Consumer/Leisure Market Development
The Consumer Sales staff takes Georgia’s message to thousands of travel industry professionals and consumers, by attending targeted consumer travel tradeshows and conferences as well as fostering relationships with AAA offices and travel agents. We offer opportunities throughout the year for our Tourism partners to participate with us at tradeshows, conferences, sales missions and FAM (Familiarization) tours . Whether you want to send your brochures to a tradeshow or host dinner for a group of travel agents, we have a program to fit your budget.
Travel Professionals Information
The Consumer Sales staff is eager to assist you with travel planning for your clients, site visits, and other requests as needed. We will work with you to provide the best client experience possible in our premier travel destination featuring a host of attractions, accommodations, restaurants, and golf opportunities.
New! AAA Specialist Program
GDEcD is leveraging our relationship with AAA by offering the Georgia Specialist Certification Program which allows AAA Travel Counselors the opportunity to become more familiar with Georgia’s nine travel regions and their attractions. This program will provide the travel counselors current information and travel essentials to help them promote Georgia. Georgia Specialist Exam (PDF)
Travel Trade Tool Kit
Photos: Picture Georgia (our digital library)
Trip Ideas: ExploreGeorgia.org or check out our Travel Planner
Driving Trails: Take the Scenic Route (coming soon)
Request: FREE Travel Guide & Brochures
Sign up: Tourism e-letter Receive a free monthly e-letter featuring events, attractions and special offers. (Look for the "GEORGIA Travel Newsletter" link in lower right corner.)
Membership in:
American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA)
For more information on Consumer/Leisure Travel:
Contact
Pam Kruseck
Senior Sales Manager - Domestic Accounts
pkruseck@georgia.org
404-962-4175