NRA warns against booking and advertising scams at NRA annual meetings & exhibitsThe 153rd NRA annual meetings and exhibits will take place in Dallas, Texas, from May 16-19, 2020. The NRA is urging vigilance in the Tradeshow Industry as the event approaches. Exhibitors and attendees need to be aware of deceptive tactics that range from hotel accommodations, attendee list, and advertising claims. Some offers may be genuine but many are scams which could result in financial loss and without the promised results or services. Scams are common. Hotel Rooms/Fake Bookers: For the NRA’s 2024 Annual Meetings, ConferenceDirect will be the Official Housing Partner. Scammers can impersonate hotel representatives or housing agencies, offering discounted rates for exhibitors and attendees. These offers can often lead to non-existent reservations or subpar accommodation. Click HERE to visit the official NRA Annual Meeting hotel reservation site. 2. Advertising Sales: Scammers entice exhibitors by making false promises about exposure in publications, event guides or online platforms. They exaggerate their reach and effectiveness. Some vendors make false claims about advertising channels and ROI to convince exhibitors to buy ad space. 3. Attendee Lists: Beware of scammers who claim to have access to comprehensive attendee list and offer to sell these data to exhibitors. Any offer to sell or distribute attendee list for the Annual Meetings is a scam. Attendees should avoid scams by: Use only NRA Official Partners
2. Unsolicited offers should be treated with caution
3. If in doubt, contact NRA Shows and Exhibits Division for confirmation that the offers or solicitations come from Official Partners. Exhibitors and attendees can protect themselves by being informed and vigilant. Map of the Hutchison Convention Center Area, Dallas
