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.
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.
AeroMexico is coming to Atlanta
November 9, 2007
Claudia Gonzalez
Corporate Manager
AeroMexico
2655 LeJeune Road
Suite 600
Carol Gables, Florida 33134
917 804-7307 Cell
305 529-0068 Fax
800 237-6639 Res
800 800-9999 Groups
Gabriel Parra
Regional Director East
AeroMexico
2655 LeJeune Road
Suite 600
Carol Gables, Florida 33134
305 441-0090 /14 Tel
305 529-0068 Fax
800 237-6639 Res
Gabriela Gonzalez
District Manager Atlanta
AeroMexico
PO Box 54352
Atlanta Georgia 30308
678 733-7770 Cell
404 580-8872 Tel
800 237-6639 Res
Platinum Events & Seminars at Sea
October 11, 2007
Platinum Seminars will be hosting the 8th International Platinum Luxury Society Symposium in Fort Lauderdale November 28 at the Pier 66 Hyatt. This is one day before Travel Trade’s Cruise-A-Thon.
FROM PIER TO PIER
LUXURY FROM SHIP TO SHORE
Pier 66 Hyatt
November 28, 2007
Fort Lauderdale
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM PLS Symposium
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM Gala Reception
Sponsored by Costa Cruises
Only $49 to agents and companions
Join the Leaders in Luxury training as they show you what Luxury is and how to sell it. We will take you from the Pier to the Pier to show all things luxury. We will bring the top brass of the cruise industry, luxury hotels and other land based luxury to showcase what luxury is today and how agents can earn top commissions selling that product.
Platinum Seminars at Sea
More Info and to Sign Up for PLS
Contact,
Dana McPherson
Platinum Seminars & Platinum Luxury Society
404 874 5890
404 874 5890
SITA in Atlanta & Miami
October 11, 2007
SITA World Tours cordially invites you to join us to learn about all of the exciting destinations featured in SITA’s new 2008 75th Anniversary brochures and to learn more on how we can assist you in growing your business.
Note: Seats are limited. Please respond by Monday, October 15.
MIAMI: October 23, 2007
Dinner Presentation @ 5:30pm
Co-sponsored by India Tourism & Embratur (Brazil Tourism)
Texas de Brazil Restaurant
The Dolphin Mall
11401 NW 12th Street #514
Miami, FL 33172
(305)592-1973
ATLANTA: October 25, 2007
Dinner Presentation @ 5:30 pm
Co-sponsored by India Tourism & Embratur (Brazil Tourism)
Swapna Indian Cuisine
2655 Cobb Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770)956-7590
Send completed form to:
SITA World Tours
16250 Ventura Blvd., Suite 300, Encino, CA 91436
Tel (800) 421-5643 x1514 • Fax (818) 990-9762
www.sitatours.com
Great Apes EcoTourism
October 10, 2007
Praveen Moman, Managing Director and Founder of Volcanoes Safaris, will speak about the challenges and successes of working to preserve the Great Apes in
post conflict Africa.
Unique partnerships with NGO’s such as the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International (based at Zoo Atlanta) and governmental agencies will be touched on. Some of
the primates discussed will be the primates of the Congo basin such as Bonobos, Lowland Gorillas and, or course, the Mountain Gorilla.
At 6:30 we will have a couple of visitors from the zoo dropping by to say hello.
Special thanks go to Dennis Kelly, CEO of Zoo Atlanta, for his support on our event!
This will be a terrific event to bring non agent guests!
When:
Thursday, October 18, 2007 6:00-7:00
Check in and cash bar 7:00 to 8:30 Dinner and Speaker
Where:
Zoo Atlanta 800 Cherokee Avenue SE Atlanta GA
Instructions will be sent on how to enter the Zoo after hours.
Cost:
APTA Members $30
Non APTA or Guests $35
Families who are interested in attending the presentation, but not eating, please
contact
Janet Russell for pricing and other information. janetrav AT bellsouth DOT net
Final date to make reservations or cancel is Oct. 11 No shows will be billed
Menu:
Chow Bella, catered by Culinary Sol
Choice of Lasagna or Chicken Parmesan,
Italian Green Salad with Vinaigrette dressing,
Timamusu, Iced Tea and Lemonade
RSVP to:
Janet Russell
janetrav AT bellsouth DOT .net
Advance payments can be mailed to:
APTA Atlanta c/o Janet H. Russell ,
260 Willow Springs Drive
Roswell, Ga. 30075
Cancun Trade Show & Seminars
September 25, 2007
Cancun Convention & Visitors Bureau
is sponsoring the
Trade Show - Dinner & Seminar
Includes a fantastic sit-down dinner with wine
Meet with our Hotel and Product partners
Seminar about the Renewed Cancun Featuring the Newest Cancun & Puerto Morelos Guide with all the attractions and activities to enjoy
Interactive DVD
The Cancun Elite Resorts Guide
The Cancun Ultimate Resort Collection
Parking Validation
5.45PM to 9.00PM
Cities include”
- Sept 24,2007 PHOENIX AZ Phoenix Airpot Marriott
- Sept 25,2007 LOS ANGELES CA Hilton Los Angeles / Universal City
- Sept 26,2007 SANDIEGO CA Marriott La Jolla
- Oct 04,2007 MIAMI FL JW Marriott
- Oct 16,2007 CHARLOTTE TBA
- Oct 17,2007 ATLANTA GA The Westin Buckhead Atlanta
- Nov 07,2007 CHICAGO IL TBA
- Nov 08,2007 CINCINNATI OH TBA
- Nov 27,2007 ORANGE NJ TBA
- Nov 28,2007 PHILADELPHIA PA TBA
- Nov 29,2007 BOSTON MA TBA
- Dec 11,2007 DENVER CO TBA
Hawaii Trade Show
September 5, 2007
The Maui Visitors Bureau Cordially invites you to attend:
Destination Maui, Molokai and Lanai Trade Show and Seminar
PLUS!!!
Travel agents will be entered to win a trip to
Maui Hawaii, the World’s Best Island and
#1 Travel Destination
Includes:
An Educational Video Presentation
Trade Show
Power Point Presentation
Round Table Discussions
“Island-Style” Food and Beverage
Hawaiian entertainment provided by award winning “Halau Hula Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka”
Locations
MARIETTA, GA
October 8, 2007
HYATT REGENCY ATLANTA
2999 Windy Hill Road
Marietta, GA 30067
Telephone: 770-956-1234
Dinner Function: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
DURHAM, NC
October 9, 2007
DURHAM MARRIOTT
201 Foster Street
Durham, NC 27701
Telephone: 919-768-6000
Dinner Function: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FAIRFAX, VA
October 10, 2007
FAIRFAX MARRIOTT FAIR OAKS
11787 Lee Jackson Highway
Fairfax, VA 22033
Telephone: 703-352-4471
Dinner Function: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
PHILADELHIA, PA
October 11, 2007
HILTON PHILADELPHIA
4200 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Telephone: 215-879-3399
Dinner Function: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
NEW YORK, NY
October 12, 2007
WESTIN NEW YORK TIMES SQUARE
270 West 43rd Street
New York, NY 10036
Telephone: 212-201-4643
Dinner Function: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Other related Links:
Maui Specialist Program
Dominique Debay
August 16, 2007
Dominique Debay
Managing Director
gla Hotels
117 East 57th Street, Suite 27 D
New York NY 10022
212 752-1416
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