Visit U.S. Coalition Applauds Introduction of the JOLT Act
April 9, 2019 / NTA News
Jobs Created from Launching Travel Act will strengthen the economy, national security Washington – Today, the Visit U.S. Coalition applauded the introduction of the JOLT Act. This legislation will promote international travel to the U.S., creating economic activity and bolstering job creation. By creating, updating, and streamlining existing programs, the JOLT Act will encourage secure […]
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Visit U.S. Coalition Applauds Congressional Action to Establish the Secure Travel Partnership by Renaming the Visa Waiver Program
April 9, 2019 / NTA News
The Secure Travel Partnership accurately reflects the programs security, traveler benefits Washington – Today, the Visit U.S. Coalition applauded the introduction of bipartisan legislation that renames the Visa Waiver Program, rebranding it as the Secure Travel Partnership. This change better reflects the program’s security standards and traveler benefits. “Rebranding the program as the Secure Travel […]
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Tuesday e-newsletter: April 2, 2019
April 2, 2019 / NTA News
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Change at the top for NTA
March 29, 2019 / NTA News
During an emotional luncheon in Tucson on Thursday, 150 NTA members learned they are losing one leader and gaining another. The Arizona city is the site of Contact, NTA’s tour operator retreat. Pam Inman, CTP, announced she will step down from her role as NTA president at the end of the year. “Beginning in January […]
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Get in front of the China market with NTA at ITB
March 7, 2019 / NTA News
NTA will attend the ITB China event, May 15–17, 2019 in Shanghai, China. China is the fastest-growing source of travel into the United States, increasing from 320,000 visitors in 2006 to a projected 4.5 million in 2019. And by 2021, China is projected by the U.S. National Travel and Tourism Office to become the third-largest inbound […]
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Get in front of the China market with NTA at COTTM
January 28, 2019 / NTA News
NTA is attending the China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market (COTTM) event in Beijing, China, April 15-17, and we’ve organized a pavilion representing North American travel trade. COTTM is regarded as the industry’s most important platform and remains the only business to business event that focuses purely on the burgeoning Chinese outbound market. The NTA […]
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Update on Anchorage
December 4, 2018 / NTA News
Anchorage is cleaning up after an earthquake struck the city the morning of Nov. 30. Though there’s work to be done in terms of personal property, public infrastructure across the city is in relatively good shape, given the circumstances. The Anchorage International Airport resumed normal operations Friday, just hours after the quake. Travelers should check […]
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NTA honors its stars: Rising, shining and all-time
November 20, 2018 / NTA News
National Tour Association members applauded the achievements and contributions of members and friends during Travel Exchange, held Nov. 4 through 8 in Milwaukee. Some 1,000 packaged-travel travel professionals gathered for NTA’s annual convention, and at luncheons throughout the week, the following awards and honors were announced: Bob Everidge Lifetime Achievement Award | Bruce Beckham, past […]
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U.S ends the 80/20 rule for tipped employees
November 13, 2018 / NTA News
By Robert E. Maclin III The U.S. Department of Labor has undone the “tip credit provision,” what has colloquially been called the 80/20 rule. On Nov. 7, 2018, the department issued an advisory opinion letter (FLSA 2018–17) that amends previous guidance regarding the tip credit provision, which addressed the payment of minimum wage and applies […]
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Courier Names 2019 Distinguished Dozen
November 7, 2018 / NTA News
MILWAUKEE (Nov. 7, 2018) — Courier, the official magazine of the National Tour Association, announced the winners of its 2019 Distinguished Dozen awards yesterday during a luncheon at NTA’s annual convention, Travel Exchange. NTA tour operators voted for destinations and tour suppliers in 12 categories, and the top vote-getters earned Courier’s gold, silver and bronze […]
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