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The Texas Explorer
Weekly Travel & Tourism Industry Update
March 30, 2010
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 TTIA's Mission to Monterrey
Last year a number of TTIA members traveled to Monterrey, Mexico to promote their retail tourism offerings as well as hotels and other attractions. It was a tremendous success and excellent return on investment for those who participated, so we will be repeating the trip this summer from June 10th through 12th.
Participants will meet with approximately 100 travel agents, tour operators and wholesalers during a breakfast trade show. There will also be a happy hour event to meet with about 50 corporate HR contacts. The next day will be open for follow-ups and/or tours.
You will be receiving more detailed information about this trip within the next week. Until then, you can learn more and download an information packet here.
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Travel Fair Early Bird Deadline is this Friday, April 2nd
If you're not already registered for the Texas Travel Fair and/or the Cultural and Heritage Tourism seminar, there is still time to be included. Register for Travel Fair by 5pm this Friday to save money with the early bird registration rate. Click on the links below for further details, or contact Jennifer Roush, Director of Events, at jenniferr@ttia.org for more info.
Texas Travel Fair
April 26-27 - Corpus Christi
Cultural and Heritage Tourism Seminar
April 26 - Corpus Christi
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Instructors Confirmed for Travel & Tourism College
We've recently confirmed many of the excellent instructors who will teach at this summer's new Travel & Tourism College. This week-long course offers an exceptional opportunity to learn from, and be inspired by, some of the best in the business!
Instructors will include:
- Roger D. Hanagriff, PhD, Associate Professor, Texas A&M University - Kingsville
- Chay Runnels, Instructor of Human Sciences Hospitality Administration, Stephen F. Austin State University
- Joe Veneto, Founder and Principal, Opportunities Unlimited
- Ed Driestadt, President, Ed Dreistadt & Company, Inc.
- Susan Sweeney, Best-selling Author and Internet Marketing Specialist
- Bill Lytle, Co-founder and Principal, Brand Champs
- Roger Brooks, Founder and CEO of Destination Development International
Find Out More..
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Other Upcoming Industry Events
April 1811:00 am CDT Free Webinar: Nature Tourism as a Tool for Rural Development - International Perspectives and Applications for TexasTexas A&M Agrilife Extension and Texas Nature Tourism Council April 22-24Westin Oaks, Houston Annual Historic Preservation Conference Texas Historical Commission May 15-19
Orlando, FL International Pow WowUS Travel Association May 16-18
Guadalupe River Resort, Kerrville
TACO Spring Meeting and Trade ShowTexas Association of Campground Owners June 20-22Texas Travel Research Association ConferenceTTRA, founded in 1970, is a nonprofit professional organization committed to improving the quality, value, effectiveness and use of travel and tourism research and marketing information. TTRA seeks to improve the industry through education, publications and networking activities. TTRA's 2010 Conference, Rockin' and Rollin' Down the Research River will take place June 20-22 at the Grand Hyatt in San Antonio, Texas. For more information contact Louri O'Leary, Program Chairman, Office of the Governor, Economic Development & Tourism at loleary@governor.state.tx.us. ------ Submit your conference or other travel & tourism industry event to Sarah Ruh, sarahr@ttia.org |
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Member Benefit: Discount Attraction Tickets
 TTIA members can purchase deeply discounted tickets to Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Natural Bridge Caverns, Space Center Houston, and the Dallas Zoo at TTIA.org. As of today, we still have a limited number of SeaWorld and Schlitterbahn tickets as well, but since there are so few remaining, they are not listed on the website. To order these tickets by phone, please contact Jennifer Baker at 512-328-8842 or jbaker@ttia.org. |
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