Meet the Members
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Idaho Tourism
BOISE, IDAHO
NTA contact: Sarah Flick,
tourism specialist
Office phone: +1.208.334.2470
Website: visitidaho.org
NTA member since: 1977
What’s something new you’re
promoting?
We’re currently working on developing
our second year of Idaho Craft Beer
Month in April. Idaho leads the nation in
barley production and is the No. 3 pro-
ducer of hops, so our beers are farm-
to-table. I’m more excited for this year
because of the partnerships we’ve been
working on and the events that are
being planned across the state.
What are some must-see sites for
groups traveling to Idaho?
Craters of the Moon National
Monument is an incredibly unique
landscape—perfect for hiking—and Sun
Valley Resort has a distinguished and
intriguing history. As a state, Idaho
has a rich Native American culture to
explore. And of course, there’s all the
amazing outdoor recreation available:
whitewater rafting, skiing, hiking, climb-
ing, biking, jet boating and more.
What brought you to the area?
When my husband called to tell me his
company was offering him a position in
Boise, he said, “Before you say no, just
Google it.” It worked. Four months later
I was packing boxes and driving cross-
country with a cat and a dog. Life’s an
adventure, and so is Idaho.
What’s on your iPod right now (or in
your Spotify library, CD collection, mix
tape, vinyl LP, etc.)?
Currently listening to Jason Isbell and
the 400 Unit on Spotify, First Aid Kit
is on my record player, and I’m really
excited to start playing Johnnyswim’s
Christmas album.
For more information, contact Flick at
[email protected].
Catalina Express
SAN PEDRO, CALIFORNIA
NTA contact: Carol Elliott,
director of sales
Office phone: +1.310.519.7971
Website: catalinaexpress.com
NTA member since: 1987
What services do you offer for tour
operators?
Catalina Express provides the most fre-
quent departures to Catalina Island with
[the cruise] taking about an hour from
Southern California. With three ports of
departure on the mainland—Long Beach,
San Pedro and Dana Point—and up to 30
daily departures year-round, it helps us
to better serve individuals and groups.
We can identify where their travels will
take them next and allow reservations
to be made to depart from one location
and return to another, if needed.
What makes Catalina Island such a
special place?
Catalina Island is a Southern California
gem with hidden treasures around every
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corner that fulfill a variety of interests.
Upon arrival into Avalon, you feel like
you are a million miles away from the
hustle and bustle of the LA scene.
What special touches do you add for
tour groups?
We look forward to meeting groups
as they depart, and we can offer them
catering packages. What [tour opera-
tors] appreciate the most is the flexibil-
ity of changing their passenger counts
even the day prior to travel.
The thing I enjoy most about my job
is…?
I travel a great deal for business and
personal and enjoy the opportunity to
share my love for Catalina Island.
What do you do in your off time?
I enjoy baseball, running, traveling the
world to see the band U2 in concert, and,
of course, spending time with my family. I would love to travel to Germany and
Prague, two places I have not yet been
and have heard wonderful stories about.
What travel destination do you most
want to visit? For more information, contact Elliott at
[email protected].