Summit Attendees Discover ‘Renaissance of Appreciation for Tourism’
May 18, 2012 / NTA News
For the 70-plus tourism professionals who gathered in Washington, D.C., last week for the Grassroots Congressional Travel Summit (including 45 NTA members), the mood was positive and the meetings were productive. The tourism industry has gained prominence in Washington this year, beginning with President Obama’s executive order in January that called for a national strategy […]
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NTA Applauds National Travel and Tourism Strategy
May 11, 2012 / NTA News
It is an exciting time for U.S. travel and tourism. Yesterday, the Obama Administration released the first-ever National Travel and Tourism Strategy. With the Executive Order in January that called for the creation of this national strategy, President Obama sent a clear message about tourism’s positive impact on jobs creation and economic growth. We applaud […]
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NTA Member Joins Tourism Cares Board
May 4, 2012 / NTA News
Tourism Cares, NTA’s official charitable organization, added five travel and tourism industry leaders to its board of directors, including another NTA member: Fred Dixon of NYC & Company. "There is no greater work that we can do as members of this great industry than to preserve the travel experience for future generations," Dixon said. "I was […]
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Two Thumbs Up for NTA’s Work in China
April 27, 2012 / NTA News
At International Pow Wow in Los Angeles, NTA shared a double dose of good news in regard to China: Brand USA will partner with NTA to present the Discover America Pavilion at the China International Travel Mart, November 15-19 in Shanghai. CITM, produced by the China National Tourism Administration, is the largest professional travel expo […]
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Brand USA Teams with NTA to Present U.S. Pavilion at Chinese Travel Show
April 26, 2012 / NTA News
Brand USA is partnering with NTA to present the Discover America Pavilion at the China International Travel Mart, November 15–19 in Shanghai. CITM, produced by the China National Tourism Administration, is the largest professional travel expo in Asia.
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NTA Wins Gold Again for Work in China
April 25, 2012 / NTA News
NTA has struck gold again in China. The association was awarded the top prize last week for the 2012 Chinese Tourists Welcoming Award, winning gold in the Overall Performance category. The CTW Award, organized by the China Outbound Tourism Research Institute, was presented in Beijing during the China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market.
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Travel Exchange Provides ‘Special Sort of Synergy’
April 20, 2012 / NTA News
Travel Exchange, the 2013 trade show created by NTA and the United Motorcoach Association, is an innovative collaboration that combines NTA’s annual Convention with UMA’s Motorcoach EXPO. “There’s a special sort of synergy at work here,” said Lisa Simon, NTA president.
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NTA Sees Growth Markets Driving Inbound Tourism
April 20, 2012 / NTA News
Thousands of U.S. citizens travel abroad to visit religious sites and regions, but faith-based tourism is a two-way street. And because of its success in organizing leaders in faith-based tourism, NTA is extending its model to other growth markets, including student and adventure travel.
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NTA Members Updated on Chinese Travel to U.S.
April 20, 2012 / NTA News
NTA members interested in the ever-growing Chinese inbound market received key information during “China Market Insights,” NTA’s Webinar presented by Scott Johnson of Travel Market Insights and Dr. Robert Li of the University of South Carolina.
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Begich, Bonner and Farr to Address Summit Luncheon
April 19, 2012 / NTA News
Three co-chairs of the U.S. Senate and Congressional Tourism Caucuses will be featured speakers at the Congressional Tourism Leaders Luncheon at the Grassroots Congressional Travel Summit (May 8–10). Sen. Mark Begich (D-Alaska), Rep. Jo Bonner (R-Ala.) and Rep. Sam Farr (D-Calif.) will share their analyses of current tourism issues at the luncheon, scheduled for Tuesday, […]
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