NTA Member Jean Pierre Dansereau Chosen as Inaugural CONTACT Chair
September 23, 2010 / NTA News
For Immediate Release September 23, 2010 Contact: Catherine Prather Catherine.prather@ntastaff.com 800.682.8886 NTA Member Jean Pierre Dansereau Chosen as Inaugural CONTACT Chair LEXINGTON, Ky. – Jean Pierre Dansereau of Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Resort will serve as the chair of NTA’s new Business Builder, CONTACT, which will be held in Newport, Rhode Island, Aug. 1-3, […]
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What travelers are saying about
Save Our Sites.
September 21, 2010 / NTA News
Missouri State University, Department of Geography, Geology and Planning, surveyed 600 travelers in May. These are the results. (To print results, click here.) Use this information when encouraging travelers to donate to Save Our Sites. How important is it to preserve natural, cultural and historic sites for the benefit of our children and grandchildren? How […]
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Tourism Cares for America Volunteer Day a Huge Success
September 15, 2010 / NTA News
Tourism Cares, NTA’s official philanthropy, hosted a successful Tourism Cares for America day at the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Sept. 10. Volunteers associated with the travel, tourism and hospitality industries demonstrated their commitment to giving back by assisting with much needed painting projects at 12 locations, including the World […]
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Bob Whitley to Receive NTA Pioneer Award; John Stachnik Selected for Bob Everidge Lifetime Achieveme
September 15, 2010 / NTA News
The late Bob Whitley, USTOA president for 32 years, will be honored this year with the NTA Pioneer award and John Stachnik of Mayflower Tours will receive the Bob Everidge Lifetime Achievement award. Both awards will be presented at the 2010 NTA Convention in Montreal, Quebec.
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U.S. Visa Waiver Program Travelers Beware Fake ESTA Websites
September 13, 2010 / NTA News
NTA members dealing with the U.S. inbound market should warn their clients about a new scam impacting the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, the program travelers from the 36 U.S. Waiver Program countries must register through as part of the process of entry into the United States. The scam helps hackers steal personal information. "The […]
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Reach Qualified Tour Operators at a Key Buying Time–Last Chance!
September 7, 2010 / NTA News
Did you know that 74 percent of NTA tour operators who attend NTA’s Convention refer to the Convention profile form notebook throughout the year while planning? Plus, 92 percent of NTA tour operators are the decision makers for their company. With like these, there’s no doubt your ad and/or profile form will be seen. Don’t miss this key […]
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Listen Online Anytime to the Convention Insider Webinar
September 2, 2010 / NTA News
Convention Chair and Others Share Insider Secrets Whether this is your first time at NTA or your 31st, Convention Chair Dawn Rueckl wants you to have your most successful Convention ever. The live Webinars haeve completed, but you can listen to them online here. Listen as Dawn gives the inside scoop on: how to get the most out of […]
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Schedule Your Appointments Now!
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August 31, 2010 / NTA News
Click here to start your appointment scheduling for Convention ’10 in Montreal or, copy and paste this link into your browser: http://exchange.ntaonline.com/. Your log-in is the same as your log-in for NTAOnline.com. If you have any questions or problems contact us at Questions@ntastaff.com or by calling 800.682.8886 (U.S. & Canada) or +1.859.226.4444. Still need to […]
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Tips for Convention ’10 Appointment Scheduling
August 30, 2010 / NTA News
Appointment scheduling opens at Noon EST on Tuesday, Aug. 31. Are you ready?! First, make sure you are registered for Convention. If you were waiting for the perfect opportunity, the time is now! Second, bookmark the appointment scheduling link so you’ll be ready when scheduling opens. You will be sent an e-mail on Tuesday containing your […]
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The Gulf Coast has come a long way in recovery and rebuilding efforts since Hurricane Katrina
August 27, 2010 / NTA News
Hurricane Katrina was a Category 3 storm that first made landfall at Buras, Louisiana, on the morning of Aug. 29, 2005. Levees built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1960s broke, destroying communities in floodwaters. Katrina destroyed 90,000 square miles of the Gulf and more than 1,800 people died. The Gulf Coast has […]
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