June 2011: Into the Wild | A D.C. Dozen | Loch, Stock & Barrel
May 25, 2011 / Courier Magazine
The June 2011 issue is online now. Here’s a taste what you’ll find: Making Nice with Mother Nature (page 29) Loch, Stock & Barrel: Scotland shines at Montage (page 18) A D.C. Doze: 12 free things to do in the U.S. capital (page 68) Sharing Best Practices: Join Robin Tauck and Dan Sullivan Jr. in […]
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Volcanic Ash Threatens European Airways
May 24, 2011 / Courier Magazine
Ash from a volcanic eruption some 120 miles east of Reykjavik, Iceland, affected airport operations in Iceland, Norway, Scotland and other parts of the U.K. on Monday. The U.K. Civil Aviation Authority said new arrangements put in place since last year’s volcanic ash cloud would ensure high levels of public safety while helping to limit […]
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Hotel Rates Just Got Lower for Convention ’11 | Joplin’s Tornado Victims Include Tourism Staff
May 24, 2011 / Courier Magazine
Hotel Rates Just Got Lower for Convention ’11 | Joplin’s Tornado Victims Include Tourism Staff | This Week’s Winners! | Love Seafood? Operators: You Could Win a Seafood Dinner Shipped to You
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David Yu to Lead NTA Visit USA Center in Shanghai
May 21, 2011 / Courier Magazine
As the new leader of the NTA Visit USA Center in Shanghai, David Yu is taking his own advice this week. Yu is visiting the United States, first here at Pow Wow International, then at NTA headquarters in Lexington, Ky. Yu became NTA’s chief representative for China last month and hit the ground running, attending first the China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market in Beijing, followed by road shows to Chongqing and Chengdu, and then last week’s World Travel Fair in Shanghai.
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NTA Sees Action on Visa Issue
May 21, 2011 / Courier Magazine
As NTA’s public affairs advocate, Steve Richer keeps a running list of legislative issues important to association members. These days, it’s the list that’s keeping Richer running.
… Richer said NTA has long advocated streamlining the visa application process. “If we can make it simpler and faster for international travelers to obtain a visa to visit the U.S., we’ll see more travelers in this country,” he said. “It can take up to four months for someone in China to get a visa. That hurts inbound travel.”
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NTA Events Build Business for Association Members
May 21, 2011 / Courier Magazine
NTA’s aptly named Business Builders—Montage, Contact and the Convention—bring members diverse opportunities to buy and sell travel product to, from and within North America.
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Two Top Travel Posts Filled
May 20, 2011 / Courier Magazine
Two men stepped into the travel and tourism spotlight during the past week. NTA has sent congratulations and pledges of support to both Jim Evans, named CEO of the Corporation for Travel Promotion, and Maxime Bernier, appointed as Canada’s Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism. Get more information about Evans’ appointment here, and […]
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Corporation for Travel Promotion Names First CEO: Jim Evans | 5 Places to Find NTA Reps in May
May 17, 2011 / Courier Magazine
Corporation for Travel Promotion Names First CEO: Jim Evans | Grassroots Summit Connects Travel Leaders with Legislators | 5 Places to Find NTA Reps in May | Miss Spring Meet? Come to Contact.
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Industry Reps Connected with D.C. Legislative Leaders Last Week
May 13, 2011 / Courier Magazine
NTA and the Southeast Tourism Society celebrated National Travel and Tourism Week by hosting the Grassroots Congressional Summit for Travel in Washington, D.C., on May 11 and 12. Over the two days, a delegation of NTA members met with other travel associations, government agencies, cultural organizations and legislators to learn about and discuss issues that […]
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10 Things Cathy Greteman Wants You to Know (In case you missed it!) | Memphis ‘Open for Business’
May 10, 2011 / Courier Magazine
Volume 31, Issue 19 Interested in advertising in Tuesday? E-mail Kami Risk. TODAY’S ARTICLES 10 Things Cathy Greteman Wants You to Know (In case you missed it!) Industry Reps Connect with D.C. Legislative Leaders This Week Calderazzo Resigns NTA Board Position Memphis ‘Open for Business‘ Winning! Two Ways You Can Win Fun (and Delicious) Prizes […]
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