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September 12-13, 2006
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Tokyo, Japan
September 19-25, 2006
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Boca Raton, FL
October 10-11, 2006
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Outlook Forum
Boca Raton, FL
October 11-13, 2006
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Awards Gala
Boca Raton, FL
October 12, 2006
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Sao Paulo, Brazil
October 25-30, 2006
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ENTHUSIASTIC RESPONSE TO 2006 ESTO CONFERENCE
The 2006 edition of ESTO, the Educational Seminar for Tourism
Organizations, drew a healthy 400 delegates to Minneapolis
including representatives from 48 state tourism departments. Feedback
from attendees indicates this ESTO had one of the most powerful
programs in recent years: "Lisa Ford (keynote) was inspiring and
funny," according to one delegate. "Mark Addicks (CMO at General
Mills) was amazing," from another response. And Roy Williams, the
"Wizard of Ads," was "awesome…incredible…thought provoking…" according
to several attendees. ESTO also featured lively discussion groups
and two packed public relations sections.
For photo highlights from ESTO 2006, click
here.
TIA President and CEO Roger Dow thanked several groups who were
critical to a successful ESTO. "Explore Minnesota, Meet Minneapolis,
Saint Paul RiverCentre CVA, and the Bloomington CVB made incredible
contributions," Dow said. "The ESTO Committee, National Council
leaders and other TIA members were absolutely indispensable and
demonstrated the effectiveness of TIA members," he added. "And we
couldn't have ESTO without our very generous sponsors." |
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TWELVE STATE TOURISM
OFFICES HONORED WITH MERCURY AWARDS AT ESTO
The National Council of State Tourism Directors
(NCSTD) announced the winners of its 2006 Mercury Awards program,
which honor the best in state tourism office marketing and promotion
programs each year. "This year's Mercury Awards competition produced
a number of standout entries," said NCSTD Chairman Todd Davidson,
CEO of Travel Oregon. "The winning entries reflect the depth of innovative
and effective programs now being carried out by our industry." To
see the winners receiving their awards, click
here.
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TIA
ANNOUNCES 2006 DESTINY AWARD WINNERS AT ESTO
The Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association (Virginia), the
Alaska Travel Industry Association and the Finger Lakes Visitors
Connection (New York) were honored with 2006 Destiny Awards for
Marketing Programs and Special Projects, respectively. The Destiny
Awards are awarded by the National Council of Destination Organizations.
For full awards details, click
here. For highlights from the Awards Gala, click
here. |
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OREGON'S TODD DAVIDSON NAMED 2006 STATE TOURISM DIRECTOR OF THE
YEAR
Todd Davidson, CEO, Oregon Tourism Commission, was named State Tourism
Director of the Year during the awards ceremony at ESTO. The honor
is bestowed by his peers. Davidson currently serves as Chair of
the National Council of State Tourism Directors. For press release,
click
here. |
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RES-EXPO JOINS TRAVELCOM FOR THE SHOW OF ALL SHOWS
TIA announced that Res-Expo, the travel industry's leading
technology and tactical conference will now be part of TravelCom,
the leading eCommerce and online marketing conference and exposition.
TIA believes this will fulfill the industry's need for a single
travel distribution and eCommerce conference that will address the
diverse and extensive needs of the industry. "TIA is taking a huge
leap forward in becoming the source for information on travel distribution
and marketing," remarked TIA's Chief Operating Officer, Mike Pusateri.
"We're recalibrating the traditional approach to travel industry
conferences by combining TravelCom and Res-Expo into the ultimate
industry event and experience." For more information, click
here. |
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TIA TO SERVE ON SUB-PANEL OF OCEAN RESEARCH AND RESOURCES ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
TIA will represent the travel industry on an industry sub-panel
of Ocean Research and Resources Advisory Committee (ORRAP). The
purpose of the sub-panel is to provide expert input to the ORRAP
on matters and issues of particular interest to the nation's commercial
sector. Working with other allied groups and individuals, the Sub-panel
will provide from a commercial perspective independent input and
insight to advice ORRAP on the impacts their actions and policies
have on industry. TIA will provide industry reports on the panel
and request your feedback on initiatives that may impact your business.
For more information contact Laura Mandala, Vice President, Research
at 202.408.2160 or lmandala@tia.org.
(The ORRAP is an advisory committee to the U.S. Navy under the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Additional information on the Panel
and its responsibilities can be found in the ORAP
Charter.) |
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TIA SALUTES WORLD TOURISM DAY, COMING SEPTEMBER 27TH!
The U.S. travel industry will formally recognize World Tourism Day
for the first time ever in September. Sanctioned by the World Tourism
Organization, this annual event provides an excellent platform to
educate state and community leaders about the power of travel in
a global context. Consider staging a media event or local celebration
recognizing this special day. TIA and WTO materials for World Tourism
Day will be posted soon on www.tia.org.
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GUEVARA ADDRESSES VISA ISSUES IN BRAZIL
Ana Guevara, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Services in the International
Trade Administration (ITA) met with TIA's director of international
marketing, Luiz DeMoura and industry leaders in Brazil earlier this
month. TIA organized several meetings in Sao Paulo for the deputy
assistant secretary with Brazilian trade associations, U.S. companies
based in Brazil and Brazilian airline TAM. Visa issues were the
main topics throughout but Ms. Guevara was also interested in learning
about local market trends and how other international destinations
are marketing themselves in Brazil compared to the US. Ms. Guevara
also traveled to Rio de Janeiro where she met with local trade associations
and U.S. carriers, and to Brasilia to meet with Brazil's Minister
of Tourism and Embratur, again, mostly about visa issues.
In related news, during ESTO 2006 Ms. Guevara presented an update
from the Department of Commerce. She shared information on the current
activities of the Travel and Tourism Advisory Board, the interagency
Tourism Policy Council and the marketing programs in the U.K. and
Japan. |
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DID YOU
KNOW…
Did You Know that approximately 2.6 million hotels rooms
are sold everyday in the United States. That is enough rooms to
lodge every person living in San Francisco, Atlanta, Washington,
D.C., Miami, and Denver combined. |
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MEMBER
OPPORTUNITIES
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GET BANG FOR YOUR BUCK AT MARKETING OUTLOOK FORUM
Robust sessions, distinguished speakers and networking events
with the best minds in the business will be in Boca Raton, Florida,
October 11-13, 2006 at TIA's Marketing Outlook Forum. Click
here to register by September 8th and save $100! Your registration
includes attendance to the TIA Odyssey Awards Gala
on Thursday, October 12. Visit www.tia.org/marketingoutlook
for more information about the program and to make your hotel reservation. |
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DO
BUSINESS WITH THE WORLD'S FASTEST GROWING TRAVEL MARKET
TIA will sponsor a pavilion at the China
International Travel Mart (CITM), Shanghai, November 16-19,
2006. There are still some spaces available. Don't miss this opportunity
to reach this fast growing travel market. Work stations start at
$1,650. For more information and to reserve your place, please contact
Sarah Dickson at sdickson@tia.org
or call 202-408-2131. |
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