Statement from NPS tourism program manager
January 19, 2018 / NTA News
This update was provided by Donald Leadbetter, U.S. National Park Service tourism program manager, regarding the potential government shutdown. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available. Dear colleague, While we fully expect the government to remain open, in the event of a shutdown national parks will remain as accessible as possible while still […]
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NTA award winners recognized at Travel Exchange ’17 in San Antonio
December 18, 2017 / NTA News
NTA presented four awards while in San Antonio for Travel Exchange ’17. We are so proud to have members as dedicated and accomplished as these: Volunteer of the Year Renee Eichelberger, Explore St. Louis Shining Star Bob Hofmann, Broadway Inbound Top 5 Young Professionals (Left to right) Stephanie Dilling, Wells Gray Tours; Roger Dudley, Experience […]
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Travel Exchange airport shuttle info
December 13, 2017 / NTA News
The complimentary shuttle service will run on BOTH Wednesday, Dec. 13 and Thursday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., sponsored by Gray Line of San Antonio & Austin. When you arrive at San Antonio International Airport, Gray Line of San Antonio staff will be waiting for you in the baggage claim areas (lower level) […]
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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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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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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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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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