Education, Innovation, and Connection at Travel Exchange ’26
July 27, 2026 / NTA News
The NTA Travel Exchange is returning to Tulsa this November, bringing an elite lineup of educational seminars designed to spark your next big business solution. Whether you are a tour operator, tour supplier, or destination marketing organization, this year’s educational sessions offer practical strategies to stretch your budget, master artificial intelligence, and deepen industry relationships. […]
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Collaboration, Communication, Technology Drive Discussion During NTA All Network Call
July 20, 2026 / NTA News
NTA hosted its second All Network Call of the year on July 15 with nearly 100 tour operator, tour supplier and DMO members joining the conversation. After an initial greeting and instructions, the group split into seven breakouts to answer three discussion questions. Across all of the breakout groups, three consistent themes emerged: Across all discussion groups, there was remarkable consistency in the feedback: strong relationships remain the […]
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Introducing Supplier Speed Stage
July 13, 2026 / NTA News
Travel Exchange is launching a brand-new session built exclusively for North American tour suppliers! The Supplier Speed Stage, sponsored by Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism, puts your venue center stage. Tour suppliers get exactly 60 seconds on the main stage to pitch their newest, most unique highlights to a room full of active, seated buyers. […]
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NYC Meet-up at Hard Rock Café on July 23
July 7, 2026 / NTA News
Join NTA members and industry professionals for an afternoon of networking and connection at this month’s NTA Meet-up in New York City. End your day early with NTA from 3:30—5:30 p.m. on July 23 at the Hard Rock Café in Times Square. Catch up with old friends, meet new industry contacts, exchange ideas, and build […]
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International Traveler Data from NTTO
July 7, 2026 / NTA News
Data released by the National Travel and Tourism Office shows that international visitor arrivals to the United States in April 2026 is down 5.5 percent compared to April of last year. Additionally, total U.S. citizen international visitor departures from the U.S. increased two percent compared to April 2025. International Arrivals to the United States International […]
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TSA PreCheck Goes Touchless with Google Wallet
June 30, 2026 / NTA News
Travelers with TSA PreCheck can now move through airport security even faster. Through a partnership between the Transportation Security Administration and Google Wallet, eligible passengers can opt into TSA PreCheck Touchless ID directly within Google Wallet, eliminating the need to present a physical ID or paper boarding pass at select checkpoints. Previously, Touchless ID enrollment […]
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On-Demand Resources for NTA Members New to Group Travel
June 30, 2026 / NTA News
Entering the group travel industry can feel overwhelming, but members of the National Tour Association do not have to navigate it alone. NTA’s Foundations webinar series was created specifically to support members who are new to the industry, offering practical guidance, shared insights, and a clearer understanding of how to succeed within group travel. Designed […]
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Don’t Miss These Exclusive Oklahoma Fam Opportunities
June 30, 2026 / NTA News
Oklahoma is offering exclusive experiences for approved tour operators before and after the main event. From Route 66 to cowboys, native Americans and oil barrens to Choctaw traditions, these pre- and post-fam tours offer a great foundation for building unforgettable itineraries. From Nov. 12–14 or from Nov. 19–22, tour operators can get an up-close look […]
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NTA Board Nominations Open
June 30, 2026 / NTA News
Consider applying for the 2027 NTA Board of Directors to get involved with the organization’s leadership and help shape the future of packaged travel. The NTA Nominating Committee is now accepting applications from tour operators, tour suppliers, and destination marketing organization representatives interested in serving on the 2027 NTA Board of Directors. If you have […]
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NTA’s Communication and Marketing team enters a new chapter
June 16, 2026 / NTA News
NTA’s Communication and Marketing department is beginning its next chapter this spring, with two new team members joining the association and longtime employee Bob Rouse entering retirement. Tonya Littlefield Cummings returns to the NTA Headquarters staff as director of communication and marketing. She worked previously for NTA, serving the association from 2001 to 2010, first […]
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