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Saturday, February 21

       
Room 1 - 317 Room 2 - 318 Room 3 - 321 Room 4 - 319/320

11-11:45am Caribbean Tourism Organization Active New Zealand Mexico Tourism Board: Huatulco Book Talk: Urban Adventures-Chicago
Lynn Schnaiberg
         
12-12:45pm Tourism Ireland MIR Corp Molokai Lodge & Beach Village Scuba Made Easy
         
1-1:45pm No Session No Session No Session Travel Editors Panel
         
2-2:45pm Great Alaska Adventure Lodge Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Tambo Tours American Hiking Society
         
3-3:45pm Mountain Madness Nunavut Tourism Tahiti Tourism Scuba Made Easy
         
4-4:45pm InnerQuest Adventures Thomson Safaris Tourism Northwest Territories Mexico Tourism Board
         
5-5:45pm Mongolian Tourism Tourism Malaysia Appalachain Wildwaters Sustainable & Responsible Travel
         
 
 
     
  Seminar Descriptions:  
     
     
  Scuba Made Easy  
  If you ever wondered what the word SCUBA means or what it is like to be a diver this presentation is for you. Patrick Hammer owner of SCUBA EMPORIUM a PADI 5 star facility will host these presentation. You will be introduced to SCUBA equipment and given an explanation of terms. During this presentation you will see how equipment works and how courses are conducted. We will discuss points such as why people SCUBA dive in the Midwest , we will talk about some of the great shipwrecks in Lake Michigan. We will talk about diving in the Caribbean and south pacific. We will look at the difference in Skin diving and Scuba diving as well as free diving will be discussed. The last few minutes will be open for discussion.  
     
  American Hiking Society  
  AHS is presenting a slide show and open discussion on its signature eco-travel program, Volunteer Vacations. Volunteers get hands-on experience in trail building and maintenance skills. More than a program that “cleans-up” foot paths, AHS’s Volunteer Vacations fosters public land stewardship and provides volunteers the opportunity to give back to the trails they love in beautiful outdoor settings.  
     
  Mountain Madness  
  Christine Boskoff, world-renowned alpinist, guides you through the process of reaching the more accessible 7 summits. Kilimanjaro, Elbrus & Aconcagua.  
     
  Tourism Ireland  
  Come to Ireland for a 10 month round the year season to see our adventure activities of the entire Island of Ireland. Hear about Walking with the Local experts and biking for the adventurous family and individual.

Kathryn Hayes: Tourism Ireland: www.tourismireland.com
Kay Woods: Go Ireland:
www.goactivities.com
Fidelma Ray: CycleWest
www.cyclewest.com

 
     
  Tourism Northwest Territories  
  Countless outdoor adventure opportunities abound in North America's last prestine wilderness. From roadside waterfall and wildlife viewing to some of the world's best whitewater and canoeing adventures. A land that does not sleep in the summer to natures best and only light show, the Northern Lights ... Something for everyone.  
     
  Great Alaska Adventure Lodge  
  Flyfishing for The planet's largest King Salmon and Rainbow Trout on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula.  Unbelievable images of an amazing fishery.  
     
  Nunavut Tourism  
  Nunavut - Canada's Arctic.

Untamed. Unspoiled. Undiscovered.

Join us for a slide show presentation and discover the exotic adventures and Inuit culture located only a few hours away.

 
     
  MIR Corp  
  Journey with MIR to legendary destinations at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Explore St. Petersburg, Siberia, the Silk Route and beyond.  
     
  Molokai Lodge & Beach Village  
  Molokai - A visual journey to the last Hawaiian Island.
Come experience a land where culture and exploration reign supreme!
 
     
  Active New Zealand  
  Andrew Fairfax presents a public seminar on the hiking, sea kayaking and cycling available in New Zealand's stunning mountains, rainforest, glaciers and National Parks.  
     
  "The Caribbean: Unique Adventure Destinations."  
     
  Book Talk: Urban Adventures-Chicago
Lynn Schnaiberg
 
  So you’re all revved up to hop a plane and start adventuring.  But guess what? There’s plenty of active outdoor adventure right here in your own backyard. Join Lynn Schnaiberg, author of Outside Magazine’s Urban Adventure Chicago, to hear the inside scoop on navigating the concrete jungle and environs to find the best spots for nearly 20 adventure sports: sea kayaking & canoeing, sailing, windsurfing & surfing, scuba diving, white water, fishing, biking, mountain biking, bird-watching, hiking & backpacking, rock climbing, caving, running, hang gliding & skydiving, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and other snow sports.  
     
  Mexico Tourism Board: Huatulco  
 

Huatulco, Mexico, Half Iron man
a)  Introduction to Huatulco – sports and adventure activities
b)
  History of triathlon & Ironman in Mexico
c)
  Why Huatulco is the ideal place in Mexico for an international triathlon competition
d)
  IV Half Ironman Mexico, Huatulco (participants, race, activities, program & registration)
e)
  Travel and special packages for international competitors

 
     
  Thomson Safaris  
  Providing the finest in Tanzania Safaris and Kilimanjaro Treks for 23 years - see the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (and more) with the Tanzania experts!  
     
  Mongolian Tourism  
  "Mongolia-Unique Tourism Destination" Learn about Mongolia, it's tourism board and cultural adventure trips  
     
  Mexico Tourism Board  
  Baja California South Mexico  
 

 

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