Trade Events
Winners of the 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards
June 11, 2010
The ATTA’s President, Shannon Stowell, a judge in the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), was interviewed by GreenTravelGuide.tv in Beijing, China May 27th, and speaks about the the awards program and process. The four winners of the WTTC’s 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards were announced during the 10th Global Travel & Tourism Summit at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing, China. Of the 12 finalists, Emirates Hotels & Resorts, Whale Watch Kaikoura, Accor and Botswana Tourism Board, were crowned the winners for their successful work in advancing sustainable tourism best practices in different parts of the world. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.adventuretravelnews.com%2Fwinners-of-the-2010-tourism-for-tomorrow-awards'; addthis_title = 'Winners+of+the+2010+Tourism+for+Tomorrow+Awards'; addthis_pub = 'atta'; Read More →
Member Press Releases Trade EventsUS Olympian Eli Bremer Delivers Return On Commitment (ROC) For Texas Entrepreneurs
April 12, 2010
DALLAS, TEXAS—U.S. Olympian Eli Bremer and Dream Outdoors (DO), the corporate travel and incentive company, will provide entrepreneurs here with an unprecedented opportunity to uncover the training foundation Olympians utilize to separate the elite from the merely great—with practical guidance for top performers in the professional world. Bremer is speaking Wednesday, April 28, 2010, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Dallas Marriott Las Colinas in Irving, Texas, at 223 West Las Colinas Boulevard. In addition to a keynote presentation by Bremer, the $20 per person event includes presentations by Dream Outdoors CEO Matt Pfohl; a free incentive performance assessment for participants by DO executives; a discount opportunity for future training programs with Olympians; AND a three-course gourmet lunch. “To have someone of Eli’s caliber in front of a captive audience of entrepreneurs and executives in Dallas is almost too good to be true,” said DO CEO Matt Pfohl. “To have him conveying... Read More →
Trade EventsTRAVDEX, the travel technology trade show of 2010
March 16, 2010
The travel marketplace is highly fragmented, with adventure travel suppliers and providers operating independently all over the world. In contrast, travel planning and sharing is completely digital. This makes technology-based products essential to the adventure travel industry. The Problem? Evaluating and then buying travel technology is time consuming and costly. In today’s economy adventure travel companies need every advantage they can find. Attending TRAVDEX is one of those advantages. TRAVDEX, produced by PhoCusWright, is a comprehensive global trade show for travel technology buyers and sellers. TRAVDEX is the only trade show that gives access to travel innovation and technology solutions all under one roof. TRAVDEX, May 5 – 7 at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta Georgia, is centered around pre-scheduled appointments and gives you access to travel innovations, networking opportunities and the chance to negotiate the best deal for your company. Register now for $199, valid until March... Read More →
Partner News Trade EventsOpenTravel 2010 Advisory Forum, April 26-28
March 16, 2010
Editor’s Note: The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), in cooperation with the OpenTravel Alliance, will be hosting a meeting of ATTA’s new Distribution Working Group on Wednesday, April 28 at 4:00 PM (Pacific Time). The ATTA Distribution Working Group, which meets monthly via Web conference, is focused on identifying, discussing and resolving key obstacles to the electronic distribution of adventure and experiential travel product. All OpenTravel Advisory Forum attendees are welcome to join this discussion among ATTA members and adventure travel industry content providers. Are you looking for business or technology solutions for your distribution challenges? Are you interested in finding out more about non-proprietary interoperability and the OpenTravel Alliance? The 2010 OpenTravel North American Advisory Forum is now open for registration. Merchandising, Partnering and Product Alignment for a New Decade Hear experts speak about the what’s going on now in electronic... Read More →
Trade EventsThe Africa Travel Association’s Third Annual U.S.-Africa Seminar on Tourism
February 12, 2010
WHEN: The event begins with an evening networking reception highlighting The Gambia in West Africa as a travel destination on Thursday, March 4th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The full day of workshops on Destination Africa begins on Friday, March 5th, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. WHERE: The location of The Gambia reception will be announced shortly. The seminar takes place in conjunction with the Washington DC Travel & Adventure Show (formerly Adventures in Travel Expo) at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., USA. WHAT: As part of its continuing effort to increase tourism from the U.S. to Africa, the Africa Travel Association (ATA), a global travel industry trade association, will organize the Third Annual U.S.-Africa Seminar on Tourism. Co-sponsored again by the Travel & Adventure Show, this unique networking and learning event will open with a discussion on “Tourism Policy Choices for Africa” by Ambassador Johnny Carson, Assistant Secretary at the Bureau of African... Read More →
Spotlight: Sustainability Trade EventsWorld’s Innovative Travel Entrepreneurs to Gather to Share Geotourism Successes
January 21, 2010
WHAT: The Second Annual Geotourism Change Summit will take place at National Geographic headquarters Tuesday, Feb. 2, as travel leaders whose businesses range from eco-tours in rural villages to top-line resorts in major cities gather. They will share how to best cultivate destination stewardship and protect the world’s special places from the negative effects of mass tourism. Geotourism, a growing travel trend, is tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place — its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and the well-being of its residents. Registration $175 (general delegate) WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2. WHERE: National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C. Enter at 1146 16th Street N.W. WHO: The 10 finalists of the 2nd Geotourism Challenge, representing Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Costa Rica, India, Mongolia, Spain, the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Their enterprising tourism ranges from adventure bike tours through... Read More →
Trade EventsWilderness Risk Management Conference
January 15, 2010
Be heard by presenting at the 2010 Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC). The call for proposals for the 2010 WRMC on October 14-16 in Colorado Springs, CO is now open. Each year 300 engaged attendees come to learn from the experts. When you present at the WRMC, you raise the bar in the industry. Respected and renowned, WRMC speakers are at the cutting edge of research and field practices. The deadline for proposals is March 31st, 2010. The Wilderness Risk Management Conference 1-800-710-6657 x3 | wrmc@nols.edu | www.nols.edu/wrmc addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.adventuretravelnews.com%2Fwilderness-risk-management-conference'; addthis_title = 'Wilderness+Risk+Management+Conference'; addthis_pub = 'atta'; Read More →
Member Press Releases Trade EventsImportant industry backing as PATA embarks on new Adventure
September 15, 2009
PATA has received important backing from two influential organisations for its 2010 Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart in Nepal. The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) are endorsing this important PATA event, taking place at the Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu on 1-5 February 2010. The Conference and Mart will create important platforms for discussing and promoting environmental protection and social sustainability. Speakers confirmed include Shannon Stowell, President of the US-based Adventure Trade Trade Association (ATTA), Jose Dominic, CEO of CGH, Kerala; Naranjan Khatri, GM for Environment at ITC Welcome Group in India, Tony Jones, Founding Director of Nepal’s Himalyan Encounter and Australia-based Intrepid Travel CEO Darrell Wade. PATA is working with ATTA and IUCN to identify additional key-note speakers to participate in this exciting programme. Conference sessions include: Adventure... Read More →
Trade EventsAdventure & Backpacker Industry Conference
July 31, 2009
Adventure & Backpacker Industry Conference – Thursday 5 November – Australian National Maritime Museum The Adventure & Backpacker Industry Conference (ABiC), which celebrates its 14th year in 2009, is the biggest event in Australia for adventure and backpacker operators. The aim of the program is to provide delegates with practical learning they can apply in their own businesses to boost the bottom line. As well as formal learning during the conference itself, there are networking opportunities at the pre-conference drinks, during the tea/coffee/lunch breaks on the day and at the gala dinner in the evening. This is the opportunity for delegates to share best practice with, and learn from, industry colleagues. Golden Backpack Awards – Thursday 5 November – Doltone House Darling Island Wharf The Golden Backpack Awards are the only dedicated awards for the independent travel sector. More than 30 companies are recognized for their outstanding customer service in both state and... Read More →
ATTA Events Trade EventsVancouver Regional Meeting Report
May 14, 2009
VANCOUVER, B.C. – The first in a series of “Meeting of the Minds” events gathered tour operators, destination marketing representatives, travel agents, and media from the broader Vancouver and Whistler areas. Hosted by the ATTA and held at the Canadian Tourism Commission offices, the event was attended by sixteen companies, where industry trends were discussed, marketing ideas shared and peer-to-peer networking was a highlight. ATTA President, Shannon Stowell, presented current strengths and threats facing the industry along with Q1 2009 industry survey results. The round table presentation allowed for a lively discussion on topics such as the economy and how to adjust, Voluntourism trends, supplier/operator relationships, the small ship cruising industry, and whether adventure travelers will see a decline in the quality of services offered by tour companies and lodges worldwide due to the recession. In light of successful partnerships among ATTA members such as Tourism Yukon and... Read More →
