Travel Agent - August 13, 2007 - (Page 37)

Luxury Travel Expo Update New Education Sessions I n response to your feedback, the Luxury Travel Expo conference will once again offer a mix of both solo and panel discussions as part of the educational program. There will be returning favorites such as the Luxury Cruise panel, but there will be some timely new additions as well. The Latest in Private Air Travel In light of the recent changes in air travel, a new session formulated for this year’s Luxury Travel Expo conference is entitled “Luxury Alternatives to Traditional Commercial Jet Travel: Private Charters and Beyond.” This session is moderated by industry favorite Larry Pimentel and will feature executives from Infinity Jets, Eos Airlines, Air Partners, Inc. and Miami Air. In addition to the new highlights within the conference program, to date we have more than 10 sponsors confirmed. Sponsors include: American Express, Brendan Worldwide Vacations, Classic Vacations, Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, Insight Vacations, Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, MGM Mirage, PromPeru, Red Carnation Hotel Collection, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Sol Melia Hotels and Resorts, Trafalagar Tours, Uniworld Grand River Crusies and Virtuoso. The exhibitor list is growing with more than 300 already signed on. You will have the opportunity to meet with a wide array of luxury suppliers that can all be viewed on the show’s web site. The destinations that are committed to attend the shows will allow you to visit the world’s hottest destinations Learn From a Pro As a first-time speaker with Luxury Travel Expo, industry dynamo Maureen Jones, president, All Horizons Travel, Inc., will share her considerable expertise with her presentation entitled “Follow Your Passions and Profit! A Luxury Agent’s Perspective on the Benefits of Becoming a Destination and Niche Market Specialist.” Jones not only manages an extremely successful luxury travel agency out of Los Altos, CA, but she also is a certified destination specialist for 39 countries, small ships and luxury cruises, and has been to more than 120 countries. You’d be hard-pressed to find a luxury agent more passionate about her craft, and one so eager to share her secrets and pass her enthusiasm along. Jones’ generous spirit and animated nature make her a natural at speaking about the industry for which she has so much knowledge and love. in just two days. Exhibiting hotels and resorts include everything from hotel chains to small intimate properties in the most luxurious destinations in the world. You will also have a chance to meet with commercial airlines, private charters, limousine companies and rental car companies whose representatives will help give you ideas on how to get your clients from place to place in style. Tour operators from all over the world will be on hand to discuss packages you can sell to your clients. Early-bird Rate Expires August 31 The early bird rate of $35 for Luxury Travel Expo expires on August 31. Register today at www.luxurytravelexpo. com. You don’t want to miss out the world-class educational program and suppliers who have committed to meet in Las Vegas with us this December. Stay tuned for further additions as this year’s exciting program continues to formulate and evolve. Alicia Evanko, CMP Show Director aevanko@questex.com Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino To register or for information on exhibiting visit www.LuxuryTravelExpo.com August 13, 2007 TravelAgent 37 http://www.LuxuryTravelExpo.com http://www.LuxuryTravelExpo.com http://www.LuxuryTravelExpo.com http://www.LuxuryTravelExpo.com

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Contents Editor's Letter News You Can Use Agenda: Fam Trips, Calendar of Events, Deal of the Week Cover Story: Open Skies PACIFIC ASIA: New Zealand Tourism Update CARIBBEAN AND BAHAMAS: One&Only Ocean Club’s Slow Season Package MIDDLE EAST: Middle Eastern Airlines ALASKA: Cross-country Skiers Flock to Fairbanks CRUISES: Azamara Assails The Sea HONEYMOON AND ROMANCE: Honeymoon Survey Results Agent Profile Luxury Travel Expo Update Classified Marketplace Advertisers’ Information People & Places

Travel Agent - August 13, 2007

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