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APRIL 2009 FEATURES 22 Preview to Convention NTA Convention delegates will discover why Reno-Tahoe really is America’s Adventure Place. 29 Of Fortunes and Finery Historic homes and gardens tell the stories of America’s first periods of extravagant wealth. The Reno-Tahoe region of western Nevada is an adventure lover’s paradise with activities ranging from biking and hiking to boating and fishing. 4 From the Editor 6 Voices of Leadership Michele Michalewicz, CTP, Chairman and CEO Wayne Chandler, Tour Supplier Director BUSINESS 10 Industry Update Security Fees on the Rise? | International Visitation to U.S. Growing | Skip the Metal Detectors, Get a Scan Instead | Val Kilmer: The Next Actor to Seek Political Office? 12 It’s a New Day on Capitol Hill NTA Grassroots Symposium participants presented important issues to a new Congress. 14 Got Links? Find out about online networking options and NTA’s new corporate partnership with FedEx at NTAonline.com. Prospering in Economically Challenging Times, Part III Dr. Peter Tarlow addresses current industry challenges for DMOs. 16 Tech Bit Gregg Marshall provides an easy-to-use, Web-based alternative for scheduling a meeting or conference call. 17 Motivating Ourselves and Others During Uncertain Times Convention speaker Paul Vitale shares how you can stay up when the economy is down. 18 Creating an Effective Sustainability Plan Brian Mullis describes how you can track progress and focus on sustainable priorities. 19 The New NTA Convention— Designed by You The new model for doing business at Convention will debut this November in Reno, Nevada. 20 Tour Scene PEI Provides Edible Intrigue | Indiana Festival Has it Covered | Parrish the Thought | Milling about Finland | In Crane Sight | My Oh Mayan COMPASS 34 Antebellum South Connecting with Our Past www.NTAonline.com 1 42 France More Options Sur la Table in France 45 New York City Many Flavors to this Apple 55 Arkansas Tourism Stays Strong in Affordable Arkansas 61 Oklahoma Wild West Meets Contemporary Culture 69 Texas Texas-size Taste 76 Mexico Cultural Celebrations in Mexico COMMUNITY 80 Meet the Members 81 New Members 83 Ad index 84 AfterWords Bob Hoelscher, CTP, reflects on his experiences from a recent trip to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. RENO-SPARKS CVA
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