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IATOS 2004
World Congress General Sessions
Preliminary
Schedule
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Wednesday,
February 18 ·
2pm – 5:45pm
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12:00pm-2:00pm |
Registration
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2:00pm-2:15pm
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Welcome/Opening
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2:15pm-3:00pm |
Changes
in 2003 – Part 1: The New Traveler
In the wake of
9/11 and a global economic recession, travel patterns changed. Gain
a broad perspective on the latest tourism trends and learn where
today’s adventure and nature tourists are traveling.
SPEAKERS:
Nadia Le Bon, Mountain Travel Sobek; Stephanie Pearson, Outside
Magazine; Sean Greene, Away.com
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3:00pm-3:45pm |
Changes
in 2003 – Part 2: The New Tourism Industry
Besides a
change in the traveler, tourism professionals also experienced
changes that directly impacted how they conduct business. This
session will provide updated use data on trends affecting tourism
professionals and show where the market is heading.
SPEAKERS: Dave Brown, America Outdoors; Julie Lemish, Rex Travel;
Jennifer Bridgeforth of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
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4:00 - 4:55 pm |
Overcoming Barriers to Travel and Tourism
In a year
punctuated by terrorism, war and SARS outbreaks, certain
destinations experienced huge tourism declines. Find out how some
countries and destinations have overcome these obstacles, and learn
how you can restore confidence in a destination and restore security
among international visitors.
SPEAKERS:
Paul Stanley, Venezuela Eco
Alianza; Ralph Johansen, Canadian Tourism Commission; Krishna Arya,
India Tourism; Maisa
Fernandez, Kenya Tourism Board
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5:00 - 5:45pm |
Gaining
Strategic Alliances with Tourism Boards and Government Agencies
Tourism board and government agency
representatives describe winning alliances they have developed with
“on-the-ground” tourism operators, lodging facilities, travel agents
and other tourism providers, and share how you can duplicate these
experiences in your destination.
SPEAKERS:
Kerri Post, Visit Florida; Floyd Thompson, US Forest Service; Angela
West, Bureau of Land Management; Todd Smith, AdventureSmith
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