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Southeast Tourism Society Spring Meeting Refresh, Renew, Recharge. Southeast Tourism Society Spring Meeting. NTA is the leading association for professionals serving travelers to, from and within North America. NTA membership represents more than 40 countries. Lisa Simon, CTP NTA President.
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Southeast Tourism SocietySpring Meeting Refresh, Renew, Recharge
Southeast Tourism Society Spring Meeting NTA is the leading association for professionals serving travelers to, from and within North America. NTA membership represents more than 40 countries. Lisa Simon, CTPNTA President
Southeast Tourism Society Spring Meeting NTA Members by State 9 30 73 64 27 18 9 58 18 35 40 93
Southeast Tourism Society Spring Meeting Refresh Renew Recharge
Southeast Tourism Society Spring Meeting Consumer Confidence Down “Pent-up Demand” Will Still Drive People to Travel
Southeast Tourism Society Spring Meeting NTA Tour Operator Perspective “Business is Growing” “The ship is turning in the right direction.”
Southeast Tourism Society Spring Meeting Late Booking + Renegotiation Needs = Critical Need for Strong Partnerships NTA Tour Operator Perspective
Southeast Tourism Society Spring Meeting NTA Tour Operator Perspective “In a year when so many businesses were visibly cutting back on what customers get for the price, we added value.”
Southeast Tourism Society Spring Meeting NTA Tour Operator Perspective “We were never compelled to reduce the quality of the experience our guests enjoyed.”
Southeast Tourism Society Spring Meeting NTA Tour Operator Perspective “We’re continuing to innovate our products, so we’re well-positioned to capitalize on the resurgence.”
Southeast Tourism Society Spring Meeting NTA Strategic Partners
Southeast Tourism Society Spring Meeting Tourism ranks first, second or third as the largest industry in every state in the Southeast.
$10 million annually x 5 Years $50 million in federal funding x 2 (in local matches) $100 millionimpact Southeast Tourism Society Spring Meeting TRIP Act H.R. 4676
Southeast Tourism Society Spring Meeting Travel Promotion Act—Passage at Last! 43 million international travelers visiting the U.S. inject $122 billion into our national economy.
Southeast Tourism Society Spring Meeting Marketing Support for National Parks and Public Lands = More Visitors, Increased Revenue and Jobs Growth
Southeast Tourism Society Spring Meeting NTA President Lisa Simon, Keenton Chiang and Lynn Jiao with Commercial Service in Shanghai
Southeast Tourism Society Spring Meeting Nurture What You Have Build the New Differentiate Yourself Get Involved Get Smart