‘Fabulous Event’ in D.C. Connects Tourism Pros with Legislators
April 18, 2013 / NTA News
More than 300 travel and tourism professionals from 45 states paid hundreds of visits to U.S. senators and representatives—covering more than half of Congress—during Destination: Capitol Hill last week in Washington, D.C. This legislative fly-in, organized by the U.S. Travel Association along with NTA, the Southeast Tourism Society and the Destination Marketing Association International, combined […]
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Culp Receives NTA Advocacy Award
April 10, 2013 / NTA News
Patti A. Culp received NTA’s James D. Santini Award for legislative advocacy on behalf of the tourism industry. Culp was honored at a luncheon today in Washington, D.C., during Destination: Capitol Hill, where NTA members have gathered with hundreds of industry colleagues to promote travel and tourism legislation to members of Congress. Culp became a registered […]
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Speak with Cultural Relevance to Reach U.S. Hispanics
January 23, 2013 / NTA News
In order to reach the growing U.S. Hispanic market, organizations need to know how to speak the language, said Jorge Plasencia here yesterday. But that language isn’t simply Spanish. “If you speak to us in a culturally relevant way, it will pay off,” said Plasencia, chairman and CEO of República and chair of the National Council of La Raza. NTA gathered nearly 80 travel professionals at Travel Exchange for the Hispanics in Travel Caucus.
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NTA Holds First Forum for Family, Adventure Travel
January 22, 2013 / NTA News
NTA broadened its convention focus on specialty markets by hosting the association’s first Family Travel and Adventure Tourism Leaders Forum. The session was held during Travel Exchange, an appointment and trade show held here in conjunction with the United Motorcoach Association through Jan. 24. The five-day event also features the Faith Tourism Leaders Forum, the Hispanics in Travel Caucus, and a Destination Leaders Forum.
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NTA Welcomes Delta Aboard as Official Airline
January 15, 2013 / NTA News
Delta Air Lines Inc. and NTA are now traveling together as business partners, leaders of both organizations announced.
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Dipert, Dresel to Claim Top NTA Awards
January 15, 2013 / NTA News
NTA tour operator members Ed Dresel and Dan Dipert are set to receive two of NTA’s highest honors during the Awards Dinner on Jan. 22 in Orlando, Fla.
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Travel Exchange Appointment Schedules Ready on Thursday
January 8, 2013 / NTA News
Customized appointment schedules for Travel Exchange will be posted at NTAonline.com on Thursday, Jan. 10, and Direct Request scheduling will open that day at noon ET. The Direct Request system allows Travel Exchange attendees to fill in their schedules by requesting appointments with colleagues who have the same open times. If a request is accepted, […]
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NTA Headquarters Holiday Hours
December 21, 2012 / NTA News
Season’s Greetings and HQ Holiday Hours NTA Headquarters sends you warm greetings for a jolly holiday season! The office will be officially closed for the winter holiday from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1, reopening Jan. 2. During this time, though, NTA staff will be available to answer your urgent needs. You can email questions@NTAstaff.com; […]
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Destination Leaders to Collaborate at Travel Exchange
December 20, 2012 / NTA News
NTA will host two Destination Leaders Forums on Jan. 23 in Orlando, Fla., where chief executives of destination marketing organizations will discuss the challenges they have faced during a struggling global economy, its effect on packaged travel, and what solutions lie ahead.
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Hispanics in Travel Caucus to Showcase Growing Market
December 19, 2012 / NTA News
Travel Exchange is the site of the Hispanics in Travel Caucus, which will include a Café con Leche (informal discussion and networking) that will bring together key tourism professionals to discuss the growing U.S. Hispanic market. The session, on Tuesday, Jan. 22, will feature Jorge Plasencia, chair of the National Council of La Raza, as […]
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