Tourism Officials Discuss Successes, Roadblocks
December 12, 2011 / NTA News
A panel of travel and tourism officials from the North American region shared the strategies, successes and frustrations faced by the countries they represent and by the region as a whole. The panel included the following officials: Ricardo Anaya, Under Secretary of Tourism for Mexico Hugh Riley, Secretary General, Caribbean Tourism Organization Pierre Santoni, member, […]
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NTA and ASTA Launch U.S. Hispanic Initiative
December 6, 2011 / NTA News
Two leading travel associations today announced plans for better serving the U.S. Hispanic market, one of the nation’s fastest-growing segments.
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Reach 20,000 Student Trip Planners and Tour Operators
December 2, 2011 / NTA News
Students are traveling all over the world, making this a valuable market for the packaged travel industry. Are you reaching them? You can through NTA’s Trip Planner for Student Travel. The NTA Trip Planner for Student Travel will present a wide range of NTA member attractions and destinations that are perfect for student groups. The […]
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U.S. Sees Continued Increase in Spending from Abroad
November 30, 2011 / NTA News
International visitors spent 13 percent more on travel in the United States during September 2011, compared to last year, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. Travel-related services and products purchased by international visitors, considered an export, now account for more than 25 percent of all U.S. services exports. For the year (January through September), […]
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December Courier Is Packed with Info and Ideas
November 28, 2011 / NTA News
Curious about the dates of Restaurant Weeks for 2012 in top cities across North America? Need a refresher on top shopping spots and retail centers? Wondering about the tendencies of UK travelers when they visit the United States? The December edition of Courier provides those details and many more. The year-closing issue takes you to […]
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Wall, Beckham and Two Others to Receive NTA Awards
November 23, 2011 / NTA News
Two NTA veterans will be honored with association awards at Convention ’11 during Tuesday’s Lunch, sponsored by Switzerland Tourism and the Jordan Tourism Board. Mikie Wall will receive the Bob Everidge Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes individuals who have made outstanding, ongoing contributions to NTA and its members. Wall, vice president of sales and services […]
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Successful Shows Highlight NTA’s China Efforts
November 18, 2011 / NTA News
Haybina Hao, NTA’s director of international development, recently spent a couple of months in China at the NTA Visit USA Center in Shanghai. While there Hao gained firsthand perspective on the market, helping implement several events that successfully promoted NTA members and travel to the U.S. During NTA’s October road shows in Shenyang and Dalian, and […]
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Visa Vote Could Open U.S. to More International Visitors
November 16, 2011 / NTA News
The United States Congress is currently considering seven different bills aimed at improving the burdensome visa process that currently drives millions of overseas travelers to visit other countries. Of immediate concern to NTA members, though, is a "minibus" bill on the State Department budget, said Steve Richer, the association’s public affairs advocate. (A minibus bill asks […]
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How DMOs and Suppliers Will Stand Out in Vegas
November 14, 2011 / NTA News
How? They are NTA’s Convention ’11 sponsors, and NTA works hard to ensure its sponsors receive as much visibility as possible. Take a look at this list of sponsoring companies and join NTA in thanking them for their support! To all the sponsors out there, NTA can’t wait to see you in Vegas. And to […]
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‘Meet the Candidate’ Sessions Start Today!
November 14, 2011 / NTA News
You are invited to participate in NTA’s 2012 Meet the Candidate sessions being held via Webinar. The first is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. ET. Register here for this session, which will feature four candidates: Nominating Committee Nominees: Vice-Chairman: Mark Hoffmann, Sports Leisure Vacations Secretary/Treasurer: Anne Davis, Cruises & Tours Worldwide […]
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