10 Convention Can’t-miss Highlights
October 26, 2011
Think of the November edition of Courier as your official Convention ’11 guide. This must-read issue is jam-packed with ways to make the most of the industry’s top
business-building show:
At NTA’s Convention in Las Vegas, make sure you…
- Reconnect with Steve Hartman at the Opening Ceremony, p. 34
- Follow the advice of NTA Chair Cathy Greteman about "the spirit of opportunity," p. 6
- Realize that "NTA people are friendly and don’t bite," Andrew Grieve, Discover Travel and Tours, Worcester, England, p. 46
- Go ziplining in Bootleg Canyon as part of one of the Monday sightseeing tours, p. 67
- "Inject some humor or lightheartedness into your conversations," Greg Eckhart, Travel Portland, p. 10
- Learn how to "treat ’em right" during Phil Bruno’s Thursday educational session, p. 60
- Wrap, rock and bid for Tourism Cares, p. 38
- Get to know your Convention ’11 sponsors, p. 78
- "Don’t [get] discouraged if you feel that you didn’t get enough appointments. The open floor will allow you to schedule additional appointments during Convention," Brian Butterworth, The Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge, Massachusetts, p. 49
- Learn how NTA’s collaboration with UMA at Convention ’13 will benefit you, p. 74
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