Travel and Tourism Sector Responds to Economic Turmoil; Convenes to Draft Recommendations for Presid
November 5, 2008 / NTA News
Leaders of the travel and tourism sector of the national economy will convene to share ideas and prepare recommendations to assist President-elect Barack Obama in accelerating the economy through travel and tourism. The outcomes will be presented to President-elect Obama, his Transition Team, and key members of Congress following a meeting in Washington, D.C., on December 16.
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NTA Board Acts to Assist Membership with Economy; Reduces 2009 Membership Dues
November 4, 2008 / NTA News
The National Tour Association Board of Directors has approved decreasing membership dues for 2009 in order to assist its members during the current economic crisis. Members will receive a nearly 15 percent deduction in their membership dues, thanks in part to the tremendous growth the association experienced in 2008.
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NTA Board Approves Dues Decrease Starting in 2009
October 30, 2008 / NTA News
The NTA Board recently decided to lower the NTA membership dues starting in 2009 as part of the association’s efforts to assist you through the troublesome economy.
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NTA Think Tank Prepares White Paper on Recession-Proofing Your Company
October 28, 2008 / NTA News
NTA’s “No Holds Barred” Think Tank has finalized a new white paper, “Recession-Proof Your Company: Financial Best Practices,” to help you through the recent economic downturn.
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Appointment Schedules Available
October 27, 2008 / NTA News
Appointment schedules for the 2008 NTA Annual Convention are now available. Delegates’ customized appointment schedules have been posted online and delegates should have received an e-mail that the schedules are posted. You can now begin using the Direct Request appointment system to schedule additional appointments.
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Seven Countries to Join U.S. Visa Waiver Program Next Month
October 21, 2008 / NTA News
Last Friday, U.S. President George W. Bush outlined the upcoming expansion of the Visa Waiver Program. By mid-November, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and South Korea will be added to the program, which allows citizens from approved countries to travel to the United States for stays up to 90 days without first obtaining a visa.
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RSVP for This Year’s Final Night
October 20, 2008 / NTA News
Oct. 20, 2008 – VisitPittsburgh has an incredible final night planned for delegates of this year’s Annual Convention. To better assist them with all the details, they are asking that NTA delegates planning on attending this year’s gala, e-mail Barb Hollie, VisitPittsburgh tourism sales assistant, to let them know you will be attending.
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Today is the Final Day to Submit Appointment Requests
October 17, 2008 / NTA News
Oct. 17, 2008 -Today is the last day to submit appointment requests for the NTA Annual Convention. Delegates who have registered to take appointments in Pittsburgh must submit a list of requests by 5 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 17.
Questions regarding appointment scheduling can be directed to your member services team at questions@NTAstaff.com or by calling 800.682.8886, ext. 4444 or 859.226.4444.
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Study Reveals Tech-savvy Travelers’ Internet Habits
October 14, 2008 / NTA News
Oct. 14, 2008 – The Ypartnership and PhoCusWright have just released the NEXTgen Traveler(TM) survey revealing the Internet habits of self-proclaimed tech-savvy travelers. These travelers are those who claim to use the most current computers and gaming and entertainment technology. According to the survey, seven out of 10 of this type of traveler uses the Internet to search for information about travel experiences and travel service suppliers.
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Start Collecting Books for NTA and Tourism Cares Give Back
October 9, 2008 / NTA News
Oct. 9, 2008 – All NTA members, whether you’re attending Convention in Pittsburgh or not, can take part in the NTA and Tourism Cares Give Back event to support literacy in the Pittsburgh area. Send new or gently-used books to Convention and you can help Pittsburgh Cares increase the literacy of families in the area
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