Mar. 1 - 11 a.m.
Foothill TAPS meeting with Avanti Destinations at Que Viva. Networking and presentation. Free. Respond to gwenduncan@inreach.com; ayoung9494@sbcglobal.net.

Feb. 28 - 1 p.m.
NACTA / CLIA Seminar at Sea Event. One night on land and four nights at sea aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, sailing out of Port Canaveral to the Bahamas. Earn a minimum of 25 CLIA Credits!

Mar. 2 - 5:30 p.m.
San Diego APTA Discover Africa Trade Show at Tom Ham's Lighthouse. Trade expo, presentations and buffet dinner, prizes and more. Guest Speakers: Marett Taylor, Abercrombie & Kent and Lynne Leaky, Private Safari Guide. Fees: $20; $25, non-members and guests. Respond to 619-449-0367; marlenepurdy@sbcglobal.net; byFebruary 28.

Mar 2nd - 10 a.m.
Japan Showcase at Fees Parker's Doubletree Resort. Please contact the Japan National Tourism Organization for invitation via email at info@jnto-lax.org or call 213-623-1952.

Mar. 3rd - 10 a.m.
Japan Showcase at the Kyoto Grand Hotel. Please contact the Japan National Tourism
Organization for invitation via email at info@jnto-lax.org or call 213-623-1952

Mar. 3 - 11:30 a.m.
Travel & Tourism Marketing Association luncheon and meeting, "Traditional Airlines: An Endangered Species?" with Anatasia Mann, Chairman of Corniche Group, and Jay Aldrich, Consultant/Professor, at the Ai Tel Plaza Hotel, Van Nuys Airport. Fees: $40; $50, non-members before March 1; $60 after March 1 and at the door. Complimentary self parking. Respond to ttmasocal@aol.com.

Mar. 4 - 6 p.m.
APTA Phoenix chapter dinner meeting on Kenya with Elizabeth Bean, Bush & Beyond, at the Bamboo Club, Scottsdale. Fees: $15; $20, non-members. Respond to Sue Zambo, 602-953-8199; 866-244-3573.

Mar. 4 - 5 p.m.
NorCal APTA hosts "Discover Africa 2010: Unsung Heroes in Conservation & Community Development: Reshaping the Face of African Tourism," at the Clarion Hotel SFO, Millbrae. Tradeshow, dinner, guest speakers, prizes and more. Fees: $20, includes parking. Respond to 650-325-0111; shenneman@comcast.net.

Mar. 9 - 6 p.m.
Southern California ASTA Chapter meeting, "The Changing Face of Insurance," at The Buggy Whip Restaurant, 7420 La Tijera Blvd, Westchester. Guest speakers include panelists will include Sheri Machat, MH Ross Travel Insurance; Pam Ross, Travel Guard; Bud Bowers, Travelex Insurance Services; Barbara Hearn, Access America; and Jeff Sargent, CSA Travel Protection. Fees: $20; $30, non-members.  

Mar. 10 - 11 a.m.
OSSN Phoenix/Mesa chapter lunch meeting with J Yang Tours at 7272 E. Gainey Ranch Rd #2. Free. Respond via email with your contact info (name, agency name) and date of meeting to  phoenix@ossn.com. For more info contact Paula Goldsmith, 480-588-6941; 602-323-7752.

Mar 11 - 5 p.m.
Clipper Navigation presents the 23rd Annual Two Nation Vacation Trade Show, at the Bell Harbor Conference Center. Over 75 suppliers from the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada, free parking, appetizers, beverages, over 50 door prizes and more. For more information or to register contact Victoria Clipper, 206-443-2560 ext 0 or visit www.clippervacations.com/tnv

Mar 15 - 5 p.m.
Clipper Navigation presents the 23rd Annual Two Nation Vacation Trade Show, at the Westin Gaslamp Quarter. Over 75 suppliers from the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada, free parking, appetizers, beverages, door prizes and more. For more information or to register contact Victoria Clipper, 206-443-2560 ext 0 or visit www.clippervacations.com/tnv

Mar. 16 - 5:30 p.m.
Northwest Travel Professionals meeting on adventure travel, at Alexis Restaurant and Bar. Program, dinner, networking opportunities and more. Fees: $20; $25, non-members. Respond to Stephanie@wtpdx.com or visit www.Northwesttravelprofessionals.org. 

Mar. 16 - 6 p.m.
PATA San Jose & Monterey Bay Travellarians meeting, "The Wow of Upscale Australia," at Viva Restaurant. Fees: $25; $35, non-members. Respond to Audrey Cooper, 408-257 2257; audreycharterways@yahoo.com

Mar 16 - 5 p.m.
Clipper Navigation presents the 23rd Annual Two Nation Vacation Trade Show, at the Hilton Irvine. Over 75 suppliers from the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada, free parking, appetizers, beverages, prizes and more. For more information or to register contact Victoria Clipper, 206-443-2560 ext 0 or visit www.clippervacations.com/tnv
 

Mar 16 - 5 p.m.
Clipper Navigation presents the 23rd Annual Two Nation Vacation Trade Show, at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport. Over 75 suppliers from the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada, free parking, appetizers, beverages, over 50 door prizes and more. For more information  or to register contact Victoria Clipper, 206-443-2560 ext 0 or visit www.clippervacations.com/tnv

Mar 18 - 5 p.m.
Clipper Navigation presents the 23rd Annual Two Nation
Vacation Trade Show, at the Four Points by Sheraton, Sacramento International Airport. Over 75 suppliers from the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada, free parking, appetizers, beverages, door prizes and more. For more information or to register contact Victoria Clipper, 206-443-2560 ext 0 or visit www.clippervacations.com/tnv 

Mar. 18, – 5:00 pm
NACTA Pacific Northwest Chapter Cruise Night at the Great American Casino in Tukwila. Meal included. Fees: $15; $20, non-members. Space is limited; pre-registration by March 12 required. Respond to Nancy Lee, david.nanci@verizon.net; 425-337-3610.

Mar 19 - 5 p.m.
Clipper Navigation presents the 23rd Annual Two Nation Vacation Trade Show, at the Westin St Francis. Over 75 suppliers from the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada, free parking, appetizers, beverages, prizes and more. For more information or to register contact Victoria Clipper, 206-443-2560 ext 0 or visit www.clippervacations.com/tnv 

March 19 - 22
US1Travel's 4th Annual Trade Show at Sea, aboard the Carnival Paradise departing from Long Beach, CA. In addition to the trade show agents can expect personalized vendor presentations. Learn how to increase productivity and profits! Special VIP guests Astronaut Buzz Aldrin and wife Lois Aldrin. For additional info or to register contact LAvalos@us1travel.com; 866-566-0111.

Mar. 22 - 5:30 p.m.
Orange County NACTA dinner meeting with Sandra Marshall, District Sales Manager of Viking River Cruises, at Claimjumper Restaurant, 18050 Brookhurst Street. Fees: $20; $25, non-members. Respond to lima4travel@yahoo.com by Mar. 18.

Mar. 23 - 6 p.m.
San Diego PATA, APTA, and ASTA chapters join meeting on Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina and South Africa with Avalon Wine Tours at the offices of CSA Travel Protection, 5251 Viewridge Court. Wine tasting, picnic meal, and soft drinks included. Fees: $19. Space is limited. Respond to 619-685-7282; info@sanpata.com.

Mar. 24 - 11 a.m. 
Foothill TAPS meeting with Suzanna Slavitter, Sports Empire, at Que Viva. Possible second vender to be announced. Free. Respond to gwenduncan@inreach.com; ayoung9494@sbcglobal.net.

Mar. 31 - 10 a.m.
OSSN Phoenix/Mesa chapter lunch meeting and agent training with Holland America at Schlotzky's Restaurant, 1140 N. Higley Rd (Higley & Brown). POLAR ID number required! Free. Respond via email with name, agency information, valid POLAR ID number, and date of meeting to phoenix@ossn.com. For more information on obtaining a POLAR ID number contact Paula Goldsmith, 480-588-6941; 602-323-7752; phoenix@ossn.com.

May 24-26
OSSN Home Based Forum at the Town & Country Resort, San Diego. Theme of this inaugural event is "Catching the Wave of the Economic Upturn." Guests include NACTA's Scott Koepf. Includes trade show, timely agent training, educational activities, networking opportunities, and more.

Fees: $40, early-bird registration through Jan. 31; $60 after Feb. 1. For additional information or to register contact0925-337-2929 (Registration Hotline) or visit www.homebasedtravelagentforum.com.

Town & Country Resort - 888-231-3058, or book rooms online at www.homebasedtravelagentforum.com/hotel.html