Travel Industry

Organizations

"The Tennessee Tourism Roundtable (TTR) was created to unite the state's travel, tourism and allied industries for the enhancement, promotion and benefit of Tennessee's tourism and travel opportunities. As Tennessee's all inclusive, statewide private sector tourism organization, TTR serves as the advocate for private sector in tourism in Tennessee, representing the common interests and concerns of all components of our state's industry." 

"The Travel Industry Association of America (TIA), in existence since 1941, is…

The Washington DC based, non-profit association that represents and speaks for the common interests and concerns of all components of the U.S. travel industry.

The recognized leader in promoting and facilitating increased travel to and within the United States in order to make America the world’s number one tourism destination.

The authoritative and recognized source of research, analysis and forecasting for the entire industry and its primary spokesperson to the domestic and international media."

Travel Industry-Related Companies

• Weissmann Travel Reports. "Weissmann Travel Reports, a division of Cahners Travel Group, is the leading authority on travel destinations around the world. Our editorial philosophy is to provide a blending of facts and point-of-view designed to ensure that people get the greatest enjoyment out of a trip, whether they’re traveling for business or pleasure."
• Traveler.net. "...combines critical reviews of travel-related Web sites along with an index of travel values and packages. It's organized so that travelers can easily begin to research the destinations, activities and accommodations that are right for them."

Professional Trade Periodicals

• Meetings & Conventions Online.  "...the industry's premier publication for meeting, convention, trade show and incentive planners."  "How to stories, destination reports, industry news, career strategies, and personal issues" dealing with professional meetings and conventions."
• Travel Management Daily. "...keeps the industry's key decision-makers updated with daily e-mail or faxed news they need to know."
• Travel Weekly Cross Roads. "...the Web's premier community exclusively for travel professionals. Once registered, members will find a wealth of news, research tools and interactive features that allow travel agents and travel suppliers from around the world to stay ahead of this fast-moving industry."

Reference Tools

Travel Industry Dictionary

Writers

Travel writers.  Directory of travel writers, travel writing organizations, and a request for travel article links.