U.S. Tourism Misses Golden Opportunity with Chinese Visitors
October 3, 2013 / NTA News
For many in the tourism industry, the U.S. government’s partial shutdown could not come at a worse time. The week the United States closed its national parks, monuments and museums coincides with Golden Week, designated by the Chinese government as a time for its citizens to travel. The United States was named the top “dream […]
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NTA Connecting with Key Agencies as Leadership Evolves
August 19, 2013 / NTA News
In light of leadership changes in five U.S. Cabinet departments—all of them vital to the travel and tourism industry—NTA is intent on building positive, productive relationships within those agencies. “The decisions reached within these five departments are crucial to the continued growth of U.S. tourism, and we want to work with them every step of […]
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NTA and China Market Forum in Hawai’i
August 13, 2013 / NTA News
As Chinese travelers flow into the United States in ever-increasing numbers, NTA is hosting a definitive analysis of the burgeoning market—and helping tour operators cash in on the rising tide. At Contact, a business retreat for tour operators held Aug. 15–17 on Hawai‘i, the Big Island, NTA is offering theChina Market Forum, a four-part program […]
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NTA Remains Vigilant, Optimistic on Travel Legislation
June 7, 2013 / NTA News
The JOLT Act looks increasingly like a bill that will do what it’s meant to do—increase travel into the United States—and the National Tour Association continues to push for passage. “It’s on the front burner, and whatever bill ultimately comes out of the House and Senate, we’re optimistic that it will elevate international visitation into […]
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NTA’s China Inbound Program Broadens Reach
June 7, 2013 / NTA News
As the number of Chinese travelers into the United States increases, the National Tour Association continues to expand its China Inbound Program. At Contact, a business retreat for tour operators, NTA is offering the China Market Forum, a comprehensive education program geared to help operators develop new product and improve existing offerings. This follows the […]
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Inbound Specialty Markets Yield Business for Tour Operators
June 7, 2013 / NTA News
Much of the recent attention on specialty markets championed by NTA tour operators has focused on faith-based tourism and the ever-growing China market. In both segments, the National Tour Association has spearheaded education and facilitated product development. But another market that thrives, especially for tour operators hosting international groups, is agritourism. Tailor-made study tours appeal […]
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NTA, WFTA Form ‘Perfect Blend’ of Professionals
June 5, 2013 / NTA News
NTA and the World Food Travel Association have signed a partnership agreement that brings together the WFTA’s global food tourism community with NTA’s packaged travel resources and membership. WFTA executive director Erik Wolf and Lisa Simon, president of NTA, signed an agreement detailing how the new partners will establish a presence at each other’s annual trade shows […]
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Atlanta Chosen as Site of 2016 Travel Exchange
May 23, 2013 / NTA News
NTA and the United Motorcoach Association have selected Atlanta as the 2016 site of Travel Exchange, their combined trade and appointment show. The event will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center, Jan. 31 through Feb. 4, 2016. In the host city, attendees will find $1.5 billion of new hospitality product that will open […]
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Travel Exchange Means $114 Million to NTA Members
May 17, 2013 / NTA News
Travel Exchange 2013 generated 114 million reasons for NTA members to smile, association leaders announced today. That’s the amount of total business—$114 million—conducted by NTA members who attended the show in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 20–24. Travel Exchange 2013 was the inaugural collaboration between NTA and the United Motorcoach Association, which conducted its annual exposition alongside […]
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NTA Eyes Adverse Impacts of Sequestration on Travel
April 22, 2013 / NTA News
Across-the-board sequestration cuts for an array of federal government functions are beginning to take a toll on travel to and within the United States. And that means trouble for tourism, an NTA leader warns. “NTA is very concerned that cutbacks in funding will have negative impacts on visitation, jobs, the U.S. economy and the balance […]
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