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The Travel Professor
Join me on a journey across the broad spectrum of interesting travel topics. We’ll discuss destinations domestic and abroad, some familiar and some off the beaten path. We take a look at suppliers like cruise lines, air carriers and tour operators and find their bargains and special offerings. Got questions? Email thetravelprofessor@gmail.com.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Tourism Works For America

Recently United Nation’s tourism officials announced that international tourist arrivals grew by close to 5 percent during the first months of 2011, consolidating the 7 percent rebound registered in 2010.

The great news is that the USA still holds the #1 slot.

Inbound tourism either from foreign or domestic visitors’ means that they are here spending dollars here in the USA.

Become a tourism ambassador and suggest that people come and spend money in our (your) part of Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia!

Be kind to your travel agent and get out of town!

Be kind to your local visitors and convention bureau and suggest that your friends, relatives, business associates, whomever visit your town and spend time and their MONEY!

Steve Call
"The Travel Professor"

Steve Call gets paid to tell people where to go as the director of the Travel, Tourism and Hotel Management associate degree program at Ohio University-Ironton. Professionally, he's a certified travel consultant and accredited cruise counselor and holds two college degrees. He has visited all the continents with the exception of Australia and Antarctica.

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Friday, May 13, 2011

Tourism Works For America

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