Monday May 17, New York, NY-

Representatives of overseas French regions and professionals of the American tourism industry gathered in support of a newly launched promotional campaign titled, France of 3 Oceans. Maison de la France presented its strategy for this campaign followed by a question and answer session for all attendees. Al Keahi and Mareva Georges were in attendance representing Tahiti Tourisme North America. Other regions with representation were St Martin, St Bart's, Martinique, and Guadelupe.In addition, 44 attending professionals were present. Representation from the following associations and media outlets were also in attendance:

• USA Today
• Condé Nast Traveler
• Travel Worlds
• Caribbean Travel and Life
• Caribbean Tourism Organization
• Mutual Society of the French Community
• US Association of Tour Operators (USTOA)

Following the event, coverage was received in the following publications:

• Travel Trades New, with a circulation of 45,000, published May 24
• France America, the international edition of the Figaro with a circulation of 20,000
• Cruise Industry News, to appearing June 24 with a circulation of 8,000

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Vacation.com is North American’s top producing travel agency network for major cruise lines, tour operators, and destinations. The Sixth Annual Vacation.com International Conference & Trade Show was held from July 10 - 14 at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. Previously expected to be a resounding success, the conference welcomed over 1,400 delegates including 1,200 travel agents, making this year's show one of the largest and most impressive gatherings of industry professionals!

TTNA was represented by Leila Laille who gave presentations to agents focusing on the Society Archipelago as well as Tahiti’s Hidden Paradise. This show was also a good opportunity to reinforce the South Pacific region since other Tourisme Offices were also part of the show: New Zealand, Cooks Islands, Fiji and Australia.

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Dena Reininger; Air New Zealand; Leila Laille, Tahiti Tourisme; Jim Bochneak, Air New Zealand; Karen Laugesen, Tourism New Zealand; Josaia Rayawa, Fiji Visitors Bureau;
Mary Reuther, Newman's

Bastille Day, Los Angeles

Sunday July 11, Bastille Day was celebrated in Los Angeles at the gardens of the Page Museum near LACMA. Tahiti Tourisme North America had a booth in a prime location. Participating partners in their own booths included Air Tahiti Nui, Aranui III, Pearl Resorts, FlyTahiti and Club Med.

Event organizers noted over 5,000 visitors throughout the day! Performers included the Mauigirlz who entertained the crowd with both Tahitian and Hawaiian dances.

New Digital Collateral!

CD Travel Planner
We are pleased to announce a new CD version of the Travel Planner. This is a compressed version of the 180 page travel agent vacation planner.

CD Press Kit
This CD version of a Media Kit is available for media or anyone that is interested in the following information: geography, population, economy, politics, landscape, photo gallery, arts, landmarks, culture, restaurants ....etc.

To inquire about either of these, or to order copies, please send an email to: info@tahiti-tourisme.com