Top NTA awards honor Nakamoto, MacRae
March 22, 2017 / NTA News
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 7, 2017) — Two longtime members of the National Tour Association were honored in St. Louis last week at the organization’s signature event, Travel Exchange. Paul Nakamoto was presented the Bob Everidge Lifetime Achievement Award, which honors individuals whose active dedication to the mission of NTA covers a span of at least […]
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NTA Names 2017 Board of Directors
March 22, 2017 / NTA News
ST. LOUIS (March 2, 2017) — The 2017 NTA Board of Directors was introduced to members of the National Tour Association here on the final day of Travel Exchange, the organization’s annual convention. Six of the 17 members are new to the volunteer board, either by election or appointment. The others remain on the board […]
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2017 NTA Award Winners
March 7, 2017 / NTA News
NTA presented six awards while in St. Louis for Travel Exchange ’17. We are so proud to have members as dedicated and accomplished as these: 2017 Volunteer of the Year Patti Culp, Alabama Travel Council 2017 Shining Star Travel Portland and Travel Oregon 2017 James D. Santini Tom Jaffa, CTP 2017 Bob Everidge Lifetime Achievement […]
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Tap a keg with the Anheuser-Busch brew master
February 24, 2017 / NTA News
If you’re a tour operator attending Travel Exchange ’17 in Explore St. Louis, be sure to drop your business card at the Anheuser-Busch booth for a chance to sit at their reserved table at the Thursday luncheon and join their brew master onstage to tap a keg.
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Visit with FTA at booth 2107 at Travel Exchange
February 21, 2017 / NTA News
NTA members wishing to create more business in new markets should stop by FTA booth 2107 at Travel Exchange ’17 in St. Louis. NTA members can add on FTA benefits to their membership and begin reaching the growing faith travel market.
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NTA Welcomes Lin Wang as Director, China Market Services
February 6, 2017 / NTA News
NTA is very happy to welcome Lin Wang to our team, who starts today, Monday, Feb. 6, as Director, China Market Services. Lin will manage NTA’s China Inbound Program and serve as your liaison and ambassador. You also may contact him at lin.wang@ntastaff.com. Lin is excited about working with you and NTA! For those of you […]
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What’s Cookin’ with our TREX17 Chef?
February 1, 2017 / NTA News
There’s a new chef in town at America’s Center in St. Louis, where we’ll gather for Travel Exchange ’17 Feb. 26-March 2. He’ll be fixin’ up our meals, so let’s get to know the man beneath the hat. Read our Q&A with Chef Matthew Walbaum. NTA: Let’s start off with your background in cooking. Chef Walbaum: I […]
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NTA Responds to Executive Orders
January 31, 2017 / NTA News
NTA President Pam Inman issued the following statement regarding executive orders signed Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, by U.S. President Donald Trump: “We understand that the Trump administration’s highest priority is to maintain secure travel systems to ensure the safety of all citizens, both American and international. NTA remains ready to work with the administration and […]
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Travel Exchange ’17 volunteer opportunities
January 18, 2017 / NTA News
Lend a hand and make some friends by volunteering at Travel Exchange ’17 in St. Louis. It’s a great way to network with delegates and experience convention in a new way. Opportunities are available throughout the week. Sign up today!
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NTA HQ Office Hours
January 13, 2017 / NTA News
NTA Headquarters will close Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We’ll reopen Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 8 a.m. ET. Martin Luther King Jr. asked us this important question: What are you doing for others? Follow this link if you’d like to volunteer at an MLK Day event near you: www.nationalservice.gov/mlkday.
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