Nov. 2011: What Happens at NTA… | 3 Ways to Gain Attention for Your Social Pages
October 27, 2011 / Courier Magazine
November Courier is now online. In this issue you’ll find: What Happens at NTA…Las Vegas set for Convention ’11 (p. 30) 3 Ways to Gain Attention for Your Social Pages (p. 22) NTA, UMA Represent Full Spectrum of Travel (p. 74) America’s Historic East (p. 80) What Does Sustainability Mean to You? (p. 24)
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10 Convention Can’t-miss Highlights
October 26, 2011 / NTA News
Think of the November edition of Courier as your official Convention ’11 guide. This must-read issue is jam-packed with ways to make the most of the industry’s top business-building show: At NTA’s Convention in Las Vegas, make sure you… Reconnect with Steve Hartman at the Opening Ceremony, p. 34 Follow the advice of NTA Chair […]
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The Slate Is Set: Board Voting Begins in One Week | NTA Reps Work to Bolster Tourism Markets
October 25, 2011 / Tuesday Newsletter
The Slate Is Set: Board Voting Begins in One Week | NTA Reps Work to Bolster Tourism Markets | High-Flying Prize Winners and Record-Breaking Registrations | Travel Organizations Help Begich Defeat Harmful Legislation
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Faith-based Tourism Leaders Forum Added to NTA Convention
October 24, 2011 /
Faith-based tourism will be an important focus at the 2011 NTA Convention in Las Vegas, highlighted by the association’s first-ever Faith-based Tourism Leaders Forum, set for Dec. 7. "This forum will bring together experienced leaders who can identify trends within the market," said Lisa Simon, CTP, NTA president. "For example: Is it certain destinations that […]
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NTA President Delivers Keynote Address at Cuba Video Conference
October 24, 2011 / NTA News
NTA President Lisa Simon was the keynote speaker during a Friday video conference focused on the impact of the U.S. travel ban to Cuba. Simon attributed the recent increase in U.S.-to-Cuba travel to new guidelines based on President Barack Obama’s executive order issued in early 2011. She said remaining restrictions hinder economic development, though, and called for their elimination.
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Packaged Travel Takes Center Stage in Ontario, Orlando, Iowa …
October 21, 2011 / NTA News
NTA leaders have been behind the podium at a number of conferences during the last few weeks—and this week. Here’s rundown of where they’ve been and what they’ve been talking about: ASTA Expo, Sept. 11 in Las Vegas, Lisa Simon spoke on the value of connecting with NTA tour operators Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit, Sept. […]
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NTA President Addresses U.S.-to-Canada Tourism at Symposium
October 20, 2011 / NTA News
Simon advises suppliers to target growth markets for revitalizing traffic.
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Faith-based Tourism Leaders Forum Added to NTA Convention
October 20, 2011 / NTA News
Association taps leading experts to guide members into a thriving market.
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Member DMO Wins State’s Top Tourism Award
October 19, 2011 / NTA News
NTA member Visit Tallahassee took top tourism honors at the Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism, capturing the Flagler Award for Advocacy. The award, from the Florida Commission on Tourism honors excellence in tourism marketing within the state. "This is the first time in Tallahassee’s history to win first place, although we have been a finalist in […]
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Let’s ROCK at Tourism Rocks! | Member DMO Wins State’s Top Tourism Award
October 18, 2011 / Tuesday Newsletter
Let’s ROCK at Tourism Rocks! | Tick Tock! Appointment Request System Is Counting Down. | Member DMO Wins State’s Top Tourism Award | It’s here! The Best of the USA: NTA’s Directory for the China Inbound Market
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