How to Join: Tour Operator
How to Join
Tour operator members turn to NTA as a vital resource to the success of their companies. From vast access to innovative product to enhance itineraries to fostering industry partnerships with fellow tour operators, NTA helps you make connections. By becoming a member of NTA, your voice is heard and your interests are represented in promoting positive legislation through our government relations efforts. NTA keeps you in touch and informed about the industry as a whole, and about current and emerging trends which keeps you one step ahead of your competition.
Member Benefits
Convention- Research new product, fine tune itineraries and forge lasting partnerships through one-on-one Business appointments with tour suppliers .
- The Destination Pavilion connects you with the DMO partners you need to put together multi-region itineraries..
- Buy and sell with other NTA tour operators at the Buyer-to-Buyer Exchange. Meet with up to 20 potential business partners in one session.
- Educational sessions are offered throughout the event for personal and professional development.
MONTAGE
- Three days of quality buying, selling and partnering on a global scale.
- Casual business networking.
- Valuable educational programming.
- Half day business workshop.
Access to Members
- The Partner2Partner program is an online business tool that provides year round access to product research and development and facilitates buying and selling among operator members.
- Receive a complimentary listing and a copy of the annual Membership Directory, which provides you access to thousands of packaged travel professionals.
- Access the always up-to-date member searches on NTA Online - search by geographic criteria or member type.
- Annual meetings and events allow members to network face-to-face.
Industry Information
- Be informed on state and federal legislation that affects the industry through full-time government representation.
- Stay on top of what's happening in the association and the industry through Tuesday, our weekly e-newsletter, and Courier, our monthly magazine.
- Quickly access research on changing market conditions and industry trends with reports and surveys posted on NTA Online.
China Inbound Program NTA has taken a leading role in facilitating Chinese inbound leisure group travel to the United States by creating the China Inbound Program.NTA is the only U.S. based trade association to have a tour operator qualification program approved by the China National Tourism Administration. Tour operators can complete a combination NTA membership application/China Inbound Program registration to participate in this special program. Click here to learn more.
Questions
If you have questions about the application process, membership benefits or to request a membership application packet, contact Lori Rempe at 800.682.8886, ext. 3579 (U.S. and Canada) or +1.859.219.3579 or via e-mail at lori.rempe@NTAstaff.com.