About NTA
NTA: AN INDUSTRY LEADER SINCE 1951
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The National Tour Association’s tour operators move more than 13 million travelers a
year to, from and within North America. These tourism professionals belong to NTA
to further their education, expand their network of partners and collaborate with other
members—destinations, attractions, hotels and restaurants—to bring their customers
unforgettable travel experiences.
Founded in 1951, NTA has members who represent all 50 states, every Canadian
province, Mexico and more than 40 other countries worldwide. Its 700 tour operator
companies range from smaller, family-owned businesses to larger entities that work
with hundreds of thousands of travelers per year. Many of these knowledgeable
industry veterans are former educators who use their experiences to make the
planning process easy for you.
Operators who belong to NTA have been in business an average of 23 years and
must maintain at least $1 million in general liability insurance, which gives you peace
of mind knowing you’re working with an established, qualified tour company.
10 REASONS TO USE AN NTA TOUR OPERATOR
Connections NTA tour operators are part of a
Timing NTA tour operators understand how
network of tourism professionals who package or
represent attractions and destinations throughout
the world.
to plan activities, meals and free time throughout
an itinerary so your group is satisfied and
comfortable.
Experience NTA tour operators have been in
Details NTA tour operators understand the
business an average of 23 years and are among
the most knowledgeable in the industry.
crucial details of planning and executing a
successful tour that may never occur to a
less-experienced travel planner.
Protection NTA tour operators are required to
carry a minimum of $1 million in general liability
insurance.
Teamwork NTA tour operators have access
to experienced tour directors who handle all the
logistics so you can enjoy your time with your
students.
Numbers NTA tour operators have access to
competitive pricing due to the volume of business
they do and their industry relationships. They
know the market and can negotiate with authority.
Customization Most NTA tour operators
customize packages for school groups based
on specific interests and needs.
Trust An NTA tour operator will find out exactly
what you want and put it all together, which
allows you to focus on other areas of your job.
Wow factor Every day there are new, inspiring
experiences created by NTA members throughout
the world with leisure group travelers in mind. NTA
tour operators have their fingers on the tourism
pulse and can offer ideas that will delight and
surprise your travelers.
On the following pages you will see a list of sponsoring NTA tour operators (pages 50–53) that’s followed by a complete list of NTA-member
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