Brand USA Joins Summit Seminar Lineup
March 6, 2012 / NTA News
Attendees of the 2012 Grassroots Congressional Travel Summit will learn about the latest trends and strategies for promoting travel to the United States from Joel Secundy of Brand USA. Secundy, vice president of strategic outreach for Brand USA, will give a detailed presentation about the organization’s newly designed consumer Web site and interactive social media […]
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National Parks to be Featured in NTA’s Magazine
March 2, 2012 / NTA News
Courier magazine, NTA’s official monthly publication, is the only source for in-depth information on destinations, business trends, product development tips, case studies and industry news. The May issue of Courier magazine is all about the parks—national parks, that is. National parks will be featured in a special section of this issue, and if you’re […]
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Members on Markets: Faith-based Tourism | What Do You Love?
February 28, 2012 / NTA News
Members on Markets: Faith-based Tourism | What Do You Love? | Sponsor in D.C. and Reach Influential Travel Industry Leaders
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Tour Operators: Here’s How to Get Your Next Big Idea
February 27, 2012 / NTA News
If you’re looking for new places to take your business, fresh perspective on where you are now, or just a sounding board for the ideas that are bouncing around in your head, register for Contact. Contact, Aug. 16–18 in San Diego, California, is designed to foster operator-to-operator conversations and networking, whether in a seminar, at […]
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NTA Government Relations Update and a Call for Action
February 24, 2012 / NTA News
The past week was a busy one for NTA members and staff focused on government relations. Three topics in particular warrant your attention: Needed: Your Ideas on a National Tourism Strategy The Task Force on Travel and Competitiveness needs your input. Established by executive order last month, the task force will develop a national travel […]
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Quality of Life Conference Focuses on Tourism Industry
February 22, 2012 / NTA News
NTA has partnered with GRL Development for a Tourism and Hospitality conference on Quality of Life and Regional Development, to be held in Annapolis, Maryland, on April 19. The conference will explore issues concerned with quality of life and work as well as with the direct impact of these issues on regional growth through the […]
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Tour Operators: Here’s How to Get Your Next Big Idea | A Government Relations Update and a Call for
February 21, 2012 / NTA News
Tour Operators: Here’s How to Get Your Next Big Idea | A Government Relations Update and a Call for Action | PDT Showcases the Best of Mexican Culture | Spirit(s) of Tourism Featured in March Courier
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March 2012: Great Expectations | Meet Your Southwest Specialist | Wine & Spirits
February 20, 2012 / NTA News
March Courier is now online. In this issue you’ll find: Great Expectations: How are You Making Your Guests Feel? (p. 24) Meet Your Southwest Specialist (p. 42) Three Times the Fun at the Falls (p. 32) Finding the Real Kenya (p. 28) Back to School in the Rockies (p. 40)
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Reach the Rapidly Growing China Inbound Leisure Market
February 17, 2012 / NTA News
NTA is reprinting The Best of the USA directory for the China Market for distribution at a major travel show, the China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market, held April 18-20 in Beijing. This reprint edition will include NTA’s updated list of approved operators for inbound leisure travel from China. Not only will we distribute this edition […]
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NTA Hails FAA Legislation
February 17, 2012 / NTA News
NTA praised Congress for reauthorizing long-term funding for the Federal Aviation Administration this week—and President Barack Obama for signing the $63 billion bill into law.
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