Alexandria, Va., Aug. 2, 2006 – THETRADESHOW (Travel Retailing and Destination Expo) partners are pleased to announce Africa Travel Association (ATA) has signed on as a partner at THETRADESHOW in Orlando, Sept. 10-12, 2006. ATA is the premier international travel industry trade association, promoting tourism to the African continent and intra-Africa travel and partnership since 1975.

“With the addition of ATA to the list of THETRADESHOW partners, the show now is truly global in scope,” said William A. Maloney, CTC, ASTA executive vice-president and COO. “The presence and participation of ATA will provide for a two-way flow of information on not only the show itself, but what is going on with respect to travel and tourism developments in Africa.”

THETRADESHOW is the first of its kind and it will give travel agents and suppliers from around the world a unique chance to meet in one central location.

“ATA is pleased to join the network of distinct travel industry associations in partnering with THETRADESHOW and promoting the exciting and diverse tourism product that the African continent has to offer,” said Edward Bergman, executive director of ATA.

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

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Alexandria, Va., Aug. 2, 2006 – THETRADESHOW (Travel Retailing and Destination Expo) partners are pleased to announce Africa Travel Association (ATA) has signed on as a partner at THETRADESHOW in Orlando, Sept. 10-12, 2006. ATA is the premier international travel industry trade association, promoting tourism to the African continent and intra-Africa travel and partnership since 1975.

“With the addition of ATA to the list of THETRADESHOW partners, the show now is truly global in scope,” said William A. Maloney, CTC, ASTA executive vice-president and COO. “The presence and participation of ATA will provide for a two-way flow of information on not only the show itself, but what is going on with respect to travel and tourism developments in Africa.”

THETRADESHOW is the first of its kind and it will give travel agents and suppliers from around the world a unique chance to meet in one central location.

“ATA is pleased to join the network of distinct travel industry associations in partnering with THETRADESHOW and promoting the exciting and diverse tourism product that the African continent has to offer,” said Edward Bergman, executive director of ATA.

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

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