At each marketplace, tour operators will be seated at specific tables organized by market. Suppliers will circulate from table to table on a 10-minute timed appointment schedule with assigned meeting times, breaks and lunch built right in. We’ll sound a bell and announce over the speaker when it’s time to move to your next appointment. Suppliers will meet with all participating tour operators, and each marketplace will include approximately 40 appointments.
Absolutely nothing, other than the day! The show is designed so all suppliers get to meet with all buyers during their Marketplace day. When you register, be sure to note which Marketplace you’re in so you can plan for the appropriate schedule!
Due to the setup of the Marketplace and the room, you will not have scheduled breaks between your scheduled appointments, but one morning break, a lunch and an afternoon break are built into the schedule. Once you receive your appointment schedule at the event, you may also find that you have a few additional breaks.
You will receive your appointment schedule when you arrive and register at International Roundup®. Your appointment schedule and the program book are conveniently planned, so once you find your first appointment in the Marketplace room and in your program, you will go right to the next table/entry in your book.
You’ll receive an email from us at least two weeks ahead of IRU that will include a link to view and download the electronic copy of the program, which will include a full list of buyers and suppliers who will be attending the event. You will also receive a printed program upon arrival at IRU.
If you register for the event and then have to cancel for any reason, refunds will be issued until March 1, 2027. Cancellations received after March 1 are not eligible for a refund – if you cannot attend, we encourage you to send an alternate in your place. Please contact info@internationalroundup.com if you wish to do so.
Supplier registration will close as soon as the Marketplaces fill up. In past years, registration has closed as early as the beginning of December. Register ASAP to ensure your spot!
Once you’ve registered, you will receive updates about the show through email. Please check your inbox as the event draws near (and keep an eye on your spam folder, just in case!).
Appropriate attire for International Roundup® is business casual. This is the West, after all – jeans and boots mean business! We also recommend dressing in layers as temperatures may vary in meeting spaces.
Photos! Your best way to sell yourself is by letting the tour operators see your product with their own eyes. We recommend putting your best photos in a slideshow and presenting those on a tablet or laptop to walk the tour operators through the quality experience you provide your guests. Remember that you will be moving from table to table, so come prepared with a fully charged device and be ready to recharge at lunch.
The tour operators are flying back home with limited luggage space, so we recommend that you plan a follow-up after the show to send any necessary materials the operator requests. If you do bring materials, plan to bring something small like a one-sheet that includes the majority of the details or a jump drive with images. You will be meeting around 40 operators in total.
Yes! Special emphasis is placed on sustainability, and we put great effort into reducing waste, one step at a time.
If you have general questions about the event that aren’t addressed here, this is a great time to reach out to your international state representative. They have been to the show numerous times and can answer most questions about how it all works, and they always like to hear from you!
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NOTE: Suppliers are only able to register for one Marketplace. There is no difference between the Marketplaces other than the actual day they take place. Every supplier will get to meet with every buyer in attendance during their Marketplace day.
Suppliers attending IRU will need to follow the appropriate Marketplace schedule (MP1 or MP2). Please verify which Marketplace you registered for and follow the corresponding schedule: