T P O C N E W S B R I E F S
STAY A DAY PROGRAM: As mentioned
earlier, we have talked about the Stay a Day
Program partnership we have with Black
Meeting and Tourism. Please be on the
look out in the next few days concerning
all of the details of this program. With all
that is going on oversees, this is a great
time for your clients to experience the
USA with different eyes.
2015 CONFERENCE SPEAKERS: We
are pleased to announce the following indi-
viduals will be with us:
Miguel Southwell - On Thursday, May 14th the
keynote speaker will be none
other than Mr. Southwell, gen-
eral manager of Atlanta's air-
port. Hartsfield-Jackson's is
the world's busiest passenger
airport, and leading global
cargo hub.
Anita Pagliasso – Will be
the keynote luncheon speaker
on Friday, May 15th. Ms. Anita
Pagliasso, is president and
founder of Ticket to Travel.
She is an author of various travel publications as
well as one of the esteemed group of travel
educators of the Travel Institute.
CONFERENCE REMINDER: Our
conference is just a few months away;
you still have time to register. Also
remember you must register for your
hotel accommodations on or before
April 30th, before the rate goes up.
PRE CONFERENCE TOUR The precon-
ference tour will convene on Wednesday, May
13th, 2015. This exciting cultural and heritage tour is spon-
sored by the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau.
The bus will depart the hotel
promptly at 1:00 p.m., return-
ing at 6:00 p.m. If you are reg-
istered for the conference and
plan to participate, please
reserve your space by visiting
this website –
https://www.eventbrite.com-
/e/tpoc-2015-preconference-
h e r i t a g e - t o u r - t i c k e t s -
16176753104
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MIGUEL SOUTHWELL
ANITA PAGLIASSO