ESTO
Minneapolis, MN
August 19-22, 2006
Travel
Leadership Summit
Washington, DC
September 12-13, 2006
See
America Week Japan
Tokyo, Japan
September 19-25, 2006
NCAP
Boca Raton, FL
October 10-11, 2006
Marketing
Outlook Forum
Boca Raton, FL
October 11-13, 2006
Odyssey
Awards Gala
Boca Raton, FL
October 12, 2006
See
America Week Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil
October 25-30, 2006
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DOW TESTIFIES ON WESTERN HEMISPHERE TRAVEL INITIATIVE
TIA President and CEO, Roger Dow, told the House Judiciary Subcommittee
on Immigration, Border Security and Claims that the federal government
must carefully implement security measures so that they do not strangle
legitimate commerce and travel across our borders. TIA and its strategic
partner the Travel Business Roundtable (TBR) support implementation
of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative but continue to have
concerns with the government's execution of the program and the
likelihood that all processes will be working effectively by the
imposed deadlines. Click
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PEW
STUDY SHOWS CONTINUED DECLINE IN U.S. IMAGE
The latest survey by the Pew
Global Attitudes Project reveals that America's global image
has again slipped. In a statement to the press, TIA President and
CEO Roger Dow remarked "Pew's latest survey sends a stark message:
America's image is in crisis." TIA reiterates the need for policymakers
to embrace travel and tourism and recognize its potential to boost
the U.S. image around the globe. For
full statement, click here. |
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JONATHAN LINEN TO BE INDUCTED INTO TRAVEL INDUSTRY HALL OF LEADERS
Travel industry veteran and former vice chairman of American Express
Jonathan S. Linen will be this year's inductee into the Travel
Industry Hall of Leaders. Linen will be honored before hundreds
of travel industry leaders during a dinner on Thursday, October
12, in Boca Raton, Florida, as part of this year's Marketing
Outlook Forum hosted by TIA. "He's invested time and energy
advancing the interests of the industry for many years," said Adam
Goldstein, chairman of this year's Hall of Leaders Selection Committee
and President of Royal Caribbean International. Click
here for more. |
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TIA MEMBERS WANT MORE NIMBLE ASSOCIATION
TIA members just completed the most significant changes to the association's
operating rules in its more than half-century history. "TIA needed
a greater ability to seize opportunities and respond quickly to
industry challenges on behalf of its members." TIA National Chair
Jay Rasulo, Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts said after declaring
the updates complete. "The changes give the TIA Board more authority
to make decisions." Rasulo said he was pleased to be at the helm
when TIA's operating documents were updated from those originally
intended to serve 30-40 members to rules that can serve thousands
well. Click
here for details. |
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LATEST TRAVEL INSIGHTS PUBLICATION RELEASED
TIA research has released the latest Travel Insights titled "U.S.
Travel Industry in the Eye of the Storm." The publication includes
an in-depth analysis of the current state of the industry and the
issues it faces such as avian flu and immigration, as well as the
latest trends in marketing, demographics and lifestyles. Click
here to download a copy. |
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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE GULF COAST
The Department of Commerce and the Federal Office of Gulf Coast
Reconstruction will host a Briefing for Business on Investment Opportunities
in the Gulf Coast on June 27, 2006, at the U.S. Department of Commerce
in Washington, D.C. Featured speakers include Secretary of Commerce
Carlos M. Gutierrez and Chairman Donald E. Powell, Federal Coordinator
for Gulf Coast Rebuilding, along with senior officials from the
U.S. Department of Treasury and representatives from Louisiana and
Mississippi who will discuss the economic and business landscape
in the Gulf States, including the significant federal and state
incentives for investment in the Gulf States following Hurricanes
Katrina and Rita. Click
here for more information. |
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DID YOU KNOW…
Did you know that each U.S. household would pay $924 more in taxes without the tax revenue generated by the Travel and Tourism Industry? $924 will buy two months worth of groceries for a family of four, or will pay for a family beach vacation.
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MEMBER
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GAY LESBIAN BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER TRAVEL STUDY TO BE LAUNCHED
TIA will partner this summer with leading market research
experts at Harris Interactive (best known for the Harris Poll),
as well as premiere Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender marketers Witeck-Combs
Communications to conduct our first in-depth study of gay travel
preferences, attitudes and behaviors regarding destination choices,
activities for business and leisure travel and awareness of gay-friendly
destinations and brands. We are actively identifying additional
corporate sponsors who will have an excellent opportunity to help
shape the study, as well as add proprietary questions (depending
on the level of commitment). For more information please contact
Laura Mandala, Vice President for Partner Research at lmandala@tia.org
or at 202-408-2160. |
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EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT FOR MEDIA MARKETPLACE IN JAPAN
See America Media Marketplace in Tokyo will be held September
19, 2006 in conjunction with See America Week Japan. Don't
miss this opportunity for face-to-face time with up to 100 key Japanese
consumer and trade media. Contact Kayoko Inoue at kinoue@tia.org
by June 30 for details on a special early bird discount. |
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SEE AMERICA IN THE FALL
Timed to coincide with fall travel planning season, the upcoming
USA TODAY insert, Fall Leisure Travel, highlights
key destinations and getaways and features everything from shopping
to fall foliage to weekending on one tank of gas. Get your message
in front of the 5.9 million readers in time for their Fall vacation
plans. Deadline for participation is August 8, 2006. Click
here for more details. |
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REACH THOUSANDS FOR FREE WITH SEEAMERICA.ORG
Promote your travel packages, special offers and events on
SeeAmerica.org. The website is a great channel for promoting your
travel packages, special offers and events to U.S. travelers. Simply
visit www.SeeAmerica.org
and click on the "Suggest Content" link at the bottom of the home
page to add your website, event, travel deal or special package
to our searchable database for free! Thousands of people visit SeeAmerica.org
each month, so don't miss the opportunity to reach them while they
are planning their next trip. Contact Lisa Lanna if you have any
questions at llanna@seeamerica.org.
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REGISTRATION FOR MARKETING OUTLOOK FORUM OPEN
Increase your travel IQ and network with the brightest marketing
minds in the travel industry at TIA's Marketing Outlook Forum
October 11-13 in Boca Raton, Florida. Registration is now open!
Visit www.tia.org/marketingoutlook
for the most up to date information on speakers, events & networking
opportunities. |
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THERE'S A NEW THETRADESHOW IN TOWN
Access hard-to-reach markets and travel sellers eager to
expand their business portfolio at the industry's newest show, THETRADESHOW,
Sept. 10-12, 2006 in Orlando, FL. Capitalize on a full day of one-on-one
business meetings with avid buyers and generate new and qualified
leads with three days of buyer interaction all from one convenient
and affordable location. To learn more about this and to reserve
your booth, contact Brooke Daniels at 703-739-8709 or bdaniels@thetradeshow.org
and mention that you are a member of TIA. |
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