Q. What is the deadline to register for BankTravel 2012?
A. Bankers register throughout the year, however the deadline for banks will be January 15, 2012. Travel Industry members of BankTravel have guaranteed registration availability until June 15, 2012. We accept registration to fill any open availability with a limit of 250 travel industry delegates

Q. What airport should I fly into?
A. Memphis International Airport (airport code MEM).

Q. Will there be shuttle service from Memphis International Airport to the conference hotel?
A. Yes, BankTravel and Memphis CVB will provide shuttles from the airport to all OFFICIAL BankTravel hotels.

Q. When will you need my flight/travel information?
A. Before January 15, 2012. Flight schedules are requested to insure that there are shuttles available when you arrive and to alleviate any long delays in getting you to your hotel. Flight/travel information can be e-mailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Q. When can I make my hotel reservations?
A. Now! Travel Industry: Simply call the Memphis Marriott at 901-527-7300 to make your reservation today.  The Memphis Marriott is located at 250 North Main Street, Memphis TN 38103. Bankers: Reservations will be made through the BankTravel office at (330) 332-3841. 

Q. Is my hotel room included in my registration? 
Bankers: Room and tax are included in your registration fee for February 7 and 8  only. Incidental charges are the responsibility of the individual delegate. Upon check in a major credit card will be requested from the hotel for incidentals.
Travel Industry: Hotel rooms and incidental charges are the responsibility of all travel industry delegates.

Q. If I want to stay additional nights, what is the procedure?
A. Bankers simply call the BankTravel offices at 330-332-3841 by January 19, 2012. BankTravel will reserve your additional room nights and you can handle payment upon check-in.

Q. What is the attire for the conference?
A. Business attire is required at all daytime events. Evening events, unless otherwise specified, are business/casual.

Q. What is the weather like in Memphis in February?
A. Memphis weather ranges from highs of 60 to lows of 46 in February.

Q. What is Meet the Banker Marketplace?
A. The purpose of Meet the Banker is to provide destination and tour operator information to Bank Directors. Meet the Banker is an appointment generated marketplace. Each appointment is 6 minutes in duration. The banker is seated in a booth and the Travel Industry will move between appointments.

Q. Why do you need an up-to-date e-mail address?
A. BankTravel marketplace appointments are made electronically. The appointment scheduler is e-mailed directly to you for ease of completion.

Q. When can I choose my appointments for the Memphis BankTravel Conference?
A. BankTravel will be requesting updated profiles via online e-mail from both banks and travel industry in early January 2012. Appointment schedulers will follow via e-mail in February with hard copies delivered at the Conference. 

Q. What if I don't return the appointment schedule by the deadline?
A. Any delegate who does not return appointment requests by the deadline, will be issued random appointments.

Q. Can my bank assistant take appointments?
A. Bank assistants are encouraged to take appointments! Bank assistants who take appointments will double the club's destination knowledge and learn the importance of the director's role.

Q. When will I get my appointment schedule?
A. Hard copies of appointments will be distributed to bank delegates at registration in Memphis. Travel Industry will get their schedule via email, approximately 1 week prior to the conference and hard copies will be distributed at registration. .

Q. What handouts are permitted at Meet the Banker?
A. Travel Industry may distribute an 8.5 x 11", three-hole punched, company profile sheet and business cards. Brochures and giveaways are strictly prohibited on the Marketplace floor. All Delegates are encouraged to bring plenty of business cards for distribution at Marketplace, Speed Dating and Social Events.

Q. What if I have a random appointment with a destination in which I'm not interested?
A. Great business alliances can be forged from casual business acquaintances. Your interest in the destination may not be for today, but you will be building solid business relationships for future travel. It's also a great way to see what destinations, both domestic and international, have to offer!

Q. Where and when is the next BankTravel Conference?
A. We are pleased to announce the 2013 Banktravel will be in Virginia Beach, VA on February 5-7. Mark your calendars today.   See you there!

BankTravel * PO Box 129 * Salem, OH  44460 * PH: 330-332-3841 * FX: 330-337-1118 * www.banktravel.com