Travel Leadership Summit
September 29 – September 30, 2010
Washington, DC
A cornerstone of the industry’s advocacy work, the Summit and its growing participation played an influential role in achieving one of the industry’s greatest legislative victories. On March 4, 2010, President Barack Obama signed into law the first-ever national travel promotion and communications program which is projected to create 40,000 new American jobs, generate $321 million in new federal tax revenue and welcome 1.6 million new visitors to the U.S.
This year’s Summit delegates will gain insight on pressing issues affecting the travel community from industry experts, which will arm them with the facts to educate their elected officials on Capitol Hill about the powerful economic stimulus role of travel . Plus, delegates will get a front row seat to the latest inside-the-beltway news from one of the nation’s political thought leaders, such as last year’s speaker NBC Chief White House Correspondent Chuck Todd.
Register and learn more about the 2010 Travel Leadership Summit here.
Schedule
Events will take place at the Willard InterContinental Washington, DC and at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. All times listed are Eastern Daylight Savings TIme.
This is a preliminary schedule only and is subject to change.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 |
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| 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Registration |
| 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Orientation for First-Time Delegates U.S. Travel’s government relations professionals will brief first-time delegates on how to effectively communicate our messages to Members of Congress and what to expect when visiting Capitol Hill. Attendees will also receive valuable tips on getting around the Hill. The session is open to all registered delegates. |
| Evening | State and Regional Congressional Events State and regional delegations are encouraged to host receptions with their Congressional delegations to emphasize the economic and overall impact of travel and tourism in their locality and nationwide. |
Thursday, September 30, 2010 |
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| 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Registration |
| 7:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Delegate Breakfast & General Session Delegates will receive legislative briefings, tips on conducting successful Hill meetings and hear from some of Washington, DC’s top political minds. |
| 9:45 a.m. | Transfer to Capitol Hill |
| 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Congressional Appointments U.S. Travel will host the TLS Lounge for delegates to strategize and refresh between appointments with Members of Congress. Lunch will also be provided for registered delegates. |
Travel means jobs, directly and indirectly employing more than 17 million Americans. Hundreds of travel industry advocates from all across the nation will carry this message to Capitol Hill when they convene for the Fifth Annual Travel Leadership Summit in September 2010 in Washington, DC.
A cornerstone of the industry’s advocacy work, the Summit and its growing participation played an influential role in achieving one of the industry’s greatest legislative victories. On March 4, 2010, President Barack Obama signed into law the first-ever national travel promotion and communications program which is projected to create 40,000 new American jobs, generate $321 million in new federal tax revenue and welcome 1.6 million new visitors to the U.S.
This year’s Summit delegates will gain insight on pressing issues affecting the travel community from industry experts, which will arm them with the facts to educate their elected officials on Capitol Hill about the powerful economic stimulus role of travel . Plus, delegates will get a front row seat to the latest inside-the-beltway news from one of the nation’s political thought leaders, such as last year’s speaker NBC Chief White House Correspondent Chuck Todd.
