Webinar on Updates for European Visa Waiver Program Countries
February 18, 2009 / NTA News
There will be a free Webinar Tuesday, Feb. 24, to update travel professionals on current U.S. regulations for European Visa Waiver Program countries. Presenters from many U.S. government agencies, including US-VISIT and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, will provide updates on what travelers need to know to prepare for their visit to the United States, from pre-departure and the Electronic System for Travel Authorization through the entry and exit process.
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Deadline to Register for Best of Britain Extended
February 12, 2009 / NTA News
The deadline to get registered for the Best of Britian Product Development Trip has been extended to Feb. 18. Don’t miss this opportunity to take part in this tour, put together by VisitBritain and its partners. NTA tour operators can not only experience the beauty of both England and Scotland, but also attend one of Britain’s premier travel marketplaces – The Best of Britain and Ireland Travel Trade Forum.
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Be Part of NTA Pavilion at the China Outbound Travel and Tourism Market
February 8, 2009 / NTA News
Looking for an affordable venue for attracting outbound travelers from China? For the first time, NTA will have a pavilion at the China Outbound Travel and Tourism Market, which will take place April 22-24 in Beijing.
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China Market Overview Webinar Coming Up Feb. 18
February 8, 2009 / NTA News
A Webinar for tour operators who are on the NTA China Inbound Program approved list and others interested in the China market will be held Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 5 p.m. .
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NTA Board and Leadership Team Meet in Savannah
February 3, 2009 / NTA News
The NTA Board of Directors and Leadership Team will meet in Savannah, Georgia, Feb. 5-8.
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Tourism Cares IS Making a Difference
February 3, 2009 / NTA News
Last April, more than 300 industry volunteers gathered together in Louis Armstrong Park for the Tourism Cares for New Orleans event. Volunteers spruced up fences, cleaned up the grounds, cleared the walkways and painted the lamp posts. What the Tourism Cares volunteers did there kicked off the on-going restoration of Louis Armstrong Park. The city of New Orleans and the federal government have taken advantage of the start the event gave them and now continue the work in Louis Armstrong Park.
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UMA and NTA Announce Intention to Co-locate Annual Conventions and Trade Shows
February 3, 2009 / NTA News
The United Motorcoach Association (UMA), the leading association representing the bus and motorcoach industry, and the National Tour Association, the primary trade association of tourism professionals from the packaged travel industry, have announced a cooperative effort to explore co-locating their two annual conferences – UMA Motorcoach Expo and the NTA Annual Convention – a move to strengthen the industry and refocus the industry’s event calendar.
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Punxsutawney Phil Says Six More Weeks of Winter
February 2, 2009 / NTA News
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Monday morning, predicting six more weeks of winter.
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NTA Welcomes New Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus Co-Chair
February 2, 2009 / NTA News
The National Tour Association applauds the appointment of Rep. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., as co-chair of the Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus. Blunt joins Sam Farr, D-Calif., as co-chairs for the 111PthP Congress. In its more than 30 years of existence, the caucus has served to recognize the economic importance of travel and tourism and the need for a congressional advocacy organization to support the industry in Congress.
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Join VisitBritain and Partners for Best of Britain PDT
January 31, 2009 / NTA News
VisitBritain and their partners are preparing an incredible Product Development Trip for tour operators to experience the history of Scotland, cosmopolitan London and the serene countryside of Canterbury. Attendees also will attend the Best of Britain and Ireland Travel Trade Forum where they will meet with top British suppliers for added product development.
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