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NTA: Tourism Reaches Peak Visibility in U.S.
(1/19/2012) - “With President Obama’s action today, the travel and tourism industry has reached an all-time high in terms of vigor and visibility,” said Simon. “His executive order, combined with the recent creation of Brand USA and ongoing Congressional hearings on travel issues, shows the vital economic contributions of tourism.”
NTA Recognized for Increasing Chinese Travel to U.S.
(12/14/2011) - In special recognition to NTA at the association's convention in Las Vegas, U.S. Commercial Service cites ‘exceptional contributions’ to travel and tourism.
NTA and ASTA Launch U.S. Hispanic Initiative
(12/6/2011) - Two leading travel associations today announced plans for better serving the U.S. Hispanic market, one of the nation’s fastest-growing segments.
NTA President Delivers Keynote Address at Cuba Video Conference
(10/24/2011) - NTA President Lisa Simon was the keynote speaker during a Friday video conference focused on the impact of the U.S. travel ban to Cuba. Simon attributed the recent increase in U.S.-to-Cuba travel to new guidelines based on President Barack Obama’s executive order issued in early 2011. She said remaining restrictions hinder economic development, though, and called for their elimination.
NTA President Addresses U.S.-to-Canada Tourism at Symposium
(10/20/2011) - Simon advises suppliers to target growth markets for revitalizing traffic.

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(10/6/2011) - NTA Says TRIP Act Will Boost Domestic Tourism
(10/3/2011) - NTA's Tour Operator Conference Set for San Diego in August 2012
(8/26/2011) - Japan Inbound to U.S.: Recovering but not Recovered
(8/24/2011) - NTA, UMA Make Progress toward 2013 Event
(8/12/2011) - China Inbound Travel to the U.S. Continues to Rise, NTA Reports Show
(8/3/2011) - Next Stop: San Diego. NTA’s Tour Operator-exclusive Event Heads West in 2012
(7/28/2011) - U.S. Takes Top Honor at World Travel Fair
(7/14/2011) - China Travel Trade Barometer Guides U.S. Travel Pros to Chinese Market
(6/24/2011) - NTA Embraces Faith-based Tourism Market
(6/24/2011) - NTA Welcomes Tourism Friends at Helm of New U.S. Senate Caucus
(6/20/2011) - Tourism Delegation on a Mission to ‘Rediscover Japan’
(6/9/2011) - NTA, CTO Ink Partnership Pact
(5/21/2011) - David Yu to Lead NTA Visit USA Center in Shanghai
(5/21/2011) - NTA Sees Action on Visa Issue
(5/21/2011) - NTA Events Build Business for Association Members
(5/6/2011) - Industry pros to connect with D.C. legislative leaders during National Tourism Week
(4/19/2011) - Delegation Seeks to Restore Confidence in Travel to Egypt and Jordan
(3/1/2011) - NTA Taps into Chinese Outbound Market to U.S.
(2/18/2011) - NTA Members Report Strong Finish for Year, Forecast Continued Growth
(2/17/2011) - Discover ‘Shocking’ Travel Trends, New Business at Montage
(2/11/2011) - With Egypt Travel Still On Hold, World Awaits
(2/4/2011) - ‘Dynamic Leadership' Duo of Farr and Bonner Welcomed by NTA
(1/17/2011) - Travel to Cuba Opened to More Americans
(1/6/2011) - NTA, UMA add L.A., New Orleans to joint convention schedule
(1/6/2011) - NTA to host new style of trade show in Aberdeen, Scotland, April 12-14
(11/22/2010) - Travel Association Board Adopts Legislative Priorities, Anticipates Challenges
(9/23/2010) - NTA Member Jean Pierre Dansereau Chosen as Inaugural CONTACT Chair
(9/15/2010) - Bob Whitley to Receive NTA Pioneer Award; John Stachnik Selected for Bob Everidge Lifetime Achieveme
(8/2/2010) - NTA Member David O'Gorman Chosen as 2011 MONTAGE Chair
(7/23/2010) - NTA, Edelman Reschedule Alabama, Florida Gulf Coast Seminars Due to Tropical Storm Bonnie
(7/19/2010) - NTA, Edelman Counsel Resilient Gulf Coast Travel Industry
(7/9/2010) - NTA, UMA Hold First Co-located Convention in Orlando Jan. 19-23, 2013
(7/7/2010) - NTA and Edelman to Host Free Crisis and Media Relations Seminars for Gulf Coast Region
(7/2/2010) - NTA Congratulates House Agriculture Committee on Cuba Legislation
(6/23/2010) - Rhode Island to Host NTA's New Tour Operator Business-Builder, CONTACT
(6/3/2010) - MONTAGE Attendees to Return to Seville and Bring Clients
(5/11/2010) - NTA Opposes Tourism Boycott of Arizona
(4/26/2010) - MONTAGE Plays Host to Representatives from 14 Countries
(3/26/2010) - Cubans Detail Tourism Development, Infrastructure and Investment Opportunity
(3/25/2010) - CUBA BRINGS STRONG DELEGATION TO U.S.-CUBA TRAVEL SUMMIT
(3/24/2010) - Travel Industry Professionals Arrive in Cancun for U.S.-Cuba Travel Summit
(3/15/2010) - NTA Opening Worldwide Markets to North American Travel Professionals
(3/11/2010) - U.S.-Cuba Travel Summit Features Senator Dorgan, Cuban Ministry Officials, Travel and Investment Spe
(3/11/2010) - NTA Chairman and CEO Cathy Greteman to Present at ADTOI Conference in India
(3/5/2010) - Obama Administration Appoints NTA Board Member to 2010-11 U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board
(3/1/2010) - NTA Says Farr's TRIP Act Will Boost Domestic Tourism
(2/18/2010) - NTA Welcomes Travel Agents to MONTAGE
(2/5/2010) - NTA Takes Travel Industry Issues to Congressional Leaders
(1/21/2010) - NTA's 2010 Priority Advocacy Issues
(1/20/2010) - U.S. Travel Sector to Meet Cuban Officials in Cancun to Discuss Travel Potential
(1/7/2010) - NTA Announces Six Product Development Trips for 2010
(12/15/2009) - Connect Now to P2P, NTA's Online Business Community
(12/10/2009) - Theresa Krieg Receives NTA Volunteer of the Year Award
(11/30/2009) - NTA Announces 2010 Board of Directors
(11/4/2009) - NTA and UMA to Co-locate in 2013
(10/28/2009) - NTA Receives Dept. of Commerce Award to Develop Visit USA Center in Shanghai
(10/12/2009) - Governor Richardson Holds Meeting with Travel Sector on Cuba Travel
(10/2/2009) - NTA President Speaks at US-Africa Business Summit
(10/2/2009) - Congressional Travel & Tourism Caucus Hosts Secretary Napolitano
(9/30/2009) - Delegates See NTA Convention '09 as Good Investment for New Buying & Selling Opportunities
(9/24/2009) - NTA Teams with Congressman Farr, USTOA, WOLA in NY Media Blitz on Opening Cuba
(9/23/2009) - Ruth McKinney Chosen as NTA Bob Everidge Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
(9/11/2009) - NTA and IATO Form Partnership
(9/8/2009) - NATIONAL TOUR ASSOCIATION AND THE AFRICA TRAVEL ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
(9/1/2009) - Remarketer Tax Will Likely Reduce Room Bookings in NYC
(8/28/2009) - THETRADESHOW Helps Agents, Operators Make Connections
(8/27/2009) - Egypt Becomes 44th Country Represented in NTA Membership
(7/13/2009) - NTA Announces Changes to China Inbound Program Requirements to Support Visitor Experience
(7/7/2009) - NTA Presents Beta Version of Online Partnering Program at Spring Meet
(6/22/2009) - NTA Annual Convention Brings $18 Billion Faith-based Travel Market to Delegates
(6/4/2009) - NTA Launches Convention Blog, Embraces Other Social Media Tools
(5/12/2009) - Congressman Sam Farr to Address NTA Spring Meet Delegates
(4/22/2009) - NTA Annual Convention to Aid National Forests
(4/21/2009) - NTA Announces New Customized Convention Format to Help Members Work Smarter
(4/17/2009) - NTA Promotes Inbound Travel from China at the China Outbound Travel and Tourism Market
(4/14/2009) - The National Tour Association Applauds Obama Administration for Easing Travel Restrictions to Cuba
(4/2/2009) - The National Tour Association Joins the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act Team
(3/19/2009) - NTA Urges Nevada Legislators to Support Nevada Commission on Tourism
(3/10/2009) - Tour Operators and Travel Agents to Connect at NTA Spring Meet
(3/5/2009) - NTA Members Advocate Key Tourism Issues with Congressional Leaders During 9th Annual NTA Grassroots
(2/23/2009) - Agnes Amos Joins NTA Management Team as Senior Vice President
(2/3/2009) - UMA and NTA Announce Intention to Co-locate Annual Conventions and Trade Shows
(2/2/2009) - NTA Welcomes New Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus Co-Chair
(1/22/2009) - NTA Launches New Member-driven Web site
(1/14/2009) - Economic Summit of the Travel and Tourism Sector Indentifies Seven Areas to Stimulate U.S. Economy
(12/16/2008) - NTA Annual Convention Breaks Record at World's Greenest Convention Center
(12/10/2008) - NTA Announces 2009 Board of Directors
(12/9/2008) - IGLTA & NTA Announce Partnership
(11/17/2008) - Barb Bowman of Grand Junction VCB Receives NTA Volunteer of the Year Award
(11/5/2008) - Travel and Tourism Sector Responds to Economic Turmoil; Convenes to Draft Recommendations for Presid
(11/4/2008) - NTA Board Acts to Assist Membership with Economy; Reduces 2009 Membership Dues
(9/23/2008) - NTA and World Religious Travel Association Form Unique Alignment
(9/3/2008) - NTA Call for Executive Office of Travel and Tourism Policy Gaining Momentum
(8/21/2008) - NTA Board of Directors Endorses Sustainable Travel International’s Sustainable Tourism Eco-Certification Program
(8/19/2008) - USTOA Endorses NTA’s Call for Executive Office of Travel and Tourism Policy
(8/12/2008) - NTA Releases New Online Tracking Program
(7/29/2008) - NTA and Destination Marketing Association International Form Partnership
(7/8/2008) - Travel Associations Collaborate to Leverage Voice for Packaged Travel
(7/8/2008) - NTA Tour Operator Membership Reaches All-time High
(7/1/2008) - 2008 NTA Grassroots Symposium Brings Industry Together for Collaboration and Updates
(6/20/2008) - NTA Welcomes First-Ever Chinese Group Leisure Travelers
(6/10/2008) - NTA Welcomes Agents, Other Professional Travel Buyers to its 2008 Annual Convention in Pittsburgh
(6/3/2008) - Pittsburgh Offers NTA Tour Operators "Bargains in the ‘Burgh"
(5/16/2008) - First Chinese Leisure Group Travelers Arriving in June;Visitation Facilitated by NTA China Inbound P
(5/14/2008) - NTA and Tourism Cares Team with Pittsburgh to Add Charitable Event to 2008 Annual Convention
(5/12/2008) - NTA's First Green Convention to Help Rebuild National Forests
(4/29/2008) - Animal Planet's Jeff Corwin to Speak at NTA Annual Convention in Pittsburgh
(4/24/2008) - National Tour Association, American Recreation Coalition Podcasting Project Receives Public Funding
(4/23/2008) - NTA Says Private Sector not Responsible for National Security; Opposes DHS Proposal
(4/22/2008) - National Tour Association Marks Earth Day with Launch of 2008 Annual Convention Web site
(4/17/2008) - National Tour Association Applauds Air Travel Measures
(4/15/2008) - NTA Selects Seville, Spain to host 2010 Tour Operator Spring Meet
(4/10/2008) - NTA Says Airline Issues Underscore Need for Executive Office of Travel and Tourism
(4/2/2008) - NTA 2008 Tour Operator Spring Meet Begins Today
(3/31/2008) - National Tour Association Applauds Final Ruling on Land and Sea Rules
(3/18/2008) - NTA Organizing Industry-Wide Grassroots Network to Elect a Travel President
(2/26/2008) - Chinese National Tourism Administration Approves NTA China Inbound Program Proposal
(2/12/2008) - Presidential Candidate Outreach Tops 2008 NTA Government Relations Priorities
(2/11/2008) - Group Encourages Americans to Use Government Rebate to Travel
(2/5/2008) - National Tour Association Honors Two Industry Icons
(1/24/2008) - The National Tour Association Releases 2008 Calendar of Events

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