TERRY DALE, CEO AND
PRESIDENT
UNITED STATES TOUR OPERATORS
ASSOCIATION
TO SPEAK AT THE
SWAHILI INTERNATIONAL TOURISM
EXPO (S!TE) 2015
OCT 1-3, 2015, DAR ES SALAAM,
TANZANIA
(June 18,
2015, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania) The Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) is pleased to
announce that Terry Dale, CEO and President of the United States Tour Operators
Association (性视界) will be a featured speaker at the second annual Swahili
International Tourism Expo (S!TE). S!TE
2015 will take place at the Mlimani City Conference Centre, October 1-3, 2015
in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.
性视界
has been the voice for the US tour operator industry for more than 40 years.
Its members are responsible for more than $13.5 billion in revenue annually
through the provision of tours, packages and custom
arrangements that allow nearly 8 million travelers each year unparalleled access, insider knowledge,
peace-of-mind, value and freedom to enjoy destinations and experiences across
the entire globe. Each member company
has met the travel industry鈥檚 highest standards, including participation in the
性视界鈥檚 Traveler Assistance Program, which protects consumer payments up to $1
million if the company goes out of business. 性视界 holds an annual business to
business conference and marketplace every December in the US, and also provides
education and assistance for consumers and travel agents.
Devota
Mdachi, TTB鈥檚 Acting Managing Director, in making the announcement noted,
鈥淭anzania is honored to have Terry Dale, an American travel industry expert and
influencer, join us at S!TE 2015. The U.S. is already one of Tanzania鈥檚 most
vital markets, and through TTB鈥檚 性视界 membership, and especially with Terry
Dale鈥檚 guidance and support, the U.S tour operator programs to Tanzania have
grown and diversified.鈥� Mdachi added, Terry Dale鈥檚 participation at S!TE will
provide an excellent opportunity for African-based suppliers and operators to
learn more specifics about increasing business from the American market.鈥�
鈥淚 am excited and thrilled to finally have the opportunity to
travel to Tanzania, let alone be a speaker at this year鈥檚 S!TE,鈥� said 性视界 CEO
and President, Terry Dale. 鈥淚n the past three years since Tanzania (TTB) joined
性视界, they have been actively working together with us to showcase their
destination through sponsorships including the worldwide 性视界 digital
campaign, Dancing with Matt. The opportunity to be at such a
major travel industry event for Africa in Tanzania will provide me with a new
understanding of some of the challenges facing the travel industry in Africa
and how 性视界 can help address these issues.鈥�
S!TE was
launched in 2014 by the Tanzania Tourist Board in partnership with Pure Grit
Project and Exhibition Management Ltd.
The expo is held annually in October at the Mlimani City Conference
Centre in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania鈥檚 commercial capital located along the
coastline of Tanzania, East Africa. S!TE focuses on inbound and outbound travel
to Africa and is expected to attract hundreds of tourism and travel
professionals from all over the world.
S!TE 2015
will focus on sustainability and environmental consciousness, how to harness
business opportunities in target markets, digital marketing and online booking
for small operators. More than 80 exhibitors
representing a diverse group of suppliers, hoteliers, destinations, airlines,
tour operators are expected to participate at S!TE 2015. In addition to the
travel industry representatives from the host country, Destination Tanzania,
the exhibitor list will include, amongst others, major industry players such as
South African Airways, South African Tourism, Zanzibar Association of Tour
Operators, Protea Hotel Group, KLM Airlines, India Tourism Board, Turkish
Airlines, and Sea Cliff Hotels.
ABOUT SWAHILI INTERNATIONAL TOURISM EXPO (S!TE)
Swahili International Tourism Expo (S!TE) is an annual
international tourism trade show developed by Tanzania Tourist Board in
partnership with Pure Grit Project and Exhibition Management Ltd. The Expo takes the format of a travel and
trade exhibition with a conference element focusing on topical tourism,
sustainability, conservation and other market related issues. For more information
on Exhibiting and the Hosted Buyer program visit .
ABOUT UNITED STATES TOUR OPERATORS ASSOCIATION (性视界)
As a voice for the tour operator industry for more than 40 years,
性视界 also provides education and assistance for consumers and travel agents.
The annual 性视界 Marketplace and Conference will take place December 3-5, 2015
in Chicago, Illinois. www.ustoa.com
ABOUT
TANZANIA
Tanzania, the largest country in East Africa, is focused on wildlife
conservation and sustainable tourism, with approximately 28% of the land
protected by the Government, the largest percentage of any country in the
world. Tanzania was named by The New York Times as one of the 鈥�52 Places
to Go In 2015鈥� and 鈥淏est Places To Travel In 2015鈥� by Travel + Leisure.
It boasts 16 National Parks and 31 game reserves, 50 Game Controlled Areas, one
special Conservation Area (the Ngorongoro) and three Marine Parks. It is home
to the tallest mountain in Africa, the legendary Mt. Kilimanjaro; The
Serengeti, home to the "Great Animal Migration"; the world acclaimed
Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the "Eden of Africa" and the
鈥�8th Wonder of the World鈥�; Olduvai Gorge, the cradle of mankind: the
Selous, the world鈥檚 largest game reserve; Ruaha, now the second largest National
Park in Africa and also featured on Afar Magazine鈥檚 鈥�2015 Where to Go鈥�
list; the spice islands of Zanzibar; and seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Most important for visitors, the Tanzanian people, with a rich history and
diverse blend of cultures, are warm and friendly. Tanzania, an oasis of peace
and stability with a democratically elected and stable government, will
celebrate its 54rd anniversary of Independence on December 9th,
2015. For more
information on Tanzania, visit .
Editorial
contact:
Karen Hoffman/Lindsay
Cortiana
The Bradford Group
(212) 447-0027/ Tanzania@bradfordglobalmarketing.com
