NTA Group Trip Planner 2009 : 2
Contents August 2008 NTA BUSINESS Welcome from NTA Chairman and CEO Bob Hoelscher, CTP NTA Board of Directors Working with a Tour Operator Means Value, Security, Convenience and Choice NTA Annual Convention Provides a World of Opportunities Tourism Cares: NTA’s Official Philanthropy Greening the Travel Industry 1 4 6 10 12 14 FEATURE STORIES Wine and Culinary Tours Provide the Perfect Blend 18 North American National Parks Offer Unparalleled Diversity Mystery Tours Appeal to Curious at Heart, Offer Adventure Smooth Seas Ahead for Cruising Enthusiasts 22 27 30 Genealogy Tours—A New Twist on Heritage Travel 35 Theaters Packagers Deliver Unforgettable Memories 37 Shopping Offers More Than Retail Therapy 42 Holiday Travel Lights the Way for a Memorable Experience Museums Present Lessons in the Unexpected RESOURCES Tour Operator Directory Staying Healthy on the Road Things to Consider when Traveling Abroad Packing Tips from NTA ON THE COVER Modern cruise packages allow travelers to visit nearly every corner of the globe. (Photo courtesy of Uniworld Grand River Cruises) 2 nta trip planner for group leaders 45 50 54 64 65 68 50 18 22 37 ©FLAGLER MUSEUM (BOTTOM), PAPILLON AIRWAYS (MIDDLE LEFT), BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (MIDDLE RIGHT), BASQUALI SKAMAACHI/TOURISM AUSTRALIA (TOP)
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