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Features January 2016 23 Courier ’s 2016 Distinguished Dozen The votes are in, and the 2016 Distinguished Dozen is revealed. See which NTA supplier and destination marketing members received top honors from tour operators. 30 GABE WEBB Valencia: Where Traditions Meet Tomorrow On a walking tour of historical Old Town in Valencia, Spain, visitors can see Gothic architecture, dine at small cafés and bakeries, and shop for hand-made keepsakes. To learn more about the city and its region, turn to page 30. In Spain’s Valencia region, travelers will find small towns maintaining centuries-old traditions and a modern metropolis with cutting-edge architecture and cuisine. Compass 36 Greece and Turkey Magister Tours Highlights Turkey, Faith-based Itineraries for 2016 38 Ireland and the United Kingdom 39 West U.S. Ireland’s 2016 Centenary Year From Cirque and Cabaret to Shakespeare and Symphony Alexander and Olympus with Expedition and Travel A Hot Spot for Decorative Arts and Wine Lovers Catching up with Ketchikan’s Artsy Side Athens’ Vibrant Neighborhoods Visit Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design Distinct Hotels on the Central California Coast New Attractions in England New NTA-member Attractions in the U.S. West Get Your Festival on in Oregon NTAonline.com 1