Neue DZT Leitung: Klaus Lohmann in London – Oliver Sedlinger in Peking – Maike Bates in Sydney
The 2009 International Destination Expo hosted by the American Society of Travel Agents and South African Tourism was a resounding success, attracting more than 850 delegates, and exceeding last year’s event in both agents and suppliers.
In conjunction with its fourth annual International Destination Expo (IDE), held this year in Sun City, South Africa, ASTA held its first Board of Directors (BOD) meeting of 2009.
In spite of a tough economic environment South African Tourism has reported strong support for business tourism at the recent Meetings Africa, South Africa’s top business tourism trade exhibition, from both exhibitors and visitors.
BIT 2009, Italy’s biggest travel trade show, witnessed the launch of South African Tourism’s new advertising campaign in Italy.
For the first time, the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) will host their annual International Destination Expo (IDE) on the African continent. ASTA is the world’s largest association of travel professionals. Members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc.
A recent survey of ASTA members found that there has been a steady shift in both the size and location of travel agencies in recent years.
Today, ASTA released the results of its 2008 Global Distribution System (GDS) Report. The study found that while GDS usage has declined in the past nine years, the vast majority of agencies still use a GDS system.
Der neue Präsident und CEO der Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), Gregory Duffell, wird die Delegation der Organisation auf der Internationalen Tourismusbörse (ITB) vom 11. Bis 15. März in Berlin leiten.
Seit Anfang des Jahres präsentiert sich die Tourismusdestination Frankreich mit einem neuen Markenzeichen. Auf der ITB haben Sie die Gelegenheit, die neue Marke kennenzulernen und mehr darüber zu erfahren.
