International Travel and Tourism News

NTA delves deeper into specialty markets (GTM Industry News)

2013-02-08T18:22:00.000-08:00

Association hosts first Family Travel and Adventure Tourism Leaders Forum (Jan 22, 2013) ORLANDO - NTA broadened its convention focus on specialty markets by hosting the association’s first Family Travel and Adventure Tourism Leaders Forum.The session was held during Travel Exchange, an appointment and trade show held in partnership with the United Motorcoach Association

Booming Family Travel Is Hot Opportunity for Agents (by Robin Amster of Travel Market Report)

2013-02-08T05:33:00.000-08:00

Outstanding article below by Robin Amster and published by Travel Market Report on one of the biggest, fastest growing markets in tourism today: Family and Multi-Generational Travel. To view article link click here: http://www.travelmarketreport.com/articles/Booming-Family-Travel-Is-Hot-Opportunity-for-AgentsBooming Family Travel Is Hot Opportunity for Agentsby Robin Amster (published by

Enhancing marketing of Jordan through the "Know Your Niche" series

2013-02-08T03:48:00.000-08:00

Amman –Jordan's tourism industry is taking further steps to tap into new niche markets as the USAID Jordan Tourism Development Project launched a new workshop series "Know Your Niche to Grow your Niche" in cooperation with the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) and Jordan Inbound Tour Operators Association (JITOA). The first workshop focused on eco-tourism and adventure and was opened last Saturday by

(PR Release) Louis Cruises Unveils Faith-Based Travel “Pilgrimage Voyages” Mediterranean Cruise and Land Tour Itinerary

2013-02-02T07:43:00.000-08:00

Louis Cruises is introducing a new faith-based travel cruise program takes travelers to explore destinations rich in history and religious significance sailing on a Mediterranean cruise to exciting ports including Thessaloniki and Kavala in Greece; then cruising on to Istanbul, Dikili, Kusadasi in Turkey; before heading to Patmos and Syros in Greece; then back to Athens where the itinerary

Cruise Lines Ramp Up Kid-Friendly Features as Family Market Soars (by Fran Golden of Travel Market Report)

2013-01-29T05:33:00.000-08:00

Family Travel continues to dominate industry market news. Another story just published came out on the topic, this one about family travel cruising.To read the full story by Fran Golden (and published by Travel Market Report), click here:http://www.travelmarketreport.com/articles/Cruise-Lines-Ramp-Up-Kid-Friendly-Features-as-Family-Market-SoarsBelow are a few excerpts from the very insightful

Selling the family travel market (Travel Weekly)

2013-01-29T02:58:00.000-08:00

Kaleel Sakakeeny of Travel Weekly published a story on the recent Family Travel Conference that was held in Dallas, TX. Sakakeeny opened up the article by writing: "The family/intergenerational travel trend that emerged following 9/11 is still going strong more than a decade later. About 44% of adults bring children (and grandchildren) along on leisure travels, and taken as a group, they

THANK YOU FOR THE AWARD

2013-01-28T14:23:00.000-08:00

HAND THE WINNER IS: Travel Extra editorand awards night MC Eoghan Corry, me,and sponsor Paul Hackett of ClickandGo.comI was honoured to receive the Travel Extra Online Travel Journalist of the Year Award 2013 in Dublin last week.Thank you to the judges, to Travel Extra, ClickandGo.ie who sponsored the online category and the award organisers, John Butterly and Limelight Communications. The awards

NTA holds first forum for family, adventure travel

2013-01-26T17:15:00.000-08:00

(Forimmediaterelease.net) ORLANDO, Florida - NTA broadened its convention focus on specialty markets by hosting the association’s first Family Travel and Adventure Tourism Leaders Forum. The session was held during Travel Exchange, an appointment and trade show held here in conjunction with the United Motorcoach Association through Jan. 24. The five-day event also features the Faith Tourism

NTA Addresses Shift to Younger, More Diverse Tour Market (by Robin Amster with Travel Market Report)

2013-01-26T12:00:00.000-08:00

Below is article by Robin Amster of Travel Market Report that does outstanding job of recapping the diverse tour markets represented and discussed at this past week's Travel Exchange convention hosted by NTA and UMA in Orlando, Florida. Here is full story below and link to original article:NTA Addresses Shift to Younger, More Diverse Tour Marketby Robin AmsterJanuary 24, 2013The younger and

The PANK market a promising one in generational travel (Travel Weekly; written by Nadine Godwin)

2013-01-14T06:25:00.000-08:00

ARTICLE OVERVIEWTitle: The PANK market a promising one in generational travelPublished by: Travel WeeklyWritten by: Nadine GodwinGodwin writes a fascinating article on an insightful term that I've never seen nor heard before in tourism. And that term and word is "PANK".Godwin writes in her story:"PANK is an acronym for 'professional aunt, no kids,' but it

US firms in cultural pitch for Chinese tourist dollars (BBC Article by Jason Margolis)

2013-01-09T10:33:00.000-08:00

Article by Jason Margolis BBC co-production, PRI's The World, BostonArticle link http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-20893400Here's a few excerpts from the article.......Chinese tourism in AmericaFrom 2010-11, Chinese visitors to the US increased by 36%Visitors from China spent $5.7bn (£3.5bn) within the US in 2011The top five entry points for

Want to Learn More about Intrapreneurs? Here's My New Fun Video Featuring Books on the Topic...

2013-01-06T07:07:00.000-08:00

What books are available on the topics of Intrapreneurship and Corporate Entrepreneurs? This video below provides a fun way to view a list of publications on the subjects. What's an intrapreneur or "corporate entrepreneur"? It's an entrepreneur who turns ideas into profitable products and services as an employee of a company.In today's business world and economic climate, organizations must

Growth Markets to be Represented at Travel Exchange Convention in Orlando, FL (Jan 20-24)

2013-01-03T06:10:00.000-08:00

Growth Markets to Popular NTA's Members Market PavilionLooking for new travel markets, products, suppliers or destinations? Along with your business appointments at Travel Exchange, you can visit the Member Markets Pavilion for more ways to expand your tour portfolio and clientele diversity. At this special area of the Travel Exchange show floor, you can collect resources on markets that

Destination Leaders (Tourist Boards/Offices, CVBs) to Collaborate at Travel Exchange

2013-01-03T06:02:00.000-08:00

Chief executives of destination marketing organizations will gather at Travel Exchange to discuss the challenges they have faced during a struggling global economy, its effect on packaged travel, and what solutions lie ahead. "DMO budgets have been reduced-and sometimes eliminated-as governments cut back during the economic downturn," said Lisa Simon, NTA president. "So our questions are: What

Register for Seminar: Entrepreneurs in Travel (Jan 18 in Orlando, FL)

2013-01-01T17:01:00.000-08:00

Come and hear Jim Reddekopp, National Tour Association Chairman & CEO, speak to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs on how to start your very own travel and tour company. Visit Entrepreneurs in Travel on Facebook. Reddekopp is a very successful and well-known travel industry entrepreneur who is founder of both Earth Bound Tours and Hawaiian Vanilla CompanyThe seminar

My New Video Posted on You Tube: "2013 The Year of the Intrapreneur: 10 Ways to Get Involved"

2013-01-01T08:32:00.000-08:00

You can watch my newly released You Tube Video on 2013 - The Year of the Intrapreneur: http://bit.ly/Year_of_the_Intrapreneur_2013 Or click here to watch "The Year of the Intrapreneur: 10 Ways to Get Involved"Video DescriptionThe Year of the Intrapreneur is dedicated to engaging media, business and individuals about Intrepreneurship. What's an intrapreneur or "corporate entrepreneur"? It's

Watch Our New Video on You Tube: "Most Popular Vacation Experiences with Today's Generation of Travelers"

2012-12-29T22:58:00.000-08:00

You Tube link: http://bit.ly/Most_Popular_Group_Travel_Experiences Or click here to watch the video:Most Popular Vacation Experiences with Today's Generation of TravelersVideo DescriptionWhat are today's most popular group travel vacations and experiences? Discover them in this video including adventure, family travel, faith-based travel, sports tourism, culinary travel, agritourism, student

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2012-12-28T14:25:00.000-08:00

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Debut of My New Logo for New Era

2012-12-27T11:53:00.000-08:00

As we prepare for the New Year of 2013.....I am very excited to debut the new logo for my blog "Growth Markets in Tourism" - along with a new look and feel for my blog!The title and sub-heading of the new logo says it all about how the travel industry is evolving. Today's tourism marketplace is led by growth markets and driven by a new generation of travelers.What is the New

China Continues as Global Emerging and Growth Tourism Market

2012-12-21T07:30:00.000-08:00

NTA Enters Next Phase of China Inbound ProgramAssociation will continue ‘building a bridge to the market in China.’LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 19, 2012)—Fresh off a successful partnership with Brand USA last month at the China International Travel Mart in Shanghai, NTA is moving into the next phase of its award-winning China Inbound Program. The program began in 2008, when the governments of the United

Tourist Offices to Discuss Growth Markets in Tourism and Other Economic Strategies at "NTA Destination Leaders Forum"

2012-12-20T13:09:00.000-08:00

Destination Leaders to Collaborate at Travel ExchangeForums will cover economy’s impact on marketing and packaged travel.LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 20, 2012)—NTA will host two Destination Leaders Forums on Jan. 23 in Orlando, Fla., where chief executives of destination marketing organizations will discuss the challenges they have faced during a struggling global economy, its effect on packaged travel,

Happy Holidays from Growth Markets in Tourism!

2012-12-19T14:07:00.000-08:00

Here's a fun photo of my company wishing everyone a jolly holiday season!! Can you find me in the picture? Hint: I'm wearing flag football gloves :)

The Family That Travels Together, Stays Together (Published by Agent Life Magazine)

2012-12-18T12:59:00.000-08:00

A excellent article written by Erika Fifelski about today's family travel marketplace was just published by NACTA via their publication "Agent Life Magazine." Here's the link to read the full story "The Family That Travels Together, Stays Together": Click here to learn more about NACTA - National Association of Career Travel AgentsThe National Association of

Hilton Hotels Debuts Family Travel Website (a.k.a. Hilton Mom Voyage)

2012-12-17T05:48:00.000-08:00

I often blog about family travel being one of the biggest and fastest growing new segments of travel. We see this everywhere from tour operators and travel agents debuting new family travel programs to destinations such as tourist offices and CVBs adding content to their websites to attract family vacation travelers.And now Hilton Hotels enters the picture with a brand new family travel website

Special Feature on Quebec Shrines (by Going on Faith)

2012-12-14T11:47:00.000-08:00

An outstanding article on Quebec's national shrines written by Eliza Myers was just published by Going on Faith. Here's the article link: http://www.goingonfaith.com/Article.aspx?id=399