August 18, 2008

WRTA President to Speak at Nebraska Travel Conference

The Grand Island Independent (Nebraska)

Website: http://www.theindependent.com/news/x1806343559/Nebraska-Travel-Conference-to-explore-states-third-largest-industry

KEARNEY — The 33rd annual Nebraska Travel Conference invites the state tourism industry to come to Kearney this fall.

The conference will be Oct. 21 through 23 at the Ramada Inn and Conference Center, 301 S. Second Ave.

The conference will include educational workshops, general sessions and networking opportunities, as well as travel industry exhibitor booths displaying essential new products. Attendees will also be able to participate in the Nebraska Travel Association's Silent Auction, a fundraiser that will benefit tourism activities throughout Nebraska.

Nebraska Travel Conference to explore state's third largest industry
Other notable speakers include Kevin Wright, president of the World Religious Travel Association, who will give a talk titled, "Welcome to the New Era of the $18 Billion Faith Tourism Industry”.