As you are getting ready to attend ATMIA Conferences, you may be wondering the best way to send the supplies for your booth, how to attract attention to your exhibit, etc.

In order to help with travel preparations, we are providing you with some different websites and tips for exhibitors. Please stop by this page for frequently updated information.

If you would like to see certain website links or tips displayed, please e-mail Amber Howell.

Here are a few helpful links for exhibitors. These sites contain useful information for all types of companies.

- Exhibit Builder
- Exhibit Magazine
- Tradeshow Week

Air Travel Made Easier
Judi Baker-Neufeld, TradeShows Plus!
Source: Exhibitor Online

The average exhibit manager travels eight weeks per year, according to a recent survey of exhibitor magazine readers. Here are 10 tips to help you survive those seemingly endless flights to and from shows:Take a portable cassette or CD player. This blocks out all the noise on the plane.

1. Take shorter paperback novels that you can read on one-to two-hour flights.
2. Always try to upgrade to first class on long flights.
3. If you can't get an upgrade, make sure you get a good seat (close to the front with a seat that reclines). When possible, request a seat in the bulkhead or in an emergency aisle.
4. Always board early. If there is duplication in seating, and you're already there, the rules of eminent domain apply. You'll also ensure that overhead space is available.
5. Buy healthy snacks for long trips (pretzels, bagels, juice). Many airlines are serving less and less food.
6. Wear pants with an elastic waistband for comfort.
7. Drink tons of water. Avoid alcohol, which can dehydrate you. Take a spritzer with mineral water to spray your face during the trip.
8. Be extra nice to the flight attendants. They'll be more likely to do you favors.
9. Carry an inflatable pillow so you can sleep comfortably.
   
   
   
   

Outsmart Flight Delays
Adapted from “Flight delays: Seven ways to survive them,” www.MSNBC.com

As most major American airports strain to keep up with supply and demand, flight delays have become commonplace.  However, the following checklist can help you beat, or at least survive delays:

·         Fly early. Once traffic begins to back up, repercussions are felt system-wide throughout the day. Early flights increase your chance of on-time arrival.

·         Select weather-friendly cities for connections. Why chance a double delay with a winter connection in Detroit? If possible, opt for a warmer transfer location.

·         Research your options. Know which alternative airlines and flights service your destination, and have a back-up plan ready.

·         Fly smaller, less-crowded airports. For example, opt for Midway instead of O'Hare in Chicago or Oakland instead of San Francisco International. With fewer flights, they're less likely to back up.

·         Fly non-stop. Every additional takeoff and landing increases the chances of a delay