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THE INDUSTRY AGENDA Calendar JULY NBTA International Convention & Exposition July 27-30, Los Angeles www.nbtaconvention.org California Native is offering a fam trip to Copper Canyon in Mexico AUGUST Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates National Meeting August 21-23, New Orleans www.carlsontravel.com FamTrips COLOMBIA BEACHES Tara Tours Inc. has announced its educational fam trip, which is hitting the beaches of Colombia for IATA/CLIA travel agents. This eight-day/seven-night program costs $599 per travel agent, based on double occupancy, and departs August 26. The price includes roundtrip international air from Miami on American Airlines; three nights at the allinclusive Decameron Hotel in Cartagena; four nights at the all-inclusive Decameron Resort in Santa Marta; city tours in Cartagena, Barranquilla and Santa Marta; a full-day tour to Baru Island in Cartagena; a full-day excursion to the Tayrona National Park; a Tara Tours escort; all meals; entrances to sites; all transfers and land transportation with English-speaking guides; taxes; and all tips to waiters, guides and drivers. Spouses or companions are welcome at an additional cost. Contact: Tara Tours Inc.: tel: 800-327-0080 or 305-278-4464; e-mail: tara@taratours. com; website: www.taratours.com. COPPER CANYON The California Native is offering a fam trip to Mexico’s Copper Canyon. The 10-day escorted trip will take place September 20–29. Highlights will be trips to the Copper Canyon and other canyons; the Basaseachic and Cusarare waterfalls; Tarahumara Indian caves; a Mennonite community; and the city of Chihuahua, home of Pancho Villa. It also includes a ride on the Chihuahua al Pacifico Railroad, considered to be one of the most spectacular train rides in the Western Hemisphere; roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles; first-class train tickets; ground transportation and transfers; accommodations (one night in El Fuerte, two nights in Cerocahui, one night in Divisadero, two nights in Creel, one night at Norítari and two nights in Chihuahua); excursions; tips; and most meals. The cost is $1,290 per person, double occupancy, and companions are welcome. Contact: The California Native: tel: 800-926-1140 or 310-642-1140; e-mail: travel@calnative.com; website: www.calnative.com. SEPTEMBER Travel Mart Latin America September 10-12, Quito, Ecuador www.travelmartlatinamerica.com OCTOBER Ensemble Travel Group International Conference October 15-19, Las Vegas www.ensembledirect.com NOVEMBER NTA Annual Convention November 15-19, Pittsburgh www.ntaonline.com DECEMBER Luxury Travel Expo and Home-Based Travel Agent Expo December 2-4, Las Vegas www.vegastravelweek.com Signature Travel Network 2008 Sales Meeting December 5-6, Las Vegas www.signaturetravelnetwork.com Deal of the Week Families heading to Cabo San Lucas can save 40 percent on suite accommodations at Casa Dorada Los Cabos, Resort & Spa, with the “Summer in Medano” package. Kids 12 and under stay and dine free; the Casa Kidz club, activities at the resort and daily buffet breakfast at Maydan beachfront restaurant are also included. For reservations, please call 866-448-0151 or visit www.casadorada.com. JANUARY 2009 Association of Southeast Asian Nations Tourism Forum 2009 January 5-12, Hanoi, Vietnam www.asean.com 70 | TravelAgent July 7, 2008 Suppliers can e-mail fam trips to rroberti@questex.com. We are no longer accepting fams via fax or mail. Send deals info and calendar submissions regarding industry-related events to Jena Tesse Fox (jfox@questex.com) for consideration. Be sure to include a web link. CONNECTING YOU For more events, visit www.travelagentcentral. com/travelagentcentral/event/eventlist.jsp http://www.nbtaconvention.org http://www.carlsontravel.com http://www.travelmartlatinamerica.com http://www.ensembledirect.com http://www.ntaonline.com http://www.taratours.com http://www.calnative.com http://www.vegastravelweek.com http://www.signaturetravelnetwork.com http://www.casadorada.com http://www.travelagentcentral.com/travelagentcentral/event/eventlist.jsp http://www.travelagentcentral.com/travelagentcentral/event/eventlist.jsp http://www.asean.com

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Travel Agent - July 7, 2008 Online Now Contents Contributors From the Editor Europe: History and a Scenic Landscape Define Normandy Pacific/Asia: Kuala Lumpur Offers Luxury Shopping and Hotels Hawaii: Honolulu’s Nightlife is as Dazzling as its Sunshine Canada: VIA Rail Offers a New Way to Enjoy the Great North Las Vegas: Hotels and Casinos Away From the Strip Florida: Hilton Daytona Beach Offers Budget-Friendly Packages Central & South America: Panama is Poised to Become a Hot Destination Mexico: The ME Cancún Targets an Upscale Clientele Caribbean: Maxim Opens a New Resort in Puerto Plata The Latest News and Notes from Dominica Cruises: A CLIA Study Offers Good News About Cruising Cartagena and Santa Marta Offer Two Different Sides of Columbia Cover Story: Wendy Goodenow Industry In Crisis: A New Report Offers a Gloomy Forecast for the Airline Industry Hotels: Prince Edward Island Celebrates Anne of Green Gables EZGuider: Vacation.com Launches a New Platform Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Opinion Consortia Can Be An Agent’s Best Friend MLT Expands Roles and Offerings Malaysia Continues Agent Push In the Spotlight Agent Access Classified Marketplace Editorial Index Advertising Index Trendwatch

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