Lead Sponsors    

 

Travel to Aruba for your next vacation and encounter consistently great weather all year round, island wide safety, unique scenic beauty combined with unmatched crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches.
Aruba is the perfect place to redefine relaxation, experience romantic moments; absorb and comprehend Aruba's rich culture; boost your energy and increase adrenaline levels by partaking in off and on shore activities.

     
 

Hold tighter and travel farther as you go from the Edge of Africa to the edge of your seat at Busch Gardens Africa.

Busch Gardens Europe goes over the edge with Griffon, the world's tallest, only floorless dive coaster, debuting late spring 2007.

     
   
     
 

At Discovery Cove Orlando, all you need to focus on is discovery -- interacting with dolphins, birds, fish and rays in an all-inclusive setting.

     
 

Walk on the ocean floor? Yes, you can in New Brunswick, Canada! The World’s Highest Tides rise and fall an incredible 48 feet, twice a day, every day! What’s even more amazing is that this is just the beginning of the incredible Natural Wonders you will find! From vibrant Maritime cities to the enduring French spirit of our Acadian culture, there’s so much more to discover. Yes, this is New Brunswick, Canada! And no, you’ve never experienced anything like it!

     
 

SeaWorld is the world’s premier marine adventure park with 200 acres of world-class shows, thrilling rides and unforgettable animal encounters.

     
  Vacation Outlet provides unbeatable deals and exclusive bonus offers on the world's best vacation packages and cruises. With 24/7 expert service and a best price guarantee, it's one-stop travel shopping - now celebrating 20 years of fun and savings!
     

Contributing Sponsor

   
     
  Costa offers an experience that is delightfully different in service and cuisine, in an atmosphere filled with love, laughter and la dolce vita. It's called "Cruising Italian Style" and true to its heritage, no detail has been overlooked in bringing the beauty and hospitality of Italy to the sea. Cruising Italian Style...that's Amore! The ships of Costa range in size from 30,000-tons to 112,000-tons, and provide an ambience that is distinctly Italian - from the progressive architecture and stylish design to the unforgettable cuisine and gracious hospitality. With eleven ships in service and four on order, Costa offers cruises that span the globe on itineraries of three nights and longer throughout the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America, Transatlantic, China, Far East and Dubai.
     
  Massport - Boston Logan International Airport and Cruiseport Boston - Connecting You to Your Dream Vacation.
     
  Visit New Hampshire and discover an authentic New England experience–breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and an endless variety of things to see and do. Explore Main Streets and stone walls leading to wooden covered bridges. Visit country stores and roadside farm stands run by fifth-generation families. Sleep in grand hotels dwarfed by some of the tallest mountains in the Northeast. Stroll a seacoast teeming with cafes and craftsmen that conjures up thoughts of a bygone era. For a truly authentic New England experience come to New Hampshire – you’re going to love it here.
     
  TNT Vacations is New England's number one local choice for tropical getaways. At TNT you'll always find exclusive savings and discounted prices on first-class vacations to the Caribbean, Mexico or Bermuda. Plus enjoy, unparalleled, personalized service and over 30 years of experience.
     

New England Sponsors

   
     
  The Bethel Inn Resort Maine's premier four season resort. Championship golf, skiing at Sandy River, spa services, family getaways and award winning dining. www.bethelinn.com
     
 

Green Mountain Railroad Visit Vermont by rail and travel through mountains and rivers you can only see by train. Four boarding locations to choose from throughout the state. Scenic train rides start in June through October and can include wine tasting, shopping, fall foliage and MORE!

     
  InnSeason Resorts is a regional brand of family-oriented, deluxe resorts and one of the largest developers in the region, providing ownership opportunities, and managing over 200,000 lodging nights each year across 7 hotel, timeshare and condominium properties in the Northeast.
InnSeason Resorts are located in Falmouth on Cape Cod, in Lincoln, NH at Loon Mountain and in Ogunquit on the coast of Maine. Please visit: www.InnSeason.com
     
  The Mount Washington Resort at Bretton Woods, Route 302, Bretton Woods, NH 03575, 800-258-0330, www.mtwashington.com
New England's legendary resort in NH's White Mountains, home to the state's largest ski area, endless recreational pursuits and a variety of lodging & dining options.
     
  Newport - Colonial history, Gilded-age mansions, The International Tennis Hall of Fame, 10-mile Ocean Drive, the Cliff Walk, museums, vineyards, sailing, beaches, great restaurants, shopping, and year-round festivals and events are just samples of what awaits you in this beautiful seaside city with Inns, B&B's and hotels to satisfy any visitor.
Explore the calendar of events at www.GoNewport.com.
     
 

Point Pleasant Inn & Resort - Waterfront English Manor estate from another era, step back in time and enjoy life as it was...

     
  Poland Spring Resort, 18 hole Donald Ross golf course, entertainment, pool, grass tennis courts, hiking trails, and lots more.
     
 

Renaissance Providence Hotel
Opening in spring 2007, the Renaissance Providence Hotel is located in the heart of the Rhode Island Capitol District and serves as a cornerstone of the new Avenue of the Arts. This distinctive destination gives guests tailored indulgence, savvy service, and delightful luxury providing unparalleled comfort and service that will leave visitors inspired. 272 rooms, Club Level Lounge, fitness center, luxurious suites, and more than 10,000 square feet of meeting space.

     
 

Select Registry
A marketing association of luxury B&Bs, country inns, and boutique small hotels, Select Registry provides unforgettable introductions to the finest accommodations and hospitality in North America.

     
  The Whiteface Lodge
     

Industry Partners

   
 
  American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA)
     
 

Africa Travel Association (ATA) is the premier international travel industry trade association, promoting tourism to the African continent and intra-Africa travel and partnership since 1975.

 
  Canadian Tourism Commission is a public/private sector partnership assists all segments of the travel industry to plan, direct, manage and implement programs to generate and promote tourism to and within Canada.
 
  Caribbean Tourism Organization with headquarters in Barbados and marketing operations in New York, London and Toronto, The CTO is the Caribbean’s tourism development agency and comprises membership of 32 member governments and a myriad of private sector companies. The CTO’s mission is to provide to and through its members, the services and information needed for the development of sustainable tourism for the economic and social benefit of the Caribbean people.
 
  New England Inns & Resorts Association was founded in 1907 by owners and managers of B&B's, hotels, motels, resorts, and inns dedicated to providing the finest hospitality possible. Today, more than 350 member properties include small bed and breakfasts, hotels, inns, motels, as well as grand resorts in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
 
  Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is a membership association acting as a catalyst for developing the Asia Pacific travel and tourism industry. In partnership with our private and public sector member, PATA enhances the growth, value and quality of travel and tourism to, from and within the region. For further info visit www.pata.org
     
 

The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) is a professional association representing the tour operator industry. We are composed of companies whose tours and packages encompass the entire globe and who conduct business in the U.S.

     

Media Partner

   
     
  Agent@Home Magazine
At-home agents have specific information needs and Agent@Home magazine is the only business magazine that offers critical "How To" editorial to improve their sales and help them manage their back-end business.
     
  eTurboNews (eTN) is a travel trade newsletter that publishes Mondays through Fridays, except major U.S. holidays, via email. Travel trade professionals comprise the majority of eTN subscribers but subjects covered extend beyond tourism to include issues that are of interest to consumers. For its balanced, objective, fair and critical coverage, eTN has been hailed as the new standard in travel trade news.
     
  PlanetOut Inc. is the leading media and entertainment company serving LGBT people, and includes brands The Out Traveler, Outtraveler.com, Gay.com, The Advocate and Out.
     
  ModernAgent.com
ModernAgent.com is the first and only way for suppliers to get results from their trade marketing investments. The ModernAgent.com business is an integrated approach to generating results for clients.
     
 

"Travel With Stephanie Abrams"
To provide audiences with information that motivates them to travel to uniquely charming destinations, attractions, and events, staying at uniquely charming lodgings, using modes of transportation and planning for unique dining experiences, that uplift, inspire, enhance and enrich their lives providing the kinds of experiences that will make travelers better people upon their return than they were on their departure.

     
 

Travel New England® (Boston’s Airport, North & South Station Journals), is a travel and tourism-based newspaper serving both the travel trade and consumer audiences throughout the six-state New England region with a monthly circulation of 40,000.  The newspaper is currently celebrating its 35th Anniversary at Logan Airport this year. In January, it expanded its distribution to North Station. Travel New England® can be found on the web at http://www.travelnewenglandnewspapers.com.

     
  Vacation Agent magazine
Vacation Agent magazine is the "HOW TO" resource for the leisure-selling travel professional. Each monthly issue of Vacation Agent magazine is divided into four distinct sections: RESORTagent; TOURagent; CRUISEagent and DESTINATIONagent. These sections provide useful information to help agents sell more vacations.
     
  WBOS listeners are involved and passionate about the station. WBOS was constructed with listener input and we continue to encourage our listeners to be interactive with us through letters, phone calls, faxes, and E-mail. Our listeners are adults and we treat them as such. On WBOS, the music, not the announcer, is the focus of our programming. WBOS has always been committed to educating our audience on health and ecological issues and their implications and consequences. We are sincerely concerned about making the Earth a better place to live, and our lives healthier.
     

Dive Pool Sponsor

   
     
   
     

Kayak Pool Sponsor

   
     
  H2Outfitters has been in business since 1982 and is considered to be one of the pioneers in sea kayak instruction on the East Coast. Our staff is a diverse group of individuals some of whom are professional guides, while others are engineers, doctors, and teachers by day and paddling adventurers whenever they can escape their “real” jobs. Our staff holds some of the highest level of credentials through the American Canoe Association, the British Canoe Union, Wilderness Medical Associates, and Red Cross.