U.S.-Cuba Travel Summit Features Senator Dorgan, Cuban Ministry Officials, Travel and Investment Spe
March 11, 2010 / NTA News
The U.S.-Cuba Travel Summit, March 24-26 in Cancun, features a unique opportunity for travel professionals to connect with Cuban officials and travel specialists. U.S. travel professionals and others interested in being at the front of the opportunity when travel opens to Cuba will want to attend this one-of-a-kind conference. Presented by Alamar Associates in association with NTA and sponsored by USTOA, the U.S.-Cuba Travel Summit offers presentations from top Cuban officials and local travel specialists on the state of tourism and opportunity for investment in Cuba.
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NTA Chairman and CEO Cathy Greteman to Present at ADTOI Conference in India
March 11, 2010 / NTA News
The Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India has selected NTA Chairman and CEO Cathy Greteman as a presenter for its upcoming Convention 2010 on domestic tourism. As a tour operator and motorcoach charter company owner in the United States, Greteman will bring 25 years experience in travel and tourism to the ADTOI conference attendees.
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Secretary Napolitano Announces Greece’s Designation as a Member of the Visa Waiver Program
March 10, 2010 / NTA News
NTA congratulates its member, the Greek National Tourist Organization, on this accomplishment. Click more to see official release.
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Tuesday Newsletter – March 9, 2010
March 9, 2010 / Tuesday Newsletter
MONTAGE Memo 11: Innovate / Innovar | Target your U.S. Inbound Marketing Using these Free Reports | U.S.-Cuba Travel Summit—Why Now? | Registration Open for 2010 Tourism Cares for America Event
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Obama Administration Appoints NTA Board Member to 2010-11 U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board
March 5, 2010 / NTA News
LEXINGTON, Ky. – NTA Secretary/Treasurer Nick Calderazzo of RMP Travel has been appointed to the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board, which serves to advise and develop plans for the Obama administration on issues of travel and tourism. A 33 year travel veteran, Calderazzo has actively served the travel industry through volunteer work including his current spot on the NTA Board of Directors and will become NTA chairman and CEO in 2012.
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March Courier is Now Online
March 4, 2010 / Courier Magazine
The digital version of the March Courier is now available.
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President Obama Signs the Travel Promotion Act Today
March 4, 2010 / NTA News
The TPA will establish the first U.S. travel promotion program.
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Tuesday Newsletter – March 2, 2010
March 2, 2010 / Tuesday Newsletter
MONTAGE Memo 11: Sign Up / Registrar | Newly Introduced TRIP Act Means Money for DMOs and Domestic Travel | Your Cuba Questions are Answered in the March issue of Courier | Update on Chile’s Tourism Infrastructure After Last Week’s 8.8 Earthquake
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Action Requested to Support
New TRIP Act
March 1, 2010 / NTA News
Congressman Sam Farr introduced the TRIP Act, which will provide US$50 million in matching federal money to U.S. destinations for their marketing efforts. Read how you can help.
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NTA Says Farr’s TRIP Act Will Boost Domestic Tourism
March 1, 2010 / NTA News
Washington, D.C. – Representative Sam Farr (D-California), co-chair of the Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus, has introduced H. R. 4676, the Travel Regional Investment Partnership (TRIP) Act, which will provide US$50 million in matching grants to destination marketing organizations and their strategic partners.
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