2023 FAM-TAS PRELIMINARY AGENDA

8:00 am

Registration Opens

9:00 am – 10:00 am

Welcome Breakfast & Presentation with Alaska Land & Sea Adventures: Visit Anchorage

Alaska, Fantastic in Every Season. 
Local experts from Anchorage, Alaska share tips on what makes Anchorage a great year-round travel destination! Learn about Aurora viewing, snow adventure tours, and new summer adventures as well! Make this year…ALASKA!

Tia Froehle, Tourism Sales Manager, Visit Anchorage / Alaska Land & Sea Adventures

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10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Visit Show Floor

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Lunch & Presentation by Japan’s Local Destination & JTB

Discover Diamond Route Japan and Fukushima

Brief introduction of Japan’s Hidden Jems and Local Favorites such as Healing Resorts, Hot Springs, Authentic Japanese Cuisine as well as Histrical Places and Experiences which are all waiting for your visits. Latest updates re: Covid-19 situation in Japan will also be advised.

Paweł Sewera, National Sales Director, JTB USA
Jeffrey M. Yamazaki, Online Marketing Specialist, Japanese Food Culture Association

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1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Mid-Afternoon Session Presented by Dominican Republic Tourism

Discover Dominican Republic Tourism – A Corner of Paradise

The Dominican Republic is the second largest and most diverse Caribbean country, known for warm and hospitable people. Featuring astounding nature, intriguing history and rich culture, the Dominican Republic is a destination like no other. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the north and the Caribbean Sea on the south, this lush tropical island paradise boasts nearly 1,000 miles of coastline, 250 miles of the world’s top beaches, magnificent resorts and hotels, and a variety of sports, recreation and entertainment options. Join the DR Team for an in-depth look into paradise!

Enrique Penson, Director of Economic Studies, Dominican Republic Tourism

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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Afternoon Refreshments & Presentation with Israel Ministry of Tourism

Why NOW is the Time to Visit Israel 
Israel is the vacation of a lifetime. For two years, we have thad to postpone the meaningful experiences that only travel can provide. Finally, after a host of closures and restrictions, Israel is open to vaccinated tourists. Experiences such as visiting the lowest place on earth (the Dead Sea), tasting a mashup of 70 different cultures in Tel Aviv street food, and of course, walking in the footsteps of the Bible await. Israel is a place to wonder, a place to think and especially a place to connect. Now is the time because if not now, when?

Dina Orenbach, Consul and Director, Western Region, U.S., Israel Ministry of Tourism

Megan Kelly, Director of PR, Western Region, U.S., Israel Ministry of Tourism

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4:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Passport Program Winners Announced