2009 Schedule
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 Saturday: January 24, 2009 |
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| Become a Successful Home-Based Travel Agent Workshop OSSN Western Regional Manager & President, Ticket To Travel |
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Presented By:
Anita Pagliasso,OSSN Western Regional Manager & President, Ticket To Travel
Learn what it takes to become a successful home-based travel
agent.
*Legal Responsibilities
*State Travel Promoter Laws
*The Pros & Cons of running a home-based business
*Effective Marketing Techniques
*Building a client database
*Fun and innovative marketing ideas
*How to overcome distractions and diversions
*Overcoming the objectives of working from home
*How to choose the right host agency
*How to choose the best suppliers to make the most money
Also learn what's new at OSSN, the largest home-based agent association for
home-based travel agents. News on upcoming FAMS and conferences.
OSSN Members and travel agents attending this workshop will get free admission to the show.
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| "Europe Through the Back Door" with Rick Steves |
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Presented By:
Rick Steves, Rick Steves Europe
Join the travel expert--acclaimed for his bestselling guidebook series, public television series, and public radio shows--as he shares all the latest in smart European travel. Freshly back from lots of travels, Rick Steves explains the practical, money-saving ins and outs of independent travel. His 90-minute seminar is packed with tips on getting the most out of every mile, minute, and dollar on your next trip. |
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| 2009- Big Travel Year for Americans! |
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John Hamilton, KGO Radio Travel & Leisure Host of the number one rated travel & leisure show, KGO NEWSTALK 810AM
John will give you tips, suggestions, and deals to help you make the most of your travel budget.
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| Travel in Troubled Times |
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Presented By:
Pauline Frommer, Founder, Pauline Frommer guides
We all need a vacation now, more than ever. And a happy side-effect of the current economic turbulence has been an unprecedented number of great travel deals. I'll talk about how to make your travel dollar stretch further, but also how to ensure that the investment you make in your vacation is a safe one.
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| Adventures by Disney |
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Presented by:
Eileen Adams
Disney Destinations
Experience the world as an Adventurer!
Come with us and share with your family a world filled with wonder,
enchantment and remarkable stories in 22 itineraries at some of the planet's
most spectacular destinations! From Ziplining in the Swiss Alps to a private
jeep safari in South Africa. This is no ordinary vacation!
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| Travel as a Political Act |
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Presented By:
Rick Steves, Rick Steves Europe
Rick Steves--author of 30 European travel guidebooks and host of the PBS-TV series, Rick Steves' Europe--believes that thoughtful travel expands our world view and shapes how we address the challenges confronting our nation politically. Having spent four months a year overseas for the last 25 years, Rick feels that travel helps us "challenge truths we were raised to think were self-evident and God-given." His classes have helped millions of Americans not only enjoy maximum travel thrills per mile, minute and euro.but become better citizens of our planet. Rick shares how the other 96 percent of humanity sees our nation and explores how his social activism has grown naturally out of his travel experiences. He's fresh back from lots of travels (including a TV production trip to Iran) and will be on hand after his talk for questions and autographs. |
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Eco Adventures Russian River, Sonoma County
Get Muddy Before the Spa & Dinner |
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Presented by:
Jim Skiba, CMP, President, Incentives To Intrigue
Come to the country as a couple or with a group. From January to December - learn how to evaluate options for outdoor Eco-adventure programs in the Russian River area of Sonoma County, Northern California. Come for an overnight escape or several days. Enjoy rolling hills, redwood forests, creeks, the river and the ocean.
Discover the outdoors in the daytime, and then come back inside for the spa, followed by a sumptuous wine dinner at one of the local restaurants.
Soft adventures include: bird watching, camping, cooking classes, fine dining, fishing, hiking, hot air balloon rides, mushroom foraging, picnics, spa programs, whale watching, and wine tasting,
Energetic adventures include: biking, canoeing, diving, horseback riding, kayaking, sailing, and surfing.
We have dozens of ideas for couples, a group of friends, corporate meetings or retreats, team building games, and weddings to help with your planning.
Consider some new combinations such as sip and cycle to visit wineries by bicycle.
Outdoor mud is optional or you may choose to find mud at the spa!
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| Packing for Today's Travel |
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Presented by:
Linda Dotson, Packing Expert, TravelSmart
Linda Dotson, packing expert will teach you her packing "light" system. Learn how to maneuver through airport security, pack light and save money. Guaranteed, the most seasoned traveler will come away with new and innovative travel tips.
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| Costa Rica, Peru & the Galapagos: The Ultimate Wildlife Eco-tours to Central & South America with Wild Planet Adventures |
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Presented by:
Josh Cohen, Director, Wild Planet Adventures
Share our passion for wildlife! Learn about the ultimate Costa
Rica Wildlife Adventure for wildlife and nature enthusiasts. Well also fit
in as much as we can on Peru, the Galapagos and Panama. These are
non-commercial tours specially designed for wildlife and nature lovers,
featuring 'off the beaten path destinations, special nocturnal wildlife
activities, safari-style paddling, interaction with animals and wildlife
experts, small groups and expert local guides. Extraordinary value-packed
itineraries emphasize bird watching and wildlife viewing in remote
rainforests and on rarely paddled rivers, plus hiking, sea-kayaking,
cloudforest canopy tours, whitewater rafting, flat-water wildlife float
trips, biological stations, national parks and wildlife preserves & much
more! 15 years experience.
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| Sunday: January 25, 2009 |
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| "Europe Through the Back Door" with Rick Steves |
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Presented By:
Rick Steves, Rick Steves Europe
Join the travel expert--acclaimed for his bestselling guidebook series, public television series, and public radio shows--as he shares all the latest in smart European travel. Freshly back from lots of travels, Rick Steves explains the practical, money-saving ins and outs of independent travel. His 90-minute seminar is packed with tips on getting the most out of every mile, minute, and dollar on your next trip. |
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| Eco Adventures Latin America From Mexico to Chile |
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Presented By:
Jim Skiba, CMP, Director, World Incentive Nexus
Make plans to visit Latin America in the near future. Go as a couple or with a group. Learn how to evaluate the year-round options for outdoor Eco-adventure programs in Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru. You may land in a big city but where else should you be going?
Issues presented will include:
Accommodations from a jungle lodge to a luxury hotel
Eco adventures soft adventure versus energetic activities
Food and beverage from familiar menus to ethnic specialties
Highlights of each country
Language barrier
Safety concerns
Seasons weather when to travel
Transportation and scheduling
We will discuss ideas for couples, a group of friends, corporate meetings or incentive programs.
Consider some new ideas - plan a successful getaway.
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| Packing for Today's Travel |
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Presented by:
Linda Dotson, Packing Expert, TravelSmart
Linda Dotson, packing expert will teach you her packing "light" system. Learn how to maneuver through airport security, pack light and save money. Guaranteed, the most seasoned traveler will come away with new and innovative travel tips.
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| Experiences Around the San Francisco Bay Area & Beyond |
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| Doug McConnell, Host of KRON's Bay Area Backroads and Co-Founder of www.OpenRoad.TV, The Traveler's Video Guide to the American West. |
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| Getting the Most for Your Money With a Safari to Southern Africa |
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Presented By:
Kiley Matthews, African Sunrise Safaris
Getting the most for your money with travel to Southern Africa
How Southern Africa compares to other holiday destinations
10 things to do prior to booking a safari
Travel on a safari for the same price as your favorite theme park, or any cruise destination.
Choose a safari operator who gives back to the community , visit some of our community projects
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| Travel as a Political Act |
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Presented By:
Rick Steves, Rick Steves Europe
Rick Steves--author of 30 European travel guidebooks and host of the PBS-TV series, Rick Steves' Europe--believes that thoughtful travel expands our world view and shapes how we address the challenges confronting our nation politically. Having spent four months a year overseas for the last 25 years, Rick feels that travel helps us "challenge truths we were raised to think were self-evident and God-given." His classes have helped millions of Americans not only enjoy maximum travel thrills per mile, minute and euro.but become better citizens of our planet. Rick shares how the other 96 percent of humanity sees our nation and explores how his social activism has grown naturally out of his travel experiences. He's fresh back from lots of travels (including a TV production trip to Iran) and will be on hand after his talk for questions and autographs. |
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| Thailand & Laos, and India: The Ultimate Wildlife Eco-tours to Asia with Wild Planet Adventures |
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Presented by:
Josh Cohen, Director, Wild Planet Adventures
Share our passion for wildlife! Learn about the ultimate Thailand & Laos Wildlife Adventure for wildlife and nature enthusiasts. Well also fit in as much as we can on India. These are non-commercial tours specially designed for wildlife and nature lovers, featuring 'off the beaten path destinations, special nocturnal wildlife activities, interaction with animals and wildlife experts, small groups and expert local guides. Named one of the "World's 50 Best Trips" by NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER, it includes bird & wildlife viewing in over 4 national parks and wildlife preserves, plus an eco-responsible elephant camp, exclusive interaction with tigers, cooking school, Buddhist temples, floating markets, Grand Palace, Chiang Mai, and much more! The grand finale is the Gibbon Experience - a magnificent treehouses/zipline combination to see gibbons singing as the mist burns off the rainforest! 18 years experience.
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