Courier February 2010 : Page 1
FEBRUARY 2010 FEATURE 20 A Royal Flush Hot deals and new developments ensure tours to gaming destinations are sure winners. Located along the scenic Detroit River waterfront, Ontario’s Caesars Windsor welcomes guests with its 5,000-seat theater, state- of-the-art fitness center, and an array of dining and shopping options. 4 From the Editor 6 Voices of Leadership Catherine Greteman, Chairman and CEO Carolyn Chrzan, Tour Supplier Director BUSINESS 10 Industry Update New York City Tops in Visitation for 2009 | What’s in Store for 2010 | International Visitation to United States Falls | Fare Rebounds Signal Brighter Future | Canadian Tourism Snapshot STEP into Sustainability Sustainable Travel International is offering its Self-assessment Tool at no cost to the first 50 NTA members who respond. 12 MONTAGE No Restrictions on Attendance. No Boundaries to Selling. No Reason to Miss It! 14 IGLTA: Strategic Partner Since 2008 Each month, Courier will spotlight one of NTA’s strategic partners to give you a better understanding of how these alliances can work for you. U.S.–Cuba Travel Summit NTA members will have the opportunity to meet with Cuban travel professionals in Cancun, Mexico, March 24–26. 18 Tour Scene An Exhibit Fit for a King | Everybody on the Whole Cell Block | A Nod to Norway | Mexicano Auténtico | Subterranean Seattle | The Stars are Bright COMPASS 32 Atlantic Coast History Reigns Along the Coast 38 Caribbean Fleeing Winter’s Bite 40 Alberta, Manitoba & Saskatchewan Festivals Entertain and Enlighten 44 British Columbia Culture on Display at Arts-based Attractions 48 Idaho Plenty to Package Around Annual Events 51 Montana Ten Sites to See in the Treasure State 55 North Dakota Discover a New, Renovated North Dakota 58 South Dakota Maximizing Time in the Land of Great Faces, Great Places 61 Wyoming Western Culture Includes High Tea, Polo and Buffalo Bill COMMUNITY 67 Meet the Members Alaska Ferry Adventures & Tours | Chelsea Premium Outlets – A Simon Company | Great Smoky Mountains Railroad | Solitude Float Trips 69 Community News 70 New Members/NTA Calendar 71 Ad Index 72 AfterWords Evan Pezas of Athens- based Amphitrion Holidays shares how the new Acropolis Museum is a dream come true. www.NTAonline.com 1 CVB OF WINDSOR, ESSEX COUNTY AND PELEE ISLAND
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