Convention Week: Wrap. Run. Dine. Dance. Rock!
October 10, 2011 / NTA News
Convention week social events complement the daily business appointments by giving you the chance to network, connect and, most importantly, have a good time with your fellow NTA members! Here’s just a taste of the fun side of Convention ’11 in Las Vegas, Dec. 5–9. (You’ll find the complete daily schedule here.) NTA and Tourism […]
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TRIP Act Will Boost Domestic Tourism
October 7, 2011 / NTA News
LEXINGTON, Ky., USA (Oct. 6, 2011)—The introduction of the TRIP Act in the U.S. Senate comes as welcome news to NTA. The Travel Regional Investment Partnership Act helps U.S. destinations promote domestic tourism, which supports 7.7 million domestic jobs and accounts for nearly 3 percent of the country’s gross domestic product. "We are excited," said […]
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NTA Says TRIP Act Will Boost Domestic Tourism
October 6, 2011 / NTA News
The introduction of the TRIP Act in the U.S. Senate comes as welcome news to NTA, which views the legislation as a “bags-packed blueprint for creating jobs.”
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‘Smarter Visa’ Policy Push Includes Federal Bills and Wednesday Webinar
October 5, 2011 / NTA News
New legislation introduced by Rep. Joe Heck (R-Nev.) is aimed at correcting problems with the U.S. visa process. The goal of the bill, "Welcoming Business Travelers and Tourists to America Act of 2011," is "to address inefficiencies in the visa processing system that discourage overseas business and leisure travel to the United States." See the […]
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How to Get a Story in Courier
October 3, 2011 / NTA News
Did you know … All the destination information featured in Courier stories comes from NTA members? Courier has a circulation of 6,000? NTA tour operators consistently rank Courier as the No.1-valued trade publication, above all other industry publications? If you want your destination included in a future Courier story, simply get in touch the Courier […]
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NTA’s Tour Operator Conference Set for San Diego in August 2012
October 3, 2011 / NTA News
NTA will take Contact to San Diego in 2012 and build on the success of its tour operator-exclusive event in Rhode Island. The three-day conference, set for Aug. 16-18, 2012, will bring travel professionals together in one of California’s most inviting and scenic settings.
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Convention Is First Stop for Chinese Travel Trade Study Tour
September 30, 2011 / NTA News
The first Chinese travel trade study tour is arriving in the U.S. later this year, and the group’s first stop is Convention ’11 in Las Vegas! The study tour, presented by NTA and the NTA Visit USA Center in China and operated by Joy Holiday, gives Chinese participants a solid understanding of U.S. tourism resources, […]
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Wednesday Webinar: Sustainable Tourism 201
September 29, 2011 / NTA News
Plug in to Sustainable Tourism 201: Putting Pencil to Paper, a free Webinar from Sustainable Travel International on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 1 p.m. ET. This session will show participants how to put pencil to paper and make a commitment to positive "triple-bottom-line results" for your business, employees and community. Bobby Chappell, STI’s director of […]
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Volunteers Forge Ahead at Tourism Cares Project
September 26, 2011 / NTA News
Tourism Cares Volunteer Day, one of the travel and tourism industry’s most highly anticipated give-back events, was held in conjunction with the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. The Sept. 9 event attracted travel, tourism and hospitality industry professionals—from small business owners and front-line employees to corporate leaders and college students—to work together toward […]
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VIDEO: Watch These Members Take a Special Tour of Las Vegas
September 23, 2011 / NTA News
Just 72 days to go until Convention ’11! Want a preview of some of what you’ll experience while there? Check out this video, starring Laurie Lincoln, 2011 Convention Chair; John Meyer of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority; Larry Friedman with the Nevada Commission on Tourism; and a special guest who makes a cameo […]
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