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The one-on-one appointments are the perfect balance of networking with existing buyers and establishing new industry relationships . I enjoy learning about each tour operator ’ s business and sharing Carnegie Hall ’ s programs with them .
— RAYNA BOURKE , CARNEGIE HALL ( NEW YORK CITY )
This year TREX in San Antonio was great for A
Closer Look Tours . Our appointments were really beneficial , even the few that won ’ t lead to immediate business . I always tell any first-timers that it ’ s not about the sales you are going to go home with , but the relationships you build .
— COLIN CAPARRÓS , A CLOSER LOOK ( PHOENIX , ARIZONA )
I found that the appointments I had this NTA were very successful . In fact , I am already receiving business from the meetings . I found that most of my appointments were with the decision makers or one step away . This is important so that follow-ups do not fall on deaf ears .
— JASON ALLAN , EXCLUSIVELY MALTA ( HAMILTON , ONTARIO )
I saw both the quantity and quality of appointments increase at TREX in San Antonio , with a good mix of new and returning business .
— CAROL ROSS , PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL ( PORTLAND , OREGON )
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