Invitation to journalists: Meet tour operators during their annual meeting in
Montréal

MONTREAL, Nov. 10 /CNW Telbec/ -

WHAT

The annual NTA Convention will arrive in Montréal with more than 1,600 travel and tourism professionals, generating some $3.5 million in immediate economic impact and priceless exposure for the host city.

WHO

Each conventioneer—whether a tour operator, tour supplier or destination marketing organization— will offer a unique perspective on the tourism industry and their Montréal experience. NTA members from 32 countries will be in attendance. Experts of note include:

• Cathy Greteman - Chairman and CEO, NTA Board of Directors; President, Star Destinations Inc., Carroll, Iowa
• Dawn Rueckl, CTP - Convention '10 Chair; Vice President, Wells Gray Tours, Kamloops, British Columbia
• Lisa Simon, CTP - President, NTA Management Team, Lexington, Kentucky

WHEN

Saturday, November 13, through Wednesday, November 17.

WHERE

Best venues for stories and photos:

• Saint Joseph's Oratory - 3800 Queen Mary Road,
  Saturday, November 13, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  Two hundred NTA members will perform a Tourism Cares Gives Back service project at the world-renowned pilgrimage site.

• Montréal Science Centre - King Edward Pier (in the Old Port),
  Sunday, November 14, 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
  The city's popular Science Centre will be the site of the social kick-off for Convention '10, where guests will also be able to get acquainted with Montréal's signature neighbourhoods.

• Palais des congrès - 1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle
  Saturday, November 13, through Wednesday, November 17
  At Convention headquarters, visit the Media Office (room 513) to coordinate interviews and Convention tours. Connect with NTA and WRTA leaders at the Media Forum on Sunday, November 14, at 3:30 p.m.

For further information:

Bob Rouse, Public Relations Manager
[email protected]
November 10 to 18: 514 789-3403 (Media Office) or 1 859 351-1816 (cell.)