U.S. Takes Top Honor at World Travel Fair
June 16, 2011 / NTA News
There’s a new plaque on the wall of the NTA Visit USA Center in Shanghai, China. The United States won first place-the Golden Award-in the "My Dream Destination" competition at the World Travel Fair. Some 3,000 attendees cast votes at the May event for the country that presented the most desirable destination. Switzerland won the […]
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Tarmac Delays are Dropping
June 13, 2011 / NTA News
Since April 2010, U.S. airlines have been prohibited from leaving domestic flights on the tarmac for more than three hours without letting passengers deplane. In a recent news release, the U.S. Department of Transportation said that long tarmac delays have largely disappeared since this rule has been in place. DOT figures showed only 20 tarmac […]
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NTA, CTO Ink Partnership Pact
June 9, 2011 / NTA News
Travel organizations seek to bring more business and members to both groups.
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NTA, CTO seek to bring more business and members to both groups.
June 9, 2011 / NTA News
NTA and the Caribbean Tourism Organization have created a partnership that gives NTA tour operators easier access to Caribbean destinations and promotes travel opportunities in the 30-plus member countries of the CTO. Lisa Simon, president of NTA, and CTO Chairman Senator Ricky Skerritt signed the agreement Thursday in New York City during Caribbean Week, the […]
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Orlando Welcomed More than 50 Million Visitors Last Year
June 7, 2011 / NTA News
Hats off to Orlando, Florida, the first destination in the United States to welcome more than 50 million visitors in a single year. The city drew 51.455 million visitors last year, up 10.5 percent from 2009. Domestic visitors accounted for 93 percent (47.78 million) of Orlando’s total visitation, a 10.3 percent increase over 2009; and […]
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What’s It Like Working with NTA Corporate Partner ADP?
May 31, 2011 / NTA News
As an NTA Corporate Partner, ADP offers discounts to NTA members on their payroll services. Now until July 31, new clients receive a $200 cash-back bonus. NTA signed on for ADP’s payroll services in January. Having used the system for a few months now, Cathy Boyd, NTA’s controller and director of human resources, answered a […]
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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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