Texas Travel Industry Update - Life's Better in a State of Travel
June 23, 2016
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TTIA Discount Park Tickets
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Plan Ahead for July 4th!
Get Your Discount Tickets to Texas Theme Parks & Attractions Today!
Get your discount tickets today!
- SeaWorld San Antonio
- Natural Bridge Caverns
- Schlitterbahn New Braunfels
- Schlitterbahn South Padre Island
- Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
- Six Flags Over Texas
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas
- Space Center Houston
- Splashtown San Antonio
- Wet 'N Wild Splashtown Houston
AND,
remember,
EVERYONE
who is employed by your organization is eligible for these discounts!
Click
HERE to purchase tickets!
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Upcoming Events
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October 10-12, 2016
November 8-10, 2016
December 7, 2016
Public Policy Forum - Austin/Bastrop
February 15-16, 2017
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TravelPAC - Donate Now!
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Do your fair share to support our advocacy efforts that help protect our industry and
your livelihood
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Recently TTIA leadership visited with Governor Greg Abbott and delivered a TravelPAC contribution.
(Pictured: Governor Greg Abbott, center; back row from left: Davis Phillips, Phillips Entertainment, Inc.; Brad Wuest, Natural Bridge Caverns; Mike Waterman, VisitHouston; Terri Adams, Schlitterbahn Waterparks & Resorts; David Teel, TTIA)
A contribution of just $50 can make a big difference.
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Travel Summit 2016 - Dr. Ray Perryman Confirmed to Speak
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October 10-12, 2016
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Dr. Ray Perryman Confirmed to Speak
 Join us in Houston this October for the 31st Annual Texas Travel Summit and hear from Texas' foremost economist, Dr. Ray Perryman. TTIA is currently finalizing the schedule for this year's conference and it is shaping up to be another must-attend TTIA educational offering.
Note that this year,
Texas Travel Summit will begin on Monday early afternoon and run through Wednesday mid-day. Please plan to attend the entire conference as you won't want to miss any of the amazing sessions on tap. The
TTIA Awards Gala will be held Tuesday evening.
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| Meet Daniela Alvidrez, TTIA's Communications and Government Relations Intern |
My name is Daniela Alvidrez, I am an upcoming senior at the University of Texas at Austin majoring in International Relations and Global Studies, with an international political economy focus. I am also completing a Business Foundations Certificate through the McCombs School of Business, along with a couple of minors.
I was born in El Paso, Texas, but have had the opportunity to live in Mexico for six years and also study abroad in France. Travel has brought me experiences and knowledge that no textbook could have ever provided. I am intrigued by different perspectives, ideas and cultures, along with the vast amount of lessons you acquire from listening to others.
As a Texan, but also someone who has lived in other areas, I am able to truly appreciate the world-wide known Texas culture. As the new governmental affairs and communications intern for the Texas Travel Industry Association, I am delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and preservation of the travel and tourism sector of our great state. I am looking forward to meeting and working with some of the greatest leaders in this industry.
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DMO Empowered - November
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Frisco, November 8-10, 2016
Created for DMO CEOs by DMO CEOs
The
DMO Empowered
program was created because TTIA and its board of directors understand
the success of the travel Industry begins in its individual communities. DMO's are the trusted stewards of the public funds dedicated by the state to promote travel. It is important that each DMO has the full understanding and support of its elected officials, city officials, stakeholders, and citizens.
The program will provide the DMO CEO with the essential tools necessary to educate local officials, stakeholders, and citizens regarding the economic value of travel and tourism in their own communities and the valuable role of the DMO.
"The course made me see that even with years of experience, we all have the same problems and have to constantly have a proactive plan with our advocates, partners and staff. I felt privileged to be in the first DMO Empowered class, to be able to learn from giants in the industry and to be alongside such a seasoned group of Texas tourism professionals."
The cost of the program is only $675 for TTIA Members and $895 for Non-Members. You must commit to attending all 2 1/2 days of the program.
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| Member News |
- Visit Lubbock Welcomes New Sales Manager. Visit Lubbock, the convention and visitors bureau, recently announced the addition of Tiffany Kennedy as sales manager to the organization's sales team.Kennedy's primary market focus covers religious, military and group tours.
If your organization has news to share
- awards, staff changes, hosting a big industry event, etc, send the information to Janice Langlinais at janicel@ttia.org and we'll try to include it in an upcoming newsletter.
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