Travel Industry Association of America

Non-profit association, based in Washington, D.C. started in 1941; seeks to increase understanding of tourism's impact on the economic, social and cultural life of the U.S. Gives yearly Odyssey Awards (formerly Travel Industry Awards for Excellence)in various categories for U.S. tourism marketing, developing professionalism in tourism industry, education about importance of tourism, and facilitation of tourism for travellers.

From the description of Travel Industry Association of America Odyssey Awards records, 1993-2005. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 49191100