| The Travel Professionals of Color National Association is moving
forward with exciting plans for its 7th annual conference to be held
in Buffalo, New York from May 14 – 17, 2009. In view of the
present economy, training centered on this year’s theme, “Working
together as we move to Higher Ground,” will be a major focus
of the conference. The conference will be held at the Adams Mark Buffalo
Hotel.
TPOC believes that all is not lost. Traveling to higher ground
of profitability, even during this recessed economy, is still a
strong possibility. TPOC believes there is a market interested in
leisure travel that is willing to pay for the service and counsel
of a good travel agent or tour operator.
At the TPOC Conference, workshops, seminars, general assemblies,
and exciting industry speakers will be available to share information
on how travel professionals can reach that higher ground of profitability
selling travel, especially in the area of multicultural and heritage
tourism. Travel agents will also be able to earn their first level
Heritage Tourism Specialist Certificate.
Travel agents and tour operators at all levels of their career
are invited to attend and reap the benefits of the training TPOC
will be providing to its delegates.
In addition, travel and tourism suppliers who have an interest
in reaching this US$100 billion minority travel market can do so
by displaying their products at TPOC’s 7th annual trade show
being held during the conference on Saturday, May 16, 2009.
Tourist offices and convention&visitors bureaus who have an
interest in generating more business from the flourishing minority
market will learn how TPOC members can help increase business for
their cities.
More detailed information on the conference program will be forthcoming.
Registration is now open for the conference and trade show exhibit
booths. Visit the web site at www.tpoc.org
or call (303) 574-9688 or 1-800-901-1259.
Charlotte Haymore TPOC National Association Phone: (303) 574-9688
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