NTA members in New Zealand React to Quake
February 24, 2011 / NTA News
Monday’s earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, killed more than 100 people, and more remain missing. As rescue teams searched collapsed buildings for survivors, two local NTA tour operator members reacted to the devastating event. "It really has been a disaster of Biblical proportion," said Martin Horgan, managing director of Southern World New Zealand. "We […]
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Discover ‘Shocking’ Travel Trends and New Business
February 22, 2011 / NTA News
Futurist Tom Faranda to Reveal Three-, Five- and 10-year Global Business Forecasts at Travel Show in Aberdeen The educational component at Montage, NTA’s trade show in Aberdeen, Scotland, April 12-14, features futurist Tom Faranda, a global business expert. Faranda has been revealing accurate forecasts for 20 years, and he has plenty to share with the […]
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Use this code for special NTA member rates at ETOA workshops.
February 21, 2011 / NTA News
If you are a UK and Ireland specialist, or if you’re looking to discover European destinations and meet suppliers for your clients, this is your chance. The European Tour Operators Association is delighted to offer NTA members a special rate for two workshops: Britain and Ireland Marketplace: March 14 in London BIM is run by […]
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NTA Members Report Strong Finish for Year, Forecast Continued Growth
February 18, 2011 / NTA News
NTA members recently completed the association’s Fourth Quarter 2010 Economic Snapshot Survey. Along with a positive outlook for 2011, the survey findings highlight a year of recovery for many members—tour operators, destination marketing organizations (DMOs) and tour suppliers.
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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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