TheTradeShow Orlando
August 23, 2008
Dates: September 7-9, 2008
Location: Orlando, Florida, Orange County Convention Center
As a travel retailer, attending this travel show, it gives you the best opportunity to meet travel suppliers and tourist boards that will give you new, profitable travel options to have at your fingertips when dealing with customers.
This 3 day Travel Show offers comprehensive education and training to enrich your travel career and increase your sales. By attending TheTradeShow, you will gain the knowledge to make your travel business more profitable.
There will be over 500 travel exhibitors, travel suppliers and tourist boards (cvb).
Big Events
asta’s 5th Annual Advocacy Dinner
Once a year, the industry gathers for a special night to celebrate ASTA’s value in the political arena in shaping the policies that affect the business of selling travel. Please join us for this exclusive black tie reception and dinner with top industry leaders.
ASTA’s 5th Annual Advocacy Dinner
September 8, 2008, 7:00 pm
Portofino Bay Hotel, Venetian Ballroom
5601 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL
Contact Andie Snider at 703.739.6876.
Celebrate Endless Summer in Orlando!
Sunday, September 7
7:30pm-10 pm
B.B. King’s Blues Club at Pointe Orlando
(Located on International Drive within walking distance
from the Orange County Convention Center)
YP Rocks
When: Monday, September 8
Time: 9:30pm
Location: The Red Coconut Club at Universal Citywalk
Cost: Free for Young Professionals age 40 and under
Rock the night away with the industry’s young travel professionals at YP Rocks, the hottest event at TheTradeShow. All delegates and exhibitors welcome! This fun event is free to all delegates age 40 and under*. Enjoy a complimentary open bar while networking with your industry peers.
YP Rocks! is sponsored by: Universal Orlando Resort, Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority
Travel Agent FAM in Paradise, Naples, Marco Island & the Everglades - Sept 4-6
The first 12 Travel Agents to qualify for the FAM in Paradise will be hosted and greeted by the Naples, Marco Island & the Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau, host hotels and attractions. Click here for itinerary and full booking information.
Some of the Events during the day
National Tourism Organization (NTO) Summit
For the third year, TheTradeShow will host an important networking opportunity for National Tourism Organizations (NTO). The NTO Summit will provide an environment to discuss the best practices in marketing destinations.
Social Marketing
Using Social Networking Facebook (Beginner)
Presented by Kate Koziol
MySpace, Facebook and the countless other social networking sites out there offer unique opportunities for networking, publicity and increasing your sales – if you know how to use them. Join seasoned travel industry PR expert Kate Koziol as she leads you through the steps to create and easily begin using your own MySpace or Facebook company page.
In addition to guiding you through the process of publishing your own page, Kate will also share tips and tricks for using social networking sites to your advantage, especially when reaching out to Generation Y visitors.
Social Networking Sites (Advanced)
Presented by Kate Koziol
Are you using your MySpace and Facebook pages to their max for networking, publicity and increasing your sales? Join travel industry PR expert Kate Koziol as she shares new and ideas for boosting the wow factor of your MySpace and Facebook pages.
Kate will share tips for making better use of social sites to gain new customers and spread your name all across the online social networks.
Using real world examples from successful travel companies, Kate will describe how others have struck gold using these sites and how you can rev up your virtual presence.
Come to the Tech Pavilion to discover how you can further use this popular technology as part of a flourishing marketing and public relations program.
Blogging for Dollars - Advanced Tips
Presented by Chelle Yarbrough
If you’ve already realized that blogging is the new wave of the Web, then this session will teach you how to surf the wave all the way to shore.
You’ll learn to tweak what you’re already doing to ensure every possible advantage. This session primarily utilizes WordPress, which is a free, open-source program:
- LinkBaiting
- Top 20 WordPress plugins for your blog
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for blogs
- RSS feeds and subscriptions
- Getting your blog on Google’s home page
- Blogging by e-mail and mobile devices
Learn the skills to define Link-Baiting; know the resources for downloading open-source blogging software and plugins; identify the (SEO) capabilities for blogs; describe how to effectively use comments, pingbacks, RSS feeds and subscriptions; know the options for mobile and e-mail blogging and blogging; how to feature blog posts on Google’s home page; and how to find blog content.
I Blog to Differ - Blogging for Beginners
Presented by Chelle Yarbrough
Blogs are everywhere - and it seems that everyone but you has one! In this session for beginners and the blog-curious, we’ll discuss basic concepts and best practices for getting started including:
- What is a blog, and how can it help my agency
- When and how should I integrate a blog into a Web site
- Should I host my own or use a hosted solution
- How do I decide on an design
- How often should I post, and what kind of content do I use
- How can I find content when I just can’t think of something witty or important to say
- What can I do to stay motivated and not let my blog languish
- How do I submit to search engines
- What’s the best way to set my goals and gage my success
We’ll look at several successful blogs of travel agencies and suppliers as well as some not-so-successful ones, too.
By attending, you’ll understand most of the technical terms associated with blogs; identify the differences between pages and posts; understand where you can obtain a free blog, hosted blog or blog software; find free templates for setting up your blog; know where to look for content; and how to submit a blog to major search engines.
You’ll also receive a handout with all of the resources cited in the session and access to the presentation online.
OK so I could probable lead these seminars, but there is always something new to learn.
Cuba: The Next (Very Big) New Destination
Brought to you by Fund for Reconciliation
Presented by Christopher Baker
As a result of the November election, changes in US-Cuba relations may quickly open the door to normal travel from the US. 40 percent of Americans say they want to vacation there.
ASTA has estimated the number of visitors could approach one million in the first year after US restrictions end and grow dramatically thereafter.
This seminar is designed to answer questions for travel agents, tour operators and other sectors of the industry. How is Cuba preparing to add Americans to the two million Canadians, Europeans and other types of vacationers that it will receive this year?
Slides and presentation will be provided by Christopher Baker, author of the indispensable “Moon Handbook on Cuba” and “Mi Moto Fidel: Motorcycling Through Castro’s Cuba”. www.cubatravelexpert.com
Selling Customized Luxury Group Travel
Brought to you by European Incoming Services
Presented by Bruce Tepper, CITE, CTC
Customized luxury group travel is a great money maker for creative agents willing to go the distance and create the WOW factor customers crave.
In this workshop, we’ll review techniques for creating the WOW factor that leads to once in a lifetime experiences, profiling and reaching your best prospects, choosing the right suppliers and pricing for maximum revenue.
The focus is on helping you build a more successful and profitable customized group business.
Travel fam to Martinique
June 22, 2008
cforms contact form by delicious:days
CasaMagna Marriott in Puerto Vallarta
June 12, 2008
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort
Ohtli Spa Fact Sheet
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort unveils the brand-new 22,000 square foot OHTLI Spa—the most complete Spa in Puerto Vallarta. Through its cultural sensitivity and the integration of healing and hospitality with the traditions of the diverse generations of people who have shaped Puerto Vallarta, the OHTLI Spa specializes in a balanced and authentic wellness approach.
Among the Spa’s most enticing features is the ground-breaking IYARI Grand Luxury Suite—a private room designed as a refuge for guests seeking a truly indulgent spa experience, specialized spa packages, couples services, small groups or celebrities seeking anonymity.
Treatment Areas
Multi-functional treatment rooms provide services including facials, massages and body treatments.
Caliwey Relaxation Lounges—signature serene spaces providing open-air refuge before and after treatments. Surrounded by garden views, each gender-specific Caliwey offers a tranquil environment for relaxation and meditation.
Within the Caliwey lounges, two Ojos de Agua Hydrotherapy Circuits each feature a large hot tub, roman tub, cold plunge, foot bath, steam and sauna baths with aromatherapy, Swiss showers and press showers.
A free-form pool located at the center of the spa where guests can experience the unequivocal nurturing related with water Shiatsu. Contemporary Janzu therapy, enhanced a weightless massage experience, additional featured hydrotherapies include Herbal Baths and Vichy treatments.
An Asian techniques room for services including Shiatsu and Thai massage with sounds therapies.
The IYARI Grand Luxury Suite—elegantly appointed with a private Jacuzzi, treatment area, relaxation space, showers and steam rooms. This massage treatment room provides an indulgent and secluded space for those seeking an intimate experience or truly romantic getaway.
Beauty Salon featuring manicure and pedicure treatments as well as hair care by color, cut and style professionals.
Spa Boutique
Features internationally renowned brands for face and body care as well as the exclusive source for CasaMagna’s private label line.
In addition to offering the high-end products used in the spa treatments, the boutique also carries additional items which feature the unique cultural attributes of Puerto Vallarta.
Selections range from spa apparel such as bathrobes and yoga attire to gift items such as regional jewelry, artwork and crafts made by local artisans.
State of the Art Gym
- Features the latest in cardiovascular and weight training equipment.
- Plasma screens on all cardiovascular equipment.
- Fitness room for classes and personal training.
- Indoor pool.
- Locker and shower area.
- Fitness classes range from spinning, Yoga, Pilates, Boot Camp and to outdoor activities such as the Sunrise Walk.
Signature Treatments & Speciality Packages
OHTLI’s signature treatments include:
- a Mexican Fire Opal Balancing Stone Therapy
- Pina-Cocoa Abrigo Dulce—a decadent body wrap using sweet pineapple pulp and hydrating cocoa butter
- Honey Hibiscus Capullo—envelopes the body in a cocoon of honey-infused moisturizing cream with fresh hibiscus tea and blossoms
- CasaMagna’s signature spa pedicure which combines a special ex-foliation blend of raw cane sugar, aromatic hibiscus and sweet coconut oil followed by a honey-hibiscus paraffin dip and soothing mango butter massage.
OHTLI Spa offers a variety of Specialty packages which include hotel accommodations, spa services as well as specific activities.
visit www.puertovallartamarriottohtlispa.com/
Fam to France
March 3, 2008
A river cruise through the Burgundy region.
Dates: April 5 from Paris, cruise only.
Length: Six nights aboard the Libellule on the Saone River.
Sponsor: Abercrombie & Kent, Oak Brook, Ill.
Cost: $1,088 per person, double. All meals onboard, motorcoach transfers, sightseeing and entrance fees are included.
Noteworthy: Companions are eligible. Upper-deck accommodations are $250 additional. The single supplement is $400. Roundtrip Paris-Lyon/Dijon-Paris rail transfers are not included and are $300 additional. Agents must fax to Grace Porter a copy of the agency IATA list, their business card and a letter from the agency owner or manager authorizing participation.
Contact: fax: (630) 954-3324.
International Destination Expo Lyon France
February 26, 2008
April 12th - 16th 2008
Lyon France
The International Destination Expo is held in a different international location annually, IDE provides in-depth educational training on the destination. Agents and suppliers come together to learn how to capture more outbound business to Europe. There will be European educational workshops and tours centered on the destination and surrounding regions, based to establishing relationships with supplier and agents.
The program schedule includes comprehensive destination training, in-depth product seminars featuring niche travel markets, free sightseeing tours, trade show exhibition, one-on-one business appointments and evening events filled with networking and local entertainment.
The International Destination Expo will take travel sellers beyond selling the destination. As a travel agent this conference will enable you to offer your clients the breathtaking moments and unique treasures that make Europe an experience to remember. By attending this travel event, you will learn about Europe’s niche markets, and how to capture that business.
- Specialized Workshops - Niche markets include wine, culinary, river barging, rail, arts and Central Europe
- Definitive Culinary Events - Enjoy a variety of food and wine tasting events, winery tours and local dining
- Privately Guided Trips - Explore spectacular places in Europe where you’ll be sending clients
- Face-to-Face Networking - Meet Europe’s top suppliers in the Expo’s two day trade show
rsvp www.Asta.org
Home Based Travel Agent Show
February 18, 2008
Baltimore Maryland
October 28th - 29th 2008
at Town and Country Resort & Convention Center
This event is for travel agents who want to expand their knowledge in this relatively new market, being home based. The Home Based Agent Show is produced by Travel Industry Shows and is co-sponsored by OSSN, the largest and most credible organization of Home Based agents with over 7,000 members.
Beyond the Earn more, learn more focus, the trade show, gives travel agent delegates an unequaled opportunity to go one-on-one with more than 250 domestic and international suppliers.
Forums will Include:
- Technology Forum
- Tours Cruises
- Honeymoon & Romantic Getaways
- Family Travel
The Technology Forum will discussed building your business with websites and email marketing, managing your clients and marketing with customer relationship management systems(crms) online booking programs and keeping up with supplier specials.
For suppliers and attendees register at: HomeBasedAgentShow.com
For suppliers who wish to sign up now to ensure the best available location on the trade show floor, contact Jim Cloonan at 617.744.1671, or contact him via e-mail at jim@travelindustryshows.com.
The Home Based Agent Show is produced by Travel Industry Shows and is co-sponsored
by OSSN.
St. Patrick’s Irish Fam Trip
January 30, 2008
from Brian Mundy:
In 1991 I had the honor (with a group of American travel agents) of hosting IQOTC’s first St. Patrick’s Irish fam trip, and to participate in our first live Parade in Limerick. My wife and I have returned every year since, taking with us over those years almost 800 travel agents from almost every state in the USA. It has been an amazing 16 years; with more precious memories than we could have ever dream’t about.
Last year Cheryl and I decided that the 2007 St. Pat’s fam would be our last – BUT WE LIED! It was such a success that we have bowed to enormous pressure from many sources in Ireland and have decided to give it one more blast!!
We’ve selected all 5-star hotels (the Dublin accommodation on the last night is being kept as a “surprise” for the moment) for our little jaunt – check them out on their websites. And our Irish office is working on many other “surprises” that will be included in the final program.
I hope you can join Cheryl and I on our 17th consecutive trip. We will take spouses/companions at the same cost providing space is available. However, the trip will be strictly limited to 30 guests.
Contact Brian Mundy at www.iqotc.com
Adrian Schjetnan
November 12, 2007
Adrian Schjetnan
Director of Sales
Please contact me when you send a client to us. I will see that they receive a special gift from you.
Crowne Plaza
Blvd. SanJose s/n Seccion Hotelera 1 Fonatur
San Jose del Cobo, B.C.S, Mexico C.P. 23400
52 (624) 142 9292 /770 Office
52 (624) 142 9299 Fax
One Ocean
November 12, 2007
One Ocean
One Ocean Blvd.
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233
Not in order.
Alia Trickey
Resort Spa director
904 746-4679 Office
904 247-0308 Fax
Arlene Baldwin
Director of Catering
904 746-0305 Office
904 247-0308 Fax
Ted Peters
Executive Chef
904 746-0305 Office
904 247-0308 Fax
Betty Jones
Director of Sales & Marketing
972 370-9040 Office
972 370-9160 Fax
214 415-6872 Cell
Kristi Stovall
Sales Manager
904 685-4474 Office
904 247-0308 Fax
Julie Betts
Sales Manager
904 746-0305 Office
904 247-0308 Fax
Traci Meyer
Sales Manager
904 746-4679 Office
904 247-0308 Fax
Beth Graham
November 12, 2007
Beth Graham
Public Relations-Marketing Event Planning
Clever Endeavors
Jacksonville-Orange Park Fl 32003
904 264-1369 office
904 214-6769 cell
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