Pinellas County Opengov #24-0303-N

U.S. Travel 2024 Costs for IPW, ESTO and Membership

Pinellas County, Florida, has awarded a contract to the U.S. Travel Association for travel and membership costs related to industry events and memberships for the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The total award amount is $455,680.00, with an initial expenditure cap of $145,880.00 for the first year. The contract includes costs for participation in IPW (international inbound travel trade show), ESTO (Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations), and annual membership dues. Specific products and services awarded encompass: (1) IPW participation with 10 booths at a total cost of $30,000, 5 exhibitor registrations at $1,600 each totaling $8,000, 1 media marketplace registration at $1,500, and an estimated hanging booth banner cost of $4,000, with the total IPW cost not to exceed $43,500; (2) ESTO participation with no specified cost; (3) U.S. Travel Association's annual membership dues totaling $95,600. The contract supports tourism marketing efforts through industry event participation and membership benefits.

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Pinellas County awarded a contract to U.S. Travel Association for travel and membership costs related to IPW, ESTO, and membership for the period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026. The total award amount is $455,680.00, with an initial expenditure not to exceed $145,880.00 for the first year. The contract includes costs for IPW booths, exhibitor registrations, media marketplace, hanging booth banner, and annual membership dues.

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