U.S. Takes Top Honor at World Travel Fair
June 16, 2011 / NTA News
There’s a new plaque on the wall of the NTA Visit USA Center in Shanghai, China. The United States won first place-the Golden Award-in the "My Dream Destination" competition at the World Travel Fair. Some 3,000 attendees cast votes at the May event for the country that presented the most desirable destination. Switzerland won the […]
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U.S. Takes Top Honor at World Travel Fair | NTA, CTO Sign Partnership Pact
June 14, 2011 / NTA News
U.S. Takes Top Honor at World Travel Fair | NTA, CTO Sign Partnership Pact | Run, Walk or Sleep for Government Relations | Texas Answers Call for More Precision in Travel Warnings to Mexico
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Tarmac Delays are Dropping
June 13, 2011 / NTA News
Since April 2010, U.S. airlines have been prohibited from leaving domestic flights on the tarmac for more than three hours without letting passengers deplane. In a recent news release, the U.S. Department of Transportation said that long tarmac delays have largely disappeared since this rule has been in place. DOT figures showed only 20 tarmac […]
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NTA, CTO Ink Partnership Pact
June 9, 2011 / NTA News
Travel organizations seek to bring more business and members to both groups.
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NTA, CTO seek to bring more business and members to both groups.
June 9, 2011 / NTA News
NTA and the Caribbean Tourism Organization have created a partnership that gives NTA tour operators easier access to Caribbean destinations and promotes travel opportunities in the 30-plus member countries of the CTO. Lisa Simon, president of NTA, and CTO Chairman Senator Ricky Skerritt signed the agreement Thursday in New York City during Caribbean Week, the […]
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Register Now, Pay Later for Convention ’11 | Orlando Sets U.S. Record for Visitation
June 7, 2011 / NTA News
Register Now (Get Early Bird Rates), Pay Later for Convention ’11 | Orlando Sets U.S. Record for Visitation | Save up to 60 Percent on Office Supplies | Webinar Features Travel Trends for Italy and Greece
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Orlando Welcomed More than 50 Million Visitors Last Year
June 7, 2011 / NTA News
Hats off to Orlando, Florida, the first destination in the United States to welcome more than 50 million visitors in a single year. The city drew 51.455 million visitors last year, up 10.5 percent from 2009. Domestic visitors accounted for 93 percent (47.78 million) of Orlando’s total visitation, a 10.3 percent increase over 2009; and […]
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What’s It Like Working with NTA Corporate Partner ADP?
May 31, 2011 / NTA News
As an NTA Corporate Partner, ADP offers discounts to NTA members on their payroll services. Now until July 31, new clients receive a $200 cash-back bonus. NTA signed on for ADP’s payroll services in January. Having used the system for a few months now, Cathy Boyd, NTA’s controller and director of human resources, answered a […]
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Can a Blogger Help Your Destination? 3Qs with Leslie Koch | Forward Motion on DMO Grant Program
May 31, 2011 / NTA News
Can a Blogger Help Your Destination? 3Qs with Leslie Koch | Forward Motion on DMO Grant Program | NTA at Pow Wow and ATA—Photos | The Path to Contact—Plus a Money-saving Offer!
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10 U.S. States Most Visited by Overseas Travelers
May 25, 2011 / NTA News
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the states and territories that most benefitted from overseas travelers to the United States. In 2010 overseas arrivals to the United States posted an 11 percent increase compared to 2009. 2010 reflected a dramatic reversal of 2009’s visitation decline, and most states and cities posting significant increases in 2010. […]
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