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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 / Tuesday Newsletter

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 / Tuesday Newsletter

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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On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! It’s Convention Time | International Visitors to U.S. Spending More

November 9, 2010 / Tuesday Newsletter

On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! It’s Convention Time | International Visitors to U.S. Spending More in 2010 than in 2009 | Saturday Convention Education Features Three China Sessions | New Congress Poses Challenges for Travel Industry

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Daily updates, photos and more from Convention ’10 in Montreal

November 9, 2010 / NTA News

Convention ’10 is happening now in Montreal, Quebec. Don’t miss out! Get updates, photos, videos and more from our (new) Facebook page and all our social media accounts: Don’t miss out again! Mark your calendar for the 2011 NTA Business Builder events: MONTAGE (Apr. 12-14, 2011 | Aberdeen, Scotland) CONTACT (Aug. 1-3, 2011 | Newport, Rhode Island) Convention ’11 (Dec. 5-9, 2011 | Las […]

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Try These New Direct Request Options | These Operators Tracked and Won

November 2, 2010 / Tuesday Newsletter

Try These New Direct Request Options | These Operators Tracked and Won | Summer Bookings Increased in These Top Three U.S. Inbound Markets | Special Shirtsleeves Session Added for Executive Program Attendees

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Read the November issue of Courier online today! Restaurants | Shopping | San Francisco Bay Area

October 27, 2010 / Courier Magazine

Variety Is the Spice of Life in the November Courier  A diverse group of destinations take center stage in the November Courier. If you are drawn to history-based product, check out the dining feature on page 22, the America’s Historic East story on page 37, the Delaware article on page 54 and the New York […]

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