NTA Wins Gold Again for Work in China
April 25, 2012 / NTA News
NTA has struck gold again in China. The association was awarded the top prize last week for the 2012 Chinese Tourists Welcoming Award, winning gold in the Overall Performance category. The CTW Award, organized by the China Outbound Tourism Research Institute, was presented in Beijing during the China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market.
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Travel Exchange Webinars next Week! | Contact Rolls Out Education Tracks |How to Stay in the Know
April 24, 2012 / Tuesday Newsletter
Travel Exchange Webinars: Coming your Way next Week! | Contact Rolls Out Three Tracks of Operator-specific Education | How to Stay in the Know |Two Thumbs Up for NTA’s Work in China
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May 2012: North America’s National Parks | What’s Hot in Adventure Tourism Product
April 23, 2012 / Courier Magazine
May Courier is now online. In this issue you’ll find: Yours to Discover: Special Section on North America’s National Parks (p. 46) What’s Hot in Adventure Tourism Product (p. 24) NTA Task Force Looks at How to Increase Canada’s Visitation (p. 14) Exploring the Japanese Inbound Market (p. 16) How to Improve Your Tour Business […]
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Travel Exchange Provides ‘Special Sort of Synergy’
April 20, 2012 / NTA News
Travel Exchange, the 2013 trade show created by NTA and the United Motorcoach Association, is an innovative collaboration that combines NTA’s annual Convention with UMA’s Motorcoach EXPO. “There’s a special sort of synergy at work here,” said Lisa Simon, NTA president.
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NTA Sees Growth Markets Driving Inbound Tourism
April 20, 2012 / NTA News
Thousands of U.S. citizens travel abroad to visit religious sites and regions, but faith-based tourism is a two-way street. And because of its success in organizing leaders in faith-based tourism, NTA is extending its model to other growth markets, including student and adventure travel.
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NTA Members Updated on Chinese Travel to U.S.
April 20, 2012 / NTA News
NTA members interested in the ever-growing Chinese inbound market received key information during “China Market Insights,” NTA’s Webinar presented by Scott Johnson of Travel Market Insights and Dr. Robert Li of the University of South Carolina.
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Begich, Bonner and Farr to Address Summit Luncheon
April 19, 2012 / NTA News
Three co-chairs of the U.S. Senate and Congressional Tourism Caucuses will be featured speakers at the Congressional Tourism Leaders Luncheon at the Grassroots Congressional Travel Summit (May 8–10). Sen. Mark Begich (D-Alaska), Rep. Jo Bonner (R-Ala.) and Rep. Sam Farr (D-Calif.) will share their analyses of current tourism issues at the luncheon, scheduled for Tuesday, […]
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Did You Win? | Begich, Bonner, and Farr to Address Summit Luncheon
April 17, 2012 / Tuesday Newsletter
Did You Win? | Begich, Bonner, and Farr to Address Summit Luncheon | The Lubrication Specialist [VIDEO] | Reddekopp, at WTTC Summit, Shares Lessons from Japan
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NTA Leaders Meet with Officials, Media in China
April 16, 2012 / NTA News
Visits from China to the United States increased 36 percent last year, and NTA leaders were in Beijing last month to meet with government and tourism leaders and solidify the association’s presence in this growing market. Speaking to the media covering a meeting were, left to right, Paul Cerula with Brand USA; Lisa Simon, NTA […]
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Travel Exchange Registration is Now Open!
April 10, 2012 / NTA News
Registration for Travel Exchange is now open! Are you ready to register? Remember, you must first be an NTA member! For more information on becoming a member, please e-mail us. Travel Exchange registration fees are below: Tour Operators (buyers): Don’t forget the Buy One Get One and rebate opportunities! Early Bird (before August 24) US$220 Regular […]
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