Michael A. Spinelli

A new handbook for Ministers and Directors of Tourism worldwide! by Mike Spinelli This book sets forth a compendium of methods to increase international arrivals for all countries of the world. While it is directed at the richest source of travelers, the USA, the principles will work with any nation. It has been written to be candid in format and to offer concrete suggestions to market your destination... the book is coming soon Click here [javascript:;] for a sample : Chapter 9: "Tourism & Internet" The key to success in sales.. Latest Speech - in India Tourism: Reaching the U.S. market click here With Past President George H. W. Bush in Lisbon at the ASTA World Travel Congress High resolution Low resolution In NYC after the 9/11 tragedy with Barbara Bush at ASTA World Travel Congress High resolution Low resolution Chatting with the Prime Minister of UK Antony Blair High resolution Low resolution With Margaret Thatcher High resolution Low resolution Following a speaking engagement for Mexico on Tourism, Mike Spinelli and Jane Coakley attend a reception with President of Mexico Ernesto Zedillo . High resolution Low resolution Tourism discussion with King Abdullah II of Jordan High resolution Low resolution With the Chairman of the China National Tourist Office High resolution Low resolution World Travel Leaders Summit with the Prime Minister of UK High resolution Low resolution Founding board member: Enterprise Bank and Trust High resolution Low resolution Receiving Golden Helmsmen Award at ITB High resolution Low resolution Receiving Jordan Tourism Award at ITB High resolution Low resolution Addressing Travel Agents in Rhode Island High resolution Low resolution After conducting a seminar on Tourism to Italy for the University of Perugia at Assisi, Mike meets with the University President, Magnifico Rettore Dr. Giuseppe Calzoni. High resolution Low resolution Mike pauses in Athens prior to their lighting the candle to be lit to commence the Special Olympics to be held in Toronto. High resolution Low resolution Michael A. Spinelli, MCC With 45 years experience in retail travel, Michael A. Spinelli chosen in 1995-1998 by Tour and Travel Magazine as one of the 5 Most Influential Executives in the World travel industry. Founder and CEO of ACTION 6 - a consortium of more than 2,400 travel agencies whose members production by 2001 is US $6,200,000,000 Past President of ASTA - American Society of Travel Agents ACTION 6: Mchael A. Spinelli founded ACTION 6 in 1976 with 141 travel agents, who paid their fees before the company had one solitary supplier. By 2001 the company had 2,400 travel agencies on her roster whose members production is US $6,200,000,000 . In 2001 the company was acquired by Amadeus owned Vacation.com creating the largest consortium of travel agents in North America whose members independent production is US $25,000,000,000 . Sales and Marketing continually directs efforts to move these sales towards a select list of preferred suppliers. Amadeus is the largest travel agency reservations service in the world. The technology available to Vacation.com is endless and will be channeled towards sales and data base marketing Biography: 1959 Spinelli founded Merrimac Travel Service, Inc. , a travel agency specializing in cruises, tours and groups, doing his own tour operating. 1976 Spinelli founded ACTION 6. He is a travel writer and a frequent speaker at trade gatherings. Past president of the Lowell, MA Jaycees . Past President Lowell, MA Civic Committee. Past vice president of the Lowell Rotary Club. 1989 Founder and a Director of Enterprise Bank and Trust Company in Lowell, MA. Bank now has ten (10) branches and capital under management in excess of US $ 1,000,000,000 . 2000 Founded TRAVELBARGAINBOARD.COM 2001 Subsequent to the sale of ACTION 6 to be merged into VACATION.com, he was appointed Chairman Emeritus of Vacation.com Travel Industry: 1999 Appointed to the National Advisory Board of the Canadian Tourism Commission. 1996- -1998 President and CEO, American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA). 1995 National Director - American Society of Travel Agents. 1993- -1994 President of New England chapter of ASTA. Education: Graduate of Northeastern University - Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Accounting. Distinguished Military Graduate from Northeastern University. Commissioned in the United States Army . Served in Germany and was honorably discharged on completion of his tenure. Awards and Honors: 1998 - 1995 Chosen by Tour and Travel Magazine as one of the 5 most influential travel executives in the World travel industry. 1997 Access to Freedom Award from the Society for the Advancement of Travel for the Handicapped. 1997 Travel Person of the Year Award from Travel Agent Magazine. 1996 Travel Agent of the Year Award from Travel Trade Magazine. 1996 Received the World Travel Market Global Award. 1996 Distinguished Service Award to the travel industry, honored by the director of Massachusetts Port Authority. 1994 Winner of the American Express Essay Contest on travel. 1994 Distinguished Service Award for producing “ Cruisemart 1994. ” 1986 NOAH award in, distinguishing him as The Travel Agent Mentor of the Year . 2000 Receiving Jordanian Award of Petra. 2000 Receiving the Golden Helmsmen of Tourism International Award. Academia: In June 1998 conducted a seminar for the University of Perugia on aggregation of the travel resources of Italy for maximum economic growth. India. Gave an address on Tourism: Reaching the U.S. market click here for text Currently writing a book: Tourism: The Engine of Prosperity click here for sample chapter Latest thought: "The spiritual man need not be a recluse,that union with the divine Life may be achieved and maintained in the midst of worldly affairs, that the obstacles to that union lie not outside us but within us." The Bhagavad-Gita or press Ctrl-P to print © 2004 - Mike Spinelli. All Rights reserved Mike Spinelli, MCC 6 Lakewood Road, Windham, NH 03087 Tel: (978) 771-7590 Fax: (603) 894-6616 E-mail: Mike@MikeSpinelli.com