Southeast Asia Exploratory Mission: Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam October 5 - 12, 2007

Organized by the Travel Industry Association (TIA) and the U.S. Commercial Service

Emerging Markets Fast Facts:

    1.  Malaysia's purchasing power is among the highest in Asia and Malaysian's love to travel
    2.  Singapore has one of the most sophisticated economies in Asia and is part of 
            the U.S. visa waiver program
    3.  The growing middle class in Thailand is increasingly interested in products/services                         from abroad
    4.  Vietnam possesses one of the world's fastest growing economies

Learn how to target and benefit from this emerging market by participating in a mission trip to Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam organized by the Travel Industry Association and the U.S. Commercial Service.

This exploratory mission will put you face to face with key players in the local travel industry and U.S. Embassy officials from each country.  You will learn and evaluate their needs as well as your own.  You will also have the opportunity to discuss your destination/product.  Be one step ahead of your competitors and decide for yourself if this market is right for you.

Mission Objectives:

• To explore the emerging markets of Southeast Asia for promoting U.S. tourism
• Get briefings from U.S. Embassy officials and key local travel representatives
• Promote your destination/product to key tour operators and industry leaders
• Develop strong business relationships with players in the local travel industry

To maximize the mission's effectiveness space is limited to 15 participants so sign up today.  Click here to download a registration form.

Please contact Bruce Bommarito, Vice President of International Strategy at bbomarito@tia.org or (202) 408-3604 with any questions.