NTA’s Inman Honored as Outstanding Leader
June 23, 2017 / NTA News
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 23, 2017) — NTA President Pam Inman was named an “Outstanding Woman in Travel Leadership” by Women in Travel and Tourism International at a June 2 luncheon in Washington, D.C. The WITTI awards program is the first of its kind, and Inman is among the first group of honorees. “It’s important to […]
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U.S. travel industry rallies behind Brand USA
June 20, 2017 / NTA News
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. travel industry is rallying around Brand USA, after President Trump’s budget proposal eliminating funding for the agency charged with marketing the U.S. around the world. In a letter delivered to key congressional committees, NTA partnered with the U.S. Travel Association—along with more than 300 travel businesses, associations and DMOs—highlighted Brand USA’s new […]
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NTA reacts to proposed changes in Cuba policy
June 18, 2017 / NTA News
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 16, 2017) — The National Tour Association responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision, announced today, to change the policy affecting the parameters under which U.S. citizens are able to travel to Cuba. President Trump’s signed directive will cancel the Obama administration’s move to ease sanctions on Cuba, but there will be […]
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NTA inks tourism promotion pact with Guizhou Province
June 5, 2017 / NTA News
NTA continued its efforts to boost U.S. inbound Chinese leisure travel by officially signing an agreement with China’s Guizhou Provincial Tourism Development Committee. NTA President Pam Inman and China Market Services Director Lin Wang were in New York City June 2 to put pen to paper and begin the cooperation of tourism promotion of to […]
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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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