and at the close of each day of the event