10 / 14 / 2002 - Tahiti Legends among top Tour Operators invited to Taha’a Huntington Beach, CA – Air Tahiti Nui, the flagship-carrier for French Polynesia, hosted an Executive Retreat for the top U.S. tour operators in Taha’a at the newly opened Pearl Beach Resort and Spa. As a foremost expert on travel to the South Pacific, with over 25 years of experience, Ruth Zimmerman, CTC the Executive Vice President of Tahiti Legends, was handpicked to attend the retreat. The September event’s host, Air Tahiti Nui, has become a vital component in the self-sustaining economic growth of the region and anchor for international tourism. In addition, they recognize the importance of their tour operator partners for the mutually important promotion of the destination. By bringing together leading industry experts, the three-day retreat’s purpose was to discuss the strengthening of Tahiti’s image as a leading worldwide destination, and Air Tahiti Nui’s strategy in light of the airlines recent growth and success. In meetings with top Air Tahiti Nui executives, including Air Tahiti Nui President, Nelson Levy, and their planning team, the airline shared its growth plans with its key partners. In a time of woeful airline industry conditions, Air Tahiti Nui has increased its fleet four-fold since it inaugurated service in November of 1998. Zimmerman was integral to the success of the retreat due to her wealth of knowledge of the South Pacific and her devotion to promoting travel to Tahiti and Her Islands. Contact: Legends Anna Vo, 714-374-5656