[Travelandtourism] upcoming changes to the division

[Margo and Arrow]

question, please.

So, the focus will travel away--partdon the pun--from anything to do with 
the travel and tourism industry in the context of folks become agents, tour 
operators, etc.?  If the focus will travel away from that, where can those 
folks go to get help with a business possibility or a career possibility in 
the industry?  In other words, if someone wishes to find out how to start a 
career as an agent or tour operator or some similar occupation, if this new 
name is voted in, where would that person go for that type of assistance or 
consultation?

I would hope that, somehow, this type of assistance would be available for 
those seeking it.

Just trying to get some clarification.  thanks.

Margo and Arrow
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "travelandtourism" <travelandtourism at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 4:22 PM
Subject: [Travelandtourism] upcoming changes to the division


>
>
> Good afternoon all:
> Nothing is set in stone as of yet, since all must be approved by the paid 
> membership at the National Convention in Dallas this year.
> That is why it is imperative, that if you are planning on attending the 
> convention, that you come to the meeting.
> Things we have been working on is a change to what the division is as of 
> right now it is the travel and tourism division.  We are looking to change 
> the name and focus since many people feel that this is just for the travel 
> industry and/or travel agents.
> The Division was started with people like Don Gilmore, Doug Johnson, 
> Milton Taylor and others who are not in the travel industry, and was to 
> focus on the blind traveler.
> Well we are looking to do this as well. At Convention, we are looking to 
> change the name of the division to the National Association of Blind 
> Travelers and take out the word tourism.
> We will still have the same focus as we have been doing, offering advice, 
> suggestions, wanting to hear for our membership and the talk list about 
> where they have been or want to do, traveling with a guide dog, or with a 
> cane, or with a sighted person.
> Whether it be on planes, trains, automobiles, buses, cruise ships, to all 
> inclusive resorts, the world, etc.
> Talk about different cultures from foods, to experiences, etc.
> So we are looking for you to be involved.
> Stay tuned for dates and times of the meeting in Dallas, at this time it 
> is being arranged for July 1, 2012
> Thank you.
> Cheryl Echevarria, PresidentTravel and Tourism Division
> Leading the Way in Independent Travel!
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