Travel Association Board Adopts Legislative Priorities, Anticipates Challenges
November 22, 2010 / NTA News
For immediate release Contact: Bob Rouse bob.rouse@NTAstaff.com +1.859.226.4275 | 800.682.8886, ext. 4275 (U.S. and Canada) Nov. 14, 2010 Travel Association Board Adopts Legislative Priorities, Anticipates Challenges Washington, D.C.-The NTA Board of Directors has adopted its legislative priorities for 2011, including freedom to travel to Cuba, release of Highway Reauthorization funds, quicker access to visas […]
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Daily updates, photos and more from Convention ’10 in Montreal
November 9, 2010 / NTA News
Convention ’10 is happening now in Montreal, Quebec. Don’t miss out! Get updates, photos, videos and more from our (new) Facebook page and all our social media accounts: Don’t miss out again! Mark your calendar for the 2011 NTA Business Builder events: MONTAGE (Apr. 12-14, 2011 | Aberdeen, Scotland) CONTACT (Aug. 1-3, 2011 | Newport, Rhode Island) Convention ’11 (Dec. 5-9, 2011 | Las […]
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Convention ’10 attendees are invited to the UMA Expo for FREE!
October 26, 2010 / NTA News
Your registration fee to Convention ‘10 includes registration to the UMA Expo – an important opportunity to connect with UMA members now, before the UMA-NTA co-located show in 2013. Fill out this form to register today for UMA. UMA President and CEO Victor Parra personally invites NTA members to join him in Tampa, Florida, Jan. […]
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Housing Closes Nov. 5. Did you book your room at a Convention hotel?
October 25, 2010 / NTA News
Housing closes Friday, Nov. 5! To see a list of the various Convention hotel properties before making up your mind about where to book, click here. Print the airport and hotel shuttle schedule For assistance with making a new reservation or changing an existing reservation, please contact the NTA housing bureau at 888.722.2220 (US and Canada) […]
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Sign up for CTP Prep Webinars
October 22, 2010 / NTA News
Even to long-time industry professionals, NTA’s Certified Tour Professional designation provides graduates with a better understanding of their day-to-day business. Earning your CTP also shows commitment to the industry and studies indicate having professional certifications can positively impact your salary potential. To help you earn your CTP designation, NTA is providing three preparatory Webinars that […]
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Your Three-week-out Convention Checklist
October 21, 2010 / NTA News
Here is your list of 10 things to do before Convention begins (it’s only three weeks away!): Book your transportation and housing (NTA special room rates disappear Oct. 29!) If you plan on flying into Vermont and taking the 1.5-hour Sugar Tours shuttle to Montréal, you need to make your reservations! Sign up for one of […]
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The NTA Visit USA Center Opens Nov. 20, in Shanghai
October 18, 2010 / NTA News
NTA Visit USA Center Opens Nov. 20 in Shanghai If you are currently involved in the U.S. inbound market from China or hope to build business in this area, you’ll be interested to know that NTA will officially open the NTA Visit USA Center in Shanghai on Nov. 20. The opening celebration will be held […]
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Mark Your Calendars: Tourism Cares for Mystic Seaport is May 6, 2011
October 12, 2010 / NTA News
Tourism Cares for Mystic Seaport Set for May 6, 2011 Tourism Cares is pleased to announce Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut, as the site of its 2011 Tourism Cares volunteer project, which will take place May 6. One of the leading tourism destinations in the northeast, Mystic Seaport is home to more than 500 historic […]
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Of the top 20 countries, 17 posted increases in visitation to the U.S. See the list here.
October 7, 2010 / NTA News
INTERNATIONAL VISITATION UP 11 PERCENT FOR FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2010 SPENDING AT $65.2 BILLION FOR THE FIRST SIX MONTHS TI News: An information service from Office of Travel & Tourism Industries (OTTI) The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that for the first six months of 2010, 27.5 million international visitors traveled to […]
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NTA Operators Share Advice with Agents for Business Development
October 5, 2010 / NTA News
Tour operators and travel agents are a compelling business combination. The operator has a finger on the pulse of the traveler’s needs and develops the product while the agent has the traveler on hand ready to make the purchase. In today’s economic environment where all businesses are seeking growth opportunities, NTA presented a panel […]
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