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NTA and ASTA Launch U.S. Hispanic Initiative

December 6, 2011 /

NTA and the American Society of Travel Agents have formed a joint task force with the goal of better serving the U.S. Hispanic market, one of the nation’s fastest-growing segments.

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Reach 20,000 Student Trip Planners and Tour Operators

December 2, 2011 / NTA News

Students are traveling all over the world, making this a valuable market for the packaged travel industry. Are you reaching them? You can through NTA’s Trip Planner for Student Travel. The NTA Trip Planner for Student Travel will present a wide range of NTA member attractions and destinations that are perfect for student groups. The […]

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U.S. Sees Continued Increase in Spending from Abroad

November 30, 2011 / NTA News

International visitors spent 13 percent more on travel in the United States during September 2011, compared to last year, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. Travel-related services and products purchased by international visitors, considered an export, now account for more than 25 percent of all U.S. services exports. For the year (January through September), […]

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Online Auction in Vegas | Tomorrow Is the Last Day to …

November 29, 2011 / Tuesday Newsletter

Online Auction in Vegas Offers Five Travel Packages | Tomorrow Is the Last Day to … | In Vegas, Get Customized Data on Growing Inbound Markets | Five … Four … Three … Two … One … CONVENTION!

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December Courier Is Packed with Info and Ideas

November 28, 2011 / NTA News

Curious about the dates of Restaurant Weeks for 2012 in top cities across North America? Need a refresher on top shopping spots and retail centers? Wondering about the tendencies of UK travelers when they visit the United States? The December edition of Courier provides those details and many more. The year-closing issue takes you to […]

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Wall, Beckham and Two Others to Receive NTA Awards

November 23, 2011 / NTA News

Two NTA veterans will be honored with association awards at Convention ’11 during Tuesday’s Lunch, sponsored by Switzerland Tourism and the Jordan Tourism Board. Mikie Wall will receive the Bob Everidge Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes individuals who have made outstanding, ongoing contributions to NTA and its members. Wall, vice president of sales and services […]

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Last-minute Deals and Reminders for Convention | Wall, Beckham and Two Others to Receive NTA Awards

November 22, 2011 / Tuesday Newsletter

Last-minute Deals and Reminders for Convention | Wall, Beckham and Two Others to Receive NTA Awards | Early Arrivals to Convention Have a Special Opportunity | Leave Your Comments, Ideas, Tips in the Convention Comment Box

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Successful Shows Highlight NTA’s China Efforts

November 18, 2011 / NTA News

Haybina Hao, NTA’s director of international development, recently spent a couple of months in China at the NTA Visit USA Center in Shanghai. While there Hao gained firsthand perspective on the market, helping implement several events that successfully promoted NTA members and travel to the U.S. During NTA’s October road shows in Shenyang and Dalian, and […]

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Dec. 2011: Mountain Highs | Understanding the UK Market

November 18, 2011 / Courier Magazine

December Courier is now online. In this issue you’ll find: Mountain Highs: Students Enjoy Mix of Learning, Fun in the Rockies (p. 36) Let’s Eat!: Restaurant Weeks Offer the Best for Less (p. 24) Understanding the UK Market (p. 14) Portugal & Spain: Following in the Footsteps of Faith (p. 34) 6 Tips for an […]

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Visa Vote Could Open U.S. to More International Visitors

November 16, 2011 / NTA News

The United States Congress is currently considering seven different bills aimed at improving the burdensome visa process that currently drives millions of overseas travelers to visit other countries. Of immediate concern to NTA members, though, is a "minibus" bill on the State Department budget, said Steve Richer, the association’s public affairs advocate. (A minibus bill asks […]

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