Giveaways and merchandise were placed at the guest's tables for attendees to snap up and inspire vacations. Some of the major companies held raffles and drawings for valuable prizes.
Places to enter included the Baja California booth for a three-night stay at Ensenada & Tijuana and a three-night stay at Embassy Suites in Panama City Beach. A gift card for $200 for seafood at Visit Anchorage Alaska was offered and two $500 gift certificates by Landmark Tours were among the possible winnings.
Thrill seekers could ride a rescue camel named Peanut or play on a Segway. Groups specializing in diving were available to guide people on watery expeditions
This year pink was a popular theme possibly thanks to the success of the Barbie movie. Exhibitors also dressed in traditional garb at times and proudly talked about what their special area of the world has to offer.