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Site Announced for Tourism Cares Project in March

October 17, 2011 / NTA News

Tourism Cares is proud to announce Pensacola, Fla., as the site of the 2012 Tourism Cares for America volunteer project on March 29 and 30, 2012. Pensacola, America’s first settlement and home to the Blue Angels, is a city rich with history and heritage. Tourism Cares volunteers will help in two different and equally important […]

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Host for Broadway.com/Groups Convention Luncheon Announced!

October 14, 2011 / NTA News

Broadway.com/Groups is proud to announce that this year’s NTA Broadway Luncheon (Monday, Dec. 5) will be hosted by Broadway veteran Kate Shindle. After graduating from Northwestern University, Ms. Shindle quickly became a Broadway favorite, starring in several shows such as Wonderland, Legally Blonde, Cabaret, and Jekyll & Hyde.  Prior to hitting the boards, she became […]

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How to Reach a ‘Highly Qualified Audience’

October 12, 2011 / NTA News

Have you had a chance to look at your options for NTA Convention sponsorships? Take a peek at what’s available and contact Melisa-Beth Rooke today to sign-up. Why? NTA’s Convention sponsors are currently being promoted on NTAonline.com and will be promoted in the upcoming Convention issue of Courier Magazine (in addition to other great future […]

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Appointment Requests Deadline: Oct. 21 | Host for Broadway.com/Groups Convention Luncheon Announced!

October 11, 2011 / Tuesday Newsletter

Appointment Requests Deadline: Friday, Oct. 21 | TRIP Act: A ‘Bags-packed Blueprint for Creating Jobs’ | How to Maximize the Pre-Convention Caucus | Member Report: Vermont Town Slowly Recovering

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Convention Week: Wrap. Run. Dine. Dance. Rock!

October 10, 2011 / NTA News

Convention week social events complement the daily business appointments by giving you the chance to network, connect and, most importantly, have a good time with your fellow NTA members! Here’s just a taste of the fun side of Convention ’11 in Las Vegas, Dec. 5–9. (You’ll find the complete daily schedule here.) NTA and Tourism […]

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TRIP Act Will Boost Domestic Tourism

October 7, 2011 / NTA News

LEXINGTON, Ky., USA (Oct. 6, 2011)—The introduction of the TRIP Act in the U.S. Senate comes as welcome news to NTA. The Travel Regional Investment Partnership Act helps U.S. destinations promote domestic tourism, which supports 7.7 million domestic jobs and accounts for nearly 3 percent of the country’s gross domestic product. "We are excited," said […]

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NTA Says TRIP Act Will Boost Domestic Tourism

October 6, 2011 / NTA News

The introduction of the TRIP Act in the U.S. Senate comes as welcome news to NTA, which views the legislation as a “bags-packed blueprint for creating jobs.”

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‘Smarter Visa’ Policy Push Includes Federal Bills and Wednesday Webinar

October 5, 2011 / NTA News

New legislation introduced by Rep. Joe Heck (R-Nev.) is aimed at correcting problems with the U.S. visa process. The goal of the bill, "Welcoming Business Travelers and Tourists to America Act of 2011," is "to address inefficiencies in the visa processing system that discourage overseas business and leisure travel to the United States." See the […]

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4 New Videos You Can Use to Make the Most of Convention ’11 | Convention Week: Wrap. Run. Dine. Danc

October 4, 2011 / Tuesday Newsletter

4 New Videos You Can Use to Make the Most of Convention ’11 | ‘Smarter Visa’ Policy Push Includes Federal Bills and Wednesday Webinar | Convention Week: Wrap. Run. Dine. Dance. Rock! | What’s in Your Wallet? Could Be More Money!

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How to Get a Story in Courier

October 3, 2011 / NTA News

Did you know … All the destination information featured in Courier stories comes from NTA members? Courier has a circulation of 6,000? NTA tour operators consistently rank Courier as the No.1-valued trade publication, above all other industry publications? If you want your destination included in a future Courier story, simply get in touch the Courier […]

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