In this Issue...

News

• Jay Rasulo, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts,
  2008 Hall of Leaders Inductee
• TIA's Trade Mission to India: Face-to-Face with
  Top Tour Operators
• 26 State Delegations Heading to Travel Leadership Summit
• Despite Economic Downturn, Americans Are
  Still Traveling
• 2007-2008 Survey of State and Territory Tourism Office Budgets Report Available

JAY RASULO, WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS,
2008 HALL OF LEADERS INDUCTEE
Jay Rasulo, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, is the 2008 inductee to the Travel Industry Hall of Leaders, the industry's highest honor. Rasulo, who served for two years as TIA's National Chair, has demonstrated unwavering committment to the industry and was the catalyst for the much bigger voice of the travel industry in Washington, DC. He will be honored during a dinner at TIA's Marketing Outlook Forum on October 28th in Portland, Oregon. Click here for the release.

• Roger Dow Featured in Today Show Clip on Angry Air Travelers
• View the List of the 230 House and 47 Senate Travel Promotion Act Co-Sponsors

TIA'S TRADE MISSION TO INDIA: FACE-TO-FACE WITH
TOP TOUR OPERATORS
The Indian economy is booming and Indian visitors to the U.S. spent nearly $3.6 billion in 2007, making them the sixth highest spenders in the U.S. With more than 28 million passport holders, you don't want to miss this opportunity to present and discuss your product to Indian experts while learning about the increase in outbound Indian travel. Join TIA's India Trade Mission to Mumbai and New Delhi, October 13-16, 2008, and gain first-hand knowledge of and contacts in this rapidly emerging market. Click here to download the registration form or contact Michael Martin at 202.408.8422 with questions. August 15, 2008, is the last day to register.

26 STATE DELEGATIONS HEADING TO TRAVEL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
As the presidential campaign heats up, the number of delegations planning to attend the Travel Leadership Summit on September 24-25, 2008 is growing. To date, 26 states have signed on to ensure that the voice of travel is heard in Washington during this critical political transition year. Click here to see who will be there. Register now to take advantage of the early registration fee of $95, good through August 25. To register as a participant click here. For more information, visit www.tia.org/TLS.

DESPITE THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN, AMERICANS ARE STILL TRAVELING
In the face of the economic downturn, Americans are still traveling, but not in record numbers from past years. And with less disposable income, those who are traveling are generally spending less. To find out how travelers are adapting to the new travel environment, attend TIA’s Marketing Outlook Forum from October 27-30, 2008 in Portland, Oregon. You will get all that you need to plan for the future in one place, including the latest forecasts, a look at “opportunity” market segments, and so much more. To register go to www.tia.org/mof.

2007-2008 SURVEY OF STATE AND TERRITORY TOURISM OFFICE BUDGETS
REPORT AVAILABLE
The 2007-2008 Survey of U.S. State and Territory Tourism Office Budgets provides extensive information on tourism office budgets and funding sources for all 50 states and, when available, comparable agencies in the District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories. The survey presents state-by-state budget breakdowns including personnel/administration, advertising, marketing and sales promotion, grant programs, international, press and public relations, research, website, welcome centers, and more. The Summary and Analysis section includes rankings for a number of categories including overall budget. Click here to learn more or to order the report.