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NTA Board Acts to Assist Membership with Economy; Reduces 2009 Membership Dues

November 4, 2008

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Nov. 4, 2008

NTA Board Acts to Assist Membership with Economy; Reduces 2009 Membership Dues

LEXINGTON, Ky. – 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.

"We know that times are tough in today’s economy," said NTA Chairman and CEO Bob Hoelscher, CTP. "NTA wants to continue to be an affordable resource for our members and an available option to new travel companies looking for assistance in dealing with the challenges of running a business in today’s marketplace."

In 2008, NTA experienced unprecedented growth, including the addition of more than 150 new tour operator members. This growth has allowed the association to offer this cost-savings assistance to current and future members in the coming year.

"In addition to the many new members we have already welcomed this year, NTA Headquarters is experiencing a high call volume from businesses interested injoining the association," said Hoelscher. "In times like these, more companies realize the importance of a professional business organization to find potential partners and tap new markets. NTA offers the business opportunities, such as tour operator partnering and regional product development, to help facilitate this."

The National Tour Association is the preferred association in the tourism industry for packaged travel professionals. NTA’s diverse membership and progressive nature make it an industry leader as the place to do business. NTA consistently seeks innovations for the services and business tools it provides to members, and the leadership keeps its fingers on the pulse of the ever-changing world. In turn, NTA members are some of the most creative in the dynamic travel industry. NTA membership represents 36 countries, and tour and travel packagers of all types, including a group, independent, student, and more. To learn more, please visit http://www.ntaonline.com/.

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