Should you jump in to the Social Media arena, or not?
You'll know in 12 Minutes!
In our 12
minute interview, Elisa will share some of the most important
things about blogging and social media in the travel industry.
Sandy
attended the Educational Travel Conference in Rhode Island this month
and was very impressed with presenter, Elisa Camahort Page. Elisa is a
professional blogger and has some very good advice to all who are
considering the leap into social media. One of her biggest
recommendations is to experiment. But wait, there’s more! Be sure to
catch this interview.
Elisa is one of today's bright stars in the world of blogging and social
media. She shares her knowledge in a way that is meaningful and
relevant. http://www.blogher.com
SEGMENT 1
Approx 12 min
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Segment
2
- 12 min
Adriana Miori
Buyer Office
Manager for
TTG Italia
Put it on
your Calendar!
Rimini, Italy
Oct 22 - 24, 2010
Hope to see
you in
Rimini, Italy
Why Italy Should be in Your Future
Is Italy In
your future? The 2010 TTG Italia conference in Rimini is
promising to be one of the brightest conferences this year. We
all know that Italy hands down is one of the most revered travel
destination. Coming in Oct to Rimini, the TTG Italia conference
will get down to business and supply attendees with pre-fixed
appointments, scheduled networking, and big B2B events. You can
expect big results during this conference, workshop and
marketplace.
http://ttgincontri.it/en-en
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Segment 3-12 min
Michael McCormick
Executive Director and COO of the National Business Travel
Association
NBTA hands out Report Card
to US Administration
and FAA.
Michael shares with Sandy the NBTA’s report card given to the US
legislators in Washington, DC. NBTA has been a strong critic of
this Administration as well as the previous administration.
We’ll hear why the Administration C+ looks promising compared to
the F given to the FAA. Michael talks about Air traffic
infrastructure as well as the efficiency and security of
airports.
New benefits to membership now offer the NBTA Benchmarking tool to
all members, previously it was a pay to play application.
Now it’s open to the entire membership. ROI is so important and now
that is part of the NBTA offering to all members. Membership is
both buyers and suppliers. At our heart we are a buyer led
organization.
Interested in the NBTA Strategic Travel Symposium with BTN Online?
It’s coming up in March 2010. Other events to view are in NY
Canada and Mexico.
http://www.nbta.org
SEGMENT
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Approx 12 min
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Segment 4
- 10 min
Give me the
News!
Sandy
Dhuyvetter, Executive Producer and Host of TravelTalkRADIO and
BusinessTravelRADIO and Director, Patrick Peartree, share the news of the week from
the TravelTalkMEDIA’s studios in San Francisco Bay Area.
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Friday, Feb 19, 2010
Broadcast at 8AM or
Archives Available
Segment 1
G. Web Ross
Author of Rescuing the
American Dream: The Entrepreneur’s Way
February is National Start a Business Month A broad
survey of Americans has revealed the American Dream is
starting to fade, with fewer people than ever buying homes,
obtaining healthcare coverage and getting married. More
people are out of work and those who aren’t are earning
less.
The data,
provided by the Annual Community Survey conducted by the
U.S. Census Bureau, showed a sweeping look at life from the
viewpoint of more than 3 million American homes, with many
of the maladies striking Americans being blamed on the
recession.
However, one
retired CEO believes that it is the changing values of
executives, entrepreneurs and employees – not the recession
– that is to blame for most of our woes. http://www.rescuingthedream.com
Segment 2
Roy Graff Director - New Business
Development, Expedia Affiliate Network
Our “go to guy” for tourism and travel
in the Pacific Asia region talks a little bit about what to expect
in 2010. He tells us that, although “The Chinese don’t do crystal
balls…,” China is a travel market that is absolutely “…bursting at
the seams.” Also, we’ll figure out where Hainan Island and why
Hawaiians should care.
http://www.expedia.com
Segment
3
Rafi Baeri,
Vice President of Salesand
Marketing for theDan
Hotels in Israel.
And that’s how many Dan Hotels there are
in Israel: 13. From the historic King David Dan Hotel overlooking
the Dome of the Rock and the walls of the ancient city of Jerusalem
to the wide, sandy Mediterranean beaches of the Dan Panorama Hotel
in Tel Aviv, we guarantee you will find accommodations that meet
your budget and your mission. We always take delight in talking with
our long time friend and colleague, Rafi Baeri.http://bit.ly/dj8ph3
Sandy and Patrick talk about the initial 4 months of producing
BusinessTravelRADIO and the goals of the program. You are invited to
share your stories and comments with the team
HERE.
We’ll talk with the CNN Health nutritionist about how business
travelers can effectively deal with the inherent problems with
eating right while on the road. From starving you on the plane
on the way to your destination to the huge (and frequent)
portions available at business meeting meals and receptions,
it’s a real challenge to attain a balanced nutrition. Dr. Molina
gives us some great tips on coping and planning and reminds us
of a wonderful quote from Hippocrates, the
ancient health expert: “Let food be your
medicine.”
In 2001, the King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, made the
conscious decision that his country should become more
involved in promoting international travel and tourism
in order to stimulate the national economy. It's
working! Meet Mr. Othman Cherif Alami who similarly
believes that business travel is critical to
Morocco's economic well being. We'll talk about some of
the long term results of business travel including
immigration and repatriation, and we also discuss the
country's positive commitment to encouraging foreigners
to visit and to do business with Morocco.
http://www.fnt.ma
Othman is also the president
of Atlas Voyages, founded by his father in 1964.
Segment 3
Mr.
Edward Bergman Executive Director of the Africa Travel Association
Eddie Bergman has been working as the Executive Director
of the Africa Travel Association (ATA) for almost 4
years. His family is South African and he has visited
most all of the 53 countries that are supported by the
ATA.
Eddie will be
joining us to talk about the Educational Conferences and
Congresses that are offered by the ATA. Coming in March
in Washington DC and later in October when the ATA will
hold it's annual congress in The Gambia. If you want to
do business in West Africa and you are interested in
Africa Tourism, this is a great association. For more
information listen to the show or the Archives.
http://www.africatravelassociation.org
Klaas-Wybo and Sandy
have worked together for
the past 5 years on
initiatives regarding
education, peace and
tourism. Through the
foresight and vision of
Klaas-Wybo and the
excellent executive
board, Stenden
University is a well
rounded hospitality
university offering all
aspects of a quality
hospitality education.
Klaas-Wybo’s personal
commitment to the
universities newly
formed centers on peace
and tourism and the new
media and entertainment
department has opened up
new opportunities for
the students and the
professors.
Stenden
attracts meetings to their on-site hotel and meeting
facilities as part of the program they offer to students who
come from all over the world to this renowned hospitality
university tucked in a quaint Dutch village called
Leeuwarden.. At the heart of these forums and conferences
are the students who plan and coordinate the meetings as a
part of the ‘problem-based learning’ technique. The upscale
hotel and meeting facilities are under one roof and with the
university allowing visitors a chance to work directly with
the students and their professors. From a personal point of
view, it is a delightful and rewarding experience!
Stenden has
campuses throughout the world including ; Netherlands,
Qatar, South Africa, Thailand, Germany and Bali. http://www.stenden.com
We get up close and personal with Craig and he’ll talk with us about the recent success of the procurement and meetings conference co-hosted by the NBTA and the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). Also, should hotels drop their “resort and spa” branding? We’ll also talk about the launch of NBTA Europe and the business travel industry’s international approach to full body imaging screening and the Trusted Traveler program. http://www.NBTA.org
Paul Tilstone
CEO/Managing Director, Institute of Travel & Meetings/NBTA Europe
One of BTN’s 25 Most Influential Executives in the Business Travel Industry of 2009 talks with us about the launch of NBTA Europe “glocally” representing 34BŁof annual business travel. We’ll also cover business travel ROI, the need for an international airport security standard, carbon footprints and the Icarus project. http://www.nbtaeurope.org
Trusted Travelers, Global Entry, Enhanced Drivers License, Electronic System Travel Authorization.
The folks at DHS have a difficult and complex task: keep our country and its citizenry safe and secure and, at the same time, facilitate international trade and travel. We discuss several programs designed to make international business travel easier. Now operational in 20 major international airports across the US, the Global Entry program helps to speed the return of US business travelers from overseas. The Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) is now available in Washington State, Michigan, New York and Vermont and utilizes RFID technology to assist frequent Canadian border crossers. There is also the Electronic System Travel Authorization (ESTA) program for US bound travelers from visa waiver countries. http://www.DHS.gov
TRO has created a virtual work environment for travel agents that includes functional marketing tools, sound practical advice and thoughtful editorial views. We’ll talk with Richard about one the recent articles he authored called Four Steps to Greatness in which he explores what it takes to become “insanely great” in the travel industry. Click Here to Read on Travel Research Online.
Legislation and Taxation; It's a different story in Europe.
Kevin opens this week's BusinessTravelRADIO with Sandy to discuss his activities these past few months as the Chairman of the National Business Travel Association (NBTA). Looking beyond the USA and into Europe, Kevin talks about similar challenges both regions face and the primary differences when it comes to lobbying and taxation.
Kevin will also discuss his day job as the sports team travel buyer for all the athletic teams at the University of Texas. He’ll also offer some suggestions on how to learn more about this profession. In fact, the NBTA believes this is such an important category of business travel that they even have a team travel specialist on staff! The future looks bright in sports travel!
And finally, Kevin will talk about what he believes to be the biggest issues in travel, including the aging US air traffic control systems. Kevin is always a most interesting guest. Don't miss this interview.
Meet Me in Jericho
Andrea joins Sandy as the first and only female general manager of an InterContinental Hotel in the Middle East, in Palestine to be exact.
– Challenging – Exciting and Doable!
Andrea came to Palestine in July where she now manages one of the premiere properties in the country. Situated in one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, Jericho, the InterContinental is perfect for meetings and educational conferences. The backdrop of Jericho offers history, culture and this year marks the beginning of a multi-year celebration to honor Jericho's 10,000th birthday.
The Jericho InterContinental operation includes 200 staff, 181 bedrooms and can accommodate 350 persons in its meeting room.
Besides meetings, Andrea also talks about weddings and incentive packages along with some of the highlights within the Jericho region include the Dead Sea and Jerusalem is only 30 minutes away by car.
One of the best ways to arrive is to fly into Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan. The 45 min trip to the bridge at the Palestinian border can sometimes get bogged down at the check point but it is a beautiful region to see. The other possibility is flying into Tel Aviv. The roads are tremendous throughout Israel and Palestine with only an hour and 15 minute drive from Tel Aviv to the Jericho InterContinental.
Andrea was a guest on TravelTalkRADIO in December while Sandy stayed at the InterContinental in Jericho. Listen Here
The Passion for News
Thomas has been contributing to TravelTalkRADIO since 2001 when Sandy and he met during the first year of the launch of their businesses. His eTurboNews subscribers have grown to 230,000 in the last 9 years. Thomas' knowledge of the travel business is only surpassed by his moxie and drive to get the current travel news out to the eTurboNews followers. He talks with Sandy about what kind of a passion it takes to publish news 24/7 and the rewards of the job.
Thomas also shares his views his extensive experience in attending travel conferences and exhibits around the world.
If you subscribe to eTurboNews you are always getting breaking travel news and you also receive news stories that you will not find anywhere else. Easy to subscribe, easy to unsubscribe. Check it out.
Under the Big Top
Sandy and Patrick discuss the week's activities including some of the leading business travel news. On the trail of the Moroccan Travel Market, Patrick published an article in eTurboNews titled:“Under the Big Top at the Moroccan Travel Market,”
Sandy and Patrick attending gala dinner at Moroccan
Travel Market
Meet us at:
Rimini, Italy
Oct 22 - 24, 2010
SEGMENT 4Approx 10 min
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JANUARY 22, 2010 Fridays
8 - 9 AM Pacific Time
Segment 1
Bruce Bommarito
Executive VP and COO US Travel Association
As the
Chief
Operating
Officer
of the
US
Travel
Association,
Bruce
has his
fingers
on more
than the
just the
pulse of
the US
Market.
His
International
experience
offers
insight
for both
inbound
and
outbound
tourism.
We'll
discuss
the
marketing
efforts
of other
International
markets
and why
the US
has a
disadvantage
in the
marketplace.
We'll
also
talk
about
the
Travel
Promotional
Act that
many
hope to
have
passed
into
legislation
in 2010.
Meetings Mean Business
is a campaign working to
protect the millions of
American jobs that
depend on business
travel and events.
TTG originally began as
a single travel news
publication out of the
UK in the 70's. Since
then the TTG (Travel
Trade Gazette) brand has
opened franchises in
leading regions around
the world including MENA,
Poland and Asia Pacific.
TTG Italia produces two
printed publications
each week to the travel
trade.
Antonio manages the TTG
department also offers a
leading Travel
Conference in Italy
every year called the
TTG incontri.
This year TTG incontri
will be in Rimini Oct
22- 24, 2010. If you
want to reach this
market or you want Italy
to experience your
region. Sign up now to
attend or exhibit.
TTG Italia produces
the leading B2B travel publication in Italy
which is published twice a week and the
online travel news agency
www.ttgitalia.com. Antonio
manages the TTG Event Department and they
offer the leading B2B travel exhibition in
Italy called TTG Incontri.
Check out this new
very innovative product from TTG Italia,
which is the first social network dedicated
entirely to travel professionals:
www.traveltradeitalia.com
Sandy met up with Antonio in Marrakech this week while at
the Moroccan Travel Market. Listen to the opportunity to
join us both in Italy Oct 22 - 24 at TTG Incontri!
SEGMENT
2Approx 12 min Listen
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Antonio is also
President of International Travel Trade Fairs
Association International Tourism
Trade
Fairs Association
After joining ITTFA
to help market his
own trade exhibit at
the TTG incontri,
Antonio realized the
importance of the
partnership and
became involved in
the executive board.
Antonio is now
president of the ITTFA and will be sharing with us
the value of the membership. We will continue bring
you more information in the upcoming months
regarding the 20+ members of the ITTFA.
www.ittfa.org
SEGMENT
3Approx 12 min Listen
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Segment
4
Sandy
Dhuyvetter
Executive
Producer
and Host
Sandywraps up
program with this week's Business Travel News.
TravelTalkRADIO will be
highlighting the MTM, including the stories and offerings of
many of the fine products and destinations in upcoming
programs.
SEGMENT
4 Approx 12 min Listen
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January 08, 2010
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JANUARY 08, 2010 Fridays
8 - 9 AM Pacific Time
Segment 1 and 2
Alex Anolik Travel Attorney – Security and Safety experts San
Francisco, CA.
Alexander Anolik, a seasoned trial attorney, is
widely
recognized
as one
of the pre-eminent travel attorneys in the world. He is president of one
of the
largest
U.S. law
corporations
emphasizing
the
practice
of
travel
law and
travel
industry
litigation,
with a
travel
law
support
staff
including
attorneys,
consultants,
paralegals
and
industry
trained
registration
assistants
in his
San
Francisco,
California
offices.
Al is a force to contend
with especially when it
has to do with travelers
rights, safety and
security laws. I can
only promise a lively
conversation filled with
important information.
http://www.travellaw.com
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SEGMENT
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Segment
3
:
Klaas-Wybo van der Hoek
Vice President of Stenden University – Executive Board
Klaas-Wybo and Sandy
have worked together for
the past 5 years on
initiatives regarding
education, peace and
tourism. Through the
foresight and vision of
Klaas-Wybo and the
excellent executive
board, Stenden
University is a well
rounded hospitality
university offering all
aspects of a quality
hospitality education.
Klaas-Wybo’s personal
commitment to the
universities newly
formed centers on peace
and tourism and the new
media and entertainment
department has opened up
new opportunities for
the students and the
professors.
Stenden
attracts meetings to their on-site hotel and meeting
facilities as part of the program they offer to students who
come from all over the world to this renowned hospitality
university tucked in a quaint Dutch village called
Leeuwarden.. At the heart of these forums and conferences
are the students who plan and coordinate the meetings as a
part of the ‘problem-based learning’ technique. The upscale
hotel and meeting facilities are under one roof and with the
university allowing visitors a chance to work directly with
the students and their professors. From a personal point of
view, it is a delightful and rewarding experience!
Stenden has
campuses throughout the world including ; Netherlands,
Qatar, South Africa, Thailand, Germany and Bali. http://www.stenden.com
SEGMENT
3 Approx 12 min Listen
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Segment
4
Therese
Jacobson,
President
of the
Los
Angeles
Business
Travel
Association (LABTA)
From Los
Angeles, the head of the largest single city chapter of the
National Business Travel Association (NBTA) talks with us
about the full body scanners now in use at LAX and soon to
become universally omnipresent. Just how intrusive are
these? Are there legitimate moral objections to these
machines? What does Casper the Ghost have to do with all of
this? We'll also hear about LABTA's goals for 2010 and they
are ambitious indeed!
http://www.labta.org
Sandy Dhuyvetter broadcast from the National Business Travel Association in
August 2009 San Diego, California.
Listen HERE
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mornings.
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and Noon Eastern
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