Lights Out at Many Travel Sites on Saturday for Earth Hour
March 26, 2009 / NTA News
More than 2,000 cities around world are expected to participate in Earth Hour, a coordinated event that aims to draw attention to climate change and global warming. According to MSNBC, the lights are scheduled to go out at hundreds of tourist landmarks and buildings in cities across the world, including New York, London, Paris, Dubai, Hong Kong, Moscow and Nairobi.
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Tuesday Newsletter – March 24, 2009
March 24, 2009 / Tuesday Newsletter
Breathtaking Views and New Product Ideas Await at NTA Spring Meet | Survey Says Affordability Increasing U.S. Residents’ Intent to Travel | Economic Survey on the Way for Tour Operators | Bylaw Vote Coming Next Week
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April Courier is Now Online
March 24, 2009 / Courier Magazine
The digital version of the April issue of Courier is now available.
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Survey Says Affordability Increasing U.S. Residents’ Intent to Travel
March 24, 2009 / NTA News
According to the most recent results of the travelhorizons quarterly survey, the U.S. Traveler Sentiment Index rose to 90.2 in February 2009 from 78.2 in October 2008 due to an increase in the perceived “affordability of travel.” The survey, which was conducted from Feb. 7 to 13, polled a representative survey of 2,270 adults, from which the Index is calculated.
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Tour Operators – Your Input Needed
March 24, 2009 / Action Required
NTA is working with George Washington University in Washington, D.C., on a survey to see how the economy is affecting tour operators. The week of March 23, tour operators will receive the first in a series of surveys on the economy conducted by the GW graduate students. Your input is extremely valuable and all NTA tour operators are strongly encouraged to complete this survey.
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Sign Up for Webinar on Travel from Japan and South Korea
March 24, 2009 / NTA News
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s US-VISIT program is offering a Webinar for travel professionals on the latest U.S. border security requirements for Visa Waiver Program travelers from Japan and South Korea.
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Passport Day In the USA is March 28
March 23, 2009 / NTA News
On Saturday, March 28, the U.S. Department of State will celebrate “Passport Day in the USA,” a national outreach event established to help educate the public about U.S. travel document requirements. All Department of State Passport Agencies and many Passport Acceptance Facilities around the country will host passport application acceptance events. U.S. citizens without a valid passport book or passport card are encouraged to apply on this day.
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On the Top for April
March 22, 2009 / Courier Magazine
Wondering what the image is on the top of NTA’s Web site? This photo changes out every month to reflect the current issue of Courier magazine.
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NTA Urges Nevada Legislators to Support Nevada Commission on Tourism
March 19, 2009 / NTA News
The National Tour Association has entered the debate on the future of the Nevada Commission on Tourism.
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NTA Urges Nevada Legislators to Support Nevada Commission on Tourism
March 19, 2009 /
NTA is working to assist its members in Nevada in maintaining full funding and independent staffing for the Nevada Commission on Tourism. Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons has proposed a 60 percent cut in funding for the Commission and is calling for a redirection of room tax and a merger with the Commission on Economic Development. Legislators will consider the issue today, Thursday, March 19.
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