NTA Members Monitor Travel to Egypt, Region
February 15, 2012 / NTA News
A year after the advent of the Arab Spring, and with continued political unrest, Egypt’s tourism remains depressed. (Click here for information about 2011 hotel occupancy.) A story in Travel Market Report cites an optimistic projection from the ministry of tourism-with mixed reactions from U.S. tour operators. In the story, NTA President Lisa Simon said […]
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Travel Exchange Registration Opens April 10
February 10, 2012 / NTA News
Travel Exchange, a travel industry event that combines NTA’s Convention and the United Motorcoach Association’s Expo, is less than a year away! Registration opens April 10, 2012. Travel Exchange puts the full spectrum of North American travel buyers and sellers on the same floor. The A-to-Z of our Industry Travel Exchange brings together the: Itinerary […]
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Tourism Cares for Pensacola: Sponsorships Available
February 8, 2012 / NTA News
Your company can help support the Tourism Cares for Pensacola initiative by becoming an event sponsor! There are a variety of ways to get involved. For a $250 donation, you can become a t-shirt sponsor and display your logo on the shirts worn by more than 350 volunteers. Show off your logo proudly while showing […]
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Get the Five-year Forecast for International Travel into the U.S.
February 6, 2012 / NTA News
If you want to polish your international marketing plan (or get started on one), join an hour-long Webinar that gives a five-year forecast for U.S. inbound travel and tourism. The online session, scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 8, at noon ET, will examine the top 10 visitor origin markets (plus other select markets), providing a country-by-country […]
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NTA’s Leadership Team Set for 2012
February 3, 2012 / NTA News
NTA is a member-focused association that relies on volunteers to help lead the organization. The NTA Board of Directors receives input from eight groups—committees and task forces—that give voice to member needs, concerns and ideas. Together these groups comprise the Leadership Team, most of which will convene in conjunction with the Feb. 3–6 board meeting […]
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NTA Membership Directory Deadline: March 31!
February 1, 2012 / NTA News
NTA is people—that’s where our value lies. NTA specializes in helping travel professionals, like you, build their businesses, expand their markets, find new ideas and, most importantly, develop relationships with each other. When people network, share expertise and form partnerships, their businesses can grow exponentially. Put the power of numbers behind your business. Click here […]
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Could Your NTA Membership Be Free?
January 27, 2012 / NTA News
"Thanks to the NTA Corporate Partner programs, my NTA membership doesn’t cost a thing. I save so much through the programs like Fed Ex, that I reap more from my member benefits than what I’m paying in dues. It definitely is a win-win!" —Donna Cappa, Tulalip Resort Casino & Spa NTA members receive valuable, exclusive […]
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Have you Reached 20,000 Qualified Student Travel Planners Lately?
January 25, 2012 / NTA News
Whether it’s yes or no, there’s still time to reach 20,000 qualified student travel planners—while they’re planning!—by advertising in NTA’s Trip Planner for Student Travel. Published in late February, this publication will be distributed to 20,000 planners and NTA tour operators who coordinate trips for elementary- to college-age students. That audience includes science and social […]
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Travel Exchange: Less than a Year Away!
January 20, 2012 / NTA News
Travel Exchange, a travel industry event that combines NTA’s Convention and the United Motorcoach Association’s Expo, is less than a year away! Registration opens April 10, 2012. Travel Exchange puts the full spectrum of North American travel buyers and sellers on the same floor. The A-to-Z of our Industry Travel Exchange brings together the: Itinerary […]
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NTA: Tourism Reaches Peak Visibility in U.S.
January 19, 2012 / NTA News
“With President Obama’s action today, the travel and tourism industry has reached an all-time high in terms of vigor and visibility,” said Simon. “His executive order, combined with the recent creation of Brand USA and ongoing Congressional hearings on travel issues, shows the vital economic contributions of tourism.”
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