Join Us on Facebook and LinkedIn

May 7, 2009 / Action Required

Join your NTA colleagues and other industry professionals on NTA’s page on Facebook and LinkedIn. For help on getting started, go here to read “How To” documents NTA has created.

China Lifts Foreign Ownership Restrictions On Travel Agencies

May 7, 2009 / Action Required

According to a story in Business Travel News, Chinese tourism and travel agency regulation authorities have lifted restrictions on foreign ownership, capital startup investment and outbound bookings, enabling foreign travel management companies to own more than 51 percent of a Chinese travel agency, as well as to open up more branches. The new rules also reduce entry capital requirements to operate at the Chinese point of sale.

A Victory for Nevada Tourism

May 6, 2009 / Action Required

In March, NTA sent a letter to the Nevada legislature in support of the Nevada Commission on Tourism. The letter was prominently featured on the “Save Nevada Tourism” Web site and placed in special packets prepared for every state legislator.

Tuesday Newsletter – May 5, 2009

May 5, 2009 / Action Required

Spring Meet Attendees: Learn More on Crisis Planning | NTA Receives Service Quality Award at Chinese Trade Show | Take Action through NTA’s Legislative Action Center | Majority of NTA Tour Operators Not Impacted by H1N1 Flu Outbreak

Resources to Help You Stay Current Regarding Swine Flu

April 30, 2009 / Action Required

NTA continues to monitor the ongoing developments related to the outbreak of swine flu. As the situation unfolds, it is important to use common sense to help cease the spread of swine flu, and having updated information also can equip you with the latest news to share with your clients. Additionally, your association wants to help provide accurate information to the media and sent members a brief survey on the impact swine flu is having on tour operators’ businesses. Please complete the survey by Friday at the latest.

Get Your Groups on National Television

April 30, 2009 / Action Required

Would you like to have your clients featured on U.S. national television as part of the audience for “The Early Show” on CBS? And, then after the show, would you like them to receive a free backstage tour of “The Early Show” studio?

On the top for May

April 29, 2009 / Action Required

Wondering what the image is on the top of NTA’s Web site? This photo changes out every month to reflect the current issue of Courier magazine.

This month’s pictures feature the following:

Tuesday Newsletter – April 28, 2009

April 28, 2009 / Action Required

Resources to Help You Stay Current Regarding Swine Flu | Spring Meet Means Green … in More Ways than One | U.S. and Canada Tourism Weeks Coming Up | Two Annual Convention Webinars are Next Week

Berkely Statement on Swine Flu

April 28, 2009 / Action Required

NTA Corporate Partner Berkely has issued a statement to NTA tour operators in order to help them in addressing the Swine Flu outbreak. Please click here to view a summary in respect to the NTA Travel Protection Plans.

2009 Annual Convention Webinars Set for May 5 and 6

April 24, 2009 / Action Required

Want to hear all the details about the new NTA Annual Convention format and learn how you can work smarter at Convention ’09? Mark your calendar for one of two upcoming Webinars when members of the Meetings and Events Committee will preview all the details of the new Convention, which will take place in Reno, Nevada, Nov. 14-18.