10 U.S. States Most Visited by Overseas Travelers
May 25, 2011 / NTA News
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the states and territories that most benefitted from overseas travelers to the United States. In 2010 overseas arrivals to the United States posted an 11 percent increase compared to 2009. 2010 reflected a dramatic reversal of 2009’s visitation decline, and most states and cities posting significant increases in 2010. […]
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Volcanic Ash Threatens European Airways
May 24, 2011 / NTA News
Ash from a volcanic eruption some 120 miles east of Reykjavik, Iceland, affected airport operations in Iceland, Norway, Scotland and other parts of the U.K. on Monday. The U.K. Civil Aviation Authority said new arrangements put in place since last year’s volcanic ash cloud would ensure high levels of public safety while helping to limit […]
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David Yu to Lead NTA Visit USA Center in Shanghai
May 21, 2011 / NTA News
As the new leader of the NTA Visit USA Center in Shanghai, David Yu is taking his own advice this week. Yu is visiting the United States, first here at Pow Wow International, then at NTA headquarters in Lexington, Ky. Yu became NTA’s chief representative for China last month and hit the ground running, attending first the China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market in Beijing, followed by road shows to Chongqing and Chengdu, and then last week’s World Travel Fair in Shanghai.
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NTA Sees Action on Visa Issue
May 21, 2011 / NTA News
As NTA’s public affairs advocate, Steve Richer keeps a running list of legislative issues important to association members. These days, it’s the list that’s keeping Richer running.
… Richer said NTA has long advocated streamlining the visa application process. “If we can make it simpler and faster for international travelers to obtain a visa to visit the U.S., we’ll see more travelers in this country,” he said. “It can take up to four months for someone in China to get a visa. That hurts inbound travel.”
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NTA Events Build Business for Association Members
May 21, 2011 / NTA News
NTA’s aptly named Business Builders—Montage, Contact and the Convention—bring members diverse opportunities to buy and sell travel product to, from and within North America.
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Two Top Travel Posts Filled
May 20, 2011 / NTA News
Two men stepped into the travel and tourism spotlight during the past week. NTA has sent congratulations and pledges of support to both Jim Evans, named CEO of the Corporation for Travel Promotion, and Maxime Bernier, appointed as Canada’s Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism. Get more information about Evans’ appointment here, and […]
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Industry Reps Connected with D.C. Legislative Leaders Last Week
May 13, 2011 / NTA News
NTA and the Southeast Tourism Society celebrated National Travel and Tourism Week by hosting the Grassroots Congressional Summit for Travel in Washington, D.C., on May 11 and 12. Over the two days, a delegation of NTA members met with other travel associations, government agencies, cultural organizations and legislators to learn about and discuss issues that […]
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NTA’s celebrating this week. Are you?
May 10, 2011 / NTA News
NTA is celebrating by hosting the Grassroots Congressional Summit for Travel, in Washington, D.C., May 11-12, 2011. Let us know how you’re celebrating on Facebook.
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Industry pros to connect with D.C. legislative leaders during National Tourism Week
May 6, 2011 / NTA News
For Immediate Release Contact: Bob Rouse, +1.859.226.4275 Contact: Neville Bhada, +1.404.364.9847 Grassroots Congressional Summit for Travel Set for May 11-12 Industry pros to connect with D.C. legislative leaders during National Tourism Week WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 5, 2011)-The Southeast Tourism Society and NTA (formerly National Tour Association) are celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week […]
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10 Things Cathy Greteman Wants You to Know
May 6, 2011 / NTA News
Click below to watch the video NTA Chairman and CEO Cathy Greteman made last week from our new offices! It’s her quarterly update, so there’s lots of important member information included: Here’s what you’ll find in the video: 1:23 mark: Hear an exciting announcement from NTA member Patti Culp with the Alabama Travel Council. […]
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