Alexandria, Va., Aug. 10, 2006 –THETRADESHOW (Travel Retailing and Destination Expo) partners are pleased to announce Consumer Day in Orlando Sept. 10, 2006. For one day only, hundreds of travel destinations, resorts, cruise lines, tour operators, airlines, travel specialists and more are gathering to meet consumers interested in travel and adventure. Consumer Day will offer attendees a variety of vacation ideas, an opportunity to sample what each vendor has to offer, and the chance to discover exciting travel deals and work with a travel agent to fulfill their vacation dreams.

“THETRADESHOW partners are especially excited about the opportunity to reach out to everyday travelers and educate the general public about issues, from the latest travel trends to avoiding travel scams,” said William A. Maloney, CTC, American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) executive vice-president and COO. “Consumer Day is THETRADESHOW partners’ way of opening the public’s eyes to all the world has to offer and the importance of using a travel agent. No place else can a person travel the entire world in an afternoon!”

Consumer Day offers a unique, action-packed schedule with insightful speakers featured on THESHOWSTAGE, including Rick Steves, travel writer and host of PBS'' Rick Steves'' Europe; Jeffery Lehmann, producer and host of PBS'' Weekend Explorer (courtesy of TravelVideoStore); and Roger Dow, President & CEO, Travel Industry Association of America.

The Presentation Pavilion includes appearances from Condé Nast Traveler consumer news editor, Wendy Perrin and Jim Donnelly, co-founder and vice president of Marketing, IgoUgo. Additional speakers include J.R. Kelly, director of the Florida Division of Consumer Services, who will talk about ‘Avoiding Travel Scams’; ASTA members Cheryl Hudak, CTC, and Kari Thomas, CTC, will teach consumers to ‘Use a Travel Agent and Save Big’; radio talk show hosts Paul Lasley and Elizabeth Harryman will broadcast their national show live; author and timeshare expert Lisa Ann Schreier will discuss ‘Seven Things Every Consumer Needs to Know About Timeshares’; and award-winning industry expert Stephanie Abrams will share tips on how to make a castle-hopping trip happen without spending too much.

THETRADESHOW Consumer Day is anticipated to attract more than 1,000 people from the Orlando community, as well as tourists visiting the area. Scheduled family activities include rock climbing, international food tasting, a gravity-defying moon bounce for kids, games and prizes.

Alamo Homes Group is giving away free night stays in both Orlando and Costa Rica. Amtrak is offering two Florida Rail Passes; Cal India Tours & Travels is giving away a tour of India’s "Golden Triangle" (6-days/5-nights; no air); Celebrity Cruises will be offering Celebrity Cruise slippers and aromatherapy gift packages; FLO-USA is giving away a 7-day Best of Turkey Tour (including air); Hyatt Hotels Corp. is offering two weekend stays at any Hyatt resort; and JetBlue is giving attendees a chance to win a pair of roundtrip tickets anywhere JetBlue flies!

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. 10, 2006 –THETRADESHOW (Travel Retailing and Destination Expo) partners are pleased to announce Consumer Day in Orlando Sept. 10, 2006. For one day only, hundreds of travel destinations, resorts, cruise lines, tour operators, airlines, travel specialists and more are gathering to meet consumers interested in travel and adventure. Consumer Day will offer attendees a variety of vacation ideas, an opportunity to sample what each vendor has to offer, and the chance to discover exciting travel deals and work with a travel agent to fulfill their vacation dreams.

“THETRADESHOW partners are especially excited about the opportunity to reach out to everyday travelers and educate the general public about issues, from the latest travel trends to avoiding travel scams,” said William A. Maloney, CTC, American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) executive vice-president and COO. “Consumer Day is THETRADESHOW partners’ way of opening the public’s eyes to all the world has to offer and the importance of using a travel agent. No place else can a person travel the entire world in an afternoon!”

Consumer Day offers a unique, action-packed schedule with insightful speakers featured on THESHOWSTAGE, including Rick Steves, travel writer and host of PBS' Rick Steves' Europe; Jeffery Lehmann, producer and host of PBS' Weekend Explorer (courtesy of TravelVideoStore); and Roger Dow, President & CEO, Travel Industry Association of America.

The Presentation Pavilion includes appearances from Condé Nast Traveler consumer news editor, Wendy Perrin and Jim Donnelly, co-founder and vice president of Marketing, IgoUgo. Additional speakers include J.R. Kelly, director of the Florida Division of Consumer Services, who will talk about ‘Avoiding Travel Scams’; ASTA members Cheryl Hudak, CTC, and Kari Thomas, CTC, will teach consumers to ‘Use a Travel Agent and Save Big’; radio talk show hosts Paul Lasley and Elizabeth Harryman will broadcast their national show live; author and timeshare expert Lisa Ann Schreier will discuss ‘Seven Things Every Consumer Needs to Know About Timeshares’; and award-winning industry expert Stephanie Abrams will share tips on how to make a castle-hopping trip happen without spending too much.

THETRADESHOW Consumer Day is anticipated to attract more than 1,000 people from the Orlando community, as well as tourists visiting the area. Scheduled family activities include rock climbing, international food tasting, a gravity-defying moon bounce for kids, games and prizes.

Alamo Homes Group is giving away free night stays in both Orlando and Costa Rica. Amtrak is offering two Florida Rail Passes; Cal India Tours & Travels is giving away a tour of India’s "Golden Triangle" (6-days/5-nights; no air); Celebrity Cruises will be offering Celebrity Cruise slippers and aromatherapy gift packages; FLO-USA is giving away a 7-day Best of Turkey Tour (including air); Hyatt Hotels Corp. is offering two weekend stays at any Hyatt resort; and JetBlue is giving attendees a chance to win a pair of roundtrip tickets anywhere JetBlue flies!

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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