What Your Colleagues are Saying

NTA is our convention of choice because not only do we get to showcase our services as a Receptive Tour Operator we also use the time on the convention floor to meet with our suppliers, form new partnerships and develop itineraries to market to our clients.  With the new Destination Pavilion we also have the great opportunity to partner with our DMO and fellow suppliers to showcase what a wonderful destination Washington, D.C., is for groups. It is the most productive and rewarding convention we attend each year.

- J. Chris Babb
The Group Tour Company
Member Since 1994

The NTA Convention is the only convention that we attend annually because we get more return on our investment plus many amenities. Also,  building relationships with other NTA operators means continued business for our company.

- Carol Jordan
Territorial Tours Ltd.
Member Since 1989

"The NTA Convention is the one ‘big' tourism event I attend each year. I met with more tour operators than ever and I appreciate NTA's efforts to look at business differently and make sure that the Convention remains relevant to attendees."

- Brian Butterworth
The Red Lion Inn
Member Since 2003

"As a new attendee, I asked a couple of questions along the way, but the overall setup was so well done, I thoroughly enjoyed my first Convention.  Needless to say, if God is willing, I'll be back next year...I made so many business contacts and great potential partnerships it was well worth the time and money.  NTA is definitely an association-of-choice for us." 

- Lily Tatafu Moore
Group Destination Planners, LLC
Member Since 2009

"I've tried other associations; I been to other conventions.  NTA remains the best place for me to do business."

- Clayton Whitehead
Sports Leisure Vacations
Member Since 1988

"The more you put into your membership, the more you will see returned. From reading the Tuesday newsletters to attending the Convention and participating in surveys, NTA offers everyone an opportunity to improve, to stay current with trends and new laws and to simply excel in the travel industry." 

- Michael Thomas
Thomas Tours and Travel
NTA Member Since 1999

"We decided to become members after discovering that a few of our current partners were members of NTA and we wanted to see if we could reach out to other NTA members to see if they would be good fits as well.  And ever since our first Convention we have found members that fit our business model and are continuing to grow our NTA partner relationships."

- Justin Osbon
Image Tours Inc.
Member Since 2006

"My first NTA Convention was in 2000 and the people I met there have become not only wonderful contacts but wonderful ambassadors of my museums, supporters of my ideas, soundboards for my concerns and persuaders for me to get more involved. There is no contact without NTA."

- Jill Pongonis
Busch Gardens
Williamsburg, Virginia
Member since 1977

"Attending my first NTA Convention in 2009, was a highlight of my professional life. I met many warm, engaging, intelligent and highly motivated people, who were excited about their work and about the new relationships that were formed during this event. It was an extraordinarily positive experience, which continues to fuel my passion."

- Annemarie Osborne
International Tour Management Institute
Member Since 1977

"Because of NTA's international inbound initiatives, St. Louis received 20 new bookings from just one NTA member. The business generated from just one tour operator more than pays for my annual membership."

- Renee Eichelberger
St. Louis CVC
Member Since 1977

"Having been involved with NTA for four years, it's apparent NTA listens to its members and allows us to shape the future direction of the association. As many tour operators have started expanding to international destinations, NTA is an important association for Bavaria to belong to and share the Bavarian product with the NTA tour operators." 

- Susan Krulic
Bavaria Tourism Marketing
Member Since 2003

"NTA is where I get new business. Unlike other shows, I met people at NTA I wouldn't meet anywhere else."

- Melissa Hopper
Norfolk CVB
Member Since 1979

"We absolutely love the Direct Request Scheduling option. For the past 2 years, the Grand Junction VCB has scheduled an average of 8 additional appointments for convention using this system. It's so easy, and doesn't take much time. Thank you NTA for adding this addiitonal scheduling opportunity!" 

- Barbara J. Bowman
Grand Junction VCB
Member Since 1987

"If I had to pick only one show a year in which to develop product and shop suppliers, it would be NTA's Convention because there is such a diverse representation of Canadian, US and international suppliers, DMOs and tour operators. I can get so much of my work done in one place."

- Dawn Rueckl, CTP
Wells Gray Tours
2010 NTA Convention Chair
Member Since 1983