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Jan . 31 is deadline to renew your NTA membership
Get your new year started off right by keeping your member benefits intact . By renewing before the Jan . 31 deadline , you can stay connected to the NTA community throughout 2018 with no lapse in your membership . Among your member benefits are :
• Online access to a database of trusted partners
• Travel Exchange , Contact , Meet-ups and other association events
• Discounts on Corporate Partner products and services
• Education and research to keep you on top of your game
• Informative publications , including Courier magazine , the NTA Trip Planners and the Tuesday e-newsletter
• Inclusion in printed and online member directories
• Opportunity to serve on a leadership advisory group
How do I submit my dues ? Online NTAonline . com
Mail NTA , 101 Prosperous Place , Suite 350 , Lexington , KY 40509 USA
Email headquarters @ ntastaff . com
Phone 800.682.8886 ( U . S . & Canada ) or + 1.859.264.6540
Fax + 1.859.264.6570
To learn more about how to use your membership to its fullest , flip to page 16 , or contact Todd Probus , NTA ’ s member solutions manager , at todd . probus @ ntastaff . com or call + 1.859.264.6578 .
2018 is the Canada-China Year of Tourism
This month marks the beginning of the Canada-China Year of Tourism , which will highlight travel and commerce , as well as the cultural bonds the countries share .
“ Canada and China are united by strong people-topeople ties and a long history of cooperation ,” says the Hon . Bardish Chagger , minister of small business and tourism , and the leader of the government in Canada ’ s House of Commons . “ The Canada-China Year of Tourism will offer a unique opportunity to share our respective rich cultures , amazing attractions and unforgettable experiences .”
A number of events and special programs that showcase Canadian and Chinese culture will be held throughout the year in both countries . China will host the opening ceremonies this spring , and Canada will host the closing ceremonies in the autumn .
NTA ready to help Canadian members
NTA has been working with U . S . and China governmental and tourism officials since the association was chosen by both countries ’ governments to develop a China Inbound Program in 2007 . Through the program , the association has gained expertise in helping U . S . destinations reach the booming China market .
As Canadian members focus their efforts on welcoming Chinese travelers during the Year of Tourism — and beyond — NTA stands ready to help . Here are some of the types of assistance your association can provide :
• “ China-ready ” workshops and tool kits
• Seminars at NTA events
• Trade show promotion
• One-stop translation services
• Special events and Fam tours
NTA also has corporate and associate partners who offer additional services related to the China market . To learn more , contact NTA ’ s Director of China Market Services Lin Wang at lin . wang @ ntastaff . com or go to ntaonline . com / chinainbound .
Partners you can count on
NTA ’ s Corporate Partner program has one specific purpose : to save you money on the business-related expenses you need most . NTA has alliances with many companies — AFEX , Aon , Avis-Budget , Centaur , Chase , Global Rescue , Luggage Forward , The Momentum Group , Naylor Association Solutions , Rezgo , Staples , TourConnect , UATP and UPS — that offer you a range of products and services . To learn more about the specific ways these trusted partners can help your organization , contact NTA ’ s Morgan Maravich at morgan . maravich @ ntastaff . com or go to ntaonline . com / partners .
8 January 2018