It is time for Spring Workshops again! This year, Tahiti Tourisme North America (TTNA) is proud to present a new format. In previous years, we have been holding our Workshop presentations in the morning. For 2007, we are presenting a new, evening format. The Tahiti Workshops present our Partners with an educational and networking opportunity to meet and interact with the U.S. and Canadian travel agent community. It is also an ideal opportunity for Partners to personally explain their respective products to the frontline of the travel industry. Highlights for the 2007 Workshop Series:

• A new evening Workshop format allowing more time for Partner presentations!
• Excellent value for your investment at a cost of approximately $200 per workshop
  
• Expands the network of Tahiti Tiare Agents (destination specialists)
  
• Provides contact with over 1,000 agents in 15 cities across the U.S. and Canada
  
• Provides a Tahiti-Only focus targeting agents with a high level of interest in selling Tahiti
  

Signature Travel Network: Los Angeles

Signature Travel Network held an event at the Los Angeles Convention Center on January 13, 2007. Tahiti Tourisme North America and Air Tahiti Nui represented the destination and distributed collateral to Signature’s members. Attendees were very professional and enthusiastic about the islands of Tahiti. Traffic was constant and feedback on Tahiti was excellent. The general opinion was that business to Tahiti was up for 2007!

Adventures in Travel Expo: New York City

TTNA and Partners attended the Adventures in Travel Expo in New York City January 13-14. Along with representatives from Swain Tours and Air Tahiti Nui, TTNA distributed collateral and discussed a vacation to the islands of Tahiti with many of the consumers that were in search of an adventurous vacation. Although only there were a small number of travel agents that attended the trade only portion (the first two hours of Saturday), the Tahiti booth experienced steady and heavy traffic throughout the rest of the weekend. The event brought in over 19,400 attendees and most attendees that visited the Tahiti booth were very enthusiastic about Tahiti.

Adventures in Travel Expo/LA Times Travel Show

The Adventures in Travel and LA Times show held on February 10th and 11th attracted approximately 16,000 attendees to Long Beach, CA. The first few hours, which were strictly trade, brought very slow traffic and a low number of agents. However, as the show opened to the general public, Tahiti’s booth experienced heavy traffic. Partners that participated in the booth were: Aranui, Happy Vacations, Haumana Cruises, Star Clippers, Tahiti Vacations, and Te Tiare Beach, an Outrigger Resort.

Prestige Travel Fair: Las Vegas

TTNA and representatives from Star Clippers, InterContinental Resorts French Polynesia, Pearl Resorts & Spas, and Hotel Kia Ora, distributed Tahiti collateral at this one-day consumer focused event in Las Vegas. Although the traffic was moderate at this show, the interest level was very good with many consumers inquiring about planning their Tahiti honeymoons.

Orange County Register Show

On January 20th and 21st, TravelStore presented the 29th Annual Orange County Register Travel Show. TTNA and representatives from Happy Vacations, Haumana Cruises, Star Clippers, Tahiti Vacations, and Te Tiare Beach Resort exhibited. Traffic at this event was lighter than expected. A lot of consumers are enthusiastic about Tahiti, but most have already visited.

Maison de la France National Seminars: San Francisco and Beverly Hills

Maison de la France began its national seminars this past week in San Francisco and Beverly Hills, on February 28th and March 1st, respectively. TTNA was present in both locations with Air Tahiti Nui joining in the Beverly Hills event. Both seminars had very good attendance. Agents showed a high interest level and passion for both France and its Departments and Overseas Communities.

TravelStore Vacationfest: Santa Monica, CA

TravelStore hosted its Vacationfest this past weekend in Santa Monica, CA. TTNA attended this one day event with representatives from Te Tiare Beach, an Outrigger Resort, Hotel Bora Bora, Hotel Kia Ora, Star Clippers, Aranui, and Islands in the Sun. The event had a steady but medium flow of traffic. It was a beautiful day in Santa Monica and some consumers may have detoured to the beach