America
Outdoors Outfitter Expo Trade Show - 20th Anniversary
Confluence®
2008
Knoxville Convention
Center
Knoxville, Tennessee
Show Dates: Dec. 3 - 5,
2008
Manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and
service providers to the outfitting and adventure travel industry are invited
to display at Confluence, the International Marketing and Management
Conference for Outfitters and Adventure Travel Companies. The
Confluence® Marketplace is the premier trade show for the outfitting
industry. The International Outfitters Bazaar segment of the
trade show includes outfitting companies from around the world.
2008
Exhibitors
Achilles Inflatable Craft - Achilles
brand inflatable river boats & kayaks made with Dupont Hypalon fabric.
Achilles rafts are all Hypalon all the time, & one of the longest lasting
boats on the river.
Adventure Sports Online/Outdoor Mind - Internet
marketing, hosting, design, professional services specializing in the outdoor
industry.
Adventure Travel Media Source - "ATMS" is the premier
web-based provider of information for thousands of travel writers and editors
looking for exciting and unique travel destination sites to share with their
readers! Complete media relations services for teh adventure travel
industry.
AIRE, Inc. - Aire/Tribuatary rafts, catarafts, inflatable
kayaks and accessories.
Caviness Woodworking Company, Inc. - Boat
Paddles, Canoe Paddles, Rafting Paddles, Kayak Paddles, Safety Paddles,
Miniature Paddles, Boat Oars, Rafting Oars, Oar Locks, and Related
Accessories.
Clavey River Equipment - Avon Riverboats, Carlisle
Paddles, Extrasport PFD's, & river outfitting equipment.
CBIZ
Insurance Services - We sell all forms of property and casualty insurance
for outfitters and guides.
Custom Inflatables - We custom design and
manufacture rafts and inflatable kayaks as well as offering complete care for
most all brands of inflatable boats. We'll help keep your bottom line afloat..
Down River Equipment, Co. - Hypalon and PVC rafts, catarafts &
frames, oars, pfd's, wetsuits, dry bags, pumps, helmets, etc.
Evergreen
USA - Insurance and Risk Management Services exclusively for the the
camping industry.
Gattuso Distributing, Inc. - Summer/water retail
items. Aqua sox, sandals, waterproof cameras, suntan lotion, eyeglass
retainers, custom and novelty items.
Gillingham & Associates -
The Great Outdoors Insurance Program written by Gillingham & Associates can
accommodate all types of hard to place outdoor activities. Eligible operations
include: Guest Ranches, Whitewater Rafting, Outfitters & Guides, Equine
Exposures, Resorts, RV Parks & Campgrounds, Snowmobile/ATV Tours &
Rental and more.
Gorilla Graphics - Imprinted Tye Dye Apparel. Styles
range from wild to mild.
Hyside Inflatables - Celebrating 26 years
of serving the Outfitters of the world with our benchmark Hypalon inflatables,
also providing you with a complete line of rowing and fishing frames and
accessories.
Huge Sportswear - Screenprinted Apparel!
J.
America - J. America has a great line of better basics: vintage, junior's
and women's apparel, and headwear. All perfect for the resort and outdoor
markets.
Jack's Plastic Welding, Inc. - J.P.W. rafts, catarafts,
paddle cats, dry bags, and paco pads.
travel industry.
Lasalle Merchant Services - Merchant payment
processing program designed specifically for businesses within the adventure
travel industry. Formerly AAMS Sponsor of the Opening Social.
Man
of Rubber - Quality Gear - Products for both on and off the
river.
Maravia Corporation - Your rafting source since 1972.
Manufacturer of rafts, catarafts, inflatable kayaks and Silverback sleeping
pads. Made in the USA.
Matterhorn Marketing - Website design and
online marketing, interactive photos, interactive online brochures and text
message marketing services.
Morrison
Communications - Catalogs, brochures, rack cards, magazines. Sponsor
MV Sport/Weatherproof - Imprinted and embroidered sportswear and
outerwear.
NRS - Northwest River Supplies- Your one stop source for:
inflatable rafts, catarafts, kayaks, - wetsuits, PFDs, paddles, oars, drybags,
straps, safety equipment and more.
Ohiopyle Prints, Inc. - OPI -
Complete apparel needs for mens, womens, juniors & kids. Plush programs and
accessories for all your outfitter needs. 27 years of experience.
Ouray
Sportswear - Ouray Sportswear (Hard to say...Easy to wear) offers high
quality headwear and apparel for men, women, and children.
RESMARK
Systems - Resmark is reservation & marketing solution designed
specifically for use in the adventure travel industry.
Sattler Insurance
Agency - Commercial Recreation Insurance. Including Liability, Property,
Commercial Automobile, and Inland Marine.
Star Inflatables - Quality
commercial inflatables at the best value! StarTrack wear patches, tough 4000
denier floors, free logos, and great service. See why repeat customers continue
to buy our Bug Series boats.
Taylor Bus Sales - New and used
commercial buses and vans
The Schneider Group - America
Outdoors Property & Casuality Insurance Program. Sponsor of the AO
Luncheon
The Duck Company - "Screenprinted t-shirts with
customizable name drops, fleece, hats, towels, accessories. Brands include:
Duck Resort, Allerigc To, Revolution Inque.
Thompson-Gusic Insurance
Group - Outfitters and Guides Insurance Programs
Valley
Paddles/Paluski Boats - Oars and Paddles by Valley Paddles, Paluski Boats
kayaks and canoes, and kayak & canoe accessories by Parlee Adventure Gear.
Vanguard Inflatables - Inflatables of unmatched value! Great
performance! See why guides and outfitters are talking! Affordable pricing for
World Class Quality you have to see to believe!
White Water
Manufacturing/SOTAR - Sotar rafts, catarafts, inflatable kayaks, dry bags,
and sleeping pads.
Wilderness Medical Associates - Medical and first
aid training to outdoor professionals.
Worldwide Outfitter and Guides
Assc. WOGA - Insurance for all outfitters and guides.
Zebec / Woosung
I.B. Co., Ltd. - We are a leading manufacturer of inflatable boats in South
Korea, established in 1983. We produce various inflatable boats and
lifejackets, pumps, oars, valves, etc. Our current boat production capacity is
40,000 units per year and we grow with customers.
Plus the Confluence International
Bazaar Exhibitors 2008
The International
Bazaar is your opportunity to introduce your country's travel opportunities to
the U.S. domestic outfitter. International Outfitters from Costa Rica, Mexico,
Ecuador, Canada, Panama, and others will be displaying their products to U.S.
operators to build business relationships. For trade show
information go to
show
contract. Please email info@americaoutdoors.org for
available booth spaces.
Important Conference Phone Numbers
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America Outdoors®
(865) 558-3595
info@americaoutdoors.org
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The Host Hotel for 2008 is the Hilton Dowtown Knoxville
865-251-2300 or 1-800-HILTONS Reservation Code
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