November 9, 2002
Dallas Texas


Official Sponsors

Pre-register now to attend the PITA Internet Secrets Seminar. Learn the 'secrets' of turning a web site into a  powerful travel marketing tool from the best and brightest in the industry. This full-day seminar is open to any travel agent (you are not required to be a member of PITA).
 
Date: November 9, 2002
Time: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Place: Harvey Hotel DFW Airport
Cost: Non-PITA Members - Only $299 per person
  PITA Members - Only $99 per person
  a working luncheon is included
  Space is extremely limitedPre-Register Today!
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Class Curriculum

  • Drive more traffic to your web site
  • Developing a 'search engine' strategy
  • The secret of email marketing
  • Understanding the Internet consumer
  • Turning web leads into customers
  • Adding content to your web site to help you sell more
  • Building a database of Internet consumers
  • All this and much, much more!
  • Bonus! Internet Success Panel (Q & A with successful Internet marketers)

Class Instructors

  • Chris Dikmen - President, Professional Internet Travel Alliance
    Mr. Dikmen pioneered affordable web sites for travel agencies as the founder and former CEO of OnlineAgency.com. He left OnlineAgency.com in 2001 to start PITA, The Professional Internet Travel Alliance, an organization dedicated to helping travel professionals build successful Internet businesses. Since 1997, thousands of agencies have used Mr. Dikmen's technology and content to power their web sites.

  • Chelle Yarbrough - President, GEM Travel Sites/Crossover Consulting, Inc.
    Ms. Yarbrough is a well-known leader in the travel technology industry and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and conventions.

  • Steve Cosgrove - President, Dynamic Travel and Cruises, Inc.
    Mr. Cosgrove is a well-known, outspoken proponent of the Internet. He is regarded as one of the leading travel professionals in the country when it comes to the use of technology.

  • Donnie Finley - President, ACE Cruises, Inc
    Donnie and Sharon Finley have used the Internet to build a very successful home-based, cruise-only travel business.

Space is extremely limited - Pre-Register Today!


Meeting Location

The Harvey Hotel - DFW Airport
4545 W. John Carpenter Frwy. 
Irving,  TX  75063
Phone: (972) 929-4500
Fax: (972) 929-0733

Harvey Hotel Web Page
 

We have blocked a few rooms at the Harvey at special rates from only $89 per night. If you require a room for Friday or Saturday evening, you will need to contact the hotel directly.

Make sure to tell reservations that you are with the PITA group.


1.5 mile(s) to DFW International Airport
12 mile(s) to Downtown Dallas
15 mile(s) to Dallas Convention Center

Note: Seminars are subject to cancellation and re-scheduling. Therefore, it is advisable to NOT make airline reservations until 30 days prior to the event.


Questions?

Will I learn how to build a web site?

No. this is not a technical seminar. You will learn how to market your web site and how to use the Internet more effectively in your business.

Can I join PITA and save $200 on my registration?

Yes. As long as your agency is approved prior to the seminar date you may attend the seminar at the $99 per person rate. It takes 7 to 10 days for most agencies to be approved. The cost to join PITA is a $100 application fee + $299 per year (or $29.95 per month).

For more information about PITA click here.

What is the cancellation policy?

There is a $50 penalty for cancellation more than 30 days prior to the seminar. No refund is given for cancellations within 30 days of the seminar.

Is there a shuttle from DFW Airport to the hotel?

Yes. Harvey Hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to/from DFW airport. This information will be sent with your meeting registration information.

Email us your questions

Space is extremely limited - Pre-Register Today!