The PowWow is America's largest travel conference held annually in different U.S. destinations. The conference is aimed at promoting America's travel destinations to International and Domestic buyers. Official Numbers: 5,000+ overall delegates attended 5% increase from 2009 1,000+ U.S. travel organizations represented 1,100 International and Domestic buyers attended Buyers from 70 countries 70,000 pre-scheduled business appointments 400 International and 50 Domestic Journalists Kevin and Sue have attended this conference for 8 years and have made contacts with over 100 destination/state tourism providers. Some of the appointments were with: TSA Secure Flight, Grand Canyon Railway, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, North Carolina, Los Angeles, Memphis TN, Wyoming, San Antonio, Virginia Beach, Hilton Head, Jacksonville FL, West Virginia (Greenbrier), The Breakers (Palm Beach), Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, Anchorage Al, Anaheim CA, Haiyi Hotels Worldwide, Rosen Hotels and Resorts, Simmons Family Waterfront Restaurants SF, Kimpton and Intercontinental Hotels Worldwide, Kennedy Space Center, Las Vegas Premier Shopping, Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin Resort. These are just a few of the interviews we'll have coming up this year after attending PowWow. |
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION 2010 POWWOW
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Historic Selma
We had lunch at the historic St. James Hotel, Jesse James and his brother Frank stayed there when in town for a wedding. Live Oak Cemetery re-enactment and march to the battlefield. Back in Montgomery we drove along the Civil Rights Trail and saw the history connected with Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King. |
Battle of Selma, AL
Sue went on a trip to Alabama while Kevin went west to Wildcatter Ranch and Resort. While in Alabama I visited historic Selma for the 145th anniversary of the Battle of Selma. I met an interesting re-enactor, 1st Sgt. Henry Howard., Medical Orderly for the 31st Alabama Infantry Regimental Field Hospital. I was told that it wasn't a civil war battle, it was a battle of the Northern Aggression. The re-enactors started at the beautiful moss-laden Live Oak Cemetery where many notables are buried even a Vice President of the U.S. |
INVITATION TO FOUNDRY ART CENTER
The Spring Art Show in St. Charles, MO was held at the Foundry Art Center. Artists had temporarily set up their art and the upstairs lofts where the permanent artists also were exhibiting. The center can be used for many functions. |
St Charles Tartan Days
Mark your calendar next year to visit St. Charles, MO (our hometown) for the Tartan Festival. You'll see displays of swordmaking, the sheep dog chasing the sheep, booths, music and food. Take a carriage ride up the old brick streets and enjoy the ride. |
TRAVEL EXPERT SUE McCARTHY
I am a guest on Fox News Channel 2 in St. Louis, MO as their "TRAVEL EXPERT". Recently I was asked to be on the Tim Ezell Morning Show and talk about Ryan Air's wanting to charge $1.40 to use the toilet on the plane. Since Tim likes to have fun on the show I was prepared with a roll of toilet paper and a Qt. size zip lock bag in case Ryan Air decides to do this. I reminded Tim that you still couldn't go over 3 oz. in the zip lock bag though. Thank goodness the airlines aren't currently planning on adding this feature. |
St. Joseph, MO Trip
When you go to St. Joseph, MO a must see is the Patee House Museum and Jesse James Home. The Museum was the starting point for the Pony Express and it has been told the horse and rider actually rode right inside the hotel. There is a carousel for the young and old to ride, yes Sue did ride the rhino. Stop by the Pony Express Museum for a tour through history and learn all about how and why it got started. |
Remington Nature Center
On a recent trip to St. Joseph, MO, Kevin and I visited the Remington Nature Center. This is a great place to take the family if you are looking for a day trip or weekend trip. You'll discover what North American Indians lived in the area, how they lived day-by-day, learn about their culture and see the collection of artifacts. The artifacts room contains over 1,000 arrowheads, blades and tools. Take a hike along the Missouri riverbanks, view the nearby Loess Hills Bluffs, identify plants, wildflowers, birds and butterflies. Stop by the animal tracks display where by the push of a button you can see a variety of animal tracks appear and disappear in the sand. Although it is hard to believe people walk right the life-sized Wooly Mammoth and baby it is true. When you enter the front entrance be sure to look around...it is hard to miss! "Where nature and history collide." www.stjoenaturecenter.info or 816-271-5499 for info |
Monday, May 3, 2010
Continental and United Merger
Continental and United Airlines announced their merger today, to find out more about what this means to you |
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