NTA News

NTA President Speaks at US-Africa Business Summit

October 2, 2009 / NTA News

NTA President Lisa Simon spoke yesterday at the workshop “Marketing ‘Destination Africa’ in the U.S. Marketplace” at the Corporate Council on Africa’s Seventh US-Africa Business Summit. Simon’s remarks support NTA’s partnership with the Africa Travel Association which was created in part to foster business opportunities between members of both organizations.

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Congressional Travel & Tourism Caucus Hosts Secretary Napolitano

October 2, 2009 / NTA News

The Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus, co-chaired by Congressmen Sam Farr, D-California, and Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, hosted the first Congressional Travel & Tourism Caucus Breakfast Series, featuring Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.

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Second Convention ’09 Webinar Set for Oct. 6

October 1, 2009 / NTA News

Calling all first-time delegates or anyone who would like a refresher on how to make the most out of your time in Reno – mark your calendars for Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. ET.

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Delegates See NTA Convention ’09 as Good Investment for New Buying & Selling Opportunities

September 30, 2009 / NTA News

Thanks to a new convention format created in response to member feedback, this year’s attendees are “excited” about NTA’s Convention ’09 in Reno, Nevada, Nov. 14-18 and see it as a good investment.

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Opportunities to Learn More on Travel to Cuba

September 25, 2009 / NTA News

This week, NTA members are invited to participate in two opportunities to learn more about Cuba and take action. The first is a call with Voluntourism.org on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. ET. The second is CubaGO, the national call-in day to end the travel ban on Cuba. On Wednesday, Sept. 30, Americans are encouraged to contact their legislators urging the end of the travel ban.

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NTA Teams with Congressman Farr, USTOA, WOLA in NY Media Blitz on Opening Cuba

September 24, 2009 / NTA News

NTA President Lisa Simon, CTP, joined Congressman Sam Farr, D-California, and other partners supporting the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act for a Sept. 21 New York media blitz.

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Ruth McKinney Chosen as NTA Bob Everidge Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

September 23, 2009 / NTA News

The National Tour Association Board of Directors have chosen Ruth McKinney as this year’s Bob Everidge Lifetime Achievement award winner. Established in 2003, the award honors an individual who has had an active dedication to the mission of NTA and the best interest of its members while making professional and personal contributions over a span of at least 20 years.

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Convention Profile Print Special

September 22, 2009 / NTA News

NTA’s newest corporate partner, Angstrom Graphics, has a special offer for Convention ’09 attendees. For only US$137 you can print 250 four-color, two-sided profile forms on 80 lb. gloss stock to use while you work the Convention floor. You also can print 400 forms for only US$182.

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Keep Up with the Convention Blog

September 21, 2009 / NTA News

Convention ’09 Chairman Suzanne Slavitter helps you prepare for Reno with her weekly blog. Log on and join the conversation!

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NTA Gives Away Big Money at Convention ‘09

September 15, 2009 / NTA News

Shopping the enhanced Destination Pavilion this year isn’t just good for tour company’s business, it can be good for your wallet too. NTA is giving away $1,000 every hour on Sunday and Monday in the Destination Pavilion.

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