2007 Boston Globe Travel Show Announces Exceptional Travel Industry Conference Schedule.Seminars and Workshops Feature Top Travel Industry Professionals BOSTON -- The 2007 Boston Globe Travel Show has announced a full slate of seminars and conferences designed to help travel professionals learn from some of the industry's top sales leaders. More than 30 presenters will offer 10 topical seminars and accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. workshops during the Travel Industry Conference, which spans Friday, March 23, and Saturday, March 24, at the Seaport World Trade Exposition Center in Boston. The Boston Globe Travel Show Industry Conference and Trade Day have become the can't-miss regional industry event for travel professionals. Travel professionals can register for the event at www.bostonglobetravelshow.com. Registration for the Friday and Saturday conference, evening trade reception and to walk the show floor is free. Attendance at the Friday luncheon is available for a $10 fee. Seating is limited, so pre-registration is strongly recommended. Admiral George Naccara, the Federal Security Director of Boston's Logan International Airport For the Logan airport in Billings, Montana, see . Logan International Airport (IATA: BOS, ICAO: KBOS, FAA LID: BOS) in the East Boston neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States (and partly in the Town of Winthrop, Massachusetts), is one , will offer the conference keynote address on Friday. As a representative of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Noun 1. Department of Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States , Admiral Naccara will detail some of the changes inherent in travel security, providing information on how travel professionals can prepare their clients for an enhanced, safer travel experience. Two workshops will offer accreditation by The Travel Institute: * Discovering the Growing Market for Gay & Lesbian Travel, presented by Ed Salvato, Editor in Chief, The Out Traveler and Corporate Director of Travel Media for PlanetOut Inc.; and Jeff Guaracino, VP - Communications, Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) was founded in 1996 by the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Pew Charitable Trusts. , and Author, Gay and Lesbian Marketing: The Essential Guide for Marketers. * The Ultimate Selling Workshop, presented by Scott Koepf, CTC, MCC (The Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corporation, Austin, TX) The first high-tech research and development consortium in the U.S., created in 1982 by leading companies within the electronics industry. , offering specific tools to garner sales and a personalized process and style to help cultivate lifetime clients. Additional workshops and seminars will take place throughout Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, all designed to make travel agents more successful at their jobs. These seminars include: * Caribbean Travel Updates * Evolving the Home-Based Agent Market * Finding a Cruise for Every Customer * Putting a face to New England Travel * Selling Resorts & Rooms * Utilizing Essential Travel Technology * Vacation Access (VAX) Training Confirmed panelists include: * William Alverson, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Joystar Travel Network * Jeffrey Anderson, VP - Marketing, America's Vacation Center * Terri Burke, Vice President, Norwegian Cruise Lines * Celebrity Cruise Line * Jeff Drew CTC, Senior Vice President of Sales, Oceania Cruises * Gary Fee, President, Outside Sales Support Network * Michael Ihle, Vice President - Product Development, Galileo * James Killen, Director East Coast, Club Med * Scott Koepf, General Manager, Nexion / Jurni * Bob LaCroix, Sr. Vice President, Trisept Solution * Mark Travel / Funjet Vacations * Narciso Moreno, Northeast Regional Director, Puerto Rico Tourism Company * Lee Rosen, President, TRAMS * Aracelys Sanchez Cruz, Leisure Sales Mgr., Westin Rio Mar Beach Golf Resort & Spa * Society of American Travel Writers - Northeast Chapter * Robert Weiss, Publisher, Travel New England A complete trade program is available online at www.bostonglobetravelshow.com. In addition to the conferences and workshops, each attending travel agent will receive a "coupon booklet" with offers provided by exhibitors, providing valuable financial incentives for each trip sold by agents to consumers. Busch Entertainment, Carnival Cruise Lines This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. , Aruba Tourism Authority, New Brunswick Tourism and Vacation Outlet have signed on as premier Travel Show sponsors. Other industry partners include American Society of Travel Agents ASTA, short for the American Society of Travel Agents, claims over 20,000 members in 140 countries. Its members include travel agents and companies who offer travel products, such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc. , New England Inns & Resorts, Africa Travel Association, Canadian Tourism Commission The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) was created in 1995 to promote Canadian tourism in order to capitalize on a major international industry. The CTC states that it "is dedicated to promoting the growth and profitability of the Canadian tourism industry by marketing Canada as a , Caribbean Tourism Organization The Caribbean Tourism Organization's main objective is the development of sustainable tourism for the economic and social benefit of Caribbean people. The CTO provides to and through its public and private sector members, the services and information to accomplish this goal. , Pacific Asia Travel Association, United States Tour Operators Association and PlanetOut, Inc. About The Show Established in 2006, the Boston Globe Travel show was created to bring together the New England travel community and the New England traveler. The show is open to the trade exclusively on Friday, March 23, and to the public on Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25. More than 200 exhibitors are expected to be in attendance at the show. For more information about exhibiting at the 2007 Boston Globe Travel Show, contact Cyndie Gardner at 203.622.7509 or visit www.boston.com/travelshow. About The Boston Globe The Boston Globe is wholly owned by The New York Times Company (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : NYT), a leading media company with 2006 revenues of $3.3 billion. The New York Times Company includes The New York Times, the New York Times, The Morning daily newspaper, long the U.S. newspaper of record. From its establishment in 1851 it has aimed to avoid sensationalism and to appeal to cultured, intellectual readers. 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