Assignment NTA | Attend the UMA Expo –
For Free!

September 28, 2010 / Tuesday Newsletter

Assignment NTA | Attend the UMA Expo – For Free! | Tour Operators: Implement Sustainable Practices with FREE Tools | Sept. 29 Webinar Provides Insight of UK Business Inbound to the U.S.

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Tour Operators, Help NTA Chairman and CEO Honor NTA Suppliers and DMOs

September 23, 2010 / Tuesday Newsletter

  Please join me in contributing to a tour supplier/DMO appreciation reception to be held at Convention ’10. Each year at NTA I am amazed at the level of commitment and—let’s face it—investment from our tour suppliers and DMOs. Our Convention would not be at the level that it is without them. And in my […]

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NTA Member Jean Pierre Dansereau Chosen as Inaugural CONTACT Chair

September 23, 2010 / Tuesday Newsletter

  For Immediate Release September 23, 2010 Contact:         Catherine Prather Catherine.prather@ntastaff.com 800.682.8886 NTA Member Jean Pierre Dansereau Chosen as Inaugural CONTACT Chair LEXINGTON, Ky. – Jean Pierre Dansereau of Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Resort will serve as the chair of NTA’s new Business Builder, CONTACT, which will be held in Newport, Rhode Island, Aug. 1-3, […]

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Are You Ready to Hustle?; Operator-focused Education in Montréal

September 21, 2010 / Tuesday Newsletter

Are You Ready to Hustle? | Operator-focused Education in Montréal | U.S. National Park Visitation Up During Summer Months | Track and Win a Front Row Seat to Popular Convention Luncheon

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What travelers are saying about
Save Our Sites.

September 21, 2010 / Tuesday Newsletter

Missouri State University, Department of Geography, Geology and Planning, surveyed 600 travelers in May. These are the results. (To print results, click here.) Use this information when encouraging travelers to donate to Save Our Sites. How important is it to preserve natural, cultural and historic sites for the benefit of our children and grandchildren? How […]

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Tourism Cares for America Volunteer Day a Huge Success

September 15, 2010 / Tuesday Newsletter

Tourism Cares, NTA’s official philanthropy, hosted a successful Tourism Cares for America day at the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Sept. 10. Volunteers associated with the travel, tourism and hospitality industries demonstrated their commitment to giving back by assisting with much needed painting projects at 12 locations, including the World […]

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Bob Whitley to Receive NTA Pioneer Award; John Stachnik Selected for Bob Everidge Lifetime Achieveme

September 15, 2010 / Tuesday Newsletter

The late Bob Whitley, USTOA president for 32 years, will be honored this year with the NTA Pioneer award and John Stachnik of Mayflower Tours will receive the Bob Everidge Lifetime Achievement award. Both awards will be presented at the 2010 NTA Convention in Montreal, Quebec.

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Listen to Convention Insider Webinar Online; Industry Expert Inspires Leadership

September 14, 2010 / Tuesday Newsletter

Listen to Convention Insider Webinar Online | Industry Expert Inspires Leadership | Operator Owners … Experience the Owners Network | U.S. Corporation for Travel Promotion Board Announced by Secretary Locke

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U.S. Visa Waiver Program Travelers Beware Fake ESTA Websites

September 13, 2010 / Tuesday Newsletter

NTA members dealing with the U.S. inbound market should warn their clients about a new scam impacting the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, the program travelers from the 36 U.S. Waiver Program countries must register through as part of the process of entry into the United States. The scam helps hackers steal personal information. "The […]

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(pre)Convention Checklist. 8 Things to Do in the Next 10 Weeks;Tour Operators, Cathy Needs Your Help

September 7, 2010 / Tuesday Newsletter

Your (pre)Convention Checklist. 8 Things to Do in the Next 10 Weeks | Hey, Tour Operators, I Need Your Help | ESTA Scam Warning for U.S. Visa Waiver Country Travelers |Bob Whitley, John Stachnik to be Honored at Convention

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