For Immediate Release
THETRADESHOW Spotlights Travel Product Seminars
Alexandria, Va., July 22, 2010 – THETRADESHOW (Orlando, Sept. 12-14) partners are pleased to announce the event’s newest presentation pavilion sponsors and product seminars. These sessions will provide an opportunity for travel agents to further their knowledge about the latest offerings from some of the most popular travel suppliers, as well as showcase the islands of Puerto Rico and St. Lucia.
“Product seminars and sessions carried out in the presentation pavilions provide travel agents a wonderful opportunity to keep up on the latest from some of the industry’s top suppliers, destinations and trends,” said Kevin J. Wright, president of the World Religious Travel Association, a partner of THETRADESHOW. “Those who take advantage will have a definite edge when it comes to planning the ideal trip for their clients.”
Presentation Pavilions
• Experience Starwood's Travel Professional Program. Are You A StarwoodPro? Brought to you by Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Presented by Chris Austin. Travel agents—join Chris Austin, vice president of global retail, leisure and luxury sales for Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and find out how you can become a Starwoodpro. Austin will take attendees on a virtual tour of the company’s travel professional Web site, www.starwoodpro.com. New for 2010 Starwood is adding destination modules to its ProLearning platform. Austin will share some of the highlights of all the available modules, explain how travel agents can earn access to Starwood’s lowest travel professional rates, and highlight all the resources Starwood has created for its travel professional partners through starwoodpro.com. And, those who attend this session will have the chance to win an exciting Starwood Resorts giveaway and experience one of the nine Starwood brands and 1,000 properties in 100 countries around the world.
• Get Resourceful! Brought to you by Hilton Worldwide. Presented by Peter Maltby. Those who attend this presentation will walk away with many useful ideas and tips on where to get the inside scoop on Hilton Worldwide and its many brands. Dive into online training, product information, news and tips, special rates and how staying loyal pays off. One lucky attendee will get to experience a two-night stay in any Hampton Inn in the United States simply by participating in this seminar.
• Auto Europe - The International Car Rental Service Leader. Brought to you by Auto Europe. Presented by Joe Maniscalco, regional director of sales, Auto Europe. Travel agents who attend this session will learn the benefits of booking their clients with Auto Europe and Destination Europe. The benefits start with access to the industry's largest car rental fleet with more than 4,000 locations worldwide, a reservations and customer service department open 24-7-365, international toll-free customer service and prices guaranteed in US dollars. Attendees will receive the latest information on Auto Europe programs including; transfer & chauffeur drive services, Peugeot buyback leases for long term rentals, GPS, cell phones and much more. With Destination Europe, one call does it all. Partnering with more than 30 airlines and 30,000 hotels worldwide Destination Europe will deliver all of your clients needs.
• How to Be Successful in Today’s Religious Marketplace as a Travel Provider. Brought to you by the World Religious Travel Association. Presented By Kevin J. Wright. In 20 minutes, travel agents who attend this session will receive the all-important “10 keys to success” in the religious marketplace from the industry’s top faith-based travel educator and four-time published author: Kevin J. Wright, president of the World Religious Travel Association. This seminar will provide agents: an opportunity to learn about the new era of today’s faith-based customer; concrete ideas on how to enter or expand their religious travel business; and an enriched vision, mission and strategy for accomplishing their agency goals.
• SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Animal Ambassador Presentations. Brought to you by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is a unique collection of 10 parks throughout the country where connections are made, wonder is celebrated and fun comes in all shapes and sizes. SeaWorld cares for the largest animal collection in the world, and since 1965, has rescued more than 17,000 stranded, sick or injured animals including endangered and threatened species. Travel agents who attend will meet SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment’s animal ambassadors and learn more about its conservation work and zoological expertise that extend to every corner of the globe. Attendees will even have the opportunity to win free tickets to one of SeaWorld’s parks.
Product Seminars
• See Puerto Rico…si! Brought to you by Puerto Rico Tourism Company. Presented by Yolanda Figueroa, Gabriel Emanuelli & Ciso Moreno. Join the Puerto Rico Tourism Company for an overview of the largest home port of the Caribbean. Puerto Rico offers great earnings potential where clients may take in 16th-century Spanish forts, exotic rainforests and the beauty of the islands of Vieques and Culebra. Puerto Rico is a culinary capital of the Caribbean, where options range from classical European to exciting Caribbean-Asian fusions and unique "criollo" cuisine. Add Puerto Rican rum, great beaches and your clients will have the best vacation ever. Learn about hotel updates and offers, cruise lines and passenger statistics, attractions and tours, shopping, Puerto Rico Travel expert program updates and much more. Sales support material and numerous other resources will be available for travel agents.
• Saint Lucia, Live the Legend. Brought to you by Recommend Magazine. Presented by Lorine Charles–St Jules. A detailed presentation of the destination based on the new Saint Lucia Specialist Program created by Recommend magazine. Attendees will receive an overview of the island and the niche travel markets it serves, along with an array of attractions, sites and culinary options, and new fresh tools to help sell Saint Lucia.
A variety of registration packages, ranging from $35 to the Best Value Package at $109 are available. For more information on these packages or to register, visit THETRADESHOW.org. The Best Value Package includes registration to THETRADESHOW and THETRAVELBLOGGERSSHOW, as well as the VIP Perks Package and the eLearning Center access. Agents unable to attend THETRADESHOW, but who would like to experience THETRADESHOW educational program through the eLearning Center without the live networking opportunities or Best Value Package, can purchase a virtual-only registration for $99. Register now as price go up Aug. 1.
THETRADESHOW is created and supported by the travel industry’s leading organizations, including: ASTA, ACTA, AirTran, ATA, CLIA, ETOA, IGLTA, IIPT, Las Vegas CVB, NACTA, NBTA, NTA, Orlando CVB, Tourism Cares, Travel Professionals of Color, WRTA, The Travel Institute, U.S. Travel Association and USTOA. Official media partners are: Agent@Home, eTurboNews, JaxFax, Mail Pound, Recommend, TravelAge West, Travel Channel, Travel Press, TravelPulse, TRO, Travel Weekly, USA Today and Vacation Agent.
THETRADESHOW (Travel Retailing and Destination Expo) is a 3-day, in-depth networking and educational event. Global and inclusive, THETRADESHOW 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. For more information on THETRADESHOW, please call visit THETRADESHOW.org.
Contact: Kristina Rundquist/Laura Gajewski 703.739.8710
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Jul 22, 2010
Jul 10, 2010
Workin', Servin' and Lovin'
From the Lifetree Adventures Newsletter.....
Our Lifetree Adventures trip to Egypt was a wonderful, life-changing adventure. After a day or two in Cairo to see the pyramids, we flew to Luxor where we met a delightful group of young men ranging in ages from 5-17 who lived in an orphanage. We were there to work. On the surface our job was to paint and construct school desks for each boy. We soon realized our main job was building relationships as we became friends and shared the love of Jesus. These boys could hardly believe that a group of people from the USA would come to their home to paint, build and play! As I understand it, we were the first group to ever go to Egypt to do a social service project. That made the whole experience even more special.
Following our time in Luxor we had a 3-day cruise on the Nile River to Aswan. That was a nice way to relax following the exuberance and excitement of our week at the orphanage.
In addition to the orphanage experience, our view of Egypt was changed profoundly. The entire country is a spectacular visual view of ancient history. We will never forget those boys and the great hospitality of Egypt nor the good care we received from Lifetree Adventures.
Our Lifetree Adventures trip to Egypt was a wonderful, life-changing adventure. After a day or two in Cairo to see the pyramids, we flew to Luxor where we met a delightful group of young men ranging in ages from 5-17 who lived in an orphanage. We were there to work. On the surface our job was to paint and construct school desks for each boy. We soon realized our main job was building relationships as we became friends and shared the love of Jesus. These boys could hardly believe that a group of people from the USA would come to their home to paint, build and play! As I understand it, we were the first group to ever go to Egypt to do a social service project. That made the whole experience even more special.
Following our time in Luxor we had a 3-day cruise on the Nile River to Aswan. That was a nice way to relax following the exuberance and excitement of our week at the orphanage.
In addition to the orphanage experience, our view of Egypt was changed profoundly. The entire country is a spectacular visual view of ancient history. We will never forget those boys and the great hospitality of Egypt nor the good care we received from Lifetree Adventures.
Tourism Cares for America Volunteer Day
Tourism Cares is making a difference – again! In commemoration of President Obama’s signing of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, naming September 11 as a day of service and remembrance, on Friday, September 10th, 2010, Tourism Cares will hold its
Tourism Cares for America Volunteer Day, on the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, DC.
Tourism Cares is inviting its travel and tourism industry volunteers to bring their families and friends to help brighten up our nation’s capital. The National Park Service needs help, and who better to come to its aid once again than the friends and supporters of Tourism Cares?
The project involves a few hours of volunteering to help do needed painting projects around the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial and Lafayette Park. These often-visited historic sites are important to every American, and the beautification of their surroundings is important work. I hope you can join in and help. Click here to learn more about volunteering for this project.
If you have any questions about this special project, please contact Jessica Ahern at jessicaa@tourismcares.org or call 781-821-5990, Ext. 212.
Tourism Cares for America Volunteer Day, on the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, DC.
Tourism Cares is inviting its travel and tourism industry volunteers to bring their families and friends to help brighten up our nation’s capital. The National Park Service needs help, and who better to come to its aid once again than the friends and supporters of Tourism Cares?
The project involves a few hours of volunteering to help do needed painting projects around the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial and Lafayette Park. These often-visited historic sites are important to every American, and the beautification of their surroundings is important work. I hope you can join in and help. Click here to learn more about volunteering for this project.
If you have any questions about this special project, please contact Jessica Ahern at jessicaa@tourismcares.org or call 781-821-5990, Ext. 212.
Jul 7, 2010
News from Cyprus Tourism
Cyprus Summer 2010
Have you planned your summer holidays yet? If not, don't miss your chance to experience the ultimate summer relaxation and enjoy the beauties of Cyprus!
Being in Cyprus during the summer offers you the potential to indulge in a myriad of activities. Try the waterpark for thrills, or bungee jumping for an extreme sensation. Discover the magic of the underwater world by snorkelling or diving in warm crystal clear seas. And for the less adventurous windsurfing, sailing, coastal cruising and deep-water fishing are only a few of the available choices.
Benefit from last minute deals and book your accommodation at www.book.visitcyprus.com
To keep up with all that happens on the island become fan of Cyprus on Facebook or follow visitcyprus on Twitter.
And don't miss your chance to win one week holiday package (for two) to Cyprus during 2011 just by participating in the online photo competition!
If you are looking for inspiration, take a look below at an assortment of attractive events taking place around Cyprus this summer. To find out more visit www.visitcyprus.com.
Have you planned your summer holidays yet? If not, don't miss your chance to experience the ultimate summer relaxation and enjoy the beauties of Cyprus!
Being in Cyprus during the summer offers you the potential to indulge in a myriad of activities. Try the waterpark for thrills, or bungee jumping for an extreme sensation. Discover the magic of the underwater world by snorkelling or diving in warm crystal clear seas. And for the less adventurous windsurfing, sailing, coastal cruising and deep-water fishing are only a few of the available choices.
Benefit from last minute deals and book your accommodation at www.book.visitcyprus.com
To keep up with all that happens on the island become fan of Cyprus on Facebook or follow visitcyprus on Twitter.
And don't miss your chance to win one week holiday package (for two) to Cyprus during 2011 just by participating in the online photo competition!
If you are looking for inspiration, take a look below at an assortment of attractive events taking place around Cyprus this summer. To find out more visit www.visitcyprus.com.
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