IPW Tourism Leaders Help Keep National Mall Clean for Visitors
June 5, 2017 / NTA News
June 3, 2017—Washington DC— Tourism Cares and 70 delegates to U.S. Travel’s IPW—the travel industry’s premier international marketplace— today helped the National Park Service (NPS) keep the National Mall clean for visitors. “Washington DC is opening its doors to more than 6,300 travel professionals, who will generate $4.7 billion in Visit USA travel,” said IPW […]
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NTA statement regarding Brand USA
May 24, 2017 / NTA News
Lexington, Ky. (May 23, 2017) – The National Tour Association released the following statement from its president, Pam Inman, regarding U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed budget and the possible elimination of Brand USA. “The federal budget for fiscal year 2018 proposed by the White House includes the elimination of Brand USA. This action would not only […]
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An end to Brand USA?
May 23, 2017 / NTA News
In a budget being delivered to Congress today, the Trump administration seeks to eliminate Brand USA, the destination marketing organization of the United States. Launched in 2011, Brand USA is funded by contributions from destinations and private-sectors organizations, and by fees collected from international visitors. Under the proposed budget, revenue from those fees would be […]
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DMAI and NTA Enter into Strategic Partnership
May 3, 2017 / NTA News
LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 3, 2017) – Destination Marketing Association International and the National Tour Association have finalized a strategic partnership that focuses on creating educational opportunities and benefits that are valuable to members of both organizations. Additionally, NTA is launching its DMO Network, which is an idea-sharing initiative that allows destination members to come together […]
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Tuesday e-newsletter: April 4, 2017
April 4, 2017 / NTA News
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NTA names two new corporate partners
April 3, 2017 / NTA News
AvisBudget and Rezgo to offer discounts on respective services LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 3, 2017) — The National Tour Association has joined with two new Corporate Partners, AvisBudget and Rezgo, to offer members discounts on valuable services. AvisBudget, which represents two of the world’s best-known car rental brands, is extending a 25 percent discount off base […]
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Travel Professionals Give Back to Oakland
March 24, 2017 / NTA News
Tourism Cares kicked off Tourism Cares for Our Cities March 24 in Oakland, California, teaming volunteers with local partners to help improve the city experience for locals and visitors alike. “Tourism Cares highlights the impact of tourism as an economic driver for cities,” says Mark Everton, president and CEO of Visit Oakland. “Visitors spend $1.5B […]
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Jaffa Receives NTA Santini Award
March 22, 2017 / NTA News
Owners Network Reaches 100% Participation in Advocacy Fund LEXINGTON, Ky. (Mar. 8, 2017) — Thomas E. Jaffa, CTP, was honored with the National Tour Association’s James D. Santini Award in St. Louis last week at the Government Relations Breakfast Bistro during Travel Exchange, NTA’s annual convention. Jaffa, owner of Seattle-based Jaffa Travel & Receptive Services, […]
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NTA names its top young professionals and Distinguished Dozen
March 22, 2017 / NTA News
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 9, 2017) — The National Tour Association recognized two groups of outstanding members in St. Louis last week during Travel Exchange, the organization’s annual convention. Honored at a luncheon on March 2 was the inaugural class of NTA’s Top 5 Young Professionals. And at a luncheon earlier in the week, NTA President […]
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NTA names top volunteer and sponsors
March 22, 2017 / NTA News
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 8, 2017) — The National Tour Association handed out two significant awards in St. Louis last week during Travel Exchange, the organization’s annual convention. NTA Volunteer of the Year: Patti Culp, executive director of the Alabama Travel Council, was named 2017 Volunteer of the Year. An NTA member for more than 35 […]
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