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Exhibitors
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A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours ......................................................................................................................... 4
airberlin ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Air Canada ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Alitalia ................................................................................................. 4
Alamo Rent A Car ............................................................................................................................................. 4
ALON Marketing Group ................................................................................................................................... 5
AmericaBound Tours, Inc. ................................................................................................................................ 5
Avis Budget EMEA Ltd .................................................................................................................................... 5
Best Western Global Marketing Group ............................................................................................................. 5
Bloomington CVB ............................................................................................................................................. 5
British Airways/American Airlines/Iberia ......................................................................................................... 5
Caesars Entertainment ....................................................................................................................................... 6
CityPASS ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
Colorado Tourism Office .................................................................................................................................. 6
Condor ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
Cruise America & Canada RV Rentals Inc ....................................................................................................... 7
EagleRider Motorcycle Rentals and Tours ........................................................................................................ 7
El Monte RV...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Expedia TAAP................................................................................................................................................... 7
Experience Kissimmee c/o Get It Across Marketing ........................................................................................ 8
Explore Minnesota Tourism .............................................................................................................................. 8
FiniVin ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
Flexible Car Hire ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Gastaldi USA ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Global Hospitality Marketing Link ................................................................................................................... 9
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau .................................................................................................. 9
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau ....................................................................................... 9
Hawaii Tourism, Europe ................................................................................................................................... 9
Helicopter Flight Services ................................................................................................................................. 9
Hertz ................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Hotel Beacon NYC .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Icelandair ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
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Inside Out Tours LLC ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board .................................................................................................... 10
Lufthansa ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Mall of America .............................................................................................................................................. 11
Marriott ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Nevada Commission on Tourism .................................................................................................................... 11
New York Water Taxi/Circle Line Downtown ............................................................................................... 11
North Dakota Tourism ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA ............................................................................................................................ 12
NYC & Company ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Ocean Five Hotel – Miami Beach ................................................................................................................... 12
Red and White Fleet ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Rocky Mountain International ......................................................................................................................... 13
San Francisco Travel Association ................................................................................................................... 13
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) ........................................................................................................................... 13
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment .................................................................................................................... 13
Simon Shopping Destinations ......................................................................................................................... 13
Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau .......................................................................................................... 14
Sonoma Wine Country .................................................................................................................................... 14
The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel .......................................................................................................... 14
Travel Oregon .................................................................................................................................................. 14
Travel Portland ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Turbulenz Publishing ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Unique Hotel Solutions ................................................................................................................................... 15
United Airlines ................................................................................................................................................ 15
Universal Studios Hollywood .......................................................................................................................... 15
Vail Resorts ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
Visit California ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Visit Denver..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Visit Oakland/Oakland International Airport .................................................................................................. 16
Visit Orlando ................................................................................................................................................... 16
Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater ....................................................................................................................... 16
Yosemite/Mariposa County ............................................................................................................................. 17
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Bay City Bike Rentals & Tours ....................................................................................................................... 17
California Academy of Sciences ..................................................................................................................... 17
San Diego Tourism Authority ......................................................................................................................... 17
San Mateo Country CVB/Silicon Valley ......................................................................................................... 17
Travel Dynamics International ........................................................................................................................ 17
Tropicana Las Vegas ....................................................................................................................................... 18
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A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours Manhattan? FUHGETTABOUDIT! A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours is the ONLY Brooklyn-based tour
company featuring Brooklyn’s favorite foods, neighborhoods, landmarks and famous movie locations. From
DUMBO to Coney Island, we cover it all. Best of all, ALL TOURS DEPART FROM MANHATTAN! The
tours are led by licensed, Brooklyn born tour guides. Bus tours include the Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour
(voted the #1 tour of Brooklyn on Tripadvisor in 2012 and 2013), the Brooklyn Neighborhood Tour and the
Christmas Lights & Cannoli Tour. As seen on the Today Show, Good Morning America, the Food Network
and the Travel Channel!
www.asliceofbrooklyn.com - Jennifer Nola Ackerson - [email protected]
airberlin
airberlin is one of the leading airlines in Europe and flies to 147 destinations worldwide. The second largest
airline in Germany carried more than 33 million passengers in 2012. airberlin offers a global route network
through its strategic partnership with Etihad Airways, which has a 29.21% share in airberlin, and through
membership of the oneworld® airline alliance. The airline with the award-winning service operates
codeshare flights worldwide with 16 airlines. The fleet has an average age of five years and is among the
most modern and eco-efficient in Europe.
www.airberlin.com - Lise Mwanengo - [email protected]
Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada's largest full-service airline and the largest provider of scheduled passenger services in
the Canadian market, the Canada-U.S. transborder market and in the international market to and from
Canada.
Air Canada offers easy and seamless connections from Scandinavia through 8 European gateways to
Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, Halifax and St. Johns. From these 8 Canadian
hubs Air Canada offers connections to 60 Canadian, 53 US and 28 Caribbean destinations.
Air Canada offers 600 hours of individual on demand entertainment on all our jet aircraft. USB ports are
available at every seat to charge your smartphone, tablet and other gadgets.
We are looking forward to welcoming you onboard Air Canada.
www.aircanada.com - Klaus Bigum - [email protected]
Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Alitalia
The Transatlantic joint venture between Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Alitalia allows offering more
service and convenience via the world’s largest transatlantic network. Together we offer 822 weekly trans-
Atlantic flights using a fleet of more than 200 aircraft. Our Joint Venture offers customers access to 265
destinations in North America and 187 destinations in Europe, Asia and Latin America.
www.klm.com - Jens Vestergaard - [email protected]
Alamo Rent A Car
Alamo Rent A Car are part of Enterprise Rent A Car the largest supplier of rental cars in the USA. We have
the largest and youngest fleet in the industry and the "Choice" product at all major gateways in North
America. Aligned to this we have an easy to use, flexible on line booking system, excellent availability and
very competitive rates.
www.alamo.dk/travelagent - Paul Stanley- [email protected]
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ALON Marketing Group
ALON Marketing Group is a catalyst for developing B2B travel trade relationships between tourism
suppliers and travel buyers, providing ease in working together towards profitable business development for
both.
www.alonmarketing.com - Jennifer Nola Ackerson - [email protected]
AmericaBound Tours, Inc.
AmericaBound Tours is a West coast based full service receptive tour operator with 25 years of experience
in the development and operation of multilingual travel programs for groups and individuals throughout the
continental United States and Canada. Escorted motor coach tours. Agricultural study programs.
Incentives. Pharmaceutical convention groups. Motorcycle adventures. Special interest and technical
itineraries. Our multilingual, experienced staff does it right—the first time!
www.americaboundtours.com - Mark Goldberg - [email protected]
Avis Budget EMEA Ltd
Avis offers car rental services to corporate and leisure customers in more than 170 countries with a network
of more than 5.000 locations and a fleet of 500.000 cars. Energy, enthusiasm, innovative industry leadership
and an ethos of continuous improvement have characterized the company for many years.
www.avis.dk - Kaj Berthelsen - [email protected]
Best Western Global Marketing Group
Best Western Global Marketing Group is a cooperative of 275 Best Western International hotels that are
located primarily in key destination cities in the USA, Canada, and the Virgin Islands. Each member hotel is
receptive of International travel guests and has a solid understanding of the International traveler and their
special needs while far away from home. Best Western Global Marketing Group member hotels are
interested in developing strong relationships with industry partners.
www.bestwesternglobal.com - Marianna Khauv - [email protected]
Bloomington CVB
Bloomington, MN – home to Mall of America, 40 hotels and MSP Airport. Located 15 minutes from
Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Light Rail to MSP Airport, Minneapolis and Mall of America. Complimentary
shuttle service to Mall of America and MSP Airport. Free parking available at Mall of America and
Bloomington hotels. Complimentary planning services provided for group hotel bookings, visitor and
itinerary planning. Check out our 3-Day Attractions Pass called The Big Ticket at our website.
www.bloomingtonmn.org - Sherri Mulley - [email protected] – Karin Gert Nielsen –
British Airways/American Airlines/Iberia
Our enhanced relationship offers:
Customers can enjoy an integrated travel experience from check-in to arrivals with all three airlines.
Not only can we get customers to more destinations worldwide, but we get them there as smoothly and
seamlessly as possible.
More than 190 destinations in North America. More than 5,000 daily departures. Access to the best prices
across all three airlines, and the ability to mix and match flights to get the best deals. Earn and redeem
frequent flier miles on any carrier. A streamlined check-in experience with the ability to check-in and print
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boarding passes for flights on either carrier on either website. Dedicated Global Support Teams for
transferring customers at selected airports.
www.ba.com - www.aa.com - www.iberia.com - Flemming Rosen - [email protected] el. Peter
Hejselbæk - [email protected]
Caesars Entertainment
Caesars Entertainment Corporation is the world's most geographically diversified casino-entertainment
company. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, more than 75 years ago, Caesars has grown through
development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions, and now operates casinos on four continents. The
company's resorts operate primarily under the Harrah's®, Caesars® and Horseshoe® brand names. Caesars
also owns the London Clubs International family of casinos. Caesars Entertainment is focused on building
loyalty and value with its guests through a unique combination of great service, excellent products,
unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership.
http://www.caesars.com/ - Cimm Barslev - [email protected]
CityPASS
For more than 15 years, CityPASS ticket booklets have been the premier product for individual travelers who
want to visit a destination’s best attractions while enjoying savings of up to 50 percent and skipping most
main-entrance ticket lines. CityPASS booklets, which have a 95 percent customer recommendation rating,
contain prepaid admission to the most popular attractions in top destinations: New York City, San Francisco,
Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, Houston, Philadelphia, Seattle, Toronto and Southern California. CityPASS ticket
booklets are valid for nine days (14 days in Southern California), starting with the first day of use.
www.citypass.com - Annie Allen - [email protected]
Colorado Tourism Office
Welcome to Colorado, home to four National Parks, seven National Monuments, one World Heritage site,
seven Historic Railroads, 25 Ski areas and resorts, and 58 peaks over 14,000 feet high. In Colorado, guests
can experience the wonder of alpine meadows coated in wildflowers, glacier-formed lakes, concerts in a red
rock amphitheater, horseback rides on see-forever ranch lands, river rafting down miles of whitewater rapids,
or skiing at any of our world-famous ski resorts. Colorado’s rich state heritage is preserved though living-
history forts, narrow-gauge railroads, mining museums, and Native American cliff dwellings. With Denver
International Airport as Colorado’s main gateway and many regional airports providing easy access to all
parts of the state, Colorado can fulfill every visitors dream of a fun-filled holiday in the Heart of the
American West.
www.COLORADO.com - Michael Driver - [email protected]
Condor
Since 1956 Condor Flugdienst GmbH flies its guests to the most beautiful vacation destinations. Condor flies
to about 75 destinations around the world in Europe, Asia, Africa and America. Condor is one of Europe's
leading leisure airlines.
Since March 1, 2013, the German airline Condor has been merged with the airlines Thomas Cook Airlines
UK and Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium to form the Thomas Cook Airline Segment. The fleet of the Thomas
Cook Group comprises 91 modern and environmentally friendly aircraft, of which 38 aircraft are from the
Condor fleet.
www.condor.com - Inger Gardsäter - [email protected]
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Cruise America & Canada RV Rentals Inc
Cruise America is the world's largest renter of motorhomes, offering 26 USA and 5 Canadian rental
locations. No other company can offer you this many locations to travel from, to and between! 100% family
owned with over 40 years of experience in the motorhome rental business and a fleet of over 4000
motorhomes custom built to our specifications, with the rental market in mind. Our European based staff
offer full trade support and we have a wealth of Danish marketing material available, including virtual tour
videos of our motorhomes and the customer orientation video
www.cruiseamerica.com - www.flexrate.com - Tracy Thompson - [email protected]
EagleRider Motorcycle Rentals and Tours
Founded in 1992, EagleRider started with four motorcycles in a garage. Pioneering the motorcycle rental and
guided tour concepts, EagleRider has grown to become the largest powersport rental and tour company in the
world. With more than 100 locations across the United States and in over 13 countries, EagleRider continues
to expand. EagleRider has a fleet of over 3,000 perfectly maintained Harley-Davidson, Honda, BMW,
Triumph, and Indian motorcycles. With a global network in place, EagleRider can offer amazing, unique
experiences to travelers from all over the world. Simply put, EagleRider Rents Dreams!
www.eaglerider.com - Leezah Inocente - [email protected]
El Monte RV
El Monte RV has rental locations throughout America, providing the perfect way for a motorhome holiday
exploring North America. With a fleet of over 1800 motorhomes , El Monte RV is known worldwide for its
commitment to quality RVs and motorhome services. All our USA rental locations have experienced staff on
hand to explain and demonstrate the functions of our motorhomes and to make every customer comfortable
with their RV. One way rentals are a key factor in renting a motorhome, you can pick up in one location and
drop off in another.
www.elmonterv.co.uk - Paul Stanley - [email protected]
ETS Event Travel Solutions, Inc.
We are in the business of details. Each one of these activities requires exceptional experience and the ability
to recognize that the smallest detail makes the difference between being good and being great, and we at
ETS will not settle for anything less.
We design and conceptualize events, contract hotels, arrange transfers, sight seeing, dining, cultural events,
entertainment, sport events, catering and meals, leisure and social activities. We organize Board and
Corporate Meetings, Product Launching, Incentive Meetings and Conferences and Congresses – large and
small - . We provide translators, guides, hospitality desks, audio-visual equipment, arrange for Congress
registrations, on site coordinators, 24 hour/7days emergency telephone assistance; insurance, and legal
travel related consultancies; multilingual staff.
www.etsevents.com - Robert Santamaria - [email protected]
Expedia TAAP
Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program is an online distributor with a large inventory of more than 240.000
hotels, car rental, transfers, activities and flights worldwide. We provide generous commissions, fast and
flexible bookings in a safe partnership.
www.expedia.dk/TAAP - Mie Josephine Johnbeck Schou - [email protected]
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Experience Kissimmee c/o Get It Across Marketing
Start your Florida vacation in Kissimmee where the possibilities are endless. Just a quick drive south of
Orlando puts you right in the middle of all the activities and attractions that turn your vacation into non-stop
fun and lasting memories. There are many reasons why should you come and stay in Kissimmee…
- Convenient Location in Central Florida!
- Amazing Theme Parks nearby!
- Lodging for everyone!
- First Class Golf Destination!
- Thrilling Outdoor Adventures!
- Shopping Mix!
- Exciting Nightlife!
Whether you’re planning a family vacation, meeting, convention or just a stop during your Florida roundtrip,
we invite you to come out and play in Kissimmee…the Gateway to Fun.
www.experiencekissimmee.com - Mr. Günter Weirich - [email protected]
Explore Minnesota Tourism
Explore Minnesota Tourism is the official bureau for Minnesota travel information. Minnesota visitors
experience the Mississippi River Headwaters, the North Shore of Lake Superior—the largest of the Great
Lakes of North America, and Mall of America—the largest shopping and entertainment center in the US.
Biking, hiking, canoeing, and water sports are the best on one of Minnesota’s famous 10,000 lakes! Explore
Minnesota Tourism provides brochures and maps, itinerary planning assistance, photo and video images, and
cooperative marketing programs to the travel trade.
www.exploreminnesota.com - Cheryl Offerman - [email protected]
FiniVin
FiniVin’s goal is to be a strong supplier of exclusive wines to quality-conscious consumers. Every year, we
travel to the USA and Europe to taste different wines and personally choose the right ones; therefore, we can
recommend them all. We always import directly from passionate wine growers to ensure high quality.
www.finivin.dk - Fini Thomsen - [email protected]
Flexible Car Hire
Established since 2007, Flexible Car Hire offers car hire in worldwide locations across more than 40
countries. The company’s core key markets include the USA, Spain, France, Portugal, Italy and the rest of
the EU. Flexible Car Hire is the only broker selling the Enterprise product in Europe and is exclusive to
Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental in the USA and Canada offering guaranteed availability through
its extensive network.
www.flexiblecarhire.com - Brynja Birgisdóttir - [email protected]
Gastaldi USA
Full service receptive tour operator for USA, Canada, Mexico & Caribbean for groups & FIT’s
As a boutique-style office we handle file from start to finish & do specialized in upscale clientele,
incentives & congress groups. We offer hotels, transport, attractions, restaurants, cultural & sports tickets,
Las Vegas shows, Broad way shows with a competitive price point. Look forward to meeting you.
www.gastaldiusa.com/en/ - Michael Allen - [email protected]
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Global Hospitality Marketing Link
GHML is a leading full service sales representation company with offices in UK, Brazil and Florida
responsible for intl marketing for a unique collection of over 40 hotels and resorts incl SF Bay Area (4)
Hotel Abri and Embassy Suites Monterey, Platinum Suites Las Vegas, Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills, Beverly
Garland Hotel, Sheraton SD-Mission Valley, Renaissance Palm Springs, Hilton Boston Back Bay, Reunion
Resort Orlando, Melrose and Churchill Hotels DC, WorldQuest Resort and Residence Inn LBV in addition
to Clearwater Beach (3), Key West(3), Chicago (2) New Orleans (3) incl Hyatt French Quarter and Hyatt
Place.
www.globalhml.com/ - Eric Hamblen - [email protected]
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is a sales and marketing organization. Its
mission is to attract, encourage and induce all persons and organizations to visit Greater Miami and its
Beaches for conventions, business and pleasure. Acting on behalf of its members, its interlocal partners and
the citizens of Miami-Dade County, the GMCVB markets and promotes all segments of the community as a
preferred destination. In furtherance of this mission, the GMCVB will support and encourage actions and
programs that enhance the desirability and attractiveness of Greater Miami and its Beaches for its visitors.
www.miamiandbeaches.com - Johnny Gärdsatter - [email protected]
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau
Greater Palm Springs includes nine unique cities that offer resorts and hotels, pampering spas, championship
golf courses, arts & culture, dining and a modern artist community with local designers and brand name
shopping, all in the heart of Southern California's desert region. The destination offers year-round sunshine
and breathtaking views, enticing visitors to explore a wide selection of attractions and outdoor activities.
Greater Palm Springs is a short drive from major gateways such as Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas.
The CVB is a one-stop resource for product development, itinerary planning, familiarization tours,
destination collateral and all your planning needs.
www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com - Ashlee Ciora - [email protected]
Hawaii Tourism, Europe
From active volcanoes, cascading waterfalls and lush rainforests to 750 miles of exquisite beaches, each of
Hawaii´s 6 main islands is unique.
Hawai´i is a melting pot to which some of the world´s most interesting cultures have lent their cuisine,
language and customs allowing you to immerse yourself in a true paradise. Every conceivable activity and
sport is possible from surfing, trekking and golf, to diving and fishing.
Wildlife watching takes on a new meaning in Hawai´I; monk seals, turtles and whales can all be spotted
offshore whilst swimming with dolphins is a dream experience waiting to happen.
www.gohawaii.com - Inga Dockendorf - [email protected]
Helicopter Flight Services
Helicopter Flight Services operates Bell 407 helicopters outfitted with a spacious cabin seating up to 6
passengers. The high visibility windows have been specially designed for sightseeing which allows 180
degree views; no other helicopter operator in NYC is able to offer this experience. The Bell 407 has proven
to be a safe, fast and powerful helicopter with a rotor system that gives an incredibly smooth ride in virtually
all conditions. Pilots are specially trained on both the Bell 407 and TCAS, state-of-the-art safety system.
TCAS is an onboard radar system that allows pilots the advantage of having a superb handle on air traffic.
www.heliny.com - Eric Petersen - [email protected]
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Hertz
Hertz is the world’s largest car rental company with 8,500 stations in 150 countries. Hertz is represented in
all important cities and airports for smooth and easy car rental from both airport and city locations.
Hertz rent a car is dedicated to the environment and a large and growing part of the fleet exceeds the coming
EU demands to CO2-emission.
Hertz is in front with high value products and services to customers and partners.
www.hertzdk.dk - Annette Mackeprang - [email protected]
Hotel Beacon NYC
On Manhattan’s Upper West Side, 3 blocks from Central Park and 2 blocks from the subway, the Hotel
Beacon’s 272 rooms and suites all feature a fully-equipped kitchenette. All of the suites include a sofa bed in
the living room, making these ideal family accommodations.
The BEACON BAR and the in-house Fitness Center are welcome additions. FREE Wi-Fi, complimentary
Guest Internet Center and an airline-access kiosk in the lobby offer user-friendly convenience. Viand Café
offers on-site breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Meeting space is available for 10 to 150 people.
Stay where New Yorkers live…at the Hotel Beacon NYC.
www.beaconhotel.com - Geraldine Traino - [email protected]
Icelandair
Icelandair is Iceland’s leading airline with roots dating back to 1937. A lot has happened since then and
today Icelandair can offer its’ customers 38 destinations of which 13 are in North America and of course
Iceland. Icelandair is a full service company with three cabin classes, leather seats throughout the cabin and
an individual entertainment system. If you choose to fly Icelandair to North America you can bring two
suitcases free of charge. Icelandair offers the possibility of a stopover in Iceland when travelling through
Iceland without extra ticket expenses, a unique opportunity to experience Iceland.
In the summer of 2014 Icelandair will have installed WI-FI throughout the fleet to use for business or
pleasure.
www.icelandair.dk - John Rasmussen - [email protected]
Inside Out Tours LLC
Inside Out Tours offers unique off the beaten path of tours of New York including gospel, jazz, Harlem,
Brooklyn tours and Bronx tours. We have been awarded the TripAdvisor award of Excellence for 2013 for
the amazing experiences that we offer to visitors.
www.insideouttours.com - Jennifer Nola Ackerson - [email protected]
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board
Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, filled with the lifestyle playgrounds and landmark
attractions of the famous, 75 miles of sunny coastline, acclaimed dining, trendsetting nightlife and fashion
scenes, and cultural attractions second to none. The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board provides the
travel trade with assistance and destination information on the LA county areas of: Hollywood, West
Hollywood, Santa Monica and The Beaches, Downtown LA, Beverly Hills and the Westside, the Valleys and
neighbouring regions. Come and find out more at the Los Angeles table!
www.DiscoverLosAngeles.com - Francine Sheridan - [email protected]
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Lufthansa
One of the world’s largest and most prestigious airlines, Lufthansa currently flies to almost 200 destinations
in 85 countries, with hubs in Frankfurt and Munich. Alone in North America Lufthansa flies to 20
destinations. An industry innovator, Lufthansa has long been committed to environmental care and
sustainability, operating the most technically-advanced and fuel-efficient fleet in the world. Its long-haul
fleet to and from North America includes the Boeing 747-8 and the A380, the industries’ two most fuel-
efficient passenger aircraft.
www.lufthansa.com - Stine Dam Leth - [email protected]
Mall of America
Mall of America is the largest U.S. shopping and entertainment center located in Bloomington, Minnesota
(15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis). It features 520 stores with designer brands from around the
world with no sales tax on clothing or shoes. In addition, Mall of America has many attractions for hours of
family fun including the nation’s largest indoor amusement park – Nickelodeon Universe, an aquarium,
LEGO Land, mirror maze, mini-golf, movie theatres, ropes climbing course, flight simulators, 50 restaurants
and over 400 free annual events including Hollywood celebrity appearances. Over 42 million guests visit
Mall of America annually – more people than the combined populations of North Dakota, South Dakota,
Iowa and Canada. Over 38 hotels are located in Bloomington and are within 10 minutes of Mall of America
and Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport and offer free bus shuttle service. The new Radisson Blu
Mall of America is attached to the Mall’s south side and offers free guest package pick-up anywhere in the
Mall.
www.mallofamerica.com - Doug Killian - [email protected]
Marriott
Marriott International Inc, the leading hospitality company with more than 3800 properties, 19 brands and
associates at more than 3800 managed and franchised properties in the world . We believe our strength is
rooted in our core values: putting people first, pursuing excellence, embracing change, acting with integrity
and serving our world. These values are our legacy and our future. As we pursue our vision of making
Marriott the #1 hospitality company in the world, we never lose sight of our founding principles and our
proud heritage. Our business is always evolving…but we’ll always stay true to who we are.
www.marriott.com - Anne Klintfeldt - [email protected]
Nevada Commission on Tourism
The Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) is part of the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural
Affairs. NCOT is responsible for promoting and marketing Nevada as a travel destination to domestic and
international travelers. Operating within a performance-based budget structure, NCOT is funded solely by a
percentage of lodging tax paid by overnight guests throughout the state.
www.travelnevada.com - Christian Passink - [email protected]
New York Water Taxi/Circle Line Downtown
New York Water Taxi and Circle Line Downtown are the leading waterborne tour recreation company in
New York City. New York Water Taxi offers double-decker eco-friendly catamarans with 74 and 149 pax
capacity with multiple dockings locations around NYC. Regularly scheduled tour products include one hour
tours featuring up-close views of the Statue of Liberty on our Statue of Liberty Express tours and our Statue
by Night Cruise running 365 days per year. We also offer an exciting 30 min speedboat ride featuring up
close views of the Statue of Liberty on the SHARK; a tour, laughs and a show all in one!
www.nywt.com - Anna Karnowski - [email protected]
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North Dakota Tourism
The sweeping plains, stark badlands and vigorous outdoor living that transformed the life of future President
Theodore Roosevelt still call travellers to North Dakota today. It was the opportunity to experience the
untamed frontier that first drew a bespectacled Easterner like Teddy Roosevelt to the Dakota Territory in
1883, and 130 years later, the inviting North Dakota landscape still beckons travellers seeking to experience
the real America. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in the wild Western frontier and revel in the majesty
and solitude of the awe-inspiring North Dakota landscape.
www.ndtourism.com - Fred Walker - [email protected]
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, commercially branded “Norwegian”, is a low-cost airline listed on the Oslo
Stock Exchange. Norwegian is the second largest airline in Scandinavia and third largest low cost carrier in
Europe. More than 20 million passengers fly on its network per year. Norwegian has a route portfolio that
stretches across Europe into North Africa and the Middle East, as well as long-haul flights to the US and
Southeast Asia. The company has a total of 413 routes to 128 destinations and employs approximately 3,500
people in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, UK, Spain, US and Thailand. The company has 275
undelivered aircraft on firm order. Norwegian was founded in 1993 and its headquarter is in Fornebu,
Norway. In 2013, Norwegian was voted Europe’s best low-cost carrier of the year by the renowned SkyTrax
World Airline Awards. Norwegian offers better leg room than most competitors, in-flight WiFi, world-class
punctuality and a fleet of 87 aircraft with an average age of only 4.8 years.
www.norwegian.com - Frank Nordbjerg Olesen - [email protected]
NYC & Company
NYC & Company is New York City’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organization. Our mission
is to maximize travel and tourism opportunities throughout the five boroughs, build economic prosperity and
spread the dynamic image of New York City around the world. With the launch of major interactive
initiatives—including the website www.nycgo.com and the Official NYC Information Center—NYC &
Company becomes the ultimate resource for the travel trade and visitors to find everything they need about
what to do and see in New York City.
www.nycgo.com - Johnny Gardsater - [email protected]
Ocean Five Hotel – Miami Beach
Unpretentious 3 1/2* boutique hotel, ideally locate in Miami's South Beach Art Deco District, yet on the
quiet side of Ocean Drive and Fifth Street. Across from the ocean, steps from vibrant side walk cafes,
restaurant and shopping. Friendly staff, affordable rates. 81 comfortable room, 24 of those are Studios with
kitchen. Free WiFi Internet access.
www.oceanfive.com - Annabelle Grajales - [email protected]
Red and White Fleet
Welcome aboard the historic Red and White Fleet- San Francisco's original sightseeing adventure and only
multilingual bay cruise narrated in 12 languages, including English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and
Russian.
In operation since 1892, our family-owned fleet provides 8-17 daily cruises for incredible photo
opportunities under the Golden Gate, next to Alcatraz and along San Francisco’s skyline.
Options include sixty and ninety-minute bay cruises, and casual 2-hour sunset sailings with hearty appetizers
and live guitar music.
www.redandwhite.com - Louise Winsnes - [email protected]
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Rocky Mountain International
Rocky Mountain International (RMI) represents the five Rocky Mountain States of Idaho, Montana,
Wyoming, North Dakota and South Dakota. Official gateway cities for the region include Denver,
Minneapolis/St. Paul/Bloomington and Chicago. Meet us to get a copy of our brochure and get itinerary
suggestions!
www.rmi-realamerica.se - Mathias Jung, Executive Director - [email protected]
San Francisco Travel Association
San Francisco Travel is the official organization that markets the city to leisure, convention and business
travelers. With more than 1,500 member businesses, SF Travel is one of the largest membership-based
tourism promotion agencies in the country. It also represents San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the
Gateway to North America. San Francisco is known for its scenic beauty, cultural attractions, diverse
communities, and world-class cuisine. This walkable city includes landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge,
cable cars, Alcatraz and Chinatown. From Union Square to North Beach or Fisherman's Wharf, from the
Castro to Japantown or the Mission District: intriguing neighborhoods await at every turn.
www.sanfrancisco.travel - Hubertus Funke - [email protected] – Angela Jackson -
[email protected] – Karin Gert Nielsen – [email protected]
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) goes back to 1946 founded by the three national airlines of Denmark, Norway
and Sweden.
SAS was the world´s first airline to fly the Copenhagen - Los Angeles polar route in regular scheduled
service.
SAS was one of the founding members of Star Alliance.
Still we focus on seemless travel solutions for our customers such as Fast Track, Mobile Services and
Lounges.
Our cutomers are the frequent travelers in the Nordic Region of Europe - no matter purpose of travel.
These day we introduce next generation of SAS loyalty program - SAS EuroBonus.
SAS fly from Scandinavia to New York (EWR), Washington (IAD), Chicago (ORD) and San Fransisco
(SFO).
www.flysas.com - Ellen Falk - [email protected]
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment inspires millions, through the power of entertainment, to celebrate, connect
with and care for the natural world. Our theme parks offer guests a variety of up-close experiences, from
animal encounters that invite exploration and appreciation of the natural world, to thrilling rides and
spectacular shows.
Locations: SeaWorld Orlando, Discovery Cove Orlando, Aquatica Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa,
Adventure Island Tampa, SeaWorld San Diego & Aquatica San Diego, SeaWorld San Antonio, Busch
Gardens Williamsburg & Water Country USA and Sesame Place near Philadelphia.
www.SeaWorldParksandEntertaiment.com - Norbert Simon - [email protected]
Simon Shopping Destinations
Discover shopping at its absolute finest. A true shopping adventure awaits your clients when they visit any
Simon® Shopping Destination across the United States. Simon® Malls provide an unparalleled retail and
dining experience for visitors. And with a collection of the world’s finest designer names and brands at
savings of 25% to 65% every day, savvy shoppers won’t want to miss Premium Outlets®-featuring
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Woodbury Common Premium Outlets® just outside of New York City and Desert Hills Premium Outlets in
the Palm Springs/Los Angeles area. Plus, The Mills® portfolio of outlets, value retail, dining and
entertainment destinations offers shoppers a treasure-trove of fun. Together, Simon offers a host of
packaging ideas, travel trade benefits and incentives, adding value to your customers' itineraries and
rewarding you for letting us help you plan your trips!
www.simon.com/traveltrade - Edna Hischer - [email protected]
Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau
Founded by Danish immigrants in 1911, Solvang boasts authentic architecture, thatched roofs, old-world
craftsmanship and traditional windmills. Over 1 million visitors come each year to experience the northern
European culture, cuisine and unique boutique shopping. The pedestrian-friendly village hosts three
museums, 15 inns and hotels, a full-service guest ranch, meeting facilities, 30+ restaurants and bakeries, 150
retail shops and the Solvang Theaterfest, an alfresco 700-seat theatre.
www.solvangusa.com – Karin Gert Nielsen – [email protected]
Sonoma Wine Country
Welcome to Sonoma County, less than 45 minutes North of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge is Sonoma
County: a land of agricultural bounty and world-class wines; ancient redwood forests and secluded ocean
coves; genuine small towns populated with independent thinkers. With more than 400 friendly wineries, 40-
plus spas, farm-to-table restaurants, art galleries, shops, rivers, redwoods, and trails that meander over oak
covered hills, Sonoma County beckons the adventurous, the curious, and the lovers of the laid back Northern
California lifestyle. In Sonoma County people come not to ‘be seen’, but rather experience life. Welcome to
America’s premier wine, spa and coastal destination!
www.sonomacounty.com - Deleyse Langdale - [email protected]
The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel
Unforgettable Florida within an unspoiled island sanctuary. World-renowned for many reasons.
A few hours from Miami, Orlando and Key West, and easily accessible from Southwest Florida International
Airport, Fort Myers & Sanibel is a truly eco-friendly destination. Literally hundreds of islands dot the sun
splashed coastline like tiny jewels where white sugar sand beaches stretch as far as the eye can see. Each
island holds its own personality and offers something unparalleled like shelling, boating and kayaking, while
collectively offering healthy doses of peace and quiet and exceptional sunsets.
www.fortmyers-sanibel.co.uk - Jo Piani - [email protected]
Travel Oregon
Oregon is famous for scenic beauty, open land, outdoor and cultural experiences, and rich heritage. Find the
romance of 400 miles of public beaches and 9 light houses; the adventure of year-round skiing and seasonal
whale watching, and much in between; the wisdom of what five major interpretive centers along the Oregon
Trail offer, including American Indians; the wonders of national jewels, including Crater Lake National
Park; the excitement of Portland, our urban center; the joy of driving more designated Scenic Byways than
any other state in the US; and the savings of a state with no sales tax.
http://traveloregon.com/ - Petra Hackworth - [email protected] - Karin Gert Nielsen –
Travel Portland
Vibrant Portland features a quirky yet cosmopolitan atmosphere, set against the backdrop of snow-capped
Mount Hood. Surrounded by natural beauty, this hip, eco-focused city is known for its distinctive
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neighborhoods, beautiful gardens, excellent public transportation, craft beer, indie music, great shopping
(Oregon has no sales tax!), and restaurants whose chefs celebrate the local bounty of fresh ingredients.
Portland offers easy access to abundant outdoor activities including hiking, bicycling, rafting, and more.
Award–winning wineries and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (70+ waterfalls) are nearby;
and it’s just 75-90 minutes to either Mount Hood
http://www.travelportland.com/ - Karen Viehoever - [email protected]
Turbulenz Publishing
Turbulenz is a Danish publishing house established in 2008, who publishes books with bestseller potential,
including its own and translated titles.
Since 2013 Turbulenz has published Lonely Planet travel books in Denmark. Focus has been on Lonely
Planet’s famous Discover and Pocket series that is published in Danish with the titles Oplev and Pocket.
www.turbulenz.dk - Jonas Ankersen - [email protected]
Unique Hotel Solutions
Unique Hotel Solutions serves as an extension of our hotels sales team, to negotiate and build relationships
and partnerships for the wholesale market that will generate and increase revenues.
www.uniquehotelsolutions.com/uhs/ - Maria Elena Kaldani - [email protected]
United Airlines
United, together with its Atlantic Joint Venture partners Lufthansa Group and Air Canada, offers one of the
most comprehensive route network to the U.S. as well as within the U.S.
From Denmark, United offers a large number of connections via our European gateways, Frankfurt, Munich,
Zurich, Brussels, London, Stockholm, Oslo, Amsterdam to name a few.
Our international hubs in Newark, Chicago, Washington DC, Houston, San Francisco and Los Angeles offer
convenient connections to more than 300 destinations in the Americas.
On board, you’ll find our flier-friendly product with 180˚ flat beds in First and Business class, and
Audio/Video on Demand system in all classes.
www.united.com - Yaniv Znaty - [email protected]
Universal Studios Hollywood
Get ready for the ultimate Hollywood experience!
Find a full day of action-packed entertainment all in one place: amazing theme park rides and shows and the
world’s largest working movie studio, where you can go behind-the-scenes on the legendary Studio Tour to
explore Hollywood’s most famous backlot.
• See Wisteria Lane from ABC’s hit series Desperate Housewives
• Come face-to-face with Norman Bates at the legendary Bates Motel from Psycho
• Brace yourself as Jaws lurks deep beneath the waters
…. and much, much more at The Entertainment Capital of L.A.
www.universalstudioshollywood.com - Alison Nicholls - [email protected]
Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts, Inc. is the premier mountain resort company in the world. The company operates the ten
premier resorts of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado, Heavenly, Northstar and
Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada, Canyons in Park City, Afton Alps in Minnesota
and Mt. Brighton in Michigan. Vail Resorts owns and/or manages a portfolio of luxury hotels under the
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RockResorts brand, a number of hotels and condominiums located in proximity to our ski resorts, three
destination resorts at Grand Teton National Park and several award-winning golf courses.
www.snowusa.com - Jennifer Van Gilder - [email protected]
Visit California
The Golden State is a state of contrasts gathering all generations. The picturesque beauty along the rugged
coastline and the 17 National Parks capture all ages and make outdoor recreation fun and beautiful. The big
cities of Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego boast with popular culture, family attractions, beaches,
culture and history. Deserts and lush redwoods and sequoia trees are aligned with highways that still bring
out the sense of freedom. To top it off, California produces more wine and craft beer than any other state.
Vineyards adorn the rolling hills in Wine Country and the culinary scene is booming, from fine dining to
food trucks.
www.visitcalifornia.com – Karin Gert Nielsen – [email protected] - John Migliorini –[email protected]
Visit Denver
Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Denver, Colorado, is one America’s most vibrant and scenic
cities. Stroll along the 16th Street Mall with its outdoor cafés, shop in Cherry Creek and Larimer Square, or
explore Denver’s creative side at local art galleries and the Denver Art Museum, just one of the 40 museums
in the Mile High City. Take a day trip to Rocky Mountain National Park and enjoy a concert under the stars
at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre.
VISITDENVER.com - Jayne Buck - [email protected]
Visit Oakland/Oakland International Airport
Oakland is an emerging destination in the San Francisco Bay Area, ideal for international travelers who are
looking for a new experience. Travel from San Francisco to Oakland in less than 20 minutes via the Bay
Area Rapid Transit system (BART), where you will be greeted with a variety of affordable, authentic and
exciting cultural experiences. Explore Oakland’s top-notch restaurants and diverse neighborhoods,
experience a unique festival or live concert, attend a professional sporting event (Oakland has teams in three
national franchises), and shop at the local boutiques. With 260 days of sun each year, it's always a good time
to visit the “Sunny Side of the Bay”. Visit Oakland offers a wide variety of complimentary resources for
visitors to Oakland—stop by our Visitor Center at 481 Water Street for all travel-related inquiries, or visit us
online at visitoakland.org.
www.visitoakland.org - John Albrecht - [email protected]
www.flyoakland.com - Bola Aremu - [email protected]
Visit Orlando
There’s only one place where you can experience a roaring, soaring, spend-all-week exploring kind of smile.
Orlando. That’s because Orlando simply gives your family more. More world-famous theme parks. More
award-winning dining. More opportunities for every member in your family to experience their vacation
their way. Which is why, with so many larger-than-life adventures waiting at every turn, it’s no surprise that
only Orlando delivers the kinds of vacations everyone in your family will smile about, over and over and
over again. Don’t wait. Discover your smile today at VisitOrlando.com.
www.visitorlando.com/trade - Chris Ellis - [email protected]
Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater
Welcome to beach nirvana. Situated on a sun-drenched peninsula separating the Gulf of Mexico from Tampa
Bay, St. Petersburg/Clearwater offers 35 miles of award-winning, spectacular white-sand beaches that will
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satisfy anyone with a pair of flip-flops and a desire to turn relaxation into an art form. Take the first step
toward a holiday unlike any other, in a place where the beach is the thing. But it’s certainly not the only
thing! Located just 90 minutes from Orlando and 30 minutes from Tampa and Busch Gardens.
www.visitstpeteclearwater.com - Jess Harvey - [email protected]
Yosemite/Mariposa County
Yosemite/Mariposa County Tourism Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for the area
including Yosemite National Park. Mariposa County is rich with California Gold Rush history, iconic
Yosemite National Park, four season outdoor activities and a broad range of lodging including vacation
rentals, bed and breakfast inns and rustic resort in addition to traditional hotels and motels. We provide a
wide range of complimentary services including itinerary development as well as trade and media fam tour
assistance.
www.yosemiteexperience.com - Terry Selk - [email protected]
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Bay City Bike Rentals & Tours
Bay City Bike, a 15 year veteran in the bike rental & tour industry, is the only authentic San Francisco Bike
Rental and Tour Company with local expertise. Self-Guided, Daily Guided & Customized Group Tours! We
feature a fleet of 1,000+ bicycles; from standard Comfort Hybrids, Performance Bikes & Tandems to
Electric, Kids & Road Bikes, we give you the option to experience SF like a true native. Indulge in the road
less traveled and the exciting "underground" routes through this spectacular city as you partake in a Self-
Guided or Daily Guided Tour. 4 Prime Locations in the Fisherman’s Wharf!
www.baycitybike.com - Megan Kershek - [email protected]
California Academy of Sciences
www.calacademy.org - Percy Stevens - [email protected]
San Diego Tourism Authority
www.sandiego.org - Benjamin Eastman - [email protected]
San Mateo Country CVB/Silicon Valley
San Mateo County/Silicon Valley, gateway to San Francisco, is graced with natural scenic beauty, yet has all
of the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.
Nature lovers enjoy whale watching and migrating elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Reserve. Golfers enjoy
breathtaking coastal views and runners and walkers have miles of scenic trails and parks to explore.
Cultural activities involving the arts, music, history and entertainment are found in abundance in our area.
For the ultimate in shopping, we offer several vibrant downtown areas, as well as four major shopping
centers and numerous pockets of unique stores and boutiques.
The opportunities are endless in the area we call home. Come and discover “the best part of the San
Francisco Bay Area - San Mateo County/Silicon Valley.”
www.smccvb.com - Nina Ramos - [email protected]
Travel Dynamics International
www.traveldynamics.com - Dale Woods - [email protected]
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Tropicana Las Vegas
Prepare to be surprised! The New Tropicana resort in Las Vegas redefines the expectations of today’s global
travelers with a recently completed $200 million transformation that provides a casually elegant resort
experience. In addition to a South Beach rhythm and vibe, the transformation of the resort includes a fresh
redesign of every best-in-class room and suite, the 50,000-square-foot casino, more than 100,000 square feet
of meeting and exhibition space, several new restaurants and bars, a new race and sports book, and Glow®, a
Mandara Spa and fitness center. First-class entertainment includes headliners in the all-new Tropicana
Theater, Laugh Factory and live music in the Tropicana Lounge. Coming spring 2014, the Tropicana Theater
will be home to the smash hit musical MAMMA MIA
www.troplv.com - Donna Marcou - [email protected]