Annual Meeting and Travel Mart Offers Independent Travel Agents Access to Ideas and Travel Industry Resources.

(TRAVPR.COM) UNITED STATES - February 21st, 2012 - Denver, CO — The Travel Society, a leading consortium of independent travel agents and a Virtuoso® member, will host their Annual Meeting and Travel Mart on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at downtown Denver's Grand Hyatt Hotel.

The popular event will include training break-out sessions and a travel supplier trade show including airline, cruise line and tour company representatives.

"It’s a great venue for networking among fellow travel agents as well as a selection of top travel industry suppliers," says Dan Schibler, the firm's spokesperson. "In addition, this year we will be showcasing exciting new tools to help travel professionals build their client base. This will include marketing applications to better pinpoint and appeal to new prospects. A special motivational presentation will be lead by Valia Glytsis, executive leadership coach."

The nine scheduled training sessions will also feature reports on top travel destinations and choice new business and tourist facilities.

Business expert, motivational speaker and former NBA player Walter Bond will deliver the day's keynote address on "seizing the moment, thinking big and dreaming even bigger."

The day will conclude with an evening cocktail reception where agents have the opportunity to visit with their peers from across the nation.

"Industry projections indicate both domestic and international travel volumes will continue to recover in pace with the general economy," notes Schibler. "This is the tenth year The Travel Society has hosted this event. We look forward to sharing with valued members those proven strategies used successfully to maintain clients and gain new ones."

About The Travel Society

The Travel Society and its roster of independent travel professionals are specialists in guiding travelers through the entire process of planning a trip. Members are provided the tools needed to be successful independent travel agents and industry professionals.

For more information on The Travel Society and the benefits of professional affiliation, visit our website at www.TravelSociety.com or phone (800) 926-6031.

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