GWTAN Annual Board Meeting
          Where: Duques Hall Room 420 (2201 G ST NW)
          When: Wednesday, June 3, 6 - 8 pm

Our annual board meeting will be a time to reflect on the success of the previous year as well as elect new board members and begin planning an exciting course of events for the year to come.

If you are interested in being more involved in GWTAN or would like to provide your suggestions on where we should go from here, please come by!

ALUMNI WEEKEND 2009
          Date: Thursday, October 1- Sunday, October 4
                    The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.

Description: Attention members of the classes of 2004, 1999, 1989, 1984, 1970-79, and 1959 and earlier! Please mark your calendars for your class reunions to take place during Alumni Weekend. Your reunion will feature class reunion celebrations; an all-alumni kick-off celebration; "Classes without Quizzes;" tours of Thurston, campus, and much, much more.

2009 Tourism & Hospitality Study Tour
Dates: July 8 -15, 2009
Love to Travel?
Interested in the Travel, Tourism, & Hospitality Field?
Love exploring new worlds, new foods and new Culture?

Join the George Washington University Tourism Alumni Network (GWTAN) and Occasions, Inc., as we explore the magical city of Bangkok! Voted the "Number Two City" in the world in "Travel and Leisure" magazine, Bangkok is a wonderful blend of culture & contrasts. Boasting some of the world's pre-eminent hotels, delectable cuisine, hip nightlife, rich history, and significant tourist sites, Bangkok is an enticing and exciting city of discovery and a choice destination for your clients.

Join us as we experience firsthand the culture and lifestyles of this mystical "Far East" region. We will explore the city's unique event venues, sample its cuisine, tour historic cultural sites, and experience its world-class hospitality.

Designed specifically for students and professionals in the Tourism & Hospitality industry, this study tour is a unique learning experience that will give you insight into conducting events, meetings, incentives and tour programs within Thailand.

You will have the unique opportunity to:

• Meet face-to-face with representatives from the Tourism Authority of Thailand Visit contemporary & traditional properties and unique historic venues ideal for events, meetings or incentive programs
• Meet face-to-face with area suppliers who will give you insight into doing business in Thailand
• Learn about EcoTourism programs and Voluntourism opportunities within Thailand Participate in exciting tours & excursions which can be incorporated into your event, meeting, incentive or tour programs

Your 8-day/7-night tour itinerary will include:

• All hotel accommodations (based on double occupancy; single occupancy rooms available for additional fee)
• Daily breakfasts, (5) group lunches and (4) group dinners
• Site Inspections of hotels & other unique event venues
• Cultural activities & tours including the Grand Palace, Wat Po (home of the famous Reclining Buddha), Elephant Trekking at Ayutthaya, and the Floating Market
• Entrance fees to all venues
  Ground transportation, including destination airport transfers upon arrival and departure Optional RT Airfare (airfare will be an additional cost)

ONLY 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE!! DON’T MISS THIS WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO COMBINE EDUCATION WITH A FUN AND EXCITING VACATION TO THIS UNIQUE DESTINATION!

GW Tourism for Tomorrow Spring Happy Hour
Where: Science Club (1136 19th St NW)
Date: Friday, April 3 from 5:30-7:30pm.

GW Tourism for Tomorrow (GW TFT) is a vibrant resource for current students, faculty and alumni of The Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management at The George Washington University, facilitating and creating opportunities for those associated with the Department to come together by way of social and professional development activities. The organization as a whole embraces the principles of responsible tourism and sustainable tourism practices.

We hope you can join us for drinks, food and good times as we wind down the spring semester with friends. This will be an excellent networking opportunity for students, as well as a great time for professional members to engage current and potential future student members of PMPI.

For more information please email Sara Burson (saraburson@gmail.com)

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