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TRAVDEX® AND SOUTHEAST TOURISM SOCIETY PARTNER ON TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY TRADE SHOW

TRAVDEX — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:47:20 +0000

Sherman, Conn. USA, February 4, 2010—TRAVDEX®, the one-stop shopping trade show for travel technology, announced today a partnership with the Southeast Tourism Society, an organization that promotes travel and sustainable tourism in 12 southeastern states, to promote a groundbreaking summit of leading travel industry trade organizations at the inaugural TRAVDEX in May 2010.

“Southeast Tourism Society is always on the lookout for new and novel ways for its members to be kept up-to-date with the latest technology,” said Bill Hardman, president and CEO, Southeast Tourism Society. “With PhoCusWright holding TRAVDEX in the southeast, it allows our members to keep abreast of cutting edge expertise right in their own backyard. It is a win-win for our members and TRAVDEX.”

TRAVDEX brings together travel technology sellers and travel industry suppliers, intermediaries and other technology purchasers in a global trade show. TRAVDEX debuts May 5-7, 2010 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta. TRAVDEX is produced by PhoCusWright Inc., the leading authority on how travelers, suppliers and intermediaries connect.

To bolster the success of TRAVDEX, PhoCusWright is offering up to a US$500 credit on future PhoCusWright purchases for attendees and exhibitors that sign up by February 28, 2010. The credit can be used to purchase registration for The PhoCusWright Conference 2010, registration for The PhoCusWright Conference 2010 Online Ticket, Online Events and publications in the PhoCusWright store. Full terms and conditions are available at www.travdex.com/promo.

“This promotion offers great value to our customers,” said Philip C. Wolf, president and CEO of PhoCusWright. “We believe strongly in TRAVDEX and the emerging strength of companies focused on travel technology and innovation. We have found a great partner in the Southeast Tourism Society who shares our passion for travel technology.”

TRAVDEX registration is now open. To purchase a ticket or exhibition space, visit www.travdex.com.

PhoCusWright delivers qualitative and quantitative research on the evolving dynamics that influence travel, tourism and hospitality distribution. Our marketplace intelligence is the industry standard for segmentation, sizing, forecasting, trends, analysis and consumer travel planning behavior. Every day around the world, senior executives, marketers, strategists and research professionals from all segments of the industry value chain use PhoCusWright research for competitive advantage.

To complement its primary research in North America, Europe and Asia, PhoCusWright produces several high-profile conferences in the U.S. and Germany, and partners with conferences in the U.K., China and Singapore. Industry leaders and company analysts bring this intelligence to life by debating issues, sharing ideas and defining the ever-evolving reality of travel commerce.

The company is headquartered in the United States, with offices in Germany and India.

About TRAVDEX®
TRAVDEX is the one-stop shopping trade show for travel technology products, solutions and professional services targeting the global travel tourism and hospitality industry. TRAVDEX is produced by PhoCusWright Inc., the travel industry research authority on how travelers, suppliers and intermediaries connect. The trade show features buyer-seller appointments, exhibition space, sponsored events and business networking opportunities for companies that sell technology products, solutions and professional services to the global travel industry. The inaugural TRAVDEX will be held May 5-7, 2010 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta.

About Southeast Tourism Society
Southeast Tourism Society (STS) promotes travel, sustainable tourism and the importance of the travel and tourism industry in 12 southeastern states (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia). Its 900 members represent all facets of the travel industry and work cooperatively to strengthen the region as a travel destination. STS was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

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TRAVDEX AND BLLA PARTNER ON INDUSTRY SUMMIT

TRAVDEX — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:37:55 +0000

Sherman, Conn. USA, January 13, 2010— TRAVDEX, the one-stop shopping trade show for travel technology, announced today a partnership with Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association, the association focused on expanding marketing initiatives for boutique lodging members, to promote a groundbreaking summit of leading travel industry trade organizations at the inaugural TRAVDEX in May 2010.
“It makes perfect sense for Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association to partner with and help to promote TRAVDEX,” says Frances Kiradjian, founder, Chair and Publisher of
BLLA. “Our members are highly interested in new technology and marketing solutions that will help them become more successful in their endeavors. TRAVDEX is the perfect fit for that.”
TRAVDEX brings together travel technology sellers and travel industry suppliers, intermediaries and other technology purchasers in a global trade show. TRAVDEX debuts May 5-7, 2010 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta and is produced by PhoCusWright Inc., the leading authority on how travelers, suppliers and intermediaries connect.
“Technology enables innovation, and TRAVDEX showcases the best and the brightest players in travel technology,” said Philip C. Wolf, president and CEO of PhoCusWright. “We are thrilled to be working with BLLA and their participating members will enhance the experience at this premier travel technology event.”
TRAVDEX registration is now open. To purchase a ticket or exhibition space, visit www.travdex.com. Early pricing is in effect through January 31.

About PhoCusWright Inc. PhoCusWright is the travel industry research authority on how travelers, suppliers and intermediaries connect. Independent, rigorous and unbiased, PhoCusWright fosters smart strategic planning and tactical decision-making.
PhoCusWright delivers qualitative and quantitative research on the evolving dynamics that influence travel, tourism and hospitality distribution. Our marketplace intelligence is the industry standard for segmentation, sizing, forecasting, trends, analysis and consumer travel planning behavior. Every day around the world, senior executives, marketers, strategists and research professionals from all segments of the industry value chain use PhoCusWright research for competitive advantage.
To complement its primary research in North America, Europe and Asia, PhoCusWright produces several high-profile conferences in the U.S. and Germany, and partners with conferences in the U.K., China and Singapore. Industry leaders and company analysts bring this intelligence to life by debating issues, sharing ideas and defining the ever-evolving reality of travel commerce.
The company is headquartered in the United States, with offices in Germany and India.
About TRAVDEX is the one-stop shopping trade show for travel technology products, solutions and professional services targeting the global travel tourism and hospitality industry. TRAVDEX is produced by PhoCusWright Inc., the travel industry research authority on how travelers, suppliers and intermediaries connect. The trade show features buyer-seller appointments, exhibition space, sponsored events and business networking opportunities for companies that sell technology products, solutions and professional services to the global travel industry. The inaugural TRAVDEX will be held May 5-7, 2010 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta. See TRAVDEX on Twitter.

BLLA was created to be the unifying voice of this unique sector within the hospitality industry. It will be the “One Place” to find and book all boutique & lifestyle hotels for the consumer as well as for the agency communityBy pooling resources, independent owners and groups have the opportunity to successfully compete on a level playing field with major hotel companies, and market themselves to meet the ever-increasing demand from discerning boutique-seeking clients.

Our association members and contributors will benefit from a number of powerful distribution channels that will deliver incremental upscale revenue streams In addition to the advantage of incremental business from extra distribution channels, members benefit from access to research papers, webinars, industry reports and a whole host of helpful and practical education and business development resources. Members include brands and properties (owners/managers/staff), suppliers who desire to reach this hospitality sector, travel agents and corporate travel managers, individuals, hotel corporate offices, hospitality students and the press. Click here to become an official Member of the Association.

Lastly and significantly, we’re giving members the chance to take control of their industry – how it’s defined and represented, and how it will grow and evolve in the future – to ensure the boutique and lifestyle sector reaps the rewards it deserves.

BLLA is headquartered in the U.S. with offices in Madrid.
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TRAVDEX™ AND I-MEET PARTNER ON INDUSTRY SUMMIT

TRAVDEX — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:59:20 +0000

Sherman, Conn. USA, Dec 7, 2009—TRAVDEX™, the one-stop shopping trade show for travel technology, announced today a partnership with i-Meet, the online social network for the meetings, events and hospitality industries, to promote a groundbreaking summit of leading travel industry trade organizations at the inaugural TRAVDEX™ in May 2010.

“It makes perfect sense that i-Meet, a new technology company itself, would participate in and help to promote TRAVDEX™,” says John Pino, founder, chairman and CEO of i-Meet. “As a rapidly growing community of over 15,000 members in just our first year, i-Meet is an excellent platform to reach prospective attendees. TRAVDEX™ is so inclusive in its approach, there is literally something for everyone in the broader travel industry, including meeting planners and hospitality professionals.”

TRAVDEX™ brings together travel technology sellers and travel industry suppliers, intermediaries and other technology purchasers in a global trade show. TRAVDEX™ debuts May 5-7, 2010 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta. TRAVDEX™ is produced by PhoCusWright Inc., the leading authority on how travelers, suppliers and intermediaries connect.

“Technology enables innovation, and TRAVDEX™ showcases the best and the brightest players in travel technology,” said Philip C. Wolf, president and CEO of PhoCusWright. “We are thrilled to be working with i-Meet and their participating members will enhance the experience at this premier travel technology event.”

TRAVDEX™ registration is now open. To purchase a ticket or exhibition space, visit www.travdex.com. Early bird pricing is in effect through December 31.

About PhoCusWright Inc.
PhoCusWright is the travel industry research authority on how travelers, suppliers and intermediaries connect. Independent, rigorous and unbiased, PhoCusWright fosters smart strategic planning and tactical decision-making.

The company is headquartered in the United States, with offices in Germany and India.

About TRAVDEX™
TRAVDEX™ is the one-stop shopping trade show for travel technology products, solutions and professional services targeting the global travel tourism and hospitality industry. TRAVDEX™ is produced by PhoCusWright Inc., the travel industry research authority on how travelers, suppliers and intermediaries connect. The trade show features buyer-seller appointments, exhibition space, sponsored events and business networking opportunities for companies that sell technology products, solutions and professional services to the global travel industry. The inaugural TRAVDEX™ will be held May 5-7, 2010 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta.

About i-Meet
Created by the founder of StarCite, i-Meet is focused on building the industry’s most relevant worldwide online community for the meeting and event industry. With 15,000 members from 120 countries around the world to date, i-Meet brings social networking, Web 2.0 tools, workflow and relationship opportunities, and industry intelligence to its members and suppliers.

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TRAVDEX™ AND ATME PARTNER ON INDUSTRY SUMMIT

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:05:11 +0000

Sherman, Conn. USA, November 3, 2009—TRAVDEX™, the one-stop shopping trade show for travel technology, announced today a partnership with ATME, the Association of Travel Marketing Executives, to promote a groundbreaking summit of leading travel industry trade organizations at the inaugural TRAVDEX™ in May 2010.

“We are delighted to be partnering with TRAVDEX™ and will be presenting a Think Tank on the morning of May 5, entitled “Where Marketing & Technology Intersect” that is designed to help travel marketers use technology while keeping their brand intact and creating consumer-friendly experiences,” said Kristin Zern, ATME’s executive director.

ATME joins the OpenTravel Alliance as the initial travel, tourism and hospitality industry associations to announce their support of TRAVDEX™. The trade show attracts global buyers and sellers of travel technology and facilitates business networking and deal-making sessions.

“Technology enables innovation, and TRAVDEX™ showcases the best and the brightest players in travel technology,” said Philip C. Wolf, president and CEO of PhoCusWright. “We are thrilled to be working with ATME. The ATME meeting that will be co-located at TRAVDEX™ enhances the event for all ATME members and is an integral part of the travel industry summit taking place at this premier industry gathering of sellers and buyers of travel technology.”

TRAVDEX™ registration is now open. To purchase a ticket or exhibition space, visit www.travdex.com. Early bird pricing is in effect through November 30.

The company is headquartered in the United States, with offices in Germany and India.

About ATME
The Association of Travel Marketing Executives (ATME) is a 29 year old professional association made up of senior level travel industry marketers representing all segments including: airlines, hotels and resorts, cruise lines, tour operators, attractions, online travel, international tourist offices, CVBs, state and local tourism offices, car rental companies, technology providers, etc.

ATME is the only worldwide organization of its kind to provide members with an ongoing forum for the exchange of creative ideas and marketing information, education and effective solutions. ATME members join other travel marketing leaders who have made it their priority to enhance the professional marketing standards of our industry. www.atme.org/

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TRAVDEX™ AND HSMAI PARTNER ON TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY TRADE SHOW

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:18:03 +0000

Sherman, Conn. USA, October 21, 2009—TRAVDEX™, the one-stop shopping trade show for travel technology, announced today a partnership with Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) to promote the inaugural TRAVDEX™ in May 2010.

“The collection of diverse technology tools that enable business to be captured in the travel sectors today is truly amazing. We are excited to see them all under one roof with an opportunity for the industry to learn more about each of them,” said Robert A. Gilbert, CHME, CAE, president and CEO, HSMAI.

TRAVDEX™ brings together travel technology sellers and travel industry suppliers, intermediaries and other technology purchasers in a global trade show. TRAVDEX™ debuts May 5-7, 2010 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta. TRAVDEX™ is produced by PhoCusWright Inc., the leading authority on how travelers, suppliers and intermediaries connect.

HSMAI joins the OpenTravel Alliance, Hospitality Upgrade and ATME as the first group of partners within the travel, tourism and hospitality industry to announce its support of TRAVDEX™, which will bring together executives from the travel industry for business networking and deal-making sessions.

“Technology enables innovation, and TRAVDEX™ showcases the best and the brightest players in travel technology,” said Philip C. Wolf, president and CEO of PhoCusWright. “We are thrilled to be working with HSMAI to attract their members to this premier industry gathering of sellers and buyers. HSMAI members are a savvy group of sales and marketing executives who understand the importance of technology, and TRAVDEX™ will provide one-stop shopping for a wide variety of their technology requirements.”

TRAVDEX™ registration is now open and early bird pricing is available through November 30. To purchase a ticket or exhibition space, visit www.travdex.com.

About PhoCusWright Inc.

PhoCusWright is the travel industry research authority on how travelers, suppliers and intermediaries connect. Independent, rigorous and unbiased, PhoCusWright fosters smart strategic planning and tactical decision-making.

The company is headquartered in the United States, with offices in Germany and India.

About TRAVDEX™

TRAVDEX™ is the one-stop shopping trade show for travel technology products, solutions and professional services targeting the global travel tourism and hospitality industry. TRAVDEX™ is produced by PhoCusWright Inc., the travel industry research authority on how travelers, suppliers and intermediaries connect. The trade show features buyer-seller appointments, exhibition space, sponsored events and business networking opportunities for companies that sell technology products, solutions and professional services to the global travel industry. The inaugural TRAVDEX™ will be held May 5-7, 2010 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta.

About HSMAI

HSMAI is the hospitality industry source for knowledge, community, and recognition for leaders committed to professional development, sales growth, revenue optimization, marketing and branding. With a strong focus on education, HSMAI has become the industry champion in identifying and communicating trends in the hospitality industry, and bringing together customers and members at annual events, including HSMAI’s Affordable Meetings®. Founded in 1927, HSMAI is an individual membership organization comprising more than 7,000 members worldwide, with 40 chapters in the Americas Region. For more information, contact HSMAI via 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, Va. 22102; (703) 506-3280; fax (703) 506-3266, or visit the Web site at www.hsmai.org.

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TRAVDEX™ AND HOSPITALITY UPGRADE PARTNER ON TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY TRADE SHOW

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:25:31 +0000

Sherman, Conn. USA, October 1, 2009—TRAVDEX™, the one-stop shopping trade show for travel technology, announced today a marketing partnership with Hospitality Upgrade. As the leading publication focused on technology for hospitality providers, Hospitality Upgrade will be the exclusive B2B hospitality marketing partner for the inaugural TRAVDEX™ taking place in May 2010.

“We are very pleased to be an exclusive media partner for PhoCusWright and TRAVDEX™,” said Richard Siegel, president and publisher for Hospitality Upgrade. “As optimism grows for 2010, we were looking for ways to benefit our loyal readers and supporters and the timing of this relationship was perfect. Our companies are mutually well-respected within our industry and we look forward to the event being held in our own backyard.”

Hospitality Upgrade joins the OpenTravel Alliance, HSMAI and ATME as the first group of travel, tourism and hospitality industry partners to announce its support of TRAVDEX™. The trade show attracts global buyers and sellers of travel technology and facilitates business networking and deal-making sessions.

“Hospitality Upgrade is the leading publication related to technology in the hospitality industry. Their partnership with TRAVDEX™ will be a great vehicle to promote this new trade show,” said Philip C. Wolf, president and CEO of PhoCusWright. “TRAVDEX™ showcases the best and the brightest players in travel technology and we are thrilled to be working with Hospitality Upgrade to attract their readers and advertisers to this premier industry gathering of sellers and buyers.”

TRAVDEX™ registration is now open. To purchase a ticket or exhibition space, visit www.travdex.com.

About PhoCusWright Inc.

The company is headquartered in the United States, with offices in Germany and India.

About TRAVDEX™

About Hospitality Upgrade

Established in 1992, Hospitality Upgrade is the leading technology magazine and Internet media company for hotel, travel and foodservice professionals including management, independent operators, executives and chains. Published three times a year, Hospitality Upgrade educates hospitality professionals on the latest technology software and hardware solutions. Regular coverage focuses on new industry trends and products, in-depth analyses by leading hospitality consultants, insider news and gossip, interviews with top industry executives, and profiles from many of the industries’ solution providers. Specific topics include purchasing and maintenance of the following hospitality systems: point-of-sale, property management, back office, sales and marketing, Internet, in-room, restaurant management, central reservations, guest response, handheld/wireless technologies, executive information and more. With more than 29,000 readers in 102 countries, Hospitality Upgrade is committed to shaping and defining the future of the hospitality technology industry. For more information or to sign up for a FREE subscription, visit www.hospitalityupgrade.com.

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TRAVDEX™ AND OPENTRAVEL ALLIANCE PARTNER ON INDUSTRY SUMMIT

admin — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:02:57 +0000

Sherman, Conn. USA, September 9, 2009–TRAVDEX™ the one-stop shopping trade show for travel technology, announced today a partnership with the OpenTravel Alliance to promote a groundbreaking summit of leading travel industry trade organizations at the inaugural TRAVDEX™ in May 2010.

“OpenTravel’s mission is to provide robust XML-based connectivity solutions and specifications to the entire travel industry,” said Valyn Perini, executive director of OpenTravel. “By partnering with TRAVDEX, we can bring more attention to the need for e-distribution standards and engage directly with leading technology providers, integrators and buyers from across every industry segment.”

The OpenTravel Alliance is the first travel, tourism and hospitality industry association to announce its support of the TRAVDEX™ industry summit, which will bring together executives from the travel industry for business networking and deal-making sessions beyond the buyer-seller interactions of the TRAVDEX™ trade show.

“Technology enables innovation, and TRAVDEX™ showcases the best and the brightest players in travel technology,” said Philip C. Wolf, president and CEO of PhoCusWright. “We are thrilled to be working with the OpenTravel Alliance to attract their members and other trade associations to this premier industry gathering of sellers and buyers.”

About PhoCusWright Inc.

The company is headquartered in the United States, with offices in Germany and India.

About TRAVDEX™

About the OpenTravel Alliance

The OpenTravel Alliance’s mission is to engineer specifications to ensure traveler and supplier information flow smoothly throughout travel, tourism and hospitality. OpenTravel creates, expands and drives adoption of open specifications, including but not limited to the use of XML, for the electronic exchange of business information among all sectors of the travel industry.

OpenTravel is comprised of companies representing airlines, car rental firms, hotels, cruise lines, railways, leisure suppliers, service providers, tour operators, travel agencies, solutions providers, technology companies and distributors.

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TRAVDEX Connect™ launches to create new travel technology community

TRAVDEX — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 06:10:15 +0000

Sherman, Conn. USA, March 6, 2009 -TRAVDEX™, the one-stop shopping trade show for travel technology, announced today that it has launched TRAVDEX Connect™, a new and unique network of travel technology thought leaders from around the world. TRAVDEX Connect™ is the place where buyers, sellers and industry leaders discuss the impact of technology on the travel industry with their peers and other contributors. TRAVDEX Connect™ can be found at www.travdexconnect.com.

The site features syndicated feeds from leading travel industry bloggers focused on technology, e-commerce and m-commerce, as well as video interviews with top executives from global travel technology firms and leaders from the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. TRAVDEX Connect^™utilizes a suite of open source platforms, including WordPress, Google Friend Connect, YouTube, Flickr and other applications.

“We created TRAVDEX Connect™ to be an interactive site with continuous updates and comments by the community,” said Bruce Rosard, PhoCusWright’s vice president, sales and marketing. “Our experience with the PhoCusWright Bloggers Summit has proven the power of social media, and we expect TRAVDEX Connect™ to become an important source of information for the travel technology community around the world.”

TRAVDEX Connect™ encourages dialogue on the most pressing topics related to travel technology leading up to TRAVDEX™, the trade show for travel technology, which debuts May 5-7, 2010 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta.

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About TRAVDEX™

Contact:
Michael J. Pierson
+1 949 457-1545 x105
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ANNOUNCING TRAVDEX™ – THE TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY TRADE SHOW

TRAVDEX — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:34:45 +0000

SHERMAN, CT, USA (February 1, 2009) – TRAVDEX™, the one-stop shopping trade show for travel technology products, solutions and professional services targeting the global travel tourism and hospitality industry, will debut in Atlanta in May, 2010.

TRAVDEX™ will be produced by PhoCusWright Inc., the travel industry research authority on how travelers, suppliers and intermediaries connect. The trade show will feature buyer-seller appointments, exhibition space, sponsored events and business networking opportunities for companies who sell technology products, solutions and professional services to the global travel industry. The inaugural TRAVDEX™ will be held May 5-7, 2010 at the Cobb Galleria Centre.

“This is the perfect time for TRAVDEX™,” said Philip C. Wolf, President and CEO of PhoCusWright. “Travel is the world’s largest industry, highly fragmented and intensely competitive. And success is critically dependent on making the right choices about technology-based innovation and technical platforms.”

PhoCusWright delivers qualitative and quantitative research on the evolving dynamics that influence travel, tourism and hospitality distribution. PhoCusWright’s marketplace intelligence is the industry standard for segmentation, sizing, forecasting, trends, analysis and consumer travel planning behavior. Every day around the world, senior executives, marketers, strategists and research professionals from all segments of the industry value chain use PhoCusWright research for competitive advantage.

To complement its primary research in North America, Europe and Asia, PhoCusWright produces several high-profile conferences in the U.S. and Germany, and partners with conferences in the U.K., China and Singapore where industry leaders gather to debate issues, share ideas and define the ever-evolving reality of travel commerce.

The company is headquartered in the United States, with offices in Germany and India.

TRAVDEX™ production and management services will be provided by Michael J. Pierson Associates, Inc.

For more information about TRAVDEX™, visit www.travdex.com or email info@travdex.com.

For more information about TRAVDEX™, contact:
Michael J. Pierson, President
Michael J. Pierson Associates
23441 South Point Drive, Suite 150
Laguna Hills, CA, USA 92653
+1 949 457 1545 x105
email us