Release 28
Alexandria, Va., Sept. 6, 2006 – All National Tourism Organizations (NTOs) attending THETRADESHOW(Travel Retailing and Destination Expo) are invited to join the Jordan Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, H.E. Munir Nassar, the CEO of South African Tourism, Moeketsi Mosola, and the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) to the first annual international forum to discuss issues and developments facing destinations today. The forum will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 8:30 a.m. and will address the specific needs of NTOs and the issues concerning working with tour operators, media and travel agents in today’s world.
NTOs will discuss and provide tips on how to deal with topics such as: how tourism organizations can encourage travel agents to promote their various niche markets; how to win over tour operators who promise to visit a destination but never do; low price vs. quality in the Caribbean region and the difference between standards of the European and the North American traveler to the Caribbean region and Mexico; and which trade shows tour operators get the most out of and why. NTOs can obtain more information on the forum by visiting http://www.eshow2000.com/THETRADESHOW/education.cfm#nto.
“I am delighted to be a part of this inaugural forum, which promises to become a prime opportunity for sharing information and experiences,” said Mr. Moeketsi Mosola, CEO of South African Tourism. “I look forward to a most productive encounter with our colleagues from around the world, as we address the major issues in marketing our respective destinations to the global consumer.”
“The time has come for destinations to work together in our industry” said Munir Nassar, Jordan’s Minister of Tourism. “We are a powerful force that sustain trade shows and travel events and by working together we will be able to get stronger for the benefit of the industry at large. This is an opportunity for us to share information on activities, mutual goals and common vision.”
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., Sept. 6, 2006 – All National Tourism Organizations (NTOs) attending THETRADESHOW(Travel Retailing and Destination Expo) are invited to join the Jordan Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, H.E. Munir Nassar, the CEO of South African Tourism, Moeketsi Mosola, and the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) to the first annual international forum to discuss issues and developments facing destinations today. The forum will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 8:30 a.m. and will address the specific needs of NTOs and the issues concerning working with tour operators, media and travel agents in today’s world.
NTOs will discuss and provide tips on how to deal with topics such as: how tourism organizations can encourage travel agents to promote their various niche markets; how to win over tour operators who promise to visit a destination but never do; low price vs. quality in the Caribbean region and the difference between standards of the European and the North American traveler to the Caribbean region and Mexico; and which trade shows tour operators get the most out of and why. NTOs can obtain more information on the forum by visiting http://www.eshow2000.com/THETRADESHOW/education.cfm#nto.
“I am delighted to be a part of this inaugural forum, which promises to become a prime opportunity for sharing information and experiences,” said Mr. Moeketsi Mosola, CEO of South African Tourism. “I look forward to a most productive encounter with our colleagues from around the world, as we address the major issues in marketing our respective destinations to the global consumer.”
“The time has come for destinations to work together in our industry” said Munir Nassar, Jordan’s Minister of Tourism. “We are a powerful force that sustain trade shows and travel events and by working together we will be able to get stronger for the benefit of the industry at large. This is an opportunity for us to share information on activities, mutual goals and common vision.”
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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