Tuesday Newsletter – Feb. 3, 2009
February 3, 2009 / Tuesday Newsletter
Make Plans to be in Monterey for the 2009 Spring Meet | Canadian Government to Provide $800 Million for Tourism | NTA Welcomes New Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus Co-Chair | Ways to Handle Winter Travel and Tourism
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Tourism Cares IS Making a Difference
February 3, 2009 / NTA News
Last April, more than 300 industry volunteers gathered together in Louis Armstrong Park for the Tourism Cares for New Orleans event. Volunteers spruced up fences, cleaned up the grounds, cleared the walkways and painted the lamp posts. What the Tourism Cares volunteers did there kicked off the on-going restoration of Louis Armstrong Park. The city of New Orleans and the federal government have taken advantage of the start the event gave them and now continue the work in Louis Armstrong Park.
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UMA and NTA Announce Intention to Co-locate Annual Conventions and Trade Shows
February 3, 2009 / NTA News
The United Motorcoach Association (UMA), the leading association representing the bus and motorcoach industry, and the National Tour Association, the primary trade association of tourism professionals from the packaged travel industry, have announced a cooperative effort to explore co-locating their two annual conferences – UMA Motorcoach Expo and the NTA Annual Convention – a move to strengthen the industry and refocus the industry’s event calendar.
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Punxsutawney Phil Says Six More Weeks of Winter
February 2, 2009 / NTA News
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Monday morning, predicting six more weeks of winter.
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NTA Welcomes New Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus Co-Chair
February 2, 2009 / NTA News
The National Tour Association applauds the appointment of Rep. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., as co-chair of the Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus. Blunt joins Sam Farr, D-Calif., as co-chairs for the 111PthP Congress. In its more than 30 years of existence, the caucus has served to recognize the economic importance of travel and tourism and the need for a congressional advocacy organization to support the industry in Congress.
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NTA Welcomes New Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus Co-Chair
February 2, 2009 /
The National Tour Association applauds the appointment of Rep. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., as co-chair of the Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus. Blunt joins Sam Farr, D-Calif., as co-chairs for the 111PthP Congress. In its more than 30 years of existence, the caucus has served to recognize the economic importance of travel and tourism and the need for a congressional advocacy organization to support the industry in Congress.
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Join VisitBritain and Partners for Best of Britain PDT
January 31, 2009 / NTA News
VisitBritain and their partners are preparing an incredible Product Development Trip for tour operators to experience the history of Scotland, cosmopolitan London and the serene countryside of Canterbury. Attendees also will attend the Best of Britain and Ireland Travel Trade Forum where they will meet with top British suppliers for added product development.
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NTA Headquarters Reopens
January 30, 2009 / NTA News
After being shut down for several days due to a winter storm, NTA Headquarters has reopened today, Friday, Jan. 30. You can reach headquarters at 800.682.8886 (U.S. and Canada) or 859.226.4444. For a complete staff directory, click here.
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Folklorama
January 30, 2009 / Courier Magazine
Are you wondering where the cool picture at the top of NTA Online came from? Check out your February Courier. This picture shows Folklorama, a Winnipeg, Manitoba-based event that showcases the area’s multi-ethnic heritage. Photo courtesy of Folk Arts Council of Winnipeg.
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NTA Headquarters Closed Due to Winter Storm
January 29, 2009 / NTA News
NTA Headquarters is closed again today, Thursday, Jan. 29, due to a winter storm that has left the offices with no power. If you have an emergency situation, please contact Catherine Prather at 859.797.0671. NTA’s 800 line and phone system also are down, but you may e-mail staff at firstname.lastname@NTAstaff.com or headquarters@NTAstaff.com.
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