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Travel+SocialGood expands vision and rebrands as Impact Travel Alliance

November 28, 2017 / NTA News

NEW YORK — Committed to growing its inclusive community and expanding the travel industry’s impact, Travel+SocialGood, a nonprofit working in the global travel industry since 2013, changed its name to Impact Travel Alliance (ITA). The new name better reflects the organization’s long-term vision to affect the choices an average leisure or business traveler makes and […]

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Announcing the 2017 Hearts of Travel Awards

November 28, 2017 / NTA News

Norwood, MA—November 21, 2017— The Tourism Cares Board of Directors and the selection committee proudly announce five 2017 Hearts of Travel Awards honorees, recognizing excellence in travel corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Legacy in Travel Philanthropy Award Delta Air Lines for the large company category, with G Adventures and Planeterra, and Collette sharing the standard category […]

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Courier names the 2018 Distinguished Dozen

November 27, 2017 / NTA News

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 28, 2017) — Courier, the official magazine of the National Tour Association, has announced the winners of its 2018 Distinguished Dozen awards. Tour operators voted for NTA-member destinations and tour suppliers to determine gold, silver and bronze awards in 12 categories. “NTA tour operators work with DMOs and suppliers to create unique […]

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Tuesday e-newsletter: Nov. 21, 2017

November 21, 2017 / Tuesday Newsletter

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NTA HQ Thanksgiving office hours

November 20, 2017 / NTA News

NTA Headquarters will close this Wednesday, Nov. 22 at noon ET so staff may spend Thanksgiving at home. We’ll reopen Monday, Nov. 27 at 8 a.m. ET. We hope you all enjoy the holiday weekend with your loved ones.  

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REAL ID implementation: What you need to know

November 20, 2017 / NTA News

Questions continue to be raised regarding REAL ID implementation. With the deadline fast approaching, we wanted to provide you with some helpful information regarding state compliance deadlines, extension dates, and acceptable forms of identification. Jan. 22, 2018: For U.S. passengers with a driver’s license from a state that is REAL ID noncompliant and has no […]

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Tuesday e-newsletter: Nov. 14, 2017

November 14, 2017 / Tuesday Newsletter

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NTA, industry coalition letter to Interior Sec. Ryan Zinke on proposed NPS fee hikes

November 13, 2017 / NTA News

Secretary Ryan Zinke U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20240 Dear Secretary Zinke: The travel and tourism industry, which includes a range of organizations that represent the business interests of commercial tour operators and motorcoach travel, is concerned about the U.S. National Park Service’s recent proposal to increase fee schedules, […]

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Tuesday e-newsletter: Nov. 7, 2017

November 7, 2017 / Tuesday Newsletter

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NTA President Pam Inman on proposed National Park Service fee increase

October 31, 2017 / NTA News

The National Tour Association and our tour operators have consistently advocated for more funding of America’s national parks. We recognize that additional fees are needed to preserve our natural and culture treasures. While NTA applauds the National Park Service’s proposal to standardize commercial use authorization requirements, NTA has two significant concerns with the recent announcement by […]

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