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2009 GOVERNOR'S MARKETPLACE CONFERENCE
When: October 8, 2009
Cost: No Charge
PSU Smith Memorial Student Union Portland, Oregon
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Q&A with TraceyLam, Principal, Sparrow Travel

How did Sparrow Travel get its start?

Sparrow Travel started about two years ago out of my desire to educate people.  I love learning about new cultures, and I feel the best way to do it is to experience it first-hand.  Traveling allows us to see and feel things in a new light, and can even challenge us to think differently.  Of course, traveling is also a great way to relax and have fun.

What services does Sparrow Travel provide?

Sparrow Travel offers services by land, air and sea.  Special services include cruises, escorted tours, honeymoon registration, couple’s getaways, group travel and travel as a fundraiser.  I love planning all aspects of travel, however, eventually I hope to focus cruising and travel to Asia.

What offerings does Sparrow Travel provide better than anyone else in the industry?

Why me?  Because I care.  I don’t just sell trips.  I help people escape from their everyday stress; I help fulfill their travel dreams; I help create fun and excitement.

What trends are you seeing in the travel industry?

Despite what some people believe, I don’t think travel agents will ever become obsolete.  I meet more and more people every day who have stopped using internet travel services for various reasons.  In addition to offering the human connection, travel agents can provide advice and tips as rules and regulations become increasingly complicated. 

Why does Sparrow Travel have repeat customers?

In a word: value. You know how time-consuming booking a vacation on your own can be: searching for deals, where to stay, pick the right flights.  The point of a vacation is to de-stress… so why make the booking process stressful?  That’s where I come in.  I have the backing of a well-established multi-million dollar company that negotiates deals with reputable companies to find you the best value.

Contact Tracey at tracey@sparrowtravel.com
http://www.sparrowtravel.com

 

 

Minority Enterprise Development Week Kick-Off Celebration
September 23, 2009 • 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. • Free Event!
Live band, food, music
Oregon Convention Center • 777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. more info >>

Hartley Heather
Portland Children's Museum
hhartley@portlandcm.org
503-471-9906

Rechele Heath, State Farm Insurance
Public Affair Specialist
rechele.heath.gis1@statefarm.com
253-912-6448

H.Q. La, State Farm Insurance
http://www.hqla.net/
hq.la.ppyx@statefarm.com
503-236-3776

Peter D Sabido
Intellectual Property Attorney
Kolisch Hartwell, P.C.
sabido@khpatent.com
503-224-6655

Erin & Kathy Phelps
Omega Funeral and Cremation Services www.omegaservices.com
kphelps_omegafuneral@msn.com
503-231-6030

Leslie Liao
Financial Advisor
Global Wealth Management

http://fa.ml.com/leslie_liao
leslie_liao@ml.com
503-221-4752

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" To cultivate and promote cultural and business relationships among Asian Pacific American chamber members, local businesses, non-profit organizations, government, media, and the general public in Oregon and SW Washington"