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NTA ONLINE: YOUR TOUR OPERATOR RESOURCE You know where you want to go, the budget is set, and now you need a qualified tour professional to get you and your group on your way. Finding an NTA tour operator to help you plan your trip is easy—just go to NTAonline.com to get started. Go to NTAonline.co m and click the green “Member Search” button in the middle of the home page. You can search for tour operators based on various criteria, such as the type of trip you want to organize, your chosen destination or where the travel company is based. You don’t have to fill in all the fields. The NTA tour operator search will give you a list of members based on one search parameter or many. When your search is finished, the results will appear on your screen as a list of company names with contact information. Did You Know? The NTA Online search engine is used nearly 8,000 times a month by association members, industry partners and consumers. 10 REASONS TO USE AN NTA TOUR OPERATOR Connections NTA tour operators are part of a Timing NTA tour operators understand how Experience NTA tour operators have been in Details NTA tour operators understand the network of tourism professionals who package or represent attractions and destinations throughout the world. business an average of 23 years and are among the most knowledgeable in the industry. Protection NTA tour operators are required to carry a minimum of $1 million in general liability insurance. 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. to plan activities, meals and free time throughout an itinerary so your group is satisfied and comfortable. crucial details of planning and executing a successful tour that may never occur to a less-experienced travel planner. Teamwork NTA tour operators have access to experienced tour directors who handle all the logistics so you can enjoy your time with your students. 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 (page 52) that’s followed by a complete list of NTA-member tour operator companies that work with student groups (pages 53–60). You also can go to NTAonline.com to search for tour operators. NTAonline.com 51