THETRADESHOW Offers Hotel Discounts for Delegates
ALEXANDRIA, VA, June 25, 2009 - THETRADESHOW (Travel Retailing and Destination Expo) announced today special hotel discounts for delegates attending this year's show. The 2009 THETRADESHOW will take place in Las Vegas, Sept. 13-15 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
"Thanks to great offers such as these, it's even more affordable for travel agents and suppliers to attend North America's number 1 travel trade show," said William Maloney, CTC, ASTA CEO. "Attending THETRADESHOW is a smart investment for any travel agent or supplier, especially now as every company, no matter its size, is looking for ways to reinvigorate the business and learn ways to make themselves more efficient and more profitable."
Seven hotels are offering discounts to THETRADESHOW attendees. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, the SpringHill Suites by Marriott and the Bellagio are offering rates of $109, while Treasure Island is offering a weeknight rate of $110. Agents can stay at the MGM Grand Las Vegas for only $99 a night (weeknight rate), while suppliers are being offered a weeknight rate of $129 a night. Among other properties, the Las Vegas Hilton is offering a newly reduced rate of $139 a night, with the Wynn Las Vegas and Encore at Wynn Las Vegas offering $149 and $159, respectively. And, for just $135 a night, THETRADESHOW attendees can stay at the Trump International Hotel & Tower.
Delegates should make their hotel reservation directly with the LVCVA Housing Bureau in order to receive the discounted rates mentioned above. To ensure their choice of hotel and room, agents and suppliers are encouraged to book early.
To learn more about the educational seminars offered at THETRADESHOW or to register to attend, please visit THETRADESHOW.org.
THETRADESHOW is created and supported by the travel industry's leading organizations, including: ASTA, ACTA, CLIA, ETOA, IGLTA, NACTA, NBTA, NTA, The Travel Institute, U.S. Travel Association and USTOA. Official media partners are: Agent@Home, eTurboNews, JaxFax, Modern Agent, Recommend, Travel Trade, Travel Weekly, TravelAge West, USA Today and Vacation Agent.
THETRADESHOW (Travel Retailing and Destination Expo) is a 3-day, in-depth networking and educational event. Global and inclusive, THETRADESHOW unites under one roof travel suppliers and buyers from all over the world, representing every segment of the travel and tourism industry. It is the trade show event for travel decision makers. For more information on THETRADESHOW, please call 1.866.870.9333, visit THETRADESHOW .org or e-mail [email protected]
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