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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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