Tourism Cares Announces Scholarship Recipient
June 27, 2012 / NTA News
Tourism Cares is proud to announce the winner of the Euphoria Scholarship for Tourism Excellence, Qihui Ng. An international student from Singapore, Ng is attending the New York University’s Preston Robert Tisch Center, pursuing a Master’s of Science in Tourism. Her achievements in working with the Singapore Tourism Board, as well as her academic excellence and […]
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NTA: ‘We Stand With Brand USA’
June 22, 2012 / NTA News
NTA President Lisa Simon wants the tourism industry to stand strong with Brand USA as the marketing arm of the United States enters a period of transition.
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NTA’s Reddekopp Speaks in Beijing
June 20, 2012 / NTA News
NTA Chairman and CEO Jim Reddekopp Jr. spoke at the International Forum on China Outbound Tourism on June 14 in Beijing, discussing the impact of the latest U.S. visa reforms and how the U.S. travel industry is preparing for welcoming China travelers to the United States. Reddekopp’s appearance before 300 invited guests allowed NTA to […]
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Top-spending Travelers to Be Focus of New Market Forum at Contact
June 13, 2012 / NTA News
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, "tourist arrivals (to the U.S.) from China are forecast to grow by nearly 200 percent over the next five years, eclipsing arrivals from both France and Germany by 2016." And Chinese travelers have taken the No. 1 spot in spending per traveler, with Department of Commerce numbers showing […]
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Help Tourism Cares Save Summer Vacation
June 4, 2012 / NTA News
For many of us, the longer days and warmer nights of summer are here, and with them come vacations and adventures. Whether it’s a family vacation to a national park, a day spent at the seashore, or a road trip with friends, spending time in awe of the historic and natural treasures creates the best […]
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Hoffmann Receives NTA Advocacy Award
June 4, 2012 / NTA News
Mark Hoffmann, CTP, has been honored by NTA for his advocacy work on behalf of the tourism industry during the association’s Grassroots Congressional Travel Summit, held in Washington, D.C., and co-sponsored by the Southeast Tourism Society and Destination Marketing Association International.
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Put your Company in front of 20,000 Group Travel Planners
May 30, 2012 / NTA News
NTA’s Trip Planner for Group Leaders is the ultimate resource for group travel planners, reaching segments such as alumni, seniors, bank travel, hospitals, religious and travel clubs. Published annually in August, this publication is distributed to 20,000 qualified group leaders and NTA tour operators who are actively planning tours. Deadline to reserve space is June […]
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Webinar: Learn How to Take Advantage of Tourist Season this Summer
May 29, 2012 / NTA News
Learn how to drive even more tourists to your business this summer by marketing your small business to travel and tour operators. The Small Business Administration will host a webinar on Wednesday, May 30, at 2 p.m. ET for small business that would like to learn how they can promote their business as part of […]
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NTA Supports JOLT Act
May 25, 2012 / NTA News
A new piece of travel legislation that combines parts of earlier bills has been introduced in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. The Jobs Originated through Launching Travel Act of 2012, or JOLT Act, contains provisions for stimulating international travel by improving the entry process, expanding the Visa Waiver Program and lengthening the […]
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Event Sponsors Boost Benefits of Travel Exchange
May 23, 2012 / NTA News
Four companies have jumped on board with NTA to sponsor events that will bring local flavor, entertainment and valuable networking opportunities to the inaugural Travel Exchange, set for Jan. 20¬¬–24 in Orlando, Fla.
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