The Trade Show is the premier annual event for the US travel and tourism industry and will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center September 13 to 15, 2009.

A Cuba destination seminar, “Cuba Breakthrough: Opportunities for the US Travel Industry” will be offered for the second year. It will be in the Caribbean area of the trade show on September 13 from noon to 1:30pm.  The organizers did not have enough room for all those who wished to attend.

At any time President Obama can open the door to the full range of non-tourist travel. Travel agents, tour operators, and other travel industry professionals can learn about opportunities for travel to Cuba at this seminar.

Speakers

Bob Whitley, President, US Tour Operators Association (moderator)

Christopher Baker, author of six books on Cuba including the award-winning and most widely used Moon guidebook (15 minute slide talk)

Lisa Simon, President, National Tour Association

Andrea Holbrook, President, Holbrook Travel, an OFAC registered Travel Service Provider (TSP) with several years experience in organizing educational and natural science trips.

John McAuliff, Coordinator, Travel Industry Network on Cuba, update on action by the Obama Administration and pending legislation in Congress

Trade Show Cuba Booth,  #1237

On-line sign up for the Open Cuba petition created by Orbitz with support from USTOA, NTA and key travel, business and advocacy organizations.

Special materials from and about tourism in Cuba.*

An opportunity to ask Cuba related questions specific to your business.

Registration for a familiarization tour and orientation session in Cuba. 

*If you want to speak and/or have a brochure available at the Cuba destination seminar and in the booth, please contact to make arrangements as soon as possible.

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