Lowcountry,
high returns
Contact comes to Charleston, April 18–21
BY GABE WEBB
Charleston, South Carolina, should be on your radar for many, many
reasons: excellent food, deep historical roots and beautiful beaches, to
name a few. And when NTA’s Contact tour operator retreat comes to
town, you’ll have one more. Join fellow representatives from NTA tour
companies and sponsoring DMO and supplier members for three-plus
days, when you’ll expand your network and your sense of possibility.
Read on to learn more. To see the most up-to-date schedule and to
register for the event, visit NTAonline.com/contact.
See what’s new for Contact ’18
Each year, NTA makes changes to its events based on member
feedback. Look for the following changes to Contact in
Charleston that are meant to offer you more opportunities for
professional development and networking.
All-member Mixer
Taking place before Wednesday’s
Icebreaker, this event allows you to recon-
nect with your NTA friends and make
new connections in preparation for a
productive few days in Charleston.
Doubling up on Dine-arounds, and a
Grab & Go Breakfast on Friday
Charleston is known for its seafood, barbecue and Lowcountry
fare, and this year at Contact, you’ll have two nights—Thursday
and Friday—to enjoy the city’s restaurants. Also, before Friday’s
sightseeing tours, you’ll be able to grab a quick bite before
seeing more of Charleston.
Educational outings
In addition to the sightseeing tours, we’ve added educational
sightseeing tours based on specialty market interests.
Opening Session Government Relations Silent Auction
The opening session was an annual favorite, and this year
it’s being revamped into an interactive discussion for all
attendees—buyers and sponsors. Be sure to check out the selection of silent auction items
donated by your fellow NTA members. Funds raised will
benefit the association’s government relations efforts.
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