Industry Associations are Collaborating to Advance Mutual Interests
December 14, 2018 / Really Old Microsites
Washington, D.C. – On Dec. 7, leaders of the motorcoach, tour and travel industry came together to discuss issues affecting all aspects of the industry and their respective members. This was a rare opportunity for industry leaders to collaborate on collective issues facing their members. In attendance were: Peter Pantuso, American Bus Association; Lisa Simon, […]
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Tuesday e-newsletter: Dec. 11, 2018
December 11, 2018 / Tuesday Newsletter
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Tuesday e-newsletter: Dec. 4, 2018
December 5, 2018 / Tuesday Newsletter
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Update on Anchorage
December 4, 2018 / NTA News
Anchorage is cleaning up after an earthquake struck the city the morning of Nov. 30. Though there’s work to be done in terms of personal property, public infrastructure across the city is in relatively good shape, given the circumstances. The Anchorage International Airport resumed normal operations Friday, just hours after the quake. Travelers should check […]
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Tuesday e-newsletter: Nov. 27, 2018
November 27, 2018 / Tuesday Newsletter
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Tuesday e-newsletter: Nov. 20, 2018
November 20, 2018 / Tuesday Newsletter
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NTA honors its stars: Rising, shining and all-time
November 20, 2018 / NTA News
National Tour Association members applauded the achievements and contributions of members and friends during Travel Exchange, held Nov. 4 through 8 in Milwaukee. Some 1,000 packaged-travel travel professionals gathered for NTA’s annual convention, and at luncheons throughout the week, the following awards and honors were announced: Bob Everidge Lifetime Achievement Award | Bruce Beckham, past […]
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Tuesday newsletter: Nov. 13, 2018
November 14, 2018 / Tuesday Newsletter
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U.S ends the 80/20 rule for tipped employees
November 13, 2018 / NTA News
By Robert E. Maclin III The U.S. Department of Labor has undone the “tip credit provision,” what has colloquially been called the 80/20 rule. On Nov. 7, 2018, the department issued an advisory opinion letter (FLSA 2018–17) that amends previous guidance regarding the tip credit provision, which addressed the payment of minimum wage and applies […]
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Courier Names 2019 Distinguished Dozen
November 7, 2018 / NTA News
MILWAUKEE (Nov. 7, 2018) — Courier, the official magazine of the National Tour Association, announced the winners of its 2019 Distinguished Dozen awards yesterday during a luncheon at NTA’s annual convention, Travel Exchange. NTA tour operators voted for destinations and tour suppliers in 12 categories, and the top vote-getters earned Courier’s gold, silver and bronze […]
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