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PARTICIPANTS
WHO ATTENDS SHOP AMERICA:
Shopping center, retail and outlet marketing professionals, CVBs, offices of tourism,
tour operators, travel partners, media and marketing execs interested in growing their
business. Prior year attendees include AAA, Vogue Conde Nast, SpaFinder.com, Las Vegas
CVA, CenterCal Properties, The Becker Group, Shopping Center Business, Macy's,
California Travel & Tourism Commission, Florida Space Coast Office of Tourism,
Creative Publishing Solutions/Mall Marketing Media, Luxury Marketing Council, North
American Journeys, Grupo BT, Chelsea Premium Outlets, Macerich, DiscoverAmerica.com,
Travel Industry Association, Taubman, Craig Realty, South Coast Plaza, NorthPark Center,
Texas Tourism, Bloomington MN CVB, TaxFree Shopping, VISIT FLORIDA, New Orleans
Metropolitan CVB, Reebok, International Culinary Tourism Association, Miracle Mile Shops,
Outlets of Colorado, Cherry Creek, Recreation Vehicle Association International, Community
Marketing, Mark Travel, Gray Line, ARES, Travelocity, US Department of Commerce, US
Cultural & Heritage Tourism Marketing Council and many more. Join us!
Feedback from Shop America Tourism Conference Partcipants:
"We are so excited to welcome you to Dallas, where you'll enjoy superb shopping, dining,
culture and our legendary hospitality! We're proud to be a Shop America Alliance member and
hosts to this year's Conference."
Dave Krupinksi, Director of International & National Accounts Tourism Sales and
Services, Dallas CVB
"AAA is very pleased to once again be a Shop America sponsor and presenter, as we
understand that Shopping DRIVES Travel!" Tom Wilt, Managing Director, AAA Show Your
Card & Save
"I've been coming to Shop America since the beginning and it is always productive. The people
there are very open to sharing excellent ideas." Werner Escher, Executive Director of
Domestic and International Markets, South Coast Plaza
"Shop America Tourism Conference delivers the best networking in the business. We've met so
many friends and clients there." Kayla Vigil, President, Michael O'Connell, VP and
Tracy McNally, VP, Mall Marketing Media/Creative Publishing Solutions
"Shop America consistently provides the new ideas and stimulating presenters to educate
our team on the latest trends in tourism and marketing."Anita Boeker, Director of
Sales and Marketing Director, Craig Realty
"Shop America is a leader in packaged tours marketing and really helps to showcase Shop
Las Vegas and all our great partners." Art Jimenez, Director of Leisure Sales, Las
Vegas CVA
"The GLOBAL SASI Awards gives us the unique opportunity to honor excellence and innovation in
Shopping Tourism Marketing. It's very exciting to see the quality of entries and enjoy
the enthusiasm of the winners each year at the Conference." Brandace Berger Bruning,
Vice President, CenterCal Properties and National SASI Awards Chair
"The Shop America Silent Auction raised othousands of dollars to benefit deserving college
students in tourism programs. Plus it's a lot of fun! We're investing in the future with this excellent program,
excellent program, thanks to all involved!" Angel Williams, Tourism Marketing Director, Shops at
Planet Hollywood Resort and SA Scholarship Committee Co-Chair
"Cultural Tourism is the third most popular activity of all travelers in the USA and the
perfect partner for Shopping and Dining, which are #1 and #2. We're developing innovative
CulturalTourAndMore packages and look forward to sharing these new ideas and opportunities."
Sheila Armstrong, Executive Director, US Cultural & Heritage Tourism Marketing
Council
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