ATI CEO Noel Irwin Hentschel Speaks to 16 Million Chinese; Launches "Come to America and Save Money".BEIJING -- AmericanTours International (ATI (ATI Technologies Inc., Markham Ontario, http://ati.amd.com) A leading manufacturer of graphics chips and display adapters. Founded in 1985 by K. Y. Ho, Benny Lau and Lee Lau, ATI chips and boards are widely used by OEMs. ) 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. Noel Irwin Hentschel spoke to a mass viewing audience of 16 million Chinese today interested in travel to the United States as tourists via CCTN CCTN Catholic Community Television Network CCTN Cardiovascular Clinical Trials Network the prominent government owned China Cable Television Network's on-line media. The interview was heavily promoted by the Chinese media prior to the live discussion noting that Hentschel is considered to be an expert of American products and destinations and has become a popular commentator for America throughout the burgeoning Chinese market. "The current economy makes travel to the United States an excellent value for the Chinese tourist. One of the best investments the Chinese can make in getting the most for their vacation money is to come to America and save money, now," Hentschel declared. Working with the major Chinese tour operators, hotel companies and cities across America, Hentschel's ATI has developed tourism packages for the Chinese to experience the "real" America at a value they cannot afford to miss. "The Chinese are great savers and America offers them great value," continued the CEO. During the 90 minute program CCTN journalist Madam Zhang asked, "If the Chinese could visit only a few destinations in America where would you recommend?" Hentschel responded, "Definitely Philadelphia; the city on the East Coast of the United States The "Eastern Seaboard," or "Atlantic Seaboard" are terms referring to the easternmost coastal states in the United States. They touch the Atlantic Ocean and stretch up to Canada. where America started. Chinese tourists will enjoy visiting America's birthplace, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States Constitution of the United States, document embodying the fundamental principles upon which the American republic is conducted. Drawn up at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787, the Constitution was signed on Sept. were signed. It's home to the 2008 World Series Champion Baseball Team, The Phillies. Philadelphia is also one of the best places for Chinese travelers to shop because there are no taxes on clothing or shoes." Hentschel advised the viewers to include Washington, DC, the United States' Capital on their itinerary with Philadelphia, the two historic cities being only a few hours apart by Amtrak Amtrak, the National Railroad Passenger Corp., authorized to operate virtually all intercity passenger railroad routes in the United States. Amtrak was created by Congress in 1970 in response to more than two decades of continuous operating deficits by privately run train or car. A visit to the White House and various historical and cultural museums, then shopping and sightseeing in the surrounding states of Maryland and Virginia, are another must for Chinese visitors. Hentschel also recommended the Chinese visit Chicago, home to US President-elect Barack Obama and the basketball team made famous by Michael Jordan, the Chicago Bulls. "Chinese love basketball and they can experience 'real' American style games in Chicago while eating famous Chicago hot dogs," Hentschel reported. "I can't forget my own home state, California," Hentschel stated, "I join our California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in inviting Chinese visitors to 'Experience California,' one of America's top tourist destinations and world famous for incredible scenic drives." The CEO recommended starting in San Francisco, traveling along the Pacific Coast Highway Pacific Coast Highway may refer to:
Hentschel announced that the newly opened ATI Beijing Representative Office for CHINAMERICA TOURISM offers destination training for Chinese tour operators, promotion and product development for all 50 United States starting with Pennsylvania. ATI partners with AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. and CAA Caa See CCC. to market travel to China to their 50 million members and is the only travel company bringing Americans to China and Chinese to America, generating business and helping the economy and creating jobs in both countries. Co-founded in 1977 by Chairman/CEO Noel Irwin Hentschel and President Michael Fitzpatrick, ATI is America's largest American-owned, privately held, inbound/outbound tourism and marketing organization, annually serving one-million visitors from countries around the world and is responsible for bringing $3 billion into the U.S. economy, annually. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the travel company has offices in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , San Francisco, Washington DC, Orlando, Honolulu, Maui and Beijing. |
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