The bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip were eclipsed by the shining stars of the telecom channel during the 2010 Channel Odyssey at the Spring 2010 Channel Partners Conference & Expo, March 1-3, at the Mandalay Bay. Exhibitors created a universe of education, motivation and entertainment with offerings that ranged from luge-inspired margarita dispensers and fully loaded commemorative beer mugs to up-close encounters with mixed martial arts stars and sharks. Attendees voted online to determine the Best in Show and PHONE+ is pleased to honor the constellation of winners and runners-up in each of seven categories.
Best Channel Partner Event
World Telecom Group
’s “Swim With the Sharks” event at Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef Aquarium let guests experience the deep blue world of sharks and other sea creatures with 1.6 million gallons of seawater aquariums that included a walk-though acrylic tunnel that literally surrounded those passing through with the sights and sounds of the more than 2,000 aquatic occupants. It wasn’t all finny business, though. There was also music, drinks, appetizers and a chocolate fountain that drew almost as much attention as the most exotic underwater displays.
Runner-up Intelisys Telecom Solutions’ party at Drai’s Afterhours, is a late-night must-attend event at Channel Partners. Guests couldn’t resist the combination of lounge and dance floor – complete with one of the hottest DJs in town – and kept the club jumping until closing time.
Best Channel Incentive
World Telecom Group was a winner with their Partner Perks Awards program which lets agents redeem awards earned during the Oct.1, 2009, through March 31, 2010, contest period to attend the company’s annual Tee & Sea event. The 2010 event will be held May 13-14, at the Malibu Country Club in Malibu, Calif. In addition to WTG's famous "Happy Hour on the Beach" (see photo from 2007’s event), activities include a golf tournament, spa treatments, wine tasting, dinners at swanky Malibu eateries and more. Plus, agents are eligible to win more than $5,000 in prizes.
