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SUMMER TRAVEL ON THE MINDS OF AMERICANS
A recent survey by TIA/Synovate reveals that Americans are ready
for a summer vacation. Over 80 percent of Americans planning to
travel this summer have already started planning their longest trip and
30 percent are planning earlier than they did last year. In fact, 38
percent of those planning to take a summer trip have decided on or
booked their mode of transportation, while 21 percent have already arranged
lodging at their destination. Strong air and hotel demand has resulted in
higher prices and fewer bargains, possibly prompting travelers to act
earlier to lock in the best prices. Synovate is the market research arm
of Aegis Group plc. For more results from this survey,
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MODEL PORTS-OF-ENTRY MOVING FORWARD
As part of the Rice-Chertoff Vision for enhancing facilitation of inbound international
travel, TIA is directly participating in the Model Ports-of-Entry project. The federal
government has chosen two airports – Washington Dulles International Airport and Bush
Intercontinental Airport in Houston – as models for creating greater efficiency in the
inspection process and a more hospitable welcome for arriving international visitors.
Several TIA member companies are poised to play a role in this project alongside key
airlines and airport authorities. To read more about the Rice-Chertoff Vision, click
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LATEST TIA RESEARCH: AIRFARES GET A LIFT
According to TIA’s February Travel Price Index, airfares increased 8.3 percent against
twelve months earlier. Gasoline prices continued to soar, increasing 20.6 percent from
one year ago. Lodging prices were up 3.2 percent compared to February 2005 and 4.9
percent from the prior month. Developed by TIA, the Travel Price Index (TPI)
measures the seasonally unadjusted inflation rate of the cost of travel away
from home in the U.S. Please click
here
to access the current month Index.
TIA members can access the complete current and historical TPI database by
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TOURISM CARES PROJECT REBUILDS AND REPAIRS ON THE GULF COAST
Hundreds of tourism industry employees gathered on the Mississippi
Gulf Coast recently for the Tourism-Caring for America Cleanup
Project.
Organized by Tourism Cares for Tomorrow, a public charity for the restoration
and preservation of worldwide tourism sites, the event brought hope and restoration
to communities affected by Hurricane Katrina. The two day hands-on project
provided over 5,000 hours of hard labor and helped repair tourism sites crucial
to the economies of the Gulf Coast. Tourism is a $6.35 billion industry along the
coast and its recovery is critical to the overall rehabilitation of the region.
For additional information about Tourism Cares for Tomorrow, please visit
www.tourismcares.org.
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JOIN DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE GULF COAST BUSINESS INVESTMENT MISSION
Business leaders will be traveling to Baton Rouge and New Orleans in May for the
Gulf Coast Business Investment Mission. Led by Secretary of Commerce Carlos M.
Gutierrez, in coordination with Federal Coordinator Donald E. Powell, Gulf Coast
Rebuilding, Department of Homeland Security, the forum will offer participants a
chance to see first-hand the business opportunities in the Gulf Region. Investors
can benefit from the GO Zone Act of 2005, offering tax relief to individuals,
states and businesses. The Gulf Coast Business Investment Mission takes place May
4-5, a natural stop before traveling on to International Pow Wow in Orlando. For more
information, visit
www.GulfCoastOpportunity.gov.
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MEMBER
OPPORTUNITIES
TIA AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PARTNER FOR 2006 ODYSSEY AWARDS HONORING TOURISM PROMOTION
TIA is now accepting submissions for the 2006 Odyssey Awards.
This year TIA is partnering with National Geographic Traveler to
recognize the outstanding achievements of both TIA member and
non-member organizations that have successfully journeyed to a
higher level of excellence
and accomplishment in promotion. New this year are the National Geographic
Traveler's “Travel to a
Better World” awards honoring excellence in sustainable tourism. These awards
include a consumer category in Geo-Tourism and a trade category
for Sustainable
Tourism Messages in Advertising. Other new categories include online
marketing, and partners in tourism, recognizing the achievements
of non-travel companies that have supported or increased
tourism to or within the U.S. All winners will be published in the
January 2007 issue of National Geographic Traveler.
The submission deadline is June 2. For more information, including a complete list of award categories,
click here.
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FEW SPOTS REMAIN FOR MEDIA MARKETPLACE AT INTERNATIONAL POW WOW®
The most popular media event at International Pow Wow, the See America
Media Marketplace,
is nearly sold out. Claim one of the few spots remaining to connect with media, pitch
story ideas and distribute press kits. More than 250 international journalists are already
registered and they are all looking for unique story ideas about U.S. destinations. To
sign up for a marketplace table
click here.
TIA is currently running appointment schedules. Registered delegates can expect to receive
their schedules in the next two weeks. To learn more about appointment scheduling, click here.
In other International Pow Wow news, be the first to witness “Believe” – SeaWorld’s greatest killer
whale show ever – and an evening party that will take you “Into the Blue.” The surf
meets the sand during a night punctuated by unforgettable parties, amazing cuisine and
majestic killer whales in a way you have never seen before. The party takes place on
Sunday, May 7 from 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. at SeaWorld Orlando.
International Pow Wow takes place in sunny Orlando, Florida, May 6 - 10, 2006.
Register
today.
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TRAVELCOM REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHING
Only a few weeks remain to register for TravelCom, the one industry
conference that will take your online marketing and eCommerce strategies
to the next level. Join technology experts and renowned speakers for workshops
and discussions on eCommerce, online marketing, distribution strategies, customer
service, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and emerging technologies. You can’t
afford to miss this one! TravelCom takes place April 17 – 19 in New York City.
Register by
April 3 and save $300. |
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BLYTHE TO LEAD NCA WORKSHOP
TIA’s National Council of Attractions (NCA) 2006 Learning Workshop Series
led by volunteer experts includes six independent workshops that offer convenient,
cost-effective programming targeted to attraction professionals.
Industry leader Richard Blythe, marketing and sales director for the
Alaska SeaLife Center and presenter of the Attraction Marketing! You
Can’t Do It Alone workshop delivers an engaging seminar featuring the
marketing principles and partnerships used by his small, remotely located
attraction to successfully grow attendance and revenue for eight straight years.
The NCA Learning Workshops are perfect for governor’s conferences, regional
and association meetings, or as stand-alone events. To learn more or to reserve
a workshop, click here.
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ESTO – SAVE THE DATE
The 2006 Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) is coming to St.
Paul, Minnesota, August 19 – 22, for 3 days of information, ideas, and opinions
that specifically address the needs of destination marketing professionals. ESTO
draws over 300 key destination leaders with its dynamic programming and unique opportunity
to learn, network and share with colleagues from across the country in a sales-free
environment. Details on the 2006 ESTO program in St. Paul, MN, will be available on
our website soon. To learn more about ESTO, please click here.
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NEW
MEMBERS
As TIA continues to broaden its membership, we would like to take
the opportunity to welcome new members and thank them for supporting
the entire travel and tourism industry through their membership.
Each month in e-Newsline we will list new member organizations and
the key contact.
AdTools
Mitchel Ahern
Directior Marketing Operations
American Property Management Corporation
Bernie Sweeney
Corporate Director of Sales & Marketing
Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge
Roy D. Schindele
Director of Sales & Marketing
Bailey Gardiner Inc.
Indra Gardiner
President
Cherokee Heritage Center
William Lowe
Cherokee Heritage Tours Director
Dynamic Leisure Group
Nigel Osborne
Chief Business Development Officer
E4X, Inc.
Carrie Bardeen
Director, Major Accounts
Floridays Orlando Resort
Maurice Arbelaez CPCS, CHSP
Director of Sales & Marketing
iDSS-Internet Destination Sales System
Peter Hedlund
Executive Vice President
Intercontinental Hotels of the Northeast
Deedee Aguilar
Director of International Sales
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Humberto Rivero
Regional Director of the Americas
Litchfield Hills Visitors Bureau
Janet L. Serra
Director
Mariposa County Visitors Bureau
Susan Crain
Tourism Coordinator
Marriott Hotels of Orlando
Courtney Linnell
Event Specialist
Marriott Resorts of Florida
Courtney Linnell
Event Specialist
Outdoor Industry Foundation
Clint Wall
Research Manager
Ramada Inn Newark Liberty International Library
Denise Daniels
Inhouse Sales Manager
Shoreline Sightseeing
Amy Hartnett
Senior Sales Manager
SyNet Media
Eric Hegwood
President
Trahan, Burden & Charles
Sandra Hillman
Vice Chairman and CEO
VRX Studios Inc.
Christopher Chong
Vice President
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