The Texas Explorer
Weekly Travel & Tourism Industry Update
April 13, 2010
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Three Attractions Added to TTIA Discount Ticket Program
Hurricane Harbor - ArlingtonPlease share with your coworkers and employees: Beat the heat this summer with deeply discounted tickets to these TTIA member attractions: Splashtown Houston, Splashtown San Antonio and Hurricane Harbor in Arlington. We also have tickets for Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Natural Bridge Caverns, Space Center Houston and the Dallas Zoo. Get them while they last! Learn more here...
Friday is Early Bird Deadline for Travel & Tourism College
June 13th-18th, 2010 - Texas State University

This exciting new program is an intensive week-long course in all aspects of marketing, promotion, communications and sales related to travel and tourism. No matter what stage you are at in your career, this is a truly exceptional educational experience.

The early bird registration deadline for this program is THIS FRIDAY, April 16th.

To ensure the most valuable experience possible for participants, space is limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve your space and lock in the early bird discount, send in your form now. (We can invoice you later if necessary.)
Learn More and Register...

Texas Nature Tourism Council - Free Webinar Series

NEXT WEEK:  Monday, April 19, 2010
11:00AM - 12:00PM Central - FREE
Nature Tourism as a Tool for Rural Development - International Perspectives and Applications for Texas
Speaker: Dr. Bernard Lane, Researcher, Consultant, Author

Previously recorded webinars are also available for free:

Nature & Wildlife Event Management, Marketing & Benefits
(recorded March 22, 2010)
Speaker: Nancy Millar, McAllen Convention and Visitor Bureau & Chamber of Commerce

Ecotourism: The Big Picture - Trends and Examples from Around the World
(recorded Feb. 12, 2010)
Speaker: Carol Patterson, Kalahari Management
In This Issue
Additions to TTIA Discount Ticket Program
Early Bird Deadline for Travel & Tourism College is This Friday
Free Nature Tourism Webinar Series
Travel Fair / Cultural & Heritage Tourism Seminar
 
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For any questions about membership, contact Cara Briggs, Director of Membership at (512) 328-8842 or cara@ttia.org.

Attractions & Destinations: Travel Fair is for You!
Last chance! Our annual Texas Travel Fair, held April 28-29 in Corpus Christi, is an opportunity to promote your destination directly to the travel counselors who influence nearly 4 million travelers each year. This one-of-a-kind opportunity is available only to TTIA members, and you still have a few days left to reserve a booth. Learn more...