National Parks to be Featured in NTA’s Magazine
March 2, 2012 / NTA News
Courier magazine, NTA’s official monthly publication, is the only source for in-depth information on destinations, business trends, product development tips, case studies and industry news. The May issue of Courier magazine is all about the parks—national parks, that is. National parks will be featured in a special section of this issue, and if you’re […]
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Tour Operators: Here’s How to Get Your Next Big Idea
February 27, 2012 / NTA News
If you’re looking for new places to take your business, fresh perspective on where you are now, or just a sounding board for the ideas that are bouncing around in your head, register for Contact. Contact, Aug. 16–18 in San Diego, California, is designed to foster operator-to-operator conversations and networking, whether in a seminar, at […]
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NTA Government Relations Update and a Call for Action
February 24, 2012 / NTA News
The past week was a busy one for NTA members and staff focused on government relations. Three topics in particular warrant your attention: Needed: Your Ideas on a National Tourism Strategy The Task Force on Travel and Competitiveness needs your input. Established by executive order last month, the task force will develop a national travel […]
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Quality of Life Conference Focuses on Tourism Industry
February 22, 2012 / NTA News
NTA has partnered with GRL Development for a Tourism and Hospitality conference on Quality of Life and Regional Development, to be held in Annapolis, Maryland, on April 19. The conference will explore issues concerned with quality of life and work as well as with the direct impact of these issues on regional growth through the […]
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Reach the Rapidly Growing China Inbound Leisure Market
February 17, 2012 / NTA News
NTA is reprinting The Best of the USA directory for the China Market for distribution at a major travel show, the China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market, held April 18-20 in Beijing. This reprint edition will include NTA’s updated list of approved operators for inbound leisure travel from China. Not only will we distribute this edition […]
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NTA Hails FAA Legislation
February 17, 2012 / NTA News
NTA praised Congress for reauthorizing long-term funding for the Federal Aviation Administration this week—and President Barack Obama for signing the $63 billion bill into law.
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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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