[Travelandtourism] upcoming changes to the division

[cheryl echevarria]

That is why it is important for the talk list and the membership to be involved, we want to hear from all, again, we are going through some growing pains, and look to you all for suggestions, so that no one feels that this division isn't for them.

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> From: margo.downey at verizon.net
> To: travelandtourism at nfbnet.org
> Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:30:05 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] upcoming changes to the division
> 
> 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!
> >
> > Cheryl Echevarria
> > http://www.echevarriatravel.com
> > 631-456-5394
> > reservations at echevarriatravel.com
> >
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