NTA, UMA Hold First Co-located Convention in Orlando Jan. 19-23, 2013
July 9, 2010
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July 9, 2010
NTA, UMA Hold First Co-located Convention in Orlando Jan. 19-23, 2013
LEXINGTON, Ky; ALEXANDRIA, Va. – NTA and the United Motorcoach Association announce that the organizations will hold their first co-located convention in Orlando, Florida, January 19-23, 2013. This Show of Shows will be held at the Orange County Convention Center.
"We are very excited for this opportunity," said Victor Parra, UMA president and CEO. "We think Orlando is the perfect venue for inaugurating what will singularly be the largest and most important industry event."
"It was just last year that NTA and UMA announced our two conventions were coming together," said Lisa Simon, CTP, NTA president. "We’re thrilled we’ve been able to work so quickly to make this a reality. Financial and time resources are so valuable these days, and bringing our events together will bring more business to our members for less time and money."
The Show of Shows will bring together 2,000 buyers with thousands of supplier and destination partners. Additionally, the World Religious Travel Association Expo will co-locate with these events, creating maximum ROI from one convention experience.
NTA is the leading association for professionals serving travelers to, from and within North America. Since its founding in 1951, the association has served a broad and diverse membership and helped them expand market reach with innovative business tools, strategic relationships and collaboration within the industry. NTA membership represents more than 40 countries. To learn more about NTA, please visit NTAonline.com/.
The United Motorcoach Association (UMA) is North America’s largest association for operators of motorcoach companies providing charter, tour and regular route services. Founded in 1971, UMA is comprised of over 900 professional bus and motorcoach companies who provide transportation services in all 50 states, Canada and Mexico, and more than 250 supplier, manufacturer, and travel partner members. Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, UMA is dedicated to protecting and promoting the interests of the entire motorcoach industry and providing its members with programs and services to enhance the success of their operations. More information can be obtained by visiting http://www.uma.org/.
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