For the 2nd time, Maison de la France (the French Government Tourist Office) and its partners will recognize the tour operators who specialize in selling France during the French Affairs meeting that will be held in Pasadena, California, October 23 and 24, 2005.

Tour operators will be awarded in the following categories :

• Best brochure
• Best website
• Most diversified offer on France
• Most active partner in promotion
• Most original niche product
• Tour Operator of the year

The award for Tour Operator of the Year will be voted on by the general public and travel agents. The consumers who participate in the selection process will be eligible for a drawing to win two airline tickets to France (courtesy of Air France).

The final selection for the other categories will be done by a panel of Industry professionals and validated by the members of the Advisory Board of Maison de la France.