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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Congrats Randy Julian for Winning Convention Twitter Trivia; Join the Discussion on Facebook
August 26, 2010 / NTA News
Get involved with NTA through social media! Are you tweeting with NTA? Follow us. http://twitter.com/NTAConvention Join the NTA discussion on Facebook. It’s the best place for breaking news and quick conversations with your NTA family. Have you been following NTA Convention Chair Dawn Rueckl’s blog? It is the best place to learn about the upcoming […]
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Bookings Up for 1st Quarter 2010 for the Top Five U.S. Travel Export Markets
August 16, 2010 / NTA News
CANADA Travel Trade Barometer: First Quarter 2010 Registered Double Digit Growth First quarter 2010 bookings exploded after a flat fourth quarter 2009, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce sponsored Canada Travel Trade Barometer. Canada tour operators reported (as of May 14 – June 25, 2010) that bookings for first quarter 2010 increased 10 to […]
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Gulf Coast Seminar Footage and Power Points Posted
August 13, 2010 / NTA News
NTA and Edelman, the world’s largest independent public relations firm, presented a series of free seminars to the four states affected by the Gulf Coast oil spill, titled "Practical Skills for the Oil Spill Crisis: Managing Media Relations and Building Business through a Crisis." The seminars, open to all members of the tourism industry and others impacted […]
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Prop. 21 Would Fund California Parks
August 12, 2010 / NTA News
NTA endorses Proposition 21, the Nov. 2 statewide ballot measure that will provide a stable and adequate funding source for California’s state parks and beaches, which attract 80 million visits each year. A recent study by California State University Sacramento found that state park visitors spend an average of $57.63 in neighboring communities each time […]
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