NTO Summit to be Held at THETRADESHOW
Alexandria, Va., Aug. 14, 2009 –Officials from the world’s leading National Tourist Offices (NTO) will have the opportunity at THETRADESHOW (Sept. 13-15, Las Vegas) to network and learn from one another at the fourth annual NTO Summit (Sept. 14, 3:15pm-4:45pm). Open to all destinations, the forum will provide a venue for NTO representatives to meet and discuss issues relevant to their specific industry niche.
“This event provides the ideal environment for NTOs to get together and talk about common challenges and opportunities,” said Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, a THETRADESHOW partner. “The chance to exchange information and learn from each other’s experiences face-to-face is a rare opportunity and one not to be missed.”
This year’s format will feature presentations followed by an open discussion and examine such topics as:
· Emergency response management, including first steps and control of the message as it relates to tourism.
· Marketing the value of your destination in today''s economy.
· Capitalizing on profitable niche markets—what works in specialized segments.
The speakers who will be participating are:
· Richard Earls, publisher of Travel Research Online (TRO),
· Kevin Wright, president of World Religious Travel Association (WRTA), and
· Mary Ann McNulty, content director for ProMedia.travel.
To reserve a spot at the NTO Summit, please contact Kristen Stake at kstake@thetradeshow.org.
To learn more about the educational seminars offered at THETRADESHOW or to register to attend, please visit THETRADESHOW.org.
THETRADESHOW is created and supported by the travel industry’s leading organizations, including: ASTA, ACTA, CLIA, ETOA, IGLTA, NACTA, NBTA, NTA, The Travel Institute, U.S. Travel Association and USTOA. Official media partners are: Agent@Home, eTurboNews, JaxFax, Modern Agent, Recommend, Travel Trade, Travel Weekly, TravelAge West, USA Today and Vacation Agent.
THETRADESHOW (Travel Retailing and Destination Expo) is a 3-day, in-depth networking and educational event. Global and inclusive, THETRADESHOW unites under one roof travel suppliers and buyers from all over the world, representing every segment of the travel and tourism industry. It is the trade show event for travel decision makers. For more information on THETRADESHOW, please call 1.866.870.9333, visit www.thetradeshow.org or e-mail pr@thetradeshow.org
Contact: Kristina Rundquist/Laura Gajewski 703.739.8710
