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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NTA Headquarters Reopens
January 30, 2009 / NTA News
After being shut down for several days due to a winter storm, NTA Headquarters has reopened today, Friday, Jan. 30. You can reach headquarters at 800.682.8886 (U.S. and Canada) or 859.226.4444. For a complete staff directory, click here.
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NTA Headquarters Closed Due to Winter Storm
January 29, 2009 / NTA News
NTA Headquarters is closed again today, Thursday, Jan. 29, due to a winter storm that has left the offices with no power. If you have an emergency situation, please contact Catherine Prather at 859.797.0671. NTA’s 800 line and phone system also are down, but you may e-mail staff at firstname.lastname@NTAstaff.com or headquarters@NTAstaff.com.
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NTA Headquarters Closed Today
January 28, 2009 / NTA News
NTA Headquarters is closed today due to a winter storm that has left the offices with no power. If you have an emergency situation, please contact Catherine Prather at 859.797.0671. NTA’s 800 line and phone system are also down, but you may e-mail staff at firstname.lastname@NTAstaff.com.
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