The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) announced that the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) has signed on as a Strategic Partner with…
The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) announced that the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) has signed on as a Strategic Partner with THETRADESHOW (Travel Retailing and Destination Expo) and in presenting the 2006 event which will be held Sept. 10-13, 2006, in Orlando.
We`re really excited to have USTOA join ASTA as a strategic partner with THETRADESHOW, said ASTA President and CEO Kathryn W. Sudeikis, CTC. Linking travel agents with tour operators is always a benefit to the traveling consumer, and what better place to do that then at THETRADESHOW. We welcome their participation.
Bob Whitley, USTOA president, said, The concept of THETRADESHOW is a good one, and USTOA looks forward to working with all the Strategic Partners to make it a success.
As a strategic partner, USTOA will be involved in all aspects of the show from overall design to speakers and education.
At THETRADESHOW, travel sellers will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with suppliers and to learn in-depth about their products. THETRADESHOW will be a 3-day trade show featuring travel suppliers from all over the world, representing every segment of the travel industry. Starting in 2006, the event will take place the second week of September every year and will be held in Orlando in even years and Las Vegas in odd years.
Partners of THETRADESHOW include National Association of Commissioned Travel Agents (NACTA), National Tour Association (NTA), the show`s first strategic partner, and USA TODAY.
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