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Turn Your Floor Plan Into a Booth Sales Engine

Let exhibitors choose and pay for space from a live floor plan. Connect booth inventory, tiered pricing and sponsorship upgrades to keep sales moving.

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Organizers who have run shows on Map D
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Booths drawn to date

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In short

How does booth sales software help trade show organizers sell more?

Booth sales software lets exhibitors choose and pay for space directly from a live floor plan instead of emailing a sales rep. Map D holds inventory in real time, prices booths by tier or member status, sells sponsorship upgrades in the same checkout, and reports on what sold.

Best for
Shows selling booth inventory that a small team cannot process by hand
What to evaluate
  • Self-serve selection and payment
  • Real-time inventory
  • Sponsorship upgrades in one order
How it works

From floor plan to sold show floor in four steps

  1. 1Build the floor planUpload the layout you already have or describe it to the AI Floor Plan Assistant, then place, number and size booths with snap-to-grid.
  2. 2Set booth types and pricesCreate booth types with their prices and mark booths open, reserved or sold. AI-assisted dynamic pricing can move prices inside the limits you set.
  3. 3Publish and sellPublish the interactive map to your event site. Exhibitors pick a space, check out and get their invoice without a back-and-forth email.
  4. 4Run the showExhibitors manage profiles, staff and assets in their portal, attendees find booths on the live map, and sales reports update as you sell.
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See flexible booth pricing in Map D

See how organizers configure booth pricing and connect sellable inventory to an interactive floor plan.

Everything you need to sell booths and sponsorships

  • Self-Serve Checkout

    Map D enables exhibitors to independently select booths, add sponsorship upgrades, and complete payments directly from an interactive trade show floor plan. Organizers can upload a venue layout, place booths with precision using snap-to-grid tools, and publish a live map that exhibitors can access anytime. This self-serve model eliminates long email threads, reduces sales friction, and accelerates booth bookings.

  • Live Availability

    With real-time updates built into Map D's trade show floor plan software, booth availability stays accurate at all times. As exhibitors reserve or release space, the interactive map updates instantly, keeping everyone aligned. Organizers can also reserve premium or strategic locations for sponsors or key vendors and release them when ready—without manual intervention or risk of double bookings.

  • Upsell Add-Ons

    Map D makes sponsorship upsells effortless by integrating them directly into the booth selection and checkout experience. Organizers can showcase add-ons such as featured listings, premium placements, or digital visibility opportunities directly on the live map. This allows exhibitors and sponsors to clearly see the value of upgrades, increasing conversion rates without requiring additional sales outreach.

Helpful details that keep booth sales organized

Online Map Editor

Cloud-based, no software install.

Desktop & Mobile Accessibility

Optimized for phones alike.

Booth Snapshot History

Rewind to any saved state.

Booth Assignments Audit

Track who changed what and when.

More ways to keep booth sales moving

01

Self-Serve Booth Selection & Payment

Vendors can browse, select, and purchase booths directly from an interactive floor plan without manual coordination. Completed purchases automatically trigger invoices, receipts, and booking confirmations for a faster, cleaner sales flow.

02

Real-Time Availability

Booth availability updates instantly as vendors make selections or release spaces, keeping the interactive map accurate at all times. Organizers can reserve premium locations for sponsors or key vendors using simple rules and release them strategically when ready, maintaining full control over booth inventory.

03

Sponsorship Upgrades

Sponsors can enhance their presence by adding options such as splash screens, branded lanyards, or in-app banners directly during the booth checkout process. Clear descriptions and visual previews help sponsors understand the value of each upgrade, increasing confidence and improving sponsorship conversion rates.

04

Sales Analytics Dashboard

See real-time sales by booth type, sponsor category, and revenue source so your team can spot trends, optimize pricing, and uncover new upsell opportunities faster.

Pricing

One flat price per event, never per booth

Every plan is a flat rate per event — not per booth.

Compare plans
  • Free$0one event, no cardStart free. Build one event's floor plan.
  • Starter$1,500per eventPublish an interactive floor plan and run your event.
  • Growth$2,500per eventExhibitors buy their booth directly on your floor plan — pick a space, check out, invoice sent.
  • Scale$2,750per eventEverything in Growth, plus the exhibitor portal: personnel, products and assets, self-served, with lead capture in the Map D app.
Works with the tools you already use
  • Novi
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • QuickBooks
  • Stripe
  • Authorize.Net
  • PayPal
  • WordPress
  • Zapier
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See it on your own floor plan

Stop reading about it. Build one.

Upload the floor plan you already have and place your booths on it yourself, in Map D’s editor. Free to build, no contract, and nothing to install.

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900+
Organizers who have run shows on Map D
9,000+
Events powered since 2011
1.8M+
Booths drawn to date

“I am really excited about this. The staff met with me this morning and we all LOVE the platform. People are already filling out their booths.”

· Director, International Trade and Development @ Maine Insurance Agents Association

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FAQ

Your question answered

These are some of the most common questions about booth selection, sponsorship upsells, live inventory, and self-serve exhibitor checkout.

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How does Map D's booth sales software help sell more space?

An online storefront lets exhibitors browse a live floor plan, compare locations and buy 24/7—no phone tag.

What payment methods are supported?

Credit cards, ACH and invoicing, with deposits and a remaining balance due later.

Can exhibitors purchase sponsorships during checkout?

Yes—add banners, session slots or app ads as upsells before payment to boost revenue per exhibitor.

Does the system support tiered pricing or early-bird rates?

Set date-based or inventory-based pricing rules; rates adjust automatically.

Will Map D prevent double-booking of a booth?

Real-time inventory locks the booth the moment it's placed in a cart, eliminating duplicates.

Can staff approve or reject booth applications?

Optional workflows let managers review, edit and approve purchases before final confirmation.

Are invoices and receipts automated?

The platform emails branded invoices and receipts instantly and logs them in your finance system.

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Organizers who have run shows on Map D
900+
Events powered since 2011
9,000+
Booths drawn to date
1.8M+