Lights Out at Many Travel Sites on Saturday for Earth Hour
March 26, 2009 / NTA News
More than 2,000 cities around world are expected to participate in Earth Hour, a coordinated event that aims to draw attention to climate change and global warming. According to MSNBC, the lights are scheduled to go out at hundreds of tourist landmarks and buildings in cities across the world, including New York, London, Paris, Dubai, Hong Kong, Moscow and Nairobi.
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Survey Says Affordability Increasing U.S. Residents’ Intent to Travel
March 24, 2009 / NTA News
According to the most recent results of the travelhorizons quarterly survey, the U.S. Traveler Sentiment Index rose to 90.2 in February 2009 from 78.2 in October 2008 due to an increase in the perceived “affordability of travel.” The survey, which was conducted from Feb. 7 to 13, polled a representative survey of 2,270 adults, from which the Index is calculated.
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Sign Up for Webinar on Travel from Japan and South Korea
March 24, 2009 / NTA News
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s US-VISIT program is offering a Webinar for travel professionals on the latest U.S. border security requirements for Visa Waiver Program travelers from Japan and South Korea.
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Passport Day In the USA is March 28
March 23, 2009 / NTA News
On Saturday, March 28, the U.S. Department of State will celebrate “Passport Day in the USA,” a national outreach event established to help educate the public about U.S. travel document requirements. All Department of State Passport Agencies and many Passport Acceptance Facilities around the country will host passport application acceptance events. U.S. citizens without a valid passport book or passport card are encouraged to apply on this day.
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NTA Urges Nevada Legislators to Support Nevada Commission on Tourism
March 19, 2009 / NTA News
The National Tour Association has entered the debate on the future of the Nevada Commission on Tourism.
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DMOs: Help Spread the Word on Tracking
March 16, 2009 / NTA News
Attention DMOs. Help educate NTA tour operators about the NTA Tracking Program by taking part in the Grassroots Tracking Project.
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Free Advice on the Economy from Dr. Peter Tarlow at Spring Meet
March 13, 2009 / NTA News
Who says you can’t get anything for free? Travel industry expert Dr. Peter Tarlow will be on hand at the 2009 NTA Spring Meet not only to offer up some great information during his educational seminars, but also to meet with tour operators one-on-one to help them navigate the current economy.
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Tour Operators and Travel Agents to Connect at NTA Spring Meet
March 10, 2009 / NTA News
Recognizing the business potential between tour operators and travel agents, the National Tour Association and the National Association of Career Travel Agents are pleased to announce they will be bringing the two groups of travel professionals together this June. The 2009 NTA Tour Operator Spring Meet and the NACTA Western Regional Meeting will be co-located June 4-6, in Monterey California.
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NTA Members Advocate Key Tourism Issues with Congressional Leaders During 9th Annual NTA Grassroots
March 5, 2009 / NTA News
The 9th Annual NTA Grassroots Symposium took place in Washington, D.C., last week. More than 30 NTA members participated in this three-day event, which focused on meetings with more than 50 key contacts in Congress.
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Update your NTA Profile for the Membership Directory
March 4, 2009 / NTA News
NTA is preparing to print the 2009/2010 Member Directory. All NTA members receive a complimentary listing and copy of the directory. Please take a few minutes to review and update your company’s information. This is your opportunity to make sure you are listed correctly in the membership directory.
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