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NTA Opening Worldwide Markets to North American Travel Professionals
(3/15/2010) - Travel professionals from 11 countries will meet in Seville, Spain, April 14-17 for MONTAGE, an NTA event designed to connect international tour operators, destinations and suppliers with their North American counterparts. This is one way that NTA, the leading North American travel association, opens the door for its members to new markets and creates additional opportunities to buy and sell product.
U.S.-Cuba Travel Summit Features Senator Dorgan, Cuban Ministry Officials, Travel and Investment Spe
(3/11/2010) - The U.S.-Cuba Travel Summit, March 24-26 in Cancun, features a unique opportunity for travel professionals to connect with Cuban officials and travel specialists. U.S. travel professionals and others interested in being at the front of the opportunity when travel opens to Cuba will want to attend this one-of-a-kind conference. Presented by Alamar Associates in association with NTA and sponsored by USTOA, the U.S.-Cuba Travel Summit offers presentations from top Cuban officials and local travel specialists on the state of tourism and opportunity for investment in Cuba.
NTA Chairman and CEO Cathy Greteman to Present at ADTOI Conference in India
(3/11/2010) - The Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India has selected NTA Chairman and CEO Cathy Greteman as a presenter for its upcoming Convention 2010 on domestic tourism. As a tour operator and motorcoach charter company owner in the United States, Greteman will bring 25 years experience in travel and tourism to the ADTOI conference attendees.
Obama Administration Appoints NTA Board Member to 2010-11 U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board
(3/5/2010) - LEXINGTON, Ky. - NTA Secretary/Treasurer Nick Calderazzo of RMP Travel has been appointed to the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board, which serves to advise and develop plans for the Obama administration on issues of travel and tourism. A 33 year travel veteran, Calderazzo has actively served the travel industry through volunteer work including his current spot on the NTA Board of Directors and will become NTA chairman and CEO in 2012.
NTA Says Farr's TRIP Act Will Boost Domestic Tourism
(3/1/2010) - Washington, D.C. - Representative Sam Farr (D-California), co-chair of the Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus, has introduced H. R. 4676, the Travel Regional Investment Partnership (TRIP) Act, which will provide US$50 million in matching grants to destination marketing organizations and their strategic partners.

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(2/18/2010) - NTA Welcomes Travel Agents to MONTAGE
(2/5/2010) - NTA Takes Travel Industry Issues to Congressional Leaders
(1/21/2010) - NTA's 2010 Priority Advocacy Issues
(1/20/2010) - U.S. Travel Sector to Meet Cuban Officials in Cancun to Discuss Travel Potential
(1/7/2010) - NTA Announces Six Product Development Trips for 2010
(12/15/2009) - Connect Now to P2P, NTA's Online Business Community
(12/10/2009) - Theresa Krieg Receives NTA Volunteer of the Year Award
(11/30/2009) - NTA Announces 2010 Board of Directors
(11/4/2009) - NTA and UMA to Co-locate in 2013
(10/28/2009) - NTA Receives Dept. of Commerce Award to Develop Visit USA Center in Shanghai
(10/12/2009) - Governor Richardson Holds Meeting with Travel Sector on Cuba Travel
(10/2/2009) - NTA President Speaks at US-Africa Business Summit
(10/2/2009) - Congressional Travel & Tourism Caucus Hosts Secretary Napolitano
(9/30/2009) - Delegates See NTA Convention '09 as Good Investment for New Buying & Selling Opportunities
(9/24/2009) - NTA Teams with Congressman Farr, USTOA, WOLA in NY Media Blitz on Opening Cuba
(9/23/2009) - Ruth McKinney Chosen as NTA Bob Everidge Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
(9/11/2009) - NTA and IATO Form Partnership
(9/8/2009) - NATIONAL TOUR ASSOCIATION AND THE AFRICA TRAVEL ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
(9/1/2009) - Remarketer Tax Will Likely Reduce Room Bookings in NYC
(8/28/2009) - THETRADESHOW Helps Agents, Operators Make Connections
(8/27/2009) - Egypt Becomes 44th Country Represented in NTA Membership
(7/13/2009) - NTA Announces Changes to China Inbound Program Requirements to Support Visitor Experience
(7/7/2009) - NTA Presents Beta Version of Online Partnering Program at Spring Meet
(6/22/2009) - NTA Annual Convention Brings $18 Billion Faith-based Travel Market to Delegates
(6/4/2009) - NTA Launches Convention Blog, Embraces Other Social Media Tools
(5/12/2009) - Congressman Sam Farr to Address NTA Spring Meet Delegates
(4/22/2009) - NTA Annual Convention to Aid National Forests
(4/21/2009) - NTA Announces New Customized Convention Format to Help Members Work Smarter
(4/17/2009) - NTA Promotes Inbound Travel from China at the China Outbound Travel and Tourism Market
(4/14/2009) - The National Tour Association Applauds Obama Administration for Easing Travel Restrictions to Cuba
(4/2/2009) - The National Tour Association Joins the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act Team
(3/19/2009) - NTA Urges Nevada Legislators to Support Nevada Commission on Tourism
(3/10/2009) - Tour Operators and Travel Agents to Connect at NTA Spring Meet
(3/5/2009) - NTA Members Advocate Key Tourism Issues with Congressional Leaders During 9th Annual NTA Grassroots
(2/23/2009) - Agnes Amos Joins NTA Management Team as Senior Vice President
(2/3/2009) - UMA and NTA Announce Intention to Co-locate Annual Conventions and Trade Shows
(2/2/2009) - NTA Welcomes New Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus Co-Chair
(1/22/2009) - NTA Launches New Member-driven Web site
(1/14/2009) - Economic Summit of the Travel and Tourism Sector Indentifies Seven Areas to Stimulate U.S. Economy
(12/16/2008) - NTA Annual Convention Breaks Record at World's Greenest Convention Center
(12/10/2008) - NTA Announces 2009 Board of Directors
(12/9/2008) - IGLTA & NTA Announce Partnership
(11/17/2008) - Barb Bowman of Grand Junction VCB Receives NTA Volunteer of the Year Award
(11/5/2008) - Travel and Tourism Sector Responds to Economic Turmoil; Convenes to Draft Recommendations for Presid
(11/4/2008) - NTA Board Acts to Assist Membership with Economy; Reduces 2009 Membership Dues
(9/23/2008) - NTA and World Religious Travel Association Form Unique Alignment
(9/3/2008) - NTA Call for Executive Office of Travel and Tourism Policy Gaining Momentum
(8/21/2008) - NTA Board of Directors Endorses Sustainable Travel International’s Sustainable Tourism Eco-Certification Program
(8/19/2008) - USTOA Endorses NTA’s Call for Executive Office of Travel and Tourism Policy
(8/12/2008) - NTA Releases New Online Tracking Program
(7/29/2008) - NTA and Destination Marketing Association International Form Partnership
(7/8/2008) - Travel Associations Collaborate to Leverage Voice for Packaged Travel
(7/8/2008) - NTA Tour Operator Membership Reaches All-time High
(7/1/2008) - 2008 NTA Grassroots Symposium Brings Industry Together for Collaboration and Updates
(6/20/2008) - NTA Welcomes First-Ever Chinese Group Leisure Travelers
(6/10/2008) - NTA Welcomes Agents, Other Professional Travel Buyers to its 2008 Annual Convention in Pittsburgh
(6/3/2008) - Pittsburgh Offers NTA Tour Operators "Bargains in the ‘Burgh"
(5/16/2008) - First Chinese Leisure Group Travelers Arriving in June;Visitation Facilitated by NTA China Inbound P
(5/14/2008) - NTA and Tourism Cares Team with Pittsburgh to Add Charitable Event to 2008 Annual Convention
(5/12/2008) - NTA's First Green Convention to Help Rebuild National Forests
(4/29/2008) - Animal Planet's Jeff Corwin to Speak at NTA Annual Convention in Pittsburgh
(4/24/2008) - National Tour Association, American Recreation Coalition Podcasting Project Receives Public Funding
(4/23/2008) - NTA Says Private Sector not Responsible for National Security; Opposes DHS Proposal
(4/22/2008) - National Tour Association Marks Earth Day with Launch of 2008 Annual Convention Web site
(4/17/2008) - National Tour Association Applauds Air Travel Measures
(4/15/2008) - NTA Selects Seville, Spain to host 2010 Tour Operator Spring Meet
(4/10/2008) - NTA Says Airline Issues Underscore Need for Executive Office of Travel and Tourism
(4/2/2008) - NTA 2008 Tour Operator Spring Meet Begins Today
(3/31/2008) - National Tour Association Applauds Final Ruling on Land and Sea Rules
(3/18/2008) - NTA Organizing Industry-Wide Grassroots Network to Elect a Travel President
(2/26/2008) - Chinese National Tourism Administration Approves NTA China Inbound Program Proposal
(2/12/2008) - Presidential Candidate Outreach Tops 2008 NTA Government Relations Priorities
(2/11/2008) - Group Encourages Americans to Use Government Rebate to Travel
(2/5/2008) - National Tour Association Honors Two Industry Icons
(1/24/2008) - The National Tour Association Releases 2008 Calendar of Events

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