JUNE 12, 2008
Dear Friends,
We would like to invite you to participate in the first, China-Southeastern US
Tourism Forum on June 12, 2008 at the World Trade Center Atlanta.
Following the negotiated Memorandum of Understanding between China and the USA,
we are the first to initiate a Tourism Forum of this kind, and we would like
to emphasize the importance and the value of this event.
The Speakers are:
• Craig Lesser – Chairman, WTC Atlanta and Managing Director,McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP
• Mr. Phil Bolton- Publisher, Global Atlanta
• Ms. Isabel Hill- Deputy Director, US Department of Commerce
• Ms. Lisa Simon- President for National Tour Association
• Mr. Kevin Langston- Assistant Commissioner for Tourism, GeorgiaDepartment of Economic Development
• Mr. Nick Qin- President, China Professional Tours
• Ms. Xinhong Zhang – Director, China National Tourism Office in New York
• Mr. Dex Shi, Chairman, China Business Committee of WTC Atlanta
Invitees are:
1. Government Agencies
2. Tourist Companies/Operators
3. Convention and Visitors Bureaus
4. Restaurants
5. Hotels
6. Hospitality & Meeting Industry Councils
7. Regional Travel Associations
8. Southeast Tourism Association
9. GA Chamber of Commerce
10. Thai American Chamber of Commerce
11. And any organization interested in the topic
Sponsorship levels:
• $500- includes: listing on the program, listing on all the flyers, 1 seat
• $1,500 - includes: listing on the program, listing on all the flyers,listing on the tourism Web site, 6-month complimentary membership with the WTC Atlanta, 2 seats
• $3,000 - includes: ability to address the audience, listing on the program, listing on all the flyers, 1-month logo and link on the Georgia international calendar and 1-month logo and link Global Atlanta Web site and 4 Newsletters, 4 seats, listing on the tourism website, 6-
month complimentary membership with the WTC Atlanta.
OUR SPONSORS:
Delta Airlines, GA Aquarium, Double Bridge International Group,
Grand Panama Beach Resort, Global Atlanta, China Professional Tours, United Commercial Bank
Attendance Fees:
WTCA Members: $55
Non-Members: $75
This fee includes the Forum, Reception, Coffee Breaks, and Parking.
Time:
1:00 PM- 2:00 PM Registration/Networking Reception
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