NTA board ratifies revised Code of Ethics
September 13, 2024 / NTA News
The NTA Board of Directors unanimously ratified an updated version of the Code of Ethics, the latest move in the association’s commitment to fostering a diverse and equitable environment for travel professionals around the world. NTA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Group led the efforts, meeting regularly with the objective of modernizing the document first […]
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NPS to roll out new CUA online system in November, increase fees in 2026
September 10, 2024 / NTA News
For the past several years, NTA has kept its members current on the progress by the U.S. National Park Service to implement a systemwide online application process for Commercial Use Authorizations for road-based commercial tours. The latest information is available, and NTA tour operators need to prepare for CUA application fee increases for the 2026 […]
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A Celebration of Cultural Tourism Dinner debuts in November
September 3, 2024 / NTA News
Inaugural event celebrates the legacy of the Historic Negro Motorist Green Book and today’s tourism professionals The Green Book Institute, working in collaboration with the National Tour Association, is hosting an original, inspiring event this fall: A Celebration of Cultural Tourism Dinner. The gathering, set for Nov. 18 in Huntsville, Alabama, will be a platform […]
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NTA names new host cities
June 3, 2024 / NTA News
The National Tour Association announced two cities recently chosen to host the organization’s signature show, Travel Exchange, in 2026 and 2027. NTA buyers and sellers will convene in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for Travel Exchange ’26; Madison, Wisconsin, is the site of Travel Exchange ’27. NTA President Catherine Prather made the site-selection announcement in late May during […]
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NTA rolls out Route 66 centennial celebration
March 19, 2024 / NTA News
The National Tour Association is getting an early start on the Route 66 centennial celebration. Route 66, the famous highway known as The Mother Road, turns 100 years old in 2026, and starting this year, NTA is helping tour operators create itineraries for multiday tours along the eight-state thoroughfare that celebrate the heritage and highlights […]
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2024 NTA Board of Directors
January 3, 2024 / NTA News
Following a vote by NTA members, the association’s 2024 Board of Directors stepped into their respective roles on January 1. Fraser Neave, CTP, chairs the board. Neave, with Wells Gray Tours in Kamloops, British Columbia, rises to the position after being elected as vice chair last year. Monique von Dijk-Seppola, of Scandinavia Tours in Vaagaa, […]
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Five NTA members honored at Travel Exchange ’23
November 21, 2023 / NTA News
When the NTA community gathered in Shreveport for its annual convention, five members were recognized on the Travel Exchange stage. Taking the spotlight during the four-day show were the following travel professionals: Award recipients were nominated by peers and colleagues, and, with the exception of the staff-generated Volunteer of the Year honor, were determined by […]
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NTA selects Huntsville for TREX ’24 launchpad
April 11, 2023 / NTA News
The National Tour Association has found a sweet home for Travel Exchange in 2024, and it’s in Alabama. NTA’s annual conference that includes business appointments, education, and community-building fun will be in Huntsville, Alabama, Nov. 17–20, 2024. “Part of what keeps Travel Exchange fresh and enjoyable is exploring new cities, and Huntsville has just what […]
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New NTA Board of Directors set for 2023
December 20, 2022 / NTA News
Following a vote by NTA members, the composition of the association’s board of directors is now set for 2023. Jerry Varner, CTP, will chair the board. Varner, owner of Making Memories Tours in Washburn, Missouri, rises to the position after being elected as vice chair last year. Fraser Neave, CTP, of Wells Gray Tours in […]
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The talk at TREX: Insights from Travel Exchange ’22
December 7, 2022 / NTA News
By Bob Rouse At Travel Exchange in Reno, Nevada, last month, National Tour Association members generated business contracts, relationship-building, and community spirit. The annual conference also produced a wealth of insight into the packaged travel industry, according to NTA President Catherine Prather. “The feedback I’ve received from members indicates that the travel industry’s bumpy road […]
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