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CalTIA Connections
May, 2011
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State-of-the-Association
by Ted Molter, CalTravel Chairman
I think whoever created Spring Break had California in mind. We have it all - world class
attractions, snow, surf, charismatic accommodations, farm to table cuisine, celebrities - the
complete package. I hope you were able to take advantage of spring break California style both
personally and professionally. It is one of numerous awesome perks. If you don't believe me ask
my relatives in Cleveland. Read More…
What’s in a name?
by John Severini, CalTravel President & CEO,
Membership Committee Chair
Dear CalTravel Member:
This is our first Connections as the new California Travel Association!
For our organization, this represents more than just a name change…it signifies and reflects our
broader scope of the association for both businesses, organizations and our individual
members. Read More…
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Advocacy Update…
Legislative Update
by Tami Miller, Political Solutions
CalTravel's legislative advocate, Tami Miller, provides in this report a compilation of updates from the state of the budget to a summary on key propositions. Read More…
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CalTravel Ambassador Council Update
by Scott Schneider, Visit Mendocino County, Inc.
Chair, CalTravel Ambassador Council
Ambassadors In Action!
With the California Travel Summit and the legislative reception upon us, Ambassadors have been busy reaching out to our respective State Legislatures as well as the industry as a whole to garner more participation and support for CalTravel’s mission and goals. Read More…
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Laguna Beach to Celebrate Milestone Birthdays during National Travel & Tourism Week
National Travel & Tourism Week, May 8-13, celebrates the importance of travel; and, locally the Laguna Beach Visitors & Conference Bureau’s 25th anniversary. In addition three other iconic organizations, servicing visitors and residents alike for as much as 90 years, are celebrating their milestone anniversaries. Read More…
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Calendar of Events |
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May 18, 2011
Cal Poly Recreation, Parks and Tourism Industry Career Fair
San Luis Obispo, CA
May 21-25, 2011
Pow Wow
San Francisco, CA
June 20-22, 2011
2011 California Travel Summit
Pasadena, CA
July 20-22, 2011
DMAI 97th Annual Convention
New Orleans, LA
July 23-26, 2011
MPI World Education Congress/Meeting
Orlando, FL
August 6-9, 2011
ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo
St. Louis, MO
September 11-14, 2011
ASTA The TRADE Expo Show
Las Vegas, NV
Let CalTravel staff know of your upcoming events, or if you have any suggestions. Send your information and comments to info@caltravel.org |
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CalTravel Executive Committee
Ted Molter, Chairman of the Board / San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Susie Santo, 1st Vice Chair of the Board / Universal Studios Hollywood
Brian Baker, 2nd Vice Chair of the Board / Chateau Montelena
Amy Blaschka, Secretary / Tri-Valley, California Convention & Visitors Bureau
Kamran Enayat, Treasurer / Embassy Suites Anaheim Suites South
Gary Sherwin, Past Chair of the Board / Visit Newport Beach Inc.
John Severini, President & CEO / CalTravel
We thank the CalTravel Communications Committee and the volunteers who contribute information and articles to this electronic publication. | |
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