AMTA General Membership Meeting Wednesday, October 7, 2009 Networking, 9:30 a.m.; Meeting and Program 10:00 a.m. Atlanta Rhythm Section meeting room (access through main front door) Hard Rock Café, 215 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, 30303 Directions and Parking: See below
Does the lucrative International Market seem out of reach? Do you have a difficult time even knowing where to start in working this market? Join us on October 7 for our general membership meeting and a program you don’t want to miss.
We will have two experts who will speak about the International Market and give you specific ways you can tap into it affordably. Find out how you can get your little piece of the International Pie!
Presenters: Kevin Langston, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Tourism Division, Georgia Department of Economic Development Brandon Barnes, Director, International Sales, Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau
Our host for the meeting will be the Hard Rock Café. With over 157 venues in more than 52 countries around the world, including 128 cafes and 11 hotels/casinos, Hard Rock has become a truly global phenomenon.
So come and experience All Things International on October 7. See you there!
Is it challenging for you to attend the AMTA general membership meetings because of regular, standing meetings that you must attend like board meetings, city council meetings, management meetings, etc.? We have two options that may help you:
Option #1: If you are the primary representative in AMTA, consider changing that designation to another employee. That person can attend AMTA meetings on your behalf and bring information back to you.
Option #2: If you are the primary representative in AMTA, consider adding an additional representative for only $50 more. The additional representative can attend AMTA meetings and bring information back to you.
Membership renewal notices will be mailed out this fall. Please consider the options above when you fill out your membership application. It is important that your organization remain an active and informed member of AMTA. You don’t want to miss out on all the benefits—great networking opportunities, educational programs, Web site listings, cooperative marketing opportunities, and much more.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Key Directions in Travel Distribution Myths, Trends and Opportunities Wednesday, October 7, 2009
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. ET
In this class PhoCusWright's senior director of research Douglas Quinby debunks several online travel myths and discusses key trends shaping travel distribution in 2009 and beyond. He will address the:
* Shopping, buying and spending trends of online travellers
* Future of traditional travel agencies and tour operators
* Leisure and corporate travel dynamics
* Why, when and how online travelers use destination Web sites
* Implications for travel marketers in 2009
Why is this information important to your current and future success?
This class will provide essential and current market research to help travel marketers prioritize their marketing and distribution channel planning for 2009 and 2010.
Douglas Quinby, Senior Director, Research, PhoCusWright, Inc.
As Senior Director of Research at PhoCusWright, Douglas is a key contributor to PhoCusWright's qualitative and quantitative research across a range of markets and travel industry segments. He has led numerous studies for PhoCusWright covering online travel and technology trends, travel agent and tour operator distribution, the vacation rental marketplace and social media in travel. About PhoCusWright Inc.- PhoCusWright focuses on how travelers, suppliers and intermediaries connect. PhoCusWright's marketplace intelligence is considered the industry standard for segmentation, sizing, forecasting, trends, analysis and consumer travel planning behavior.
To Register For This Class...
...Simply send an e-mail to darryl@southeasttourism.org and give your name, organization, phone number, and preferred email address so we can send you the connection instructions. This class is complimentary.
The Four Pack is Back
Family Four-Pack for $120 at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament or Upgrade to Four Royalty Admissions for $140
Must mention or enter discount code 4PGR99 at time of purchase. Valid for any combination of 4 adult and child admissions. All 4 admissions must be applied to a single reservation with a single payment. Not valid with other discounts, groups or special shows. Upgrade packages are additional. Some restrictions may apply. Offer expires 10/31/2009. (link coupon)
SPECIAL EVENTS
October 1-10, 2009:Little Shop Of Horrors
Performance at North Springs Charter High School. Thursday/Friday at 7pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets: VIP $15, Adult $10, Students/Seniors $5. Information Contact-Carol Ciepluch at 770.551.2490 ext. 145 or northspringspr@gmail.com
October 2 and 9, 2009: FREE Movies by Moonlight
At Sandy Springs United Methodist Church. Festivities begin at 6 pm. October 2: Monsters vs Aliens October 9: Ice Age 3. Arrive early and picnic with family and friends, snacks and drinks will be for sale onsite.
No pets/alcohol permitted. Information: Call 404-256-9091 or e-mail director@leadershipsandysprings.org.
October 10- Folk Tales by the Rails
4-9:30pm. The Depot in Downtown Kennesaw. Saddle up your horse, fill your canteen, check your compass and set your course for a rip roarin', rootin'-tootin' good time with loads of FREE storytelling, folklore, music, dancing, crafts, poetry and entertainment. http://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/pkrec
AMTA General Membership Meeting
