Alexandria, VA., Oct. 19, 2006 – THETRADESHOW (Travel Retailing and Destination Expo) partners released today notes and presentations of some of the most talked about seminars from THETRADESHOW in September. Seminar presentations are available online to show attendees for the purpose of reviewing, discussing and sharing with associates. Among the popular presentations available are, Avoiding Travel Scams, presented by J.R. Kelly from the Florida Division of Consumer Services; Turning your Web site into your Highest Producing Salesperson, by travel guru, Mark McMullen, CTC; and Community and User Generated Content: Why is it important?, presented by vice president of marketing for IgoUgo, Jim Donnelly. Seminar presentations are available at http://www.thetradeshow.org/2007/education06.cfm.

“Having access to information presented at THETRADESHOW affords travel professionals the opportunity to build upon existing knowledge, as well as benefit from points missed during THETRADESHOW seminars,” said William A. Maloney, CTC, ASTA COO. “Knowledge is power because it’s not accessible to all; that’s why it’s important to take advantage of valuable information readily made available, at no cost. More knowledge equates to an edge on the competitors.”

Additional seminar presentations available on THETRADESHOW Web site include, Model Agency Program - The Comprehensive Agency Management Guide, presented by Ken Walsh; Fanning Your Entrepreneurial Fire, by Kate Koziol; 7 Things Every Consumer Needs To Know About Timeshare, by Lisa Ann Schreier; Make Money and Save Money with Agenta!, by Bill Moreno of Amadeus; Sell the World with Amadeus Selling Platform (Vista), by Patty Walker; and Knowledge Is Power for At-Home Agents by Scott Whitley of Agent@Home.             

THETRADESHOW took place Sept. 10-12, 2006 in Orlando and will take place the second week of September every year; even years in Orlando and odd years in Las Vegas (Sept. 9-11, 2007). Formed from the partnership of the leading travel associations, THETRADESHOW included 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 had the opportunity to meet one-on-one with suppliers and gain in-depth information 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 were partners of THETRADESHOW 2006.

For more information about 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., Oct. 19, 2006 – THETRADESHOW (Travel Retailing and Destination Expo) partners released today notes and presentations of some of the most talked about seminars from THETRADESHOW in September. Seminar presentations are available online to show attendees for the purpose of reviewing, discussing and sharing with associates. Among the popular presentations available are, Avoiding Travel Scams, presented by J.R. Kelly from the Florida Division of Consumer Services; Turning your Web site into your Highest Producing Salesperson, by travel guru, Mark McMullen, CTC; and Community and User Generated Content: Why is it important?, presented by vice president of marketing for IgoUgo, Jim Donnelly. Seminar presentations are available at http://www.thetradeshow.org/2007/education06.cfm.

“Having access to information presented at THETRADESHOW affords travel professionals the opportunity to build upon existing knowledge, as well as benefit from points missed during THETRADESHOW seminars,” said William A. Maloney, CTC, ASTA COO. “Knowledge is power because it’s not accessible to all; that’s why it’s important to take advantage of valuable information readily made available, at no cost. More knowledge equates to an edge on the competitors.”

Additional seminar presentations available on THETRADESHOW Web site include, Model Agency Program - The Comprehensive Agency Management Guide, presented by Ken Walsh; Fanning Your Entrepreneurial Fire, by Kate Koziol; 7 Things Every Consumer Needs To Know About Timeshare, by Lisa Ann Schreier; Make Money and Save Money with Agenta!, by Bill Moreno of Amadeus; Sell the World with Amadeus Selling Platform (Vista), by Patty Walker; and Knowledge Is Power for At-Home Agents by Scott Whitley of Agent@Home.             

THETRADESHOW took place Sept. 10-12, 2006 in Orlando and will take place the second week of September every year; even years in Orlando and odd years in Las Vegas (Sept. 9-11, 2007). Formed from the partnership of the leading travel associations, THETRADESHOW included 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 had the opportunity to meet one-on-one with suppliers and gain in-depth information 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 were partners of THETRADESHOW 2006.

For more information about 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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