The 2013 NTA Board of Directors Slate
November 12, 2012 / NTA News
The NTA Nominating Committee has announced the slate of candidates for the 2013 NTA Board of Directors, named by . After vetting the applications and considering the applicants’ qualifications, geographic representation and business type, the committee composed the following slate: Vice Chair: Paul Nakamoto, Super Sightseeing Tours Secretary/Treasurer: Jorge Cazenave, Cazenave Argentina Tour Operator Director: […]
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Honoring and Remembering
November 9, 2012 / NTA News
Nov. 11 is recognized as Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in Canada. NTA adds its voice to the millions who honor and recognize those who have served their countries. In the United States, the day is marked by memorial services and wreath-laying ceremonies, perhaps the most notable at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington […]
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NTA Family Remembers Ruth McKinney
October 25, 2012 / NTA News
Ruth McKinney, longtime NTA friend and supporter, passed away early Thursday morning. Recipient of the Bob Everidge Lifetime Achievement Award and a past chair of the National Tourism Foundation, Ruth worked tirelessly to support the people and programs of NTA’s outreach. "Ruth will be remembered by her NTA family as the ultimate volunteer at conventions," […]
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NTA Introduces Product Development Trip to Holy Land
October 23, 2012 / NTA News
PDT for member operators, set for February 2013, is designed to impart market knowledge and passion.
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How to Volunteer in Orlando at Travel Exchange
October 18, 2012 / NTA News
Travel Exchange volunteers are the backbone of the event. Whether you’re an NTA convention veteran or first-timer, we need you! Plus, it’s a good opportunity for you to meet and network with other attendees. There are volunteer opportunities throughout the show week and we suggest you sign up to volunteer with an NTA friend or […]
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NTA’s Simon Elected to Caribbean Tourism Board
October 17, 2012 / NTA News
NTA President Lisa Simon was elected to the board of directors of the Caribbean Tourism Organization at the CTO’s annual State of the Industry Conference in Basseterre, St. Kitts.
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NTA’s Faith-based Tourism Expert Featured in Webinar
October 12, 2012 / NTA News
Kevin J. Wright delivered the fundamentals of faith-based travel to an international online audience. The Oct. 10 webinar session touched on the faith market’s audience, destinations, product types and profit potential.
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NTA Road Shows Hit East, West, North and South
October 8, 2012 / NTA News
In September, NTA Road Shows made visits to Charleston, South Carolina; San Francisco; Salt Lake City; Portland, Oregon; and Toronto, Ontario. "It’s been great to meet both veteran NTA members and lots of possible new members who stopped by just to see what the NTA family was all about," said NTA Chair Jim Reddekopp of […]
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Taiwan Joins U.S. Visa Waiver Program
October 3, 2012 / NTA News
Taiwan became the newest addition to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program on Tuesday, making travel to the United States simpler for thousands of Taiwan passport holders. The VWP permits visa-free travel for eligible travelers visiting the U.S. for 90 days or fewer for business or tourism. Like travelers from the other 36 visa-waiver countries, […]
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Travel Exchange Adds Plenty of ‘New’ to Proven Convention
October 3, 2012 / NTA News
Innovative combined event in Orlando brings new buyers, new business.
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