Top 5 Fishing Hunting Lodge, RV Park and Resort Sport Shows to Attend
Trade shows put you and your team down on the ground, face to face with your market in a way that few other events or marketing channels can. They give you the opportunity to make sales and gather qualified leads. They also enable you to network with others in the industry – maybe you’ll source new partners, resellers or suppliers.Â
Top 5 Fishing Hunting Lodge, RV Park and Resort Sport Shows to Attend:
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All-Canada Show
The All-Canada Show is an exhibition of all things for your fishing, hunting, and outdoor adventures in Canada. 3 Locations: Milwaukee Show, Green Bay Show, Chicago Show. The All-Canada Show has Canada's BEST fishing and hunting with the largest gathering of Canadian lodges, camps, outfitters, and resorts in the U.S.
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BC Boat & Sportmen's Show
This annual three-day event offers a prime opportunity to connect with fishers, boaters, hunters, campers, and outdoor adventurers. The BC Sportsmen’s Show is trusted in the market with over three decades of success and brand recognition Surveys show that 75% of show visitors make a purchase at the BC Sportsmen's Show.
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Toronto Sportsmens Show
Beginning in 1948, the Toronto Sportsmen's Show has grown to become one of the most recognized events for outdoor enthusiasts across Canada! For the past seven decades, fishers, hunters, boaters, campers, and outdoor adventurers from across Ontario flock to the Toronto area to stock up on the latest gear and technology, learn new techniques from the pros and of course, connect with fellow outdoor enthusiast.
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Calgary Boat & Outdoors Show
This annual three-day event offers a prime opportunity to connect with fishers, boaters, hunters, and outdoor adventurers. The Calgary Boat and Outdoors Show is trusted in the market with over four decades of success and brand recognition - you won’t find a better chance to meet with a captive audience of fishing, boating, hunting and outdoors enthusiasts. Surveys show that 75% of show visitors make a purchase at the Calgary Boat and Outdoors Show.
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Edmonton Boat & Sportsmens Show
This annual four-day event offers a prime opportunity to connect with fishers, boaters, hunters, and outdoor adventurers. The Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen's Show is trusted in the market with over four decades of success and brand recognition - you won’t find a better chance to meet with a captive audience of fishing, boating, hunting and outdoors enthusiasts. Surveys show that 78% of show visitors make a purchase at the Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen's Show.
Benefits of Attending Trade Shows
Highly Targeted Leads
Trade shows gather a large crowd of highly targeted buyers under one roof. Those who make the effort to attend a trade show do so because they are actively looking to buy the right products for their needs. You simply need to highlight the positive aspects of your vacation destination effectively to close a sale.
Competitor Analysis
You’ll never have a better chance to scope out the competition than at a trade show. You can use the opportunity to see what other lodges, rv parks and resorts are doing differently. Maybe some of them are offering experiences that your guests want. Let trade shows educate you on the ways you can be better, in order to compete with similar destinations.
Keep in Touch With Current Guests
While finding new guests is great, you may also have the opportunity to shake hands with old guests or get some face to face time with new guests you booked online. This personal meeting helps strengthen your relationships. Guests may also increase their group size based on the meeting, turning small bookings into big ones.