WHILE YOU’RE THERE
Fill your days with industry updates,
new market insights and fun
In addition to your business appointments, check out these daytime events where you can meet your
fellow NTA members and hear industry updates.
All-delegate Networking Reception FTA Breakfast and Networking
Thursday, Dec. 14 Sponsored by Ed-Ventures
Saturday, Dec. 16
Following Thursday morning’s sightseeing tours, you can get a
first peek at the convention mall during this reception. Drinks
will be served, and you will be able to visit sponsor booths
and see product demonstrations in the Associate Pavilion.
For Faith Travel Association members only, the FTA Breakfast
and Networking session on Saturday morning features key-
note speaker is Lori Erickson, a religious travel writer and
author of more than 1,000 published articles. Her most recent
book, “Holy Rover: Journeys in Search of Mystery, Miracles,
and God,” outlines her own spiritual journey as she went on
12 pilgrimages both near and far.
To learn more about FTA benefits and to join, contact Kay
Saffari at [email protected].
Government Relations Breakfast Bistro
Sponsored by The Group Tour Company and
Visit Clarksville
Sunday, Dec. 17
Sponsored by Broadway Inbound and NYC & Company
Friday, Dec. 15
The convention center’s Stars at Night Ballroom will have
plenty of stars on Friday at Travel Exchange. Singers and
dancers from many of Broadway’s current hits will perform
selections from “Phantom of the Opera,” “Kinky Boots,” and
“Anastasia,” along with other popular shows.
Happy Hour Hispanic Travel Market Fiesta
Sponsored by Aon Affinity & Hilmar Cheese Company
Visitor Center
Saturday, Dec. 16 Sponsored by Norwegian Cruise Line and
Mexico Tourism Board
Sunday, Dec. 17
The show floor gets a little extra style—maybe 10 gallons
extra—during this all-member gathering on Saturday after-
noon. Wine and cheese will be served after the day’s busi-
ness appointments, and we’ll help you dress like a Texan by
providing cowboy hats, bandanas and stick-on mustaches. NTA continues to expand its reach in the Hispanic travel
market, which represents one of the fastest-growing demo-
graphics in the U.S. Make plans to attend this informal net-
working session on Sunday afternoon to learn more about
connecting with this valuable customer base.
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NYC Center Stage Luncheon
If you’re worried that Travel Exchange will interfere with
your years-long streak of watching “Meet the Press,” curi-
ous about the legislative issues affecting travel and tourism,
or even just like a hot breakfast, attend the Government
Relations Breakfast Bistro on Sunday morning. You’ll learn
about the significance of NTA’s government relations efforts,
and the event will benefit the association’s Government
Issues Fund. There will also be a keynote address by Bill
Robinson, the longest-held prisoner of war in American his-
tory. Email [email protected] for tickets, or pur-
chase them at the registration desk in San Antonio.