African American Travel Conference

April April 12-14, 2011 

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Tuesday,  April 12, 2011

Noon :  Conference Registration
Welcome to African American Travel Conference, meet the staff that will take care of you for the next three days.

6:00 - 7:00 PM  :  Icebreaker Reception
This Conference is about building travel relationships and we kick-off this event with a Social Mixer that is guaranteed to jump-start your networking opportunities.

7:00 - 10:00 PM  :  Opening Dinner & Entertainment
Tuesday’s dinner & entertainment will be hosted by Virginia Beach CVB and has a few surprises in store for our guests. This event is always the top rated function with the travel industry.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

7:30 - 8:30 AM  :  Breakfast
Start your day with friends in an atmosphere designed to boost the thought process for a great day.

8:30 - 9:00 AM  :  Marketplace Kickoff ...
An upbeat seminar designed to kickstart your Marketplace.

9:30 - 11:30 Am  :  AATC Marketplace I
Travel planners and industry delegates meet for one-on-one discussions for potential business  opportunities and computer generated appointments. Meet travel planners from around the country that can deliver Tour Groups from their community outreach to your destination.

12:00 - 1:30 PM  :  Official Luncheon
This luncheon features entertainment from our 2012 Conference Host destination: Visit Baltimore.
This is a great networking opportunity.

2:00 - 6:00 PM  :  City Sightseeing Tours
Enjoy a tour of our host town – Virginia Beach, VA.  Experience Virginia Beach like no other by tour bus. Learn about its history and great entertainment spots! Travel Industry joins with Travel Planners for further time to solidify relationships.

6:30 - 10:00 PM  :  Dine Around Program
An evening to get together and experience great food and even better friendship. Dine around assistance provided by Niagara Falls. Plan to dine with friends or ask a few new clients out for a Group Sales Dinner.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

7:30 - 8:30 AM  :  Breakfast
Start the day with knowledge from around the world and surprise entertainment from Little Rock.

8:30 - 9:00 AM  :  Marketplace Kickoff ...
An upbeat seminar designed to kickstart your Marketplace.

9:30 - 11:30 Am  :  AATC Marketplace II
Travel planners and industry delegates meet for one-on-one discussions for potential business
opportunities and computer generated appointments. Meet travel planners from around the country that can deliver Tour Groups from their community outreach to your destination.

11:30 - 12:00 PM  :  Closing Ceremonies Wind up the best three days
of your career with these Closing Ceremonies designed to review the information and contacts
you have collected and discuss this NEW Tourism Market.

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