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Here’s a round up of Valentine’s Day travel articles from Twitter.

February 14, 2011 / NTA News

  We’ve found all sorts of love-inspired travel articles on Twitter. Here’s a collection for you to enjoy: 10 Lavish Monuments to Love (from CNN Travel) The Story behind Virginia’s travel and tourism slogan (from Virigina Living blog)    Valentine’s Day Around the World (from StumbleUpon.com) Top Ten Romantic Getaways In The United States (from Hubpages.com) L’amour without […]

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Egypt Exults—Travel to Resume?

February 11, 2011 / NTA News

  Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has resigned, Vice President Omar Suleiman announced on live television Friday. After hearing the statement, protesters turned into celebrants. With the latest development, NTA President Lisa Simon is hopeful for a return to stability in the region. "We have been closely monitoring the situation," said Simon. "Egypt is a gateway […]

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With Egypt Travel Still On Hold, World Awaits

February 11, 2011 / NTA News

Hosni Mubarak has resigned as Egypt’s president, the goal of Egyptians who took to the streets on Jan. 25, but the country has not returned to normal. That includes its burgeoning tourism industry. Bucket-list travelers hoping to see Egyptian pyramids—as well as religious sites in Jordan, Israel, Turkey and the Palestine territories—are putting their plans on hold.

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Farr and Bonner Take U.S. Caucus Helm | Which Business Builders Are Right for You?

February 8, 2011 / Tuesday Newsletter

Farr and Bonner Take U.S. Caucus Helm | Which Business Builders Are Right for You? | 4 Easy Ways to Show Online Expertise | Members Offer Insights on Egypt

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‘Dynamic Leadership’ Duo of Farr and Bonner Welcomed by NTA

February 4, 2011 / NTA News

The announcement that Rep. Jo Bonner (R-Ala.) would join Rep. Sam Farr (D-Calif.) as co-chair of the Congressional Travel & Tourism Caucus came as welcome news to NTA, according to Lisa Simon, president of NTA, the leading association for professionals serving travelers to, from and within North America.

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How to Manage the Risk of Cyber Storage

February 2, 2011 / NTA News

How to Manage the Risk of Cyber Storage   Most companies have important and sensitive data stored electronically but have no idea how to protect it and manage the risk. Do you know all you need to know? Jeremy Ong, Division VP for Technology and Cyber Risk Insurance at Great American Insurance, will present a Webinar, […]

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Feb. 2011: NTA celebrates 60 years of influence, inspiration and strength.

February 1, 2011 / Courier Magazine

We have launched NTA’s 60th celebration this month with a feature story that captures 60 significant moments for NTA and its members from 1951 until now. Flip to page 20 to discover some eye-opening milestones for the industry and the association that you may not have known about. You will see that you are part of […]

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Dealing with Unrest—Egypt and Elsewhere | Convention Survey Responses Are In; Review, Analysis Begin

February 1, 2011 / Tuesday Newsletter

Dealing with Unrest—Egypt and Elsewhere | Convention Survey Responses Are In; Review, Analysis Begin | Scotland PDT: Castles, Highlands—and Nessie? | The Faces of Leadership

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The tracking program is easy. This video and NTA member Jay Smith’s tip make it even easier.

January 25, 2011 / NTA News

Jay Smith with Sports Travel and Tours shares this trick for remembering to track: "Put a weekly or monthly reminder in your Outlook (calendar), handheld, daily planner or even a Post It note on your computer screen that just says ‘TRACKING’ … It takes less than a minute to actually process and report to our […]

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Operators: Can VisitScotland Pick Up Your Montage Hotel Bill? | Walking the Halls in Washington

January 25, 2011 / Tuesday Newsletter

Operators: Can VisitScotland Pick Up Your Montage Hotel Bill? | Walking the Halls in Washington | Crystal Ball in One Hand, Rearview Mirror in the Other | How to Manage the Risk of Cyber Storage

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