The largest network of Tour & Motor Coach Operators in North America.

Welcome to GroupConnect

The e-Market software application will allow GroupConnect clients the ability to research destinations, gather and compare product information, receive quotes, book and confirm space and arrange payment for all pertinent components of a tour. The e-market will operate 24 hours a day 7 days a week. This will not eliminate the current marketplaces and their face to face meetings, it compliments them. It recognizes that technology is being embraced by more and more people. For technical help 8:30 AM to 5 PM Central time please phone 866-644-1664.

From negotiating and securing the best fuel price in a particular location, to staff uniforms, pencils, pens or washroom dump facilities the e-Tradeshow software application will allow all clients particularly coach operators to source and compare products, receive quotes, as well as procure and arrange payment for products used in day to day operations.

The e-Tradeshow will incorporate the most successful elements of an annual live trade show and place them into the virtual world of the Internet. Think of the e-Tradeshow as an interactive electronic sales tool designed specifically to generate interest, exposure and traffic, as well as provide customer interaction with participating exhibitors and advertisers throughout the year - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Each supplier will have the ability to build and brand their own virtual booth to their own specific needs.

eTRADESHOW FEATURES:

Generate Highly Qualified Leads Customizable Booth Designs OPENNESS
Maintain Strong Relationships Booth Greeting PEERING
Build Greater Brand Awareness Booth Reps SHARING/COLLABORATION
Create brand awareness Information Kiosk ACT GLOBALLY

We live in a knowledge society and a knowledge economy. That may sound trite, but 73 percent of the economy is in services, which is largely driven by knowledge. We are all knowledge-driven. Knowing the value of properly trained staff, industry turn over and the costs associated with training; project 2010 will give clients the opportunity to participate in a cycle of life-long learning that will be facilitated by Webinars, virtual fam tours, e-learning, educational program seminars and 3rd party training and certification.

Knowing the value of properly trained staff, industry turn over and the costs associated with training; GroupConnect will give clients the opportunity to participate in a cycle of life-long learning that will be facilitated by Webinars, virtual fam tours, educational program seminars and 3rd party training and certification.

An online Mapping and Routing application, not unlike MapQuest, will allow the tour operator to develop point to point routing as well as calculate mileage and travel times. By using Geo-coding in our client profiles coach and tour operators will be able to access through their GPS devices en-route clients and destination attractions.

Welcome to the Destination Research area. This area has been built to assist Tour, Coach operators and planners research specific destinations. The utility allows users to research all relevant destination data and services provided by Destination Management Companies and Convention and Visitor Bureaus.