Here’s how you can ask two research questions in NTA’s China Travel Trade Barometer

December 8, 2010 / NTA News

  Here’s your chance to ask questions in a research survey of one of the fastest growing U.S. inbound markets. NTA is teaming with Travel Market Insights and Ivy Research to produce the China Travel Trade Barometer. You have the opportunity, through sponsorship, to include two questions on the survey. This research will be an instrumental […]

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December Courier: 7 top gay destinations | Catch the Convention ’10 Buzz

December 8, 2010 / NTA News

A piece from Editor in Chief, Penny Whitman’s last column of the year: While pulling this issue together immediately following Convention is a whirlwind, it is fun, too, because we’ve had great contributions from many of you. Thank you so much , Renee Eichelberger of the St. Louis CVC for your excellent piece on following […]

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Video of New Chinese Center Becomes a Hot ‘Potato’ | ‘Not Your Father’s NTA’

December 7, 2010 / NTA News

Video of New Chinese Center Becomes a Hot ‘Potato’ | ‘Not Your Father’s NTA’ | Where is NTA Taking Travel? Next year, Scotland, Rhode Island, and Las Vegas | Hotels: Check Out New ADA Requirements

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32 college bowl-game matchups announced Sunday

December 6, 2010 / NTA News

  Football Fans Making Travel Plans 32 College Bowl-game Matchups Announced Sunday With the release of the bowl schedule, fans following 64 college football teams now know the site of their team’s final game of the season. Beginning with three games on Dec. 18 (in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Boise, Idaho and New Orleans) and ending […]

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Most airports have reopened but many flights are delayed

December 3, 2010 / NTA News

  Travel Still Stalled in Europe Weather continues to hamper travel in Europe following the heaviest and most widespread snow in the U.K. since 1993. Most airports have reopened, but travelers should check with airports or airlines for specific flight information. The British Airport Authority website links to the major airports in London and Scotland, […]

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Journalist Describes Economic Impact of NTA Initiatives | Six Social Media Fundamentals

November 30, 2010 / NTA News

Journalist Describes Economic Impact of NTA Initiatives | Six Social Media Fundamentals | Becoming a CTP Just Got More Affordable | Tourism Cares Inducts Bob Whitley Into Hall of Fame

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Dine at one of these 250+ restaurants participating in Dine America on Wednesday, Dec. 1.

November 29, 2010 / NTA News

On Wednesday, Dec. 1, more than 150 chefs and restaurants in cities across the country will participate in the first "America’s Night Out for Gulf Seafood." All participating restaurants will be serving a special dish that includes either fish, oysters, shrimp or crabs from the Gulf of Mexico, which supplies nearly half of the seafood consumed […]

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Facebook and Twitter Buzz with Convention Comments, Photos | Steve Hartman’s Convention Takeaway

November 23, 2010 / NTA News

Facebook and Twitter Buzz with Convention Comments, Photos | Steve Hartman’s Convention Takeaway | NTA Honors Leaders in Montréal | NTA Visit USA Center Opens in Shanghai

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Pass along these tips to your clients for a speedier trip through the airport

November 22, 2010 / NTA News

  Thanksgiving air travelers could be hit with a double-delay whammy. New Transportation Security Administration search procedures send passengers through a time-consuming pat-down if they are randomly selected or trigger an alarm in the full-body scanner machine. To protest both the new scanners and the more invasive hand searches, several grass-roots Internet groups are encouraging […]

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Travel Association Board Adopts Legislative Priorities, Anticipates Challenges

November 22, 2010 / NTA News

  For immediate release Contact:         Bob Rouse                                                                                          bob.rouse@NTAstaff.com +1.859.226.4275 | 800.682.8886, ext. 4275 (U.S. and Canada)  Nov. 14, 2010 Travel Association Board Adopts Legislative Priorities, Anticipates Challenges Washington, D.C.-The NTA Board of Directors has adopted its legislative priorities for 2011, including freedom to travel to Cuba, release of Highway Reauthorization funds, quicker access to visas […]

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