You Belong at NTA
September 17, 2012 / NTA News
You Belong at NTA With members in more than 40 countries, NTA is the leading business-building association for travel professionals interested in the North American market—inbound, outbound and within the continent. So, basically, if you’re buying from or selling to any segment of the North American travel market, you belong at NTA! NTA members join […]
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Why We Run
August 31, 2012 / NTA News
Two weeks ago, 32 Contact attendees showed their support of NTA’s government relations activities by participating in the Contact 5K Fun(d) Run along San Diego Bay. NTA’s Fun(d) Runs (there are two: one at Contact and one at Travel Exchange) provide you with more than just exercise; they are opportunities to spend quality time with […]
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Get Isaac Updates
August 29, 2012 / NTA News
The U.S. Gulf Coast is readying for the arrival of Hurricane Isaac, with potential damage to coastal and inland areas from storm surge, wind and rain in the coming days. To see which areas are affected, check on transportation routes, or get the latest travel advisories, consult these online resources: Alabama Florida Louisiana Mississippi Check […]
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Big Ups to San Diego; Photos from Contact Now on Facebook
August 22, 2012 / NTA News
We’re back from Contact ’12 and feeling Oh so refreshed! Got to hand it to San Diego for doing an amazing job at hosting this year’s tour operator retreat: Thank you!! Describing Contact as "an incredible, incredible experience," and "an awesome couple days making new friends," Chris Babb of The Group Tour Company in Washington, […]
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NTA’s China Market Forum Offers Members Key Insights
August 22, 2012 / NTA News
Travel professionals who attended NTA’s China Market Forum gained new and useful information. “The China Forum was very informative and beneficial,” said Phil Otterson, president of Abercrombie & Kent. “My company is deeply involved in the Chinese inbound-to-the-U.S.A. market, and NTA’s cutting-edge knowledge and expertise about this market is one of the reasons we have just become the association’s newest tour operator member.”
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NTA’s Tour Operator Event Heads to Hawai‘i in 2013
August 17, 2012 / NTA News
The Big Island of Hawai‘i is the site of next year’s Contact, NTA’s tour operator-exclusive event, slated for August 15-17, 2013.
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Tour Operators Convene in San Diego for NTA Conference
August 15, 2012 / NTA News
NTA members are arriving this week in San Diego to attend Contact, the association’s tour operator-exclusive conference. During the Aug. 16-18 gathering, more than 100 NTA members will participate in in-depth education, business appointments and highly anticipated networking events at iconic San Diego attractions.
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Latest NTA Trip Planner Includes 175-plus Group Tour Options
August 10, 2012 / NTA News
The 2012–13 edition of the NTA Trip Planner for Group Leaders showcases more than 175 great experiences that await groups at top attractions and destinations around the world. The publication includes feature stories on NTA-member museums, casinos, sightseeing tours and performance venues. Additional features profile members that cover tour basics such as shopping and lodging, […]
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Tourism Cares Launches ‘Bidding for Good’ Auction
August 6, 2012 / NTA News
What could be better than giving back to the Tourism Industry while winning an exciting prize? Tourism Cares’ Online Auction lists exciting items for bid, with proceeds directly benefiting their mission to preserve the travel experience for future generations. Place your bid on a seven-night stay in Antigua, and you will help support Tourism Cares […]
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White House Business Council Lauds Tourism Advances, Job Creation
August 3, 2012 / NTA News
NTA members were among tourism leaders meeting with administration heads at the inaugural session of the American Economic Competitiveness Series, led by the White House Business Council.
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