USA
Alaska Airlines
Susan McKenzie
19300 International Blvd., Seattle, WA 98188
206-392-5256
Susan.McKenzie@AlaskaAir.com / www.alaskaair.com
Alaska Airlines celebrates its 80th anniversary this year and continues to
receive some of the travel industry's most valued awards. Based in Seattle,
Washington - Alaska Airlines is the 9th largest and one of the most respected
airlines in the U.S. We serve more than 90 destinations in the U.S., including the Hawaiian islands of Oahu, Kauai, Maui and Hawaii. We are proud of our pioneering "Alaska Spirit". Our commitment is to our customers, but also to the necessity for continual environmental improvements. Visit our web site at www.alaskaair.com.
Alaska Holiday
Cindy Draper
2207 Spenard Rd., Anchorage, AK 99503
907 830 5096
cindy@abcmotorhome.com
Alaska Holiday is a group of varied Alaska based tourism businesses to promote our destinations to overseas travelers. Alaska Holiday consists of ABC Motorhome Rentals, Alaska Marine Highway, The Alaska Railroad, Phillips 26 Glacier Cruises, Pikes Waterfront Lodge, Rusts Flying Service, K2 Aviation, and Major Marine Tours. All of our business work together to offer travelers many different ways to see the glorious state of Alaska.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Melissa Saunders, Maddox Metcalf &, Casey Ferguson
8800 Heritage Center Dr., Anchorage, AK 99504
907 330 8000
Mmetcalf@alaskanative.net / cferguson@alaskanative.net
The Alaska Native Heritage Center, a renowned cultural center and museum in Anchorage, is an exciting place where all people can come to expand their understanding of Alaska's first people. Here we share the rich heritage of Alaska's eleven cultural groups drawing upon the lifeways of long ago, the wisdom of our elders, and the traditions that endure. Our cultural center and museum is located in Northeast Anchorage, Alaska is designed to enhance self-esteem among Native people and to encourage cross-cultural exchanges among all people.
Alaska Travel Industry Association
Jillian Simpson
2600 Cordova Street, Ste. 201, Anchorage, AK 99503
907-929-2842
jsimpson@alaskatia.org / www.TravelAlaska.com
The Alaska Travel Industry Association is the trade marketing organization for the State of Alaska connecting you to over 1,000 member businesses. Alaska has more mountains than buildings, more wildlife than people and more glaciers than stoplights. Contact us for more information on how to build the perfect Alaska itinerary for your clients and deliver the adventure of a lifetime.
All Alaska Tours
David Howe
600 Barrow Street, Suite 200, Anchorage, AK 99501
907-272-8687
david@2aat.com / www.alaskacanadawest.com
All Alaska Tours is a full-service Receptive Tour Operator offering a comprehensive wholesale tariff and online booking engine for Alaska, Yukon and Western Canada. We offer a full range of programs including scheduled group departures, independent tour packages, self drives, FIT hotels and excursions, corporate incentive programs, customized group itineraries, and shore excursions.
AMERICABOUND TOURS, INC
Mark Goldberg
506 Main St., El Segundo, CA 90245
310 322 6250
mark@americaboundtours.com
AmericaBound Tours is receptive inbound tour operator with a network of allied service offices and multilingual staff in all major North American gateways. Escorted motorcoach tours, incentives, meetings, agricultural study tours and customized itineraries in all price categories.
Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau
Nancy Klinski, David Kasser, Jack Bonney& James Minton
524 W Fourth Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 276-4118 907 360 6926
nklinski@anchorage.net / dkasser@anchorage.net / jbonney@anchorage.net jminton@anchorage.net / www.anchorage.net
Endless summer days, picturesque winter nights and abundant activities, attractions and wildlife beckon travelers to Anchorage, Alaska, year-round. Let the Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau help you create a dream holiday. Explore: www.anchorage.net for complimentary visitors guides, maps and useful information to plan your vacation to the Great Land.
Aspen Skiing Company
Ellen Spitzbart
719 W. Main Street #100, Aspen, CO 81611
970-300-7048
espitzbart@aspensnowmass.com / www.aspensnowmass.com
With four distinctively different mountains, all ski able on one lift ticket, and two cozy towns, there is a lot of territory to cover in Aspen/Snowmass. Add to that the excitement of the X Games, the kind of nightlife that has the potential to make you miss first chair and the kind of powder to make you get up for it anyway, and what you have is a destination beyond definition. Aspen/Snowmass is and does have it all — and we invite you to come live it.
Best Western Minnesota
Marianna Khauv
89 Chelsea Rd., Monticello, MN 55362
763-271-8880
mkhauv.khauv@gmail.com / www.bestwesternminnesota.com
There are 30 Best Western properties located throughout the state of Minnesota. We look forward to accommodate your lodging needs.
Bloomington CVB
Sherri Mullery & Callie Malone
7900 International Drive, Ste. 990, Bloomington, MN 55424
952-858-8500 952-858-8854
smullery@bloomingtonmn.org / cmalone@bloomingtonmn.org / www.bloomingtonmn.org
Bloomington, MN - Home of Mall of America, over 37 hotels and only 5 KM from MSP Airport. Great shopping destination with no tax on clothing and shoes.
Bridge Seafood
Al Levinsohn
8330 Skyhills Dr., Anchorage, AK 99502
907 351-3784
chefal@gci.net / www.bridgeseafood.com
Alaskan’s know seafood and Bridge Seafood stands alone. This unique Anchorage outpost is seafood central for those who want to try all Alaska has to offer. Our convenient restaurant location adjacent to the Ulu factory is just a short walk from any point in downtown. Spanning the waters of ship creek, Anchorages urban salmon stream, enjoy watching anglers catch fish while you dine. Alaska’s #1 seafood specialty restaurant. Bridge Seafood “Always Fresh Always Alaskan”
Broadway Space Group
Jody Bell
250 West 49th Street, New York, NY, 10019
314-596-8209
jody@broadwayspace.com / www.broadwayspacegroups.com
In addition to all your On and Off Broadway groups ticket needs, BroadwaySpace.com has the latest Broadway news, media, & contests. Since we’re also a social networking site, you get new ways to connect your groups to the best of Broadway! We offer a speedy ticketing process, flexible payment options and concierge-style customer service. Plus, add value to your experience with once-in-a-lifetime talk-backs, and workshops with experts. We can customize your theatre trip for any group, while keeping within budget! We also have an amazing rehearsal studio in our office where Broadway Shows come rehearse! Only $35 an hour right in the heart of Times Square!
Capital Region USA
Letizia Sirtori
P.O. Box 1171/92 Sussex Street
302/226-0422
letizia.sirtori@destinationdc.com / www.capitalregionusa.org
Capital Region USA (CRUSA) is the official regional destination marketing organization promoting Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland internationally, in partnership with Destination DC, the Virginia Tourism Corporation, the Maryland Office of Tourism Development and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. CRUSA looks forward to working with Icelandair and its travel trade partners to support its nonstop service from Reykjavik to Washington Dulles International Airport, which provides access to our destination from Icelandair’s 20 destinations across Europe.
CIRI Alaska Tourism Corp.
Liz Johnson
509 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
907-777-2839
ejohnson@ciri.com / www.ciritourism.com
Bringing together the best of Alaska, CIRI Alaska Tourism is an Alaska Native owned company. We focus on soft-adventure in the south-central region of our state by providing lodging and wildlife and glacier cruises as well as packaging with our Alaskan partners. We own and operate Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Seward Windsong Lodge, Kenai Fjords Tours, Prince William Sound Glacier Cruises and Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge.
Colorado Tourism Office
Michael Driver
1625 Broadway, Suite 2700, Denver, CO 80202
303-892-3876
michael.driver@state.co.us / www.colorado.com
Colorado Tourism Office promotes year-round travel to Colorado; home to four (4) National Parks, five (5) National Monuments, one (1) World Heritage site, seven (7) Historic Railroads, 90 vineyards, more than 120 microbreweries, twenty-six (26) Ski Resorts and fifty-four (54) Peaks over 14,000 feet high. In Colorado guests can experience the wonder of alpine meadows and glacier-formed lakes; romantic horseback rides; river rafting down whitewater rapids. With Denver International Airport as Colorado’s main gateway providing easy access to all parts of the US. Colorado can fulfill every visitor’s dream of a fun-filled holiday. Come visit the West. Come visit Colorado.
Copper Whale Inn
Glen Hemingson
440 L Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
907 258-6213
copperwhaleinn@alaska.net / www.copperwhale.com
Enjoy breathtaking views of Cook Inlet and the Alaska Range at the Copper Whale Inn, voted Alaskans’ favorite B&B by readers of the Anchorage Daily News. Our historical main house was the first architecturally designed home in Anchorage. Our 14 guest rooms are very comfortably appointed and our great location is easy walking distance to the downtown business district, restaurants, galleries, shopping, the Performing Arts Center and the Anchorage Museum. ► Magnificent Views ► Great Downtown Location ► Concierge Services ► Convenient to Attractions, Activities, Restaurants & Galleries ► Easy Access to Coastal Trail ► Bicycle Rental On-Premise ► Beautiful Alaskan Photography ► Expanded Continental Breakfast Included ► Guest Computer and Free Wireless ► 14 Rooms, 12 with Private Bath
Denver International Airport
Laura Jackson & Elizabeth Mason
8500 Pena Boulevard, Airport Office Building, Denver, CO 80249
303 342 2282
laura.jackson@flydenver.com / Elizabeth.mason@flydenver.com / www.flydenver.com
Denver International Airport (DEN) served nearly 52 million passengers in 2010 and ranks as the 5th-busiest airport in North America and the 10th-busiest airport in the world. Icelandair will begin new nonstop service to Denver in May 2011; service will operate year-round, four days per week.
Discover New England
Sue Norrington-Davies
100 International Drive, Suite 352, Portsmouth, NH 03801
603 766 0606
snorrington-davies@discovernewengland.org / www.discovernewengland.org
Discover New England is the regional marketing organization representing the six New England states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Our mission is to increase international visitation into New England thereby strenghtening the economic vitality of the region.
Evergreen Escapes
Jake Haupert
801 South Fidalgo Street, Suite 110,
Seattle, WA
206.650.5795
jake@evergreenescapes.com / www.evergreenescapes.com
EverGreen Escapes blends nature, adventure and local epicurean indulgences into rich and meaningful travel experiences that showcase the best Cascadia has to offer. Our naturalist led small group adventures aboard luxurious Mercedes vans and SUV's promise to inspire, educate and satisfy explorers from around the planet. Providing custom designed and regular scheduled half, full and multi-day journeys in between San Francisco and Vancouver B.C. from our Base Camps located in Seattle and Portland.
Explore Minnesota Tourism
Cheryl Offerman
121 E. 7th Place, Suite 100, Saint Paul, MN 55101
651-296-7095
cheryl.offerman@state.mn.us / www.exploreminnesota.com
As the state tourism office for Minnesota, we offer travel trade services including brochures, group tour planner, maps, itineraries, photos and joint marketing partnerships. Minnesota is home to the Mississippi River Headwaters, Mall of America, Nordic America heritage sites and Lake Superior. Minnesota is a top US shopping destination with no sales tax on clothing or shoes!
Fargo-Moorhead CVB
Cole Carley
2001 44th Street South, Fargo, ND 58103
701 365 4567
cole@fargomoorhead.org
Fargo-Moorhead is one of the friendliest places in America! Scandinavian hospitality abounds. See the Woodchipper from the movie "Fargo" and other unique attractions. We're "Always Warm!"
Go West Tours
Angelica Kennedy
790 Eddy Street, San Francsico, CA 94109
646-648-3227
akennedy@gowesttours.com
Go West Tours started from a passion for the American West. It gradually grew to the entire United States & Canada. Today, our aim is to share this passion with you. Based in San Francisco, New York and Montreal, we believe our experience is of particular interest to all clients wishing to travel there. Specialized in receptive activities, we offer excellent programs on all types of requests. In addition, due to our professionalism and years in the industry, we are able to offer valuable advice for tour travel. For each group, a personalized itinerary may be arranged according to group interests and prerequisites. For Go West Tours, each group is unique! For individual travel, we offer both typical programs as well customized trips through our FIT/VIP department. Whether a group prefers natural scenic parks or towns and cities, an itinerary is studied so as to enable the group to discover not only the well-known sights, but also lesser-known places of interest in the United States and Canada. We look forward to being your partner and helping you create the best program possible!
Gray Line Worldwide
Brad Weber
1835 Gaylord St., Denver, CO 80206
303 394 6920
bweber@grayline.com / www.grayline.com
Discover new people, explore different ways of life and find yourself in a world you never knew existed. There are many who can take you sightseeing, but only with Gray Line will you feel like a local at each and every destination you visit. For 100 years, Gray Line has been the trusted name in sightseeing tours around the world. With tours and excursions in more than 700 locations, spanning six continents, we are the largest sightseeing company in the world. Founded in 1910, Gray Line has since grown into a global sightseeing newtork of local experts offering "one of a kind" itineraries in adventure, luxury and budget-friendly travel.
Heartland Brewery
Jason Davis
1430 Broadway, 7th floor, New York, NY
212-582-2057
jasond@heartlandbrewery.com / www.heartlandbrewery.com
With seven locations in Manhattan, Heartland Brewery is the Big Apple’s most popular microbrewery, serving tasty American fare and a wide range of award- winning classic and seasonal beers brewed right here in New York City. With ten private rooms and locations in all the major tourist destinations including Times Square, Union Square, Radio City, South Street Seaport, Port Authority, and the iconic Empire State Building, we cater to groups up to 400 people. I am looking forward to expanding my contacts in Scandinavia as a result of this show because I feel Heartland Brewery is the perfect fit your group dining needs.
Hotel Beacon NYC
Alexandra Rodriguez
2130 Broadway NY, NY 10023
212 787 1100 Ext.6609
arodriguez@beaconhotel.com / www.beaconhotel.com
The Hotel Beacon, located on New York City’s Upper West Side, is nearby Central Park, The American Museum of Natural History and Lincoln Center, in an upscale neighborhood of tree-lined streets and trendy cafes. The Beacon features a fully-equipped kitchenette in each of its 136 standard rooms and 131 one and two-bedroom suites. All of the suites offer a pull-out sofa bed in the living room, making these ideal family accommodations. All rooms and suites have 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable and pay movies, iPod-docking clock radios, individually-controlled heating and air-conditioning and hair dryers. Two blocks from subway.
Intercontinental Hotels Group
John De Denghy
615 southwest 200 terrace, Pembroke Pines, FL
954 415 9942
John.DeDenghy@ihg.com / www.ichotelsgroup.com
"IHG-Intercontinental Hotels Group is the largest hotel company by number of rooms, with seven internationally recognised brands in 100 countries and territories,- Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites. At the very heart of our business are 330,000 extraordinary people helping us bring our brands to life and create Great Hotels Guest Love. They're the engine behind the 4,500 hotels we own, manage and franchise, and 650,000 rooms our guests stay in some 130 million times each year"
Luray Caverns
John Shaffer
970 US Hwy 211 W, Luray, VA 22835
540 743 6551
John.Shaffer@LurayCaverns.com / www.LurayCaverns.com
Discover Eastern America’s largest and most popular caverns. Luray Caverns, a U.S. Natural Landmark, is located in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley adjacent to Shenandoah National Park and only 90 minutes from Washington DC. The Smithsonian Institution following an 1881 excursion noted the profuse variety of formations and unsurpassed natural color. From well-lighted, paved walkways visitors explore cathedral-sized rooms with ceilings 10 stories high, filled with towering stone columns and crystal-clear pools. And also hear the haunting sounds of the Great Stalacpipe Organ, the world’s largest musical instrument, producing tones of symphonic quality using stalactites covering 3 1/2 acres.
Mall of America
Doug Killian
60 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425
952-883-8812
dkillian@mallofamerica.com / www.mallofamerica.com
Mall of America (MOA) is the largest U.S. retail and entertainment center located in Bloomington, Minnesota. It features 520 stores offering a world-class selection of designer fashions and brands with no sales tax on clothing and shoes. MOA also features 50 excellent restaurants and many attractions providing hours of family fun like Nickelodeon Universe amusement park, SEA LIFE aquarium, LEGO Land, ropes-climbing course, mirror maze, mini golf, theatres and much more. MOA attracts 42 million visitors each year from around the world.
Mat-Su Convention & Visitors Bureau
Casey Ressler
7744 E. Visitors View Court, Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-5000
casey@alaskavisit.com / www.alaskavisit.com
The beautiful Mat-Su Valley offers a wide range of activities and attractions making it a great destination to include in any Alaska tour package. Photograph and hike in the natural beauty of Hatcher Pass. Walk on glaciers. Marvel at the giant vegetables and flowers that grow here. Spend time in Talkeetna where flightseeing, river rafting and boat rides give visitors wide vistas of North America’s highest peak, Mt. McKinley. Top attractions include: Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, dog sled kennel tours, Matanuska and Knik Glaciers, Musk Ox Farm, Alaska State Fair, Denali National Park – South, Alaska Railroad, 3,000 km of hiking trails and world-class sport fishing rivers. See amazing views of the Chugach Range from our visitor center or stop in for a free cup of coffee. The Mat-Su CVB provides visitor guides, destination videos and FAM tour support to travel trade. Visit us online at www.alaskavisit.com.
Meet Minneapolis, Official Convention+Visitors Association
Beth Satrang
250 Marquette Avenue South, Suite 1300, Minneapolis,
MN 55401
612-767-8113
bsatrang@minneapolis.org / www.minneapolis.org
The official organization representing the Icelandair US gateway of Minneapolis Saint Paul (MSP). Complimentary visitor information, maps, discount booklets, itinerary planning for groups, hotel searches, familiarization tours, press materials, photos and cooperative advertising opportunities.
NBC Studio Tour
Brandon Warner
30 Rockefeller Plaza, 1208E, New York, NY 10112
212-644-3208
brandon.warner@nbcuni.com / www.nbcstudiotour.com
The NBC Studio Tour has been a premier attraction in New York CIty since 1933. The tour provides a behind the scenes look at television production in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. On your journey through 30 Rockefeller Plaza, two NBC Pages will serve as your ambassadors to the world of television. Each tour begins with a screening of the History of Television in the private NBC Sharp Globe Theatre. This high-definition short film highlights classic clips of television milestones from the past to the present and gives you a glimpse of what the future of television might hold. Then it's off to the studios to visit where some of today's most popular television shows are created and produced; such as Saturday Night Live, The Today Show, Dr. Oz, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Nightly News with Brian Williams, Rock Center, Football Night in America, and MSNBC. Peer into the hub of NBC's worldwide media distribution at the always active Broadcast Operations Center, the heartbeat of the operation. The tour's next stop is the Studio Make-up Room, where visitors can view a special effects and prosthetics demonstration from our award winning artists. After learning everything there is to know about television, you will be ready to star in your very own show. Volunteer to read the news or give a weather demonstration in the High Definition Mini-control Studio. Complete the tour in the NBC Experience Store with the opportunity to view photos and video of your NBC Studio Tour experience!
New England Journeys
Brian Baker
PO Box 333,
Lincoln, NH
603-745-2537
bcbaker@usa.com / www.nejourneys.com
New England Journeys is representing Discover New England, the collection of the Northeastern US States of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. The destination has a variety of vacation opportunities from seashore to mountains to City Breaks.
Northern Alaska Tour Company
Kathy Hedges
PO Box 82991, Fairbanks, AK 99708
907-474-8600
adventure@northernalaska.com / www.northernalaska.com
Northern Alaska Tour Company has been operating tours in Alaska’s Arctic since 1988. We operate year round offering one-day and multi-day excursions from Fairbanks to Alaska’s Arctic - a popular destination on most Alaska itineraries. Our adventures can be experienced as a dedicated component of a tour itinerary, an optional activity from Fairbanks, or as a pre/post tour option. Most excursions combine ground touring on the Dalton Highway with a flight by small plane and/or air visits to rural villages. Destinations visited on these excursions include the Yukon River, the Arctic Circle, Coldfoot, Wiseman, Anaktuvuk Pass, Deadhorse, Prudhoe Bay, Barrow, and Kotzebue. All of Northern Alaska Tour Company’s excursions focus on creating an experience with our guests that result in a deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural history and cultural heritage of Alaska’s Arctic. We look forward to Sharing Alaska’s Arctic with your guests.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Michael Caires
3200 Red Cleveland Blvd., Sanford, FL 32773
407-585-4500
Michael.Caires@tbiusinc.aero / www.OrlandoSanfordAirport.com
Icelandair’s airport of choice for the Southern United States, Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), is Simpler. Faster. Better. The Airport is ideally located midway between Orlando's World Class attractions and the World's Most Famous Beach - Daytona Beach. Your passengers benefit from a stress-free environment, new terminal facilities and short walking distances. Upon departure passengers will enjoy the many wonderful amenities of our airport lounge, The Royal Palm Lounge. Admission is complimentary for Saga Class and Economy Comfort Class passengers while Economy Class passengers may purchase admission to the lounge. Before you take off, land at our homepage first: www.OrlandoSanfordAirport.com.
Port of Seattle
Jane Kilburn and BJ Stokey
2711 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98111
206-787-3383 / 206-787-3270
kilburn.j@portseattle.org / stokey.b@portseattle.org / www.portseattle.org
The Port of Seattle owns and operates Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the 17th largest airport in the U.S., which proudly boasts a direct Icelandair route from Reykjavik. The Port also is the largest cruise port gateway to Alaska on the U.S. West Coast. The Port, in partnership with Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau, actively promotes tourism from the UK, France and Germany to Seattle and Washington state.
Radisson Hotel Bloomington by Mall of America
Sarah Strege
1700 East American Blvd, Bloomington, MN 55425
952-229-5705
sstrege@radissonmallofamerica.com / www.radisson.com/bloomingtonbymoa
Distinctive amongst Bloomington Hotels... Radisson Hotel Bloomington by Mall of America rising 8 stories above the pulse of the city, Radisson Hotel boasts 403 guest rooms offering an urban retreat with north woods charm and attention to detail. Standing across the street from the Mall of America, the hotel is minutes from the Minneapolis / St. Paul airport, light rail, and several attractions. Each guest rooms are loaded with amenities to make your stay as comfortable as possible with Egyptian cotton sheets, complimentary wireless internet access, coffee makers, laptop room safes, microwaves & refrigerators. Most rooms sleep up to six people with spacious layouts. Radisson Hotel offers three unique dining options including Split Rock Grille, Sleepy Eye Cafe and in room dining. Radisson Hotel also features a 24 hour state of the art fitness center, Trillium Day Spa and exclusively connected to Water Park of America. We offer complimentary shuttle service to and from the MSP airport and Mall of America. Group rates and packages available.
Salmon Berry Tours
Candice McDonald
515 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
907-278-3572
reservations@salmonberrytours.com / www.salmonberrytours.com
Providing unique adventures in Alaska, with experienced tour guides, high-end small-tour vehicles, and a personalized feel.
Seattle’s Convention & Visitors Bureau
Natalie Omer & Janet Christopher
701 Pike St # 800, Seattle, WA
206.461.5800
nomer@visitseattle.org / jchristopher@visitseattle.org / www.visitseattle.org
Come savor the sights and sounds of Seattle along with the wonders of Washington State. With three National Parks, a world famous rain forest, amazing wild life, orca whales and over 700 wineries no other state offers the diversity provided by Washington. Only in Washington can you play in the Pacific Ocean, visit the Northwest’s highest peak (Mt. Rainier 14,411), hike, sea kayak and taste world renowned wines in one day. Our mild climate allows for year round outdoor fun.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport - Port of Seattle
Kazue Ishiwata
P.O. Box 68727, Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 787-6857
ishiwata.k@portseattle.org / www.portseattle.org
Seattle is the largest market in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, equidistant from Tokyo and London. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the closest U.S. West Coast gateway from Europe, and is the hub of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. SEA is a 24-hour-day, 365-days-a-year operation run by the Aviation Division of the Port of Seattle. In 2011, SEA handled over 32 million passengers, served by 30 airlines, connecting to approximately 80 cities in the US and nearly 20 international destinations. Seattle's traffic is anchored by strong business as the State of Washington is the largest exporter in the country per capita.
State of Alaska Dept. of Commerce
Roberta Graham
550 W 7th Ave Suite 1535, Anchorage, AK 99501
907-269-8100
www.commerce.alaska.gov
907-269-8100
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
John Parrott
P.O. Box 196960, Anchorage, AK 99519
907-266-2673
john.parrott@alaska.gov / www.anchorageairport.com
For more than 50 years, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport has played an integral role in the growth of Anchorage and the State of Alaska. Today, the airport has an exciting and dynamic future, with geographic location providing unlimited potential moving goods and services and infrastructure to be used in the global marketplace.
TourMappers North America, LLC
Silke Werner & Julie Katz
132 Boylston St., 4th floor, Boston, MA 02116
617-236-1236
Silke@tourmappers.com / Julie@TourMappers.com / www.TourMappers.com
TourMappers is a full-service Receptive Operator based in Boston. For FIT, we provide Hotels, Inns and B&Bs as well as unique Self-Drive packages and Rail programs for New England, Mid-Atlantic, Great Lakes, and the SouthEast . For Groups, we customize itineraries throughout the US and Canada.
Universal Parks & Resorts
Grant Daley
Propsect House, 80-110 New Oxford St, London
+44 (0) 207 079 6478
grant.daley@nbcuni.com / www.universalorlando.co.uk
Universal Orlando® Resort Where Holidays Become an Adventure Play, scream and laugh with the biggest characters in movies, TV and pop culture at two immersive theme parks—Universal Studios® and Universal’s Islands of Adventure®. Swing high above the city streets with Spider-Man™, save the day with Shrek®, explore the magic and excitement of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, and enjoy the dining and nightlife of the Universal CityWalk® entertainment complex. Universal Studios HollywoodSM Discover the Ultimate Hollywood Movie Experience! Get ready for the ultimate Hollywood movie experience! First, go behind the scenes on the world famous Studio Tour to explore where Hollywood movies are made. Then, face action head-on in heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s biggest movies. Experience King Kong 360 3-D. Your heart pounds. Your adrenaline flows. Your survival instincts are on overload. You’re caught in the middle of a terrifying struggle between a 35-foot T. Rex and the 8th Wonder of the World – King Kong. You’ve never experienced him this real before. And, in Spring 2012, be part of the battle as you embark on a mission to defend the Allspark from the evil clutches of the Decepticons© in TransformersTM: The Ride 3D
Vail Resorts
Michael Mallett
390 Interlocken Crescent, Broomfield,
CO, 80021
303-404-1846
mmallett@vailresorts.com / www.snowusa.com
Vail Resorts is the leading mountain resort operator in the United States. The Company operates the mountain resort properties of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone mountain resorts in Colorado, Northstar and Heavenly Ski Resorts in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada, and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. The Company's subsidiary, RockResorts,a luxury resort hotel company, manages casually elegant properties across the United States and the Caribbean.
Valdez, Alaska/Stan Stephens Cruises
Colleen Stephens
PO Box 1297, Valdez, AK 99686
907-835-4731
colleen@stephenscruises.com / www.valdezalaska.org
Discover why Valdez Alaska is Mother Natures Favorite! Towering coastal mountains, cascading waterfalls, exciting marine wildlife, and glaciers flowing to the sea await travelers. Some of the attractions awaiting guests in Valdez include glacier and wildlife cruises, sea kayaking, glacier trekking, and sport fishing.
Visit Denver, The Convention & Visitors Bureau
Jayne Buck
1555 California Street, Suite 300,
Denver, CO
303 571 9442
Jbuck@visitdenver.com / www.visitdenver.com
Full service marketing organization for the Denver area providing destination planning guides, brochures in 6 languages, images, individual & group itinerary suggestions, and information on accommodations, sightseeing activities, dining, and transportation. We will send bid requests to our members on your behalf asking them to respond to you with specific information.
Visit Fairfax
L Kathy Pelino
7927 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102
703 752 9513
lkpelino@fxva.com
Directly across the Potomac River from Washington, DC lies Fairfax County, Northern Virginia where the Capital Region stories unfold with the experiences of the American Colonial and Civil War history and the monumental beauty of Washington, DC History comes alive at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens - America’s most visited historic home. The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington Dulles International Airport is the companion facility to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum on the National Mall and the two sites together showcase the largest collection of aviation and space artifacts in the world. Discover the Rodeo Drive of the East Coast in the Tysons Corner shopping district with over 500 stores and restaurants Music fanatics enjoy remarkable performances from symphony to rock at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, the country’s only National Park dedicated to the performing arts. Virginia has been recognized as “One of the Five Up-and-Coming Wine Regions in the World” by Travel + Leisure Magazine. Enjoy exceptional award winning wines at Paradise Springs Winery and Virginia wine trails that take you through stunning countryside. Visit fxva.com to plan your trip!
I hope to meet with many tour operators at Mid-Atlantic to help them develop itineraries to the best U.S. shopping and family destination!
Visit Orlando
Chris Ellis
6700 Forum Drive Suite # 100, Orlando, FL 32832
407 354 5582
chris.ellis@visitorlando.com / www.orlandoinfo.com/trade
Tour the theme parks or shop the outlets. Get close to nature or play a round of golf on any of 176 courses. And, most importantly, connect with loved ones. Unique lasting memories are waiting to be made in Orlando. That's because the adventure and endless excitement of Orlando brings people together and strengthens relationships. Enjoy new attractions including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort, a 20-acre (8-hectare) island featuring themed attractions, shopping, dining and entertainment venues. Go to VisitOrlando.com for value offers and vacation planning tips.
Visit St. Pete/Clearwater
DT Minich
13805 58th St N # 2-200, Clearwater, FL 33760
727-647-2990
dt@visitspc.com / www.visitstpeteclearwater.com
Situated on a sun-drenched peninsula, separating the Gulf of Mexico from Tampa Bay on Florida’s west coast, St. Pete/Clearwater offers world class cultural offerings along with 35 miles of spectacular white-sand beaches consistently ranked the best in the U.S. Among the highest rated are Fort De Soto Park, an adventure-packed family-friendly getaway, and Caladesi Island, a barrier island accessible only by boat or ferry. And on the cultural side, St. Pete’s Dalí Museum houses the most comprehensive collection of the surrealist’s artwork outside of Spain. Experience a getaway where unique and rewarding possibilities abound. VisitStPeteClearwater.com