Alexandria, Va., July 13, 2006 – THETRADESHOW (Travel Retailing and Destination Expo) partners are pleased to announce the recent launch of a new and improved Web site— www.thetradeshow.org. Designed to provide ongoing updates and detailed information about THETRADESHOW, the new Web site is more user-friendly and comprehensive, making the overall navigation process easier.  

THETRADESHOW’s new Web site allows prospective exhibitors to purchase booths online, as well as view a dynamically updated trade show floor plan and exhibitor list. Travel agents can also book business appointments online with exhibitors. Attendees can find out information about airline discounts and hotel group rates; and the media can obtain a press conference schedule and register to attend by visiting http://www.thetradeshow.org/press.cfm.

THETRADESHOW will take place the second week of September every year and will be held in Orlando (Sept. 10-12, 2006) in even years and Las Vegas (Sept. 9-11, 2007) in odd years. THETRADESHOW will host more than 2,000 travel sellers and 1,000 consumers in just three days at one site. Formed from the partnership of the leading travel associations, THETRADESHOW will include two full days of open floor trade show, business-to-business appointments, a trade and consumer day (Sunday) and two trade only days (Monday and Tuesday). Travel sellers will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with suppliers and to learn in-depth about their products.

The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA), Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), Adventures in Travel Expo (ATE), International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA), ITB Berlin, Performance Media Group, LLC (Agent@Home, Cruise & Vacation Agent and Modern Agent), Travel Trade, Travel Weekly, eturboNews, JaxFax, Recommend, Canadian Travel Press, TravelAge West, National Association of Commissioned Travel Agents (NACTA), National Tour Association (NTA), Travel Industry Association of America (TIA), The Travel Institute, U.S. Tour Operators Association (USTOA) and USA Today have signed on as partners of THETRADESHOW. 

For more information on THETRADESHOW, call 1.866.870.9333 or visit www.THETRADESHOW.org.

THETRADESHOW (Travel Retailing And Destination Expo) is a 3-day, in-depth networking and educational event. Global and inclusive, THETRADESHOW, powered by ASTA and ITB Berlin, 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.

Contact: Kristina Rundquist/Ayanna Canty 703-739-8710
pr@thetradeshow.org

Alexandria, Va., July 13, 2006 – THETRADESHOW (Travel Retailing and Destination Expo) partners are pleased to announce the recent launch of a new and improved Web site— www.thetradeshow.org. Designed to provide ongoing updates and detailed information about THETRADESHOW, the new Web site is more user-friendly and comprehensive, making the overall navigation process easier.  

THETRADESHOW’s new Web site allows prospective exhibitors to purchase booths online, as well as view a dynamically updated trade show floor plan and exhibitor list. Travel agents can also book business appointments online with exhibitors. Attendees can find out information about airline discounts and hotel group rates; and the media can obtain a press conference schedule and register to attend by visiting http://www.thetradeshow.org/press.cfm.

THETRADESHOW will take place the second week of September every year and will be held in Orlando (Sept. 10-12, 2006) in even years and Las Vegas (Sept. 9-11, 2007) in odd years. THETRADESHOW will host more than 2,000 travel sellers and 1,000 consumers in just three days at one site. Formed from the partnership of the leading travel associations, THETRADESHOW will include two full days of open floor trade show, business-to-business appointments, a trade and consumer day (Sunday) and two trade only days (Monday and Tuesday). Travel sellers will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with suppliers and to learn in-depth about their products.

The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA), Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), Adventures in Travel Expo (ATE), International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA), ITB Berlin, Performance Media Group, LLC (Agent@Home, Cruise & Vacation Agent and Modern Agent), Travel Trade, Travel Weekly, eturboNews, JaxFax, Recommend, Canadian Travel Press, TravelAge West, National Association of Commissioned Travel Agents (NACTA), National Tour Association (NTA), Travel Industry Association of America (TIA), The Travel Institute, U.S. Tour Operators Association (USTOA) and USA Today have signed on as partners of THETRADESHOW. 

For more information on THETRADESHOW, call 1.866.870.9333 or visit www.THETRADESHOW.org.

THETRADESHOW (Travel Retailing And Destination Expo) is a 3-day, in-depth networking and educational event. Global and inclusive, THETRADESHOW, powered by ASTA and ITB Berlin, 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.

Contact: Kristina Rundquist/Ayanna Canty 703-739-8710
pr@thetradeshow.org