NTA News

Passing of Longtime Senator, Others Mourned

August 11, 2010 / NTA News

The NTA community extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of former Senator Ted Stevens, as well as others impacted by yesterday’s plane crash in Alaska. "The death of former U. S. Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska is a tragedy," said NTA President Lisa Simon, CTP.  "In his 40 years of service to […]

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NTA-Edelman Webinar Information

August 10, 2010 / NTA News

The NTA-Edelman Gulf Coast Media Relations Seminar that was scheduled for Aug. 10 in Gulf Shores, Alabama and Aug 11 in Pensacola, Florida is now being offered as a Webinar. The Webinars will be available on two dates: Aug. 10 from 10-11 a.m. CT.             or   Aug. 11 from 10-11 a.m. CT. You can participate […]

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NTA and Edelman to Host Webinars Aug 10-11.

August 6, 2010 / NTA News

NTA and Edelman, the world’s largest independent public relations firm, are presenting a series of free seminars 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 by the crisis, were presented in-person to Mississippi and Louisiana and will […]

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NTA Quarterly Update Video from Chairman and CEO Cathy Greteman

August 5, 2010 / NTA News

Click below to see NTA Chairman and CEO Cathy Greteman’s Quarterly Update.   Click here to see the letter sent to members and links to further information on the events discussed in Cathy’s video.

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NTA Member David O’Gorman Chosen as 2011 MONTAGE Chair

August 2, 2010 / NTA News

David O’Gorman of Discover Ireland Tours will serve as the chair of NTA’s 2011 MONTAGE, which will be held in Aberdeen, Scotland, April 12-14. NTA Chairman and CEO Cathy Greteman appointed O’Gorman to the position.

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New Dates for NTA, Edelman Florida and Alabama Media Seminars

July 26, 2010 / NTA News

Due to Tropical Storm Bonnie and its possible effect on the Gulf Coast, the NTA, Edelman free media and crisis relations seminars in Alabama and Florida have been pushed back to the second week in August. See new dates below: August 10 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. CT, at the Kaiser Realty Ballroom in Gulf Shores, Alabama. August […]

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Mississippi Sees Success from NTA, Edelman Gulf Coast Seminars

July 23, 2010 / NTA News

Bridgette Varone, executive director of the MS Hospitality and Restaurant Association, has already seen success from the NTA, Edelman Gulf Coast Media and Crisis Relations Seminars: "Thanks so much to the National Tour Association and Edelman for such a helpful seminar in Biloxi last week. Since the seminar, I have been filled with enthusiasm that […]

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NTA, Edelman Reschedule Alabama, Florida Gulf Coast Seminars Due to Tropical Storm Bonnie

July 23, 2010 / NTA News

NTA, North America’s premier association of travel professionals, and Edelman , the world’s largest independent public relations firm, are rescheduling next week’s oil spill crisis and media relations seminars due to the steady approach of Tropical Storm Bonnie, based on the advice and request of Gulf Coast contacts. These free seminars, titled “Practical Skills for the Oil Spill Crisis: Managing Media Relations and Building Business through a Crisis,” have been rescheduled for August 10 and 11.

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NTA, Edelman Counsel Resilient Gulf Coast Travel Industry

July 19, 2010 / NTA News

  For Immediate Release Contact:         Madeline Vied                                                                                                 madeline.vied@ntastaff.com +1.859.226.4275 800.682.8886 July 19, 2010 NTA, Edelman Counsel Resilient Gulf Coast Travel Industry LEXINGTON, Ky.-Tourism professionals and others impacted by the oil spill in the Gulf Coast received free counsel during recent seminars on crisis management and media relations. NTA, the premier North American travel association, […]

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Appointment Scheduling Will Open August 31 at Noon ET

July 15, 2010 / NTA News

  The appointment request system for all NTA registered Convention delegates will open August 31 at noon ET. Please mark your calendar. Reminder: How Appointments are Scheduled Priority order of appointment scheduling is (1) perfect matches, (2) operator requests, (3) supplier/DMO requests.   On average, suppliers receive 30 appointments and DMOs receive 25. For more information about appointment […]

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