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TIA AND TBR LAUNCH GETAPASSPORTNOW.COM
TIA in partnership with the Travel Business Roundtable has developed
a consumer website, GetAPassportNow.com
that details the new passport requirements for Western Hemisphere
travelers. The portal site provides information on passport deadlines
for air, sea/cruise and land travel for the Western Hemisphere as
well as links to the passport sections of U.S., Canadian and Mexican
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WEEKEND GETAWAYS GROW IN POPULARITY
The idea of a quick weekend getaway increasingly appeals to Americans,
with 225 million such trips taken last year, an increase of more
than 10 percent in just five years, according to data from the Travel
Industry Association. The shoulder seasons of April/May and September/October
have become prime weekend getaway times (32%), about equal to the
summer months (31%). "Weekend travelers spend more money, have higher
incomes and participate in a greater number of activities," said
Dr. Suzanne Cook, Senior Vice President of Research for TIA. "Travel
packages specifically tailored to this market combine the memorable
activities the short-stay traveler is looking for, such as entertainment,
dining and sightseeing tours-all doable over a two- or three-day
getaway." The full release, including a chart of weekend travel
volume, can be found by clicking
here. |
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DISCOVER AMERICA
DEBUTS IN CHINA
The U.S. travel industry unveiled its new Discover America
pavilion in China during the annual CITM trade show. Secretary Carlos
Gutierrez of the U.S. Department of Commerce cut the ribbon during
the historic event. China is one of the fastest-growing and most-sought-after
markets in international travel. |
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TIA TRAVEL TIDBITS
Click
here to view a snapshot of data from the Voice of the Traveler
survey by the Travel Industry Association and Synovate. From spa
vacations and spiritual retreats to child-friendly destinations,
the Voice of the Traveler survey asked travelers what they were
currently interested in doing while on vacation. |
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MEMBER
OPPORTUNITIES
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REGISTRATION
UNDERWAY FOR STATE OF THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY LUNCHEON
Registration is now open for the 15th annual State of the Travel
Industry Luncheon, one of the largest travel and tourism industry
events held in Washington, DC. With nearly 500 travel industry leaders
from all sectors, positions and locations in attendance each year,
attendees are sure to find great networking opportunities, along
with a chance to catch up with old friends. The luncheon provides
the travel industry with the unique opportunity to collectively
outline its marketing, research and government affairs agenda for
the upcoming year. In addition, all attending guests will receive
a complimentary copy of TIA's Tourism
Works for America Report (replacing the previous Power of Travel
Report) , the 4-color publication that looks at the economic
impact of every sector of the $703 billion travel and tourism industry!
Don't delay, space is limited. Click
here to register. |
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WEBINAR
ON ONLINE RESEARCH FREE FOR TIA MEMBERS
Mark your calendars for December 8 and join TIA for an educational
web seminar presented by Dan Ryan, Senior Director of Travel + Tourism
at Vision Critical, a company on the forefront of online research.
To date they've developed over 100 proprietary panels and managed
over 1 million panelists for companies such as Nestle, Mattel and
Virgin Mobile. This year Vision Critical partnered with TIA to create
a "Voice of the Industry" panel. During the Keep Your Finger on
the Pulse of the Market seminar you will learn how a proprietary
panel works, best practices, client examples and a selection of
new ways to leverage the medium with interactive visuals and 3D
animation. Registration is free for TIA members
and $35 for non-members. Members contact Helen
Maplesden to obtain their coupon for registration. Click
here for details. |
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