NTA News

NTA Announces 2009 Board of Directors

December 10, 2008 / NTA News

NTA held its elections for the Board of Directors during the 2008 NTA Annual Convention, and Michele Michalewicz, CTP, of Western Leisure was inducted as the 2009 NTA chairman and CEO.

Read More

IGLTA & NTA Announce Partnership

December 9, 2008 / NTA News

The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and the National Tour Association are proud to announce a cooperative agreement that will bring the two organizations together on a variety of marketing, education and research opportunities.

Read More

Pittsburgh Was the Place to Be

November 26, 2008 / NTA News

It was an exciting week in Pittsburgh as NTA members, association partners and industry guests gathered for the 2008 NTA Annual Convention. The event included many ways to meet with partners and strike deals during the Tour & Travel Exchange (sponsored by American Express OPEN), the Buyer-to-Buyer Exchange and at the Destination Pavilion. The sponsored events offered plenty of informal networking options, and Jeff Corwin, Marvin Hamlisch, Craig Morgan, The Capitol Steps, Kevin Pollak and Harry Beckwith kept delegates entertained and enlightened.

Read More

Elections Complete; 2009 NTA Board Set

November 26, 2008 / NTA News

The newly elected NTA Board of Directors was announced during the last day of Annual Convention. Members of your 2009 board are:

Read More

Barb Bowman of Grand Junction VCB Receives NTA Volunteer of the Year Award

November 17, 2008 / NTA News

Barb Bowman of the Grand Junction Visitor and Convention Bureau received the NTA Volunteer of the Year Award yesterday at the NTA Annual Convention in Pittsburgh. An NTA member for nearly 20 years, Bowman consistently demonstrates the leadership and dedication that makes a great volunteer.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More