December 2017
4 From the Editor
6 Voices of Leadership
Business
8 InBrief
Tourism Cares projects for 2018
revealed | Destination Capitol Hill
registration opening Dec. 1 | ’Tis the
season to renew your NTA membership
9 Relating to Government
As of Jan. 22, 2018, U.S. travelers
must present an ID with advanced
security features to board a com-
mercial domestic flight. But there
are still some states with driver’s
licenses that don’t comply with
those standards. Find out what that
means for travelers.
10
Overseas visitation estimates for
U.S. destinations revealed
The U.S. National Travel and Tourism
Office’s Survey of International Air
Travelers provides a snapshot of
what cities and what states/terri-
tories welcomed the most interna-
tional visitors in 2016.
12 W
hen disasters strike
When natural disasters happen, local
leaders—including tourism profes-
sionals—often find themselves on
the front lines of keeping the media
and travelers informed throughout
the recovery process.
14 T
ourism Cares again bringing stu-
dents to Travel Exchange
Read more about the 13 Tourism
Cares scholarship recipients who will
be attending Travel Exchange in
San Antonio.
15 N
TA Working for You
10 reasons why your NTA member-
ship is the most valuable investment
you can make in 2018.
18 What’s On
Explore Branson’s natural side
On a mission in New Mexico
Resources
56
NTA Legacy Members
This month, your association salutes
organizations that have been NTA
members for 30 or more consecu-
tive years. See the list of all 383
companies starting on page 56.
Community
66
Meet the Members
Buffalo Bill Center of the West |
Jac Travel Ltd. | Ocean City MD
CVB | FIELDS TRIPS
68
Community News
70 New Members
71
Ad Index/NTA Events Calendar
72 AfterWords
Kristian Sonnier of the New Orleans
CVB reflects on his experiences—
both professional and personal—
with Hurricane Katrina.
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