What do Seal, Cracker Jacks, Lee Marvin, Smokey Robinson and NTA have in common?
February 18, 2011 / NTA News
February 19th! Feb. 19, 1913: The first prize was put into a Cracker Jacks box. Feb. 19, 1924: Tough guy Lee Marvin entered the world. Feb. 19, 1940: Smokey Robinson’s mom welcomed her now-famous baby boy. Feb. 19, 1951: NTA WAS FOUNDED! Feb. 19, 1963: Seal, Heidi Klum’s sweet-singing husband, was born. Happy Birthday, NTA!
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The results are in from the Fourth Quarter 2010 Economic Snapshot Survey.
February 17, 2011 / NTA News
The Fourth Quarter 2010 Economic Snapshot Survey of NTA members is complete, and the findings are an exciting cap on a good year of recovery for the majority of members. NTA tour operators and DMOs again reported increases in sales volume and/or visitors in the fourth quarter 2010 over the same quarter of 2009. The […]
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Discover ‘Shocking’ Travel Trends, New Business at Montage
February 17, 2011 / NTA News
David O’Gorman doesn’t get paid to predict the future, but he’s looking forward to hearing people who do. “I like to listen to guys who tell me how I’m going to make more money,” said the tour operator from County Cork, Ireland. For O’Gorman, there’s a lot to like about Montage, NTA’s trade show in Aberdeen, Scotland, April 12–14.
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Apply for a 10K Grant from Tourism Cares
February 15, 2011 / NTA News
Travel-related nonprofit organizations are invited to submit an application to the Tourism Cares Worldwide Grant program. In 2011 Tourism Cares will award six $10,000 Worldwide Grants in two rounds-spring and summer-for an annual total of $120,000. The executive director and a blue ribbon panel composed of experts in the fields of conservation, preservation, restoration and tourism […]
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Here’s a round up of Valentine’s Day travel articles from Twitter.
February 14, 2011 / NTA News
We’ve found all sorts of love-inspired travel articles on Twitter. Here’s a collection for you to enjoy: 10 Lavish Monuments to Love (from CNN Travel) The Story behind Virginia’s travel and tourism slogan (from Virigina Living blog) Valentine’s Day Around the World (from StumbleUpon.com) Top Ten Romantic Getaways In The United States (from Hubpages.com) L’amour without […]
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Egypt Exults—Travel to Resume?
February 11, 2011 / NTA News
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has resigned, Vice President Omar Suleiman announced on live television Friday. After hearing the statement, protesters turned into celebrants. With the latest development, NTA President Lisa Simon is hopeful for a return to stability in the region. "We have been closely monitoring the situation," said Simon. "Egypt is a gateway […]
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With Egypt Travel Still On Hold, World Awaits
February 11, 2011 / NTA News
Hosni Mubarak has resigned as Egypt’s president, the goal of Egyptians who took to the streets on Jan. 25, but the country has not returned to normal. That includes its burgeoning tourism industry. Bucket-list travelers hoping to see Egyptian pyramids—as well as religious sites in Jordan, Israel, Turkey and the Palestine territories—are putting their plans on hold.
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‘Dynamic Leadership’ Duo of Farr and Bonner Welcomed by NTA
February 4, 2011 / NTA News
The announcement that Rep. Jo Bonner (R-Ala.) would join Rep. Sam Farr (D-Calif.) as co-chair of the Congressional Travel & Tourism Caucus came as welcome news to NTA, according to Lisa Simon, president of NTA, the leading association for professionals serving travelers to, from and within North America.
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How to Manage the Risk of Cyber Storage
February 2, 2011 / NTA News
How to Manage the Risk of Cyber Storage Most companies have important and sensitive data stored electronically but have no idea how to protect it and manage the risk. Do you know all you need to know? Jeremy Ong, Division VP for Technology and Cyber Risk Insurance at Great American Insurance, will present a Webinar, […]
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The tracking program is easy. This video and NTA member Jay Smith’s tip make it even easier.
January 25, 2011 / NTA News
Jay Smith with Sports Travel and Tours shares this trick for remembering to track: "Put a weekly or monthly reminder in your Outlook (calendar), handheld, daily planner or even a Post It note on your computer screen that just says ‘TRACKING’ … It takes less than a minute to actually process and report to our […]
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