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SATH KICKS OFF PLANNING MEETING FOR WORLD CONGRESS Flashback! The 8th World Congress is scheduled for January 14-18, 2004, once again at the Hilton Miami Airport. On the preliminary program so far are three pre-conference workshops by CLIA, ICTA and ARC, along with an orientation session for first-time attendees. Workshops and panels will continue the education, along with a very successful Trade Show, featuring cruise lines, tour companies, hotels, attractions, destinations and special equipment, all focused on the market for travelers with disabilities and the mature. One of the most successful panels of the 7th World Congress, "Making $$," will be offered again, this time with even more ideas for how agents and suppliers can tap into the lucrative disability travel market. Panelists will include experts on technology, insurance, value-added experiences, and personnel. Another highlight of the Congress is the ship inspection and luncheon, to be held Saturday, January 17th which has been designated "Cruise Day." Registration for the SATH 8th World Congress is $199.00 per person, with an "Early Bird" rate of $125.00 if registering before September 1, 2003. Rooms are available at the Hilton Miami Airport for $150.00 per night, single/double. Requests for accessible rooms should be made directly with SATH World Congress at 800-513-1126. For more information, contact SATH World Congress at 800-513-1126. Media Contact: Jani Nayar, SATH 212-447-7284, <mailto:sathtravel@aol.com>sathtravel@aol.com For more information call 800-513-1126 or 561-361-0017 Email: mailto:sathwrld@bellsouth.net
SATH LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE BOCA RATO: SATH, Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality has launched a new version of its popular website, www.sath.org. The new website is for both consumers and the travel, tourism and hospitality trade, and is loaded with information for travelers with disabilities and those who serve them. Keeping in mind accessibility for all, the new SATH website will be rolling out additional features in compliance with industry and government web standards over the course of 2003. "For the past several years, we have had a good website as far as content was concerned, and now we're ready to move further into the 21st century with our dynamic new site," stated Stuart Vidockler, SATH Chairman. "We have made great strides in our 27 year history and will continue to do so with the help of all our partners." The website features an easily searchable listing of resources for information on traveling with all types of disabilities, as well as companies that offer services and further information. There are links to many companies that SATH works with, so visitors can quickly find more details as they need it. Sample articles from SATH's publication OPEN WORLD are also featured, as well as highlights of the recently completed 7th World Congress in Miami, and the next Congress in January 2004. A Calendar of Events lists upcoming conferences, trade shows and workshops where SATH will be participating. The new website was designed and developed by www.123yourweb.com. For further information contact SATH at 212-447-7284 or info@sath.org. Media
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