The Economy is Changing the Face of Travel
Learn How at TIA's Marketing Outlook Forum

High gas prices, increased airfares, the credit crunch and overall economic jitters are changing travel behaviors.

U.S. travelers are still on the go, but they are . . .

• Shopping online more for better values
• Tightening up on food and lodging, and
• Shortening their trips—staying fewer days, not traveling as far

And value-sizing at every step.

To learn more, attend TIA's Marketing Outlook Forum on October 27-30, 2008 in Portland, Oregon. You'll get the most up-to-date travel market information all in one place, plus. . .

• The latest economic forecast—You know what's going on now, but what's next?
• A map to new markets—Learn how to tap into growing and strong market segments, such as the Millennials, international inbound travelers, Luxury Seekers, Hispanic travelers and others;
• Free admittance to two professional development sessions being conducted by the Walt Disney Parks & Resorts research team and
• Actionable insight from more than 50 travel industry thought leaders, including:

Lakshman Achuthan, Economic Cycle Research Institute
Caroline Beteta, California Tourism
Barbara Higgins, United Airlines
Bruce Himelstein,  The Ritz Carlton
Barbara Leflein, Latino Life Research
Joni Newkirk, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts
Milton Pedraza, Luxury Institute
Judy Tenzer, American Express
Peter Yesawich, Ypartnership and others

Stimulate your senses and experience the beauty of Portland during our exquisite opening evening event at the Portland Art Museum on October 27th presented by Travel Oregon and Travel Portland.

• See world class art
• Hear extraordinary music
• Smell and Taste exceptional food and wine

For sponsorship opportunities at Marketing Outlook Forum 2008, please contact Vickie Singer at vsinger@tia.org.

For information about becoming a Fast Track presenter, please contact Sarah Dickson at sdickson@tia.org or (202) 408-2134.