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Chattanooga offers a variety of activities for a
fun-filled family vacation, a romantic weekend getaway, or a
successful corporate event. Explore downtown and see the
Tennessee Aquarium where penguins, sharks, and butterflies
live in harmony. Or take in some art at the Hunter Museum of
American Art which is in the tranquil Bluff View Art
District. Spend the night in a private railroad car at the
Chattanooga Choo Choo. Venture up Lookout Mountain and check
out the caves of Ruby Falls or the view from Rock City. With
its vibrant riverfront on the banks of the Tennessee River,
spectacular mountains, and unique attractions, along with a
variety of restaurants and hotels, you'll see why
Chattanooga, Tennessee is a A Great City by Nature. |
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Borders |
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Dive Pool Sponsor |
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The Scuba Tour is a year-long tour
that traverses the Unites States stopping at 2 and 3 day
large scale venues with a portable setup that includes
dressing rooms, towels, all the newest diving equipment, an
air compressor, a pavilion for registration and consumer
interaction, and a 41-foot by 21-foot, four-foot deep,
25,000 gallon pool.
www.beadiver.com |
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Industry Partners |
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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. |
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The Caribbean Tourism Development Company
The Caribbean Tourism Development Company is a marketing and
business development unit owned jointly and equally by the
Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA) and the Caribbean Tourism
Organization (CTO). Representing both the private and public
sectors, its purpose is the promotion, protection and
enhancement of the Caribbean brand. The company arranges a
variety of events and engages in activities in major cities
aimed at providing useful insights and exciting large
audiences about the Caribbean. Members of the public who are
planning a vacation, considering doing business, seeking
partnership opportunities, or simply tracking the hottest
deals to the Caribbean should visit
www.CaribbeanTravel.com. |
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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is
the world’s largest cruise association and is dedicated to
the promotion and growth of the cruise industry. CLIA is
composed of 24 of the major cruise lines serving North
America and is an organization that operates pursuant to an
agreement filed with the Federal Maritime Commission under
the Shipping Act of 1984 and serves as a non-governmental
consultative organization to the International Maritime
Organization, an agency of the United Nations. |
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Outside Sales Support Network (OSSN)
Outside Sales Support Network or OSSN, was established in
1990 and today the association has over 66 U.S. chapters.
OSSN's membership is approximately 7500 members and growing.
OSSN is the #1 trade association representing the home based
seller of travel, independent contractor and outside sales
travel agent. The OSSN.Com website is over 6500 pages and is
regarded as one of the travel industries top rated websites
for travel agents. |
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The Out
Traveler, the world's largest magazine for gays and lesbians
with 250,000 subscribers, inspires sophisticated consumers
by showcasing thoughtful and transformative travel
experiences that set The Standard of Gay Travel. |
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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. |
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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. |
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SKAL
International Atlanta, USA
Skål International is a professional organization of tourism
leaders around the world, promoting global tourism and
friendship. It is the only international organization which
unites all branches of the hospitality, travel, and tourism
industry. The Atlanta Chapter represents over 100 of the
industry's managers and decision-makers of the Georgia
Travel & Tourism industry. Atlanta Skål is engaged in
programs of education, through scholarships, and promoting
travel and tourism worldwide. Skålleagues meet at local,
national and international levels in an environment of
friendship to discuss subjects of common interest. The theme
of Skal International is “Doing Business among Friends” (www.skalatlanta.org)
(www.skal.org) |
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Southeast Tourism Society
A non-profit, 501(c) 6 dedicated to promotion & development
of the tourism industry in the southeast USA. STS features
the creation of dynamic programming that includes consumer
outreach, but mainly STS is all about the industry with
exceptional opportunity through networking, education,
advocacy, partnerships, co-operative marketing and unique
benefits. With more than 800 members representing every
industry segment in member states of AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA,
MS, NC, SC, TN, VA & WV. |
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